FALL 2020

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ALSO INSIDE: ANNUAL REPORT Celebrate La Mirada’s History This year marks La Mirada’s diamond anniversary!

A Community Seeks Incorporation

The City of La Mirada experienced growth through the mid- 1950’s. Under the direction of Louis M. Halper and the La Mirada Development Company, 7,800 homes were built or planned for construction. The community enjoyed local service shops, the Valley View Farms Drive-In Dairy, a gas station, post office, fire station, and plans for a 100-acre shopping center development were underway. The region was transforming from its country-like setting to a more urbanized area, and cities began to form. Many communities in Los Angeles County began to seek cityhood; and as La Mirada faced the threat of outside annexation, residents quickly mobilized to preserve their community by seeking incorporation. In 1956, “La Miradans” formed a Steering Committee to help campaign for incorporation. Residents learned that Santa Fe Springs officials filed an Intent to Incorporate seeking an industrial area near La Mirada. More than 400 residents attended a town hall meeting and volunteers began to circulate a petition for signatures. Community members campaign to incorporate La Mirada. This first attempt was denied by the County as signatures fell short Not everyone in the community favored incorporation. There was of the requirements. opposition from the La Mirada Taxpayers Against Incorporation and Much of 1957 was a continuous battle with Santa Fe Springs the Central Manufacturing District, which owned more than half of over the industrial land. The City of Santa Fe Springs incorporated the industrial land in the area. They argued tax increases would come in May of 1957. It failed in its attempted annexation of the with incorporation. The election was held on January 14, 1958, with industrial portion near La Mirada and local residents organized 70 percent voter turnout. Incorporation lost by 125 votes. committees to make a second attempt at incorporation. A third attempt at incorporation began a week after the election, as As a Citizens Committee for Incorporation began to work on neighboring cities renewed annexation efforts. Leaders of La Mirada a second attempt to incorporate, a much smaller city than what reorganized as the La Mirada Civic Committee of One Thousand and the first attempt at cityhood intended was proposed. The name of filed for a third attempt to incorporate. To avoid the two-year waiting La Mirada Knolls was adopted to bypass a two-year wait period to period, the committee filed under the name Mirada Hills. re-apply. Several groups were involved in the process, including The County scheduled the local election for January of 1959, the La Mirada Citizens Committee for Incorporation, the La Mirada and heavy campaigning from both the pro-incorporation group and Homeowners Association, the Junior Chamber of Commerce, and those in opposition occurred throughout the area. Mirada Hills the leading local paper, The Lamplighter. won cityhood on January 13, by 513 votes. However, Los Angeles County denied incorporation of Mirada Hills just a few days later and the formal certification would not be confirmed until March 23, 1960, following litigation. Mirada Hills became the 68th city in Los Angeles County. The first City Council included Jerry Resnick, Jack Clifford, Jim Jenkins, Estelle Troup, and Richard Danson. Wanting to return to the original name Andrew McNally gave the land, “Proposition T” was introduced in the election of 1960 to change the city’s name back to La Mirada. Proposition T was approved by 80 percent of the voters and became the first city in the county to change its name byits citizens. By 1965, most of the unincorporated area surrounding the new City of La Mirada had been annexed. Proposition “T” was on the ballot to re-name the City from Mirada Hills to La Mirada. 2 In Memoriam Myllie Taylor The City of La Mirada is mourning the loss of community member Association and Girls Scouts and friend to many, Myllie Taylor. She passed away of natural causes of America when her children on June 26 at 96 years of age with her family at her side. Myllie was were young, was the originator a prominent community member and one who sought to preserve and and first President of the share La Mirada’s rich history. La Mirada Hospital Myllie, her husband Ronald and their two daughters moved to Advisory Council, which La Mirada in 1955. She lived in the same house for the last 65 years provided free medical and witnessed the transformation of La Mirada from its early days of services to children in need. She also was part of Project Angel agriculture and its country-like atmosphere to become a city of nearly Tree for ten years, and was an original member of the La Mirada 50,000 residents. Sister City Association. She was very involved in the community from the beginning. Myllie was a strong supporter of the City she helped incorporate. She worked as a journalist for three local newspapers, including Over the years, she served on the Community Services Commission, the Whittier Daily News, the Anaheim Bulletin known today as Historical Preservation Advisory Council, La Mirada Theatre for the Orange County Register, and the Los Angeles Times. She also the Performing Arts, Friends of the Theatre, and the Chamber of contributed to the Norwalk Call Advertiser as a columnist. Commerce. In 1956, she joined the committee that would fight to preserve their Myllie’s commitment to making La Mirada a better place community and campaign to incorporate La Mirada. She enjoyed was recognized in 1997 when she was honored with the City of sharing of La Mirada’s early days and the fight for incorporation. La Mirada Volunteers in Action Lifetime Achievement Award. She particularly enjoyed sharing La Mirada’s history with local In 2015, she received the Community Services Award at the elementary and middle school children. La Mirada Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast. The award was later renamed Myllie embodied the spirit of the community that was eager to the “Myllie Taylor Community Services Award,” in her honor and make La Mirada a better place. She served her community in a would be used to recognize future recipients for their contributions variety of ways through her involvement in various civic groups, to La Mirada. committees, and commissions. She served on the board that created Myllie gave selflessly of her time and efforts, and for this, the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and was Co-Chair the La Mirada community is grateful. She is survived by her of the Friends of the La Mirada Theatre during the three-day grand two daughters, Linny and Sherry, four grandsons, and two great opening celebration in 1977. She was involved in the Parent Teachers grandchildren.

Virtual and socially distanced in-person Recreation Activities are available. City of La Mirada Honors Veterans

The City of La Mirada plans to honor local veterans with a special recognition on the electronic marquee in front of City Hall. From November 7 through November 14, the names and service branch of veterans will be rotated along with other messages and City information. To participate in this special Veterans Day recognition, veterans, or their family members, should provide the name and service branch of the veteran, copy of their Veteran ID Card (VIC), and proof of La Mirada residency by October 23. To submit Veteran information, please email Community Services Coordinator Jorge Orozco at [email protected], Please visit cityoflamirada.org for a or call (562) 943-7277. list of available classes. 3 Your Response to Mortgage/Rental Assistance the Census 2020 Grant Offered to Residents Matters! Affected by COVID-19

The City of La Mirada has partnered with the U.S. The City of La Mirada is providing a Mortgage/Rental Assistance Census Bureau to support the 2020 Census. The U.S. Grant Program funded by the Community Development Block Grant Constitution mandates a count of the population every (CDBG) through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security 10 years. It is important that everyone is accurately (CARES) Act. The CARES Act provided the City with $157,648, which represented, as the Census provides the basis for will be distributed to low-moderate income residents financially impacted distributing billions of dollars in federal funding to by COVID-19. support state, county, and community programs. The City’s program will assist qualified La Mirada residents with Every household has the option of responding up to two months of mortgage/rental payments. The total amount may online, by phone, or by mail. As of early July, not exceed $4,000. Applicants must show they are unable to make their La Mirada had reached a 72% self-response rate. housing payment due to the impacts of COVID-19 and meet income Households can continue to respond online, by qualifications based on household size. This assistance will be in the form mailing back their paper questionnaire, or by phone of a grant and will not need to be paid back to the City. at 844-330-2020. Responses must be submitted by Funding is limited and will be distributed to qualified applicants on a September 30. first-come, first-served basis. Those interested in applying to the program All responses are kept confidential and are may access the application on the City’s website or by visiting La Mirada protected by federal law. To learn more about the City Hall. Program information is also available by calling City Hall at Census or to respond, visit 2020census.gov. (562) 943-0131.

Aedes Mosquito Returns to

Warm weather brings people outdoors. The warm weather their homes. This can be done by “tipping” out any standing water also brings out the aggressive Aedes mosquito, also known as the and “tossing” anything that is collecting water to prevent breeding “ankle biter.” This type of mosquito is different from the others grounds for mosquitoes. because it is active during the day and aggressively bites at the The following tips can help prevent mosquito bites: skin several times, typically below the knee. The Aedes mosquito • Apply mosquito repellent to exposed skin before going outdoors especially bites near the ankles. and reapply as recommended on the label. Residents are encouraged to protect themselves against • Wear insect repellent containing CDC and EPA approved mosquitoes while enjoying the nice weather outdoors. The Greater active ingredients: DEET, Picaridin, IR3535, or oil of lemon Los Angeles County Vector Control encourages the community eucalyptus. to practice the Tip, Toss, Take Action campaign and help prevent • Wear light-colored, long-sleeved shirts and long pants. mosquito-borne diseases like the West Nile and Zika viruses. • Close or repair all unscreened doors and windows to prevent Through this campaign, residents can “take action” against these mosquitoes from entering the home. diseases by preventing mosquitoes from living in and around For more information visit www.glacvcd.org.

4 MEASURE OVERSIGHT BOARD FINAL ANNUAL REPORT

Each year, the Measure I Citizens’ Oversight Board issues an Annual Report to the community with its findings regarding the use of Measure I funds. This is the seventh and final Annual Report of the Citizens’ Oversight Board and covers the period of July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. Measure I

La Mirada voters approved Measure I, a one percent transactions and use tax, in November 2012. The five-year tax, approved by 66.63 percent of voters, became effective on April 1, 2013. The measure was placed on the ballot after a 29-member Citizens’ Task Force on City Finances and Operations recommended the action due to the cumulative impacts of the national recession, the elimination of redevelopment agencies in California, and loss of local revenues due to ongoing “takes” by the State, which left the City with very limited resources to provide basic services and address significant infrastructure needs. Measure I funds were dedicated to neighborhood street improvements to help modernize La Mirada’s infrastructure. Spending was focused on repairing streets, storm drains, and other infrastructure as recommended by the Citizens’ Task Force and budgeted annually by the City Council. Measure I officially expired on March 31, 2018. It generated more than $29 million over the five-year term, exceeding original estimates that ranged from $20 to $25 million. This sales tax measure fully funded four phases of neighborhood street improvements. A fifth phase was partially funded through Measure I.

Citizens’ Oversight Board

On January 22, 2013, the La Mirada City Council adopted Resolution No. 13-05 establishing the Measure I Citizens’ Oversight Board. The role of the Citizens’ Oversight Board is to review and report on the revenues and expenditures of Measure I funds; review financial audits and reports; monitor the City’s progress on the planning, engineering, and construction of infrastructure projects; and issue an annual report. The Citizens’ Oversight Board is comprised of five La Mirada residents. Each was nominated by a member of the City Council. The Citizens’ Oversight Board includes Chairman Hal Malkin, Vice Chairman Lee Olsen, and Boardmembers Philip Massey, David Morfin, and Scott Watkins. The Citizens’ Oversight Board met quarterly at La Mirada City Hall. Meetings were open to the public, and agendas and minutes are posted and available on the City’s website at cityoflamirada.org. During this reporting period, meetings were held on September 5 and December 5, 2019 and March 5 and June 11, 2020.

Neighborhood Infrastructure Projects

The City continues its robust neighborhood infrastructure improvements throughout La Mirada. Preserving an attractive community through well-maintained streets, sidewalks, landscaping, signage and traffic signal upgrades remains a top priority for the City. Many of the streets in La Mirada were constructed over 50 years ago, and while they have received preventive maintenance, most needed major upgrades. Voter-approved Measure I funds have allowed for neighborhood street improvements to be completed over the past six years. Five phases of neighborhood street improvements have been completed using Measure I funds. Phase 5 was only partially funded by Measure I and supplemented by other eligible funding sources.

5 While Measure I funds are no longer available, other funding sources have been identified for upcoming neighborhood street improvements. As construction continues, affected residents and businesses will be notified in advance of the work. Information is also included in City publications and on the City’s website. Annual Independent Audit

The City’s annual financial audit was conducted by an independent accounting firm, Moss, Levy and Hartzheim, LLP for Fiscal Year 2018-19. As part of the financial audit, the auditors reviewed Measure I funds and included results in their year-end report. The year-end report included the Independent Auditors’ Report on Compliance with Applicable Requirements and on Internal Control over Compliance and Report on Measure I Revenues and Expenditures. This report was provided to the City Council and reviewed by the Citizens’ Oversight Board at its March meeting. Moss, Levy and Hartzheim, LLP concluded in its Fiscal Year 2018-19 report that “the City complied, in all material respects, with the types of compliance requirements referred to above that are applicable to the Measure I Fund for the year ended June 30, 2019.” The report also indicated that the audit did not identify any deficiencies in the internal control over compliance that is considered to be material weakness. The independent audit review of Measure I funds for Fiscal Year 2019-20 will be conducted later this year. Revenues and Expenditures

Revenues Measure I funds are collected by businesses and remitted to the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) similar to other sales taxes. The CDTFA then sends these funds to the City. A total of $29,282,065.61 in Measure I payments from the CDTFA has been received by the City since April 1, 2013.

Expenditures During the reporting period, $5,599,671.82 was spent on Phase 5 construction. An additional $344,958.84 was spent in the prior reporting period. The chart below identifies all Measure I expenditures on capital improvements from the prior six years. A total of $29,282,065.61 was generated by Measure I. Of that amount, $26,469,508.28 (90.39%) was for construction; $2,806,875.48 (9.59%) was for professional and engineering services; and $5,681.85 (.02%) was for preparing plans and specifications. Measure I funds were spent on the following projects and in the following categories since April 1, 2013:

MEASURE I PHASE V 5,944,630.66 CITY OF LA MIRADA MEASURE I PHASE IV 6,009,699.55 MEASURE I PHASE III 7,524,518.24 MEASURE I PHASE II 4,670,289.72 MEASURE I PHASE I 4,381,266.20 NEIGHBORHOOD MEASURE I ENGINEERING AND DESIGN (YEAR 1) 256,422.11 STREET OLIVE BRANCH DRIVE 310,054.50 IMPROVEMENTS STORM DRAIN PROGRAM 185,184.63 Total $29,282,065.61

INFORMATION: (562) 902-2385 CONSTRUCTION (90.39%) 26,469,508.28 PROFESSIONAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES (9.59%) 2,806,875.48 PREPARING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS (.02%) 5,681.85 Total $29,282,065.61

6 PHASE 5 CITY OF LA MIRADA Construction of Phase 5 was completed MEASURE I NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENTS earlier this year. This phase included all public residential streets bounded by Imperial Highway, Biola Avenue, Stage Road, Valley View Avenue, and Milan Creek. Phase 1 Completed The work included pavement rehabilitation, 2015 replacement of damaged concrete curb, gutter and sidewalk, upgrades to existing TACUBA DR. and placement of new handicap curb access ramps, removal and replacement of slotted cross gutters, storm drain pipe repairs, lining Phase 5 of existing metal storm drain pipes, addition Completed 2020 of catch basins within the frontage roads of

Valley View Avenue and Foster Road, and Phase 4 drainage improvements on Castellon Road Completed 2019 near Stage Road. Phase 2 Phase 3 Completed Completed Phase 5 covered the largest area of work 2016 2018 compared to the previous phases of Measure I BARNWALL improvements and included extensive storm drain work. Phase 5 expenditures totaled $7.82

million. While the voter-approved Measure I TROJAN WAY sales tax expired in 2018, remaining funds were used to partially complete this phase. Other available funding sources were also used to complete the neighborhood infrastructure improvements.

Installation of asphalt crack sealant Installation of new asphalt

7 Capital Improvement Projects - Expenditures by Revenue Source (FY July to June)

Source FY 2019-20 FY 2018-19 FY 2017-18 FY 2016-17 FY 2015-16 FY 2014-15 General Fund – Measure I $5,605,642 $481,659 $10,496,325 $3,203,750 $4,858,014 $4,488,877 General Fund 6,149,950 3,089,103 635,996 1,890,100 1,611,712 1,890,392 CDBG 402,991 1,264,989 Gas Tax 833,245 1,541,932 278,087 563,024 26,766 512,509 Local Transportation-TDA III 33,000 33,517 32,334 32,818 31,343 32,298 Prop A 60,000 Prop C 1,078,029 139,835 1,761,037 578,504 143,343 194,775 Agency Bond Proceeds 100,000 72,617 11,746 3,155,343 998,420 Federal HSIP 5,969 74,079 188,835 Measure R 796,464 255,023 1,452,199 374,876 1,558,613 317,481 Measure M 1,189,627 113,015 RMRA SB1 2,043,329 Park Grant 300,000 175,998 County – Library Project 442,457 181,772 3,119,009 827,787 Buena Park Co-op 30,000 (218,554) 367,000 8,835 County Thru Highway Grant 450,000 County Parks and Rec-Theatre 400,000 Surface Transportation Program (Local) 146,831 190,746 Suburban Water 2,041 49,836 Sequel Payment 20,985 CIP Fund Balance 2,000,000 20,985 Equipment Replacement 500,000 234,000 Total $20,419,286 $7,116,160 $14,946,593 $10,843,906 $12,710,591 $9,875,739 * $147,800 of Measure I funding was spent in FY 2013-14. Summary

The Measure I Citizens’ Oversight Board has verified that the Measure I funds used during the July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020 reporting period have been used to complete neighborhood infrastructure improvement projects in La Mirada. The Citizens’ Oversight Board thanks La Mirada residents for the passage of Measure I and the investment made in the City’s infrastructure. The City believes Measure I funds were used as intended for the betterment of the La Mirada community. During the review period, City staff worked cooperatively with the Citizens’ Oversight Board in its oversight efforts. Phase 5 neighborhood street improvements was the last phase to be funded by voter-approved Measure I. The City of La Mirada remains committed to seeking other funding sources to complete additional neighborhood improvements including Phase 6, which will begin construction in 2020. New asphalt and improvements to curb and gutter

This Measure I Annual Report for the period of July 2019 through June 2020 of the Measure I Citizens’ Oversight Board was approved on June 11, 2020 and presented to the City Council at the July 14, 2020 Study Session meeting.

8 & Successor Agency CITY COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS For period of May 12 through July 28, 2020

• Recognized former Mayor and Councilmember Lawrence P. Mowles for his • Accepted a Professional Services Agreement with Lead Tech Environmental to years of dedicated service to the community. provide lead-based paint and asbestos inspection services.

• Recognized former Planning Commissioner Scott Anderson for his years of • Amended the Professional Services Agreement for Landscape Maintenance dedicated service to the community. Services, Street Maintenance with BrightView.

• Recognized Floyd and Janice Erickson for their 70th Wedding Anniversary. • Adopted Resolution No. 20-13 authorizing a budget amendment to fund the proposed Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) COVID-19 Mortgage/ • Proclaimed May 2020 as Water Safety Month. Rental Assistance Program under the CDBG program.

• Proclaimed May 2020 as Older Americans Month. • Adopted Resolution No. 20-14 approving the County of Los Angeles Participating City Cooperation Agreement with the County of Los Angeles • Proclaimed July 2020 as Parks and Recreation Month. County Development Authority for the period of July 1, 2021 through June • Reappointed Steve Lee, Misty Cota and Susan Savage to the Community 30, 2024 and self-renewing thereafter. Services Commission for terms expiring in June 2024; reappointed Richard Cline and Michael Saenz and appointed Philip Massey to the Planning • Adopted Resolution No. 20-15 approving the exchange of City property tax Commission for terms expiring in June 2024; and reappointed Desiree revenues to the County Lighting Maintenance District. Johnson and Mark Madison and appointed John Ojeisekhoba to the Public • Adopted Resolution No. 20-16 approving the proposed rate adjustment and Safety Commission for terms expiring in June 2024. establishing residential and commercial refuse rates. • The City Council acting in its capacity as the Public Financing Authority elected • Adopted Resolution No. 20-17 approving the Proposed Fiscal Year 2020-21 Councilmember Andrew Sarega as Chairman and Councilmember Anthony Budget. Otero as Vice Chairman, and re-elected Jeff Boynton as Executive Director and Anne Haraksin as Secretary. • Adopted Resolution No. 20-18 establishing an Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2020-21 pursuant to Article XIIIB of the California Constitution. • Reviewed and discussed summer recreation programs and special events.

• Reviewed and discussed a proposal to establish temporary regulations to • Adopted Resolution No. 20-19 regarding employment benefits and salary permit supplemental outdoor dining in conjunction with existing restaurants. rates for all classes of employment.

• Reviewed and discussed the Measure I Annual Report for the period of July 1, • Adopted Resolution No. 20-20 authorizing the installation of a traffic signal at 2019 through June 30, 2020. the intersection of Imperial Highway and Burgess Avenue.

• Reviewed and discussed 2020 fireworks enforcement. • Adopted Resolution No. 20-22 affirming the Planning Commission’s denial of an appeal of the Community Development Director’s decision to deny a • Received and filed the Monthly Treasurer Report for the period ending Zoning Clearance/Plan Check Application for the installation or an electrified February, March, April, May and June 2020. fence at 14900 Firestone Boulevard within the Freeway Commercial (C-F) Zoning District. • Received and filed the City Investment Reports for the months ending April, May and June 2020 • Adopted Resolution No. 20-23 affirming Executive Order No. 20-01, issued by the Director of Emergency Services, establishing the Emergency Temporary • Received and filed the Statement of Investment Policy of the City for Fiscal Outdoor Dining Program (ETODP) subject to all the requirements, standards Year 2020-21. and restrictions contained therein and/or revisions the City Council may wish to add. • Received and filed the Independent Accountants’ Report on Agreed-Upon Procedures Applied to Appropriations Limit Worksheets. • Adopted Resolution No. 20-24 approving Conditional Use Permit No. 326 and Certificate of Compatibility No. 62, to allow for the construction and operation • Released bonds to OC Infill Partners, LLC for Tract Number 61591. of a new church sanctuary and multi-use building at 15575 Foster Road. • Approved the non-exclusive licenses for Fiscal Year 2020-21 for Phantom • Issued a Notice of Completion to Marina Landscape, Inc. for median Projects and Actors Theatre Series. landscape improvements for La Mirada Boulevard from Leffingwell Road to • Approved plans and specifications for neighborhood slurry seal in Area 2. Alondra Boulevard, and Rosecrans Avenue from Valley View Avenue to Beach Boulevard. • Approved the Seventh Amendment to the Interstate-5 Consortium Cities Joint Powers Authority Agreement. • Issued a Notice of Completion to Roy Allan Slurry Seal, Inc. for slurry sealing and signing and striping plans for Biola Avenue, Stage Road, Escalona Road, • Approved lease agreements with IQ Air and Chick-fil-A for placement on City- Foster Road, Adelfa Drive and Alicante Road. owned sign. • The City Council acting in its capacity as the Housing Successor Agency approved • Approved the Restated Ground Lease Agreements with CCTM1 LLC and STC an agreement with The Whole Child for homeless prevention and rapid rehousing ONE LLC for existing cell towers. services.

La Mirada City Council meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 13700 La Mirada Blvd. City Council holds a Study 9 Session meeting on the second Tuesday of every month at 5 p.m. in the Conference Room at City Hall. For agendas & minutes, visit www.cityoflamirada.org/agendas Public Safety is Everyone’s Business

Be Aware of COVID-19 Scams

COVID-19 has created opportunities for “scammers” to send fake emails and texts promoting counterfeit products and/or soliciting money or personal information. The La Mirada Community Sheriff’s Station reports that criminals are using fake charities, phishing emails and attempting to sell counterfeit treatments and equipment, claiming it prevents COVID-19. To avoid these types of scams, do not open any unknown links that you may get through texts or emails. Emails used by scammers often appear to be from familiar company names or scammers pretending to be someone you know. Some scammers are using fake emails claiming to be from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) with information on the Coronavirus. Others are pretending to be from a government agency asking for your private information to send an economic stimulus check. “Legitimate government agencies will not email you to request personal information,” says Safety Education Officer Mary Cipres. “These emails are dangerous because they contain links that, if opened, install software or other programs that can steal your private information or lock you out of your computer.” It is also advised that residents be cautious of anyone selling products that claim to prevent, treat, diagnose, or cure COVID-19. There are counterfeit products including sanitizing products and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including N95 respirator masks, goggles, full face shields, protective gowns and gloves. More information on unapproved or counterfeit PPE can be found at www.cdc.gov/niosh. For additional information or to report scams related to COVID-19 contact the La Mirada Community Sheriff’s Station.

Submit a Tip Anonymously through Crime Stoppers

The Los Angeles Regional Crime Stoppers is a safe and anonymous way to report crime in your neighborhood. No personal information, email or phone number is ever required or saved to the system when submitting a tip. All crime tips are handled by a third-party service provider and those submitting a tip do not have physical contact with any law enforcement agency. Communications are conducted over an encrypted chat using a code and password. Crime Stoppers offers up to a $1,000 reward, which can be collected anonymously. Rewards are based on the arrest of a suspect or location of a missing person. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers by phone at 800-222-TIPS, smartphone application, or by visiting www.lacrimestoppers.org.

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La Mirada Community Sheriff’s Station (562) 902-2960

Alert LA County

Alert LA County offers a free emergency mass notification system to Los Angeles County businesses and residents. The system is used by the County’s Emergency Operations Center during an emergency or disaster situation to provide citizens critical information. Those registered are contacted by the emergency system via recorded phone messages, text messages or e-mail messages. Alert LA County uses the telephone companies’ 911 database and is able to contact land-line telephone numbers, whether listed or unlisted. If the call is picked up by an answering machine, the system will leave a recorded message. If the number called is busy or there is no response, the system will redial the number in an attempt to deliver the message. You can register your email or phone number by visiting Alert LA at www.lacounty.gov/emergency/alert-la. For additional information, contact the La Mirada Community Sheriff’s Station.

Protect Water Quality by Keeping Pollutants from Storm Water

Storm drains are a major source of water pollution in the United “It is important that residents avoid pouring anything into a storm States. Unlike water inside of homes that goes down the drain to the drain and prevent contaminants from flowing into the ocean” says sewer, water that flows into storm drains is not treated and filtered Senior Code Enforcement Specialist Diana Ruedas. “Intentionally for pollutants. Contaminated water flows into canals, streams, and or unintentionally pouring water and pollutants into street gutters rivers, ultimately traveling into the ocean. Everything other than pure rainwater is a potential contaminant and storm drains is dangerous to the environment and is also illegal.” that can degrade water quality. Storm water pollutants include Any person caught discharging pollutants into City streets and/ fertilizers and pesticides from agricultural areas, lawns, and or storm drains could face criminal prosecution, as well as civil gardens; oil, grease, and antifreeze washed from roads and liability for the costs the City incurs in cleaning and disposing of the driveways; sediments from construction sites; paint, cleaners, and pollutants discharged. other household chemicals dumped down storm drains or spilled on the ground; litter and debris thrown or blown onto streets and For additional information regarding clean storm water practices sidewalks. Storm water pollutants diminish our water quality and or to report illegal dumping of pollutants contact the City’s Code negatively impact public health. Enforcement Division at (562) 943-0131.

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Support La Mirada’s local restaurants and eateries open for business during the COVID-19 response. Check locations for outdoor dining and take-out/delivery options and hours. • 52M Teriyaki • Golden Wall Chinese Cuisine • Piara Pizza • AK’S Donuts • Gondola Pizza • Pieology Pizzeria • Alberto’s MexicanDineDine Food • HomeLaLa Style Donuts MiradaMirada• Pita Paradise • Ambrose Pizza • Hygge Coffee • Pizza Hut • Baskin Robbins • In & Out Burger • Polly’s Pies Restaurant • • International House Of Pancakes • Popeye’s • C & A Sandwich • Jamba Juice • Reventaco • Cabo Taco Baja Grill • Jersey Mike’s Subs • Sam’s Burgers • Casa del Cocinero • Jim’s Burger • Carl’s Jr. • Jimmy’s Burgers • Sol Inka Peruvian Restaurant • Cassidy’s Corner Cafe • Juan Pollo • Starbucks Coffee • Chick-fil-A • K&T Donuts • Subway • Chinese Deli • Kentucky Fried Chicken • Sushiholic Bistro • Chois Teriyaki • Kira Kira Japanese Restaurant • Taco Bell • Chop’D • Little Caesars • Taqueria Las Comadres • Chuck E. Cheese’s • Manuel’s Original El Tepeyac • Thai Lady Restaurant • Civitas Coffee Co. • Mariscos Villa Del Mar • The Habit Burger Grill • Classic Burger • Mazaya Mediterranean Grill • Twelve Sixty Modern Pub • Clearman’s North Woods Inn • McDonald’s Restaurant • Tokyo Teriyaki & Sushi • Cold Stone Creamery • Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt • Tokyo Town Sushi • Cream & Sugar Cafe • Mexico 1900 Restaurant • Tom’s Jr. La Mirada • Curry Hut • Mikes Classic Burgers • • Mr. V’s Bar & Grill • Tom’s Tailgate • Ding Tea • Panera Bread • Vons Chicken • Enchanted Coffee Bar • Papa John’s • Waba Grill • Flame Broiler • Pescadores Reyes • Wendy’s • Ginzaya • Pho Saigon • Yum Yum Donuts