- City of La Mirada

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THURSDAY EVENINGS AT LA MIRADA REGIONAL PARK
Concerts Under the Stars
The summer concert series kicks off with music from the 70s and classic rock. Future performances by a Beatles tribute band, a Beach Boys
tribute band, and others featuring dance hits and country music are sure
to please. Bring lawn chairs and picnic blankets to enjoy the rest of these
exciting events. Concerts are held Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
at Regional Park. For more information, call (562) 943-7277.
Performance Schedule
7/14
7/21
8/4
8/11
8/18
8/25
Yardsale
Southbound
Sgt. Peppers
Popvinyl
Southern Caliber
Woodie & the Longboards
1970’s to Today’s hits
Classic Rock
Beatles Tribute
Decades Dance Hits
Today’s Country
Beach Boys Tribute
July 28 • 6:30 p.m.
Save the date for the annual Stroll in the Park to be held on Thursday, July
28 at 6:30 p.m. in Creek Park. The free event offers live music from three
different bands. Kulayd plays doo-wop music, Upstream features Caribbean
and calypso music, and The Shane Henry Band, sponsored by Los Angeles
County Supervisor Don Knabe, is sure to have the audience dancing.
The event will include crafts and face painting for children along with
pet friendly activities. A variety of food will be available for purchase.
Stroll through the event and enjoy each band. For more information, call
(562) 943-7277.
Proper Placement of
Trash Containers
The City works cooperatively with residents and property owners to
maintain the appearance of residential neighborhoods. This partnership
helps preserve La Mirada as an attractive and well maintained community.
The City contracts with EDCO Disposal for its trash and waste disposal needs. Trash pick-up days vary throughout neighborhoods, and street
sweepers clean City streets on days after trash cans have been emptied.
Trash cans left in the street after they have been emptied contribute to
neighborhood blight, and also prevent the street sweepers from cleaning
those curbs and gutters. City codes preclude waste containers from being
placed curbside or anywhere in the front yard for more than 48 hours.
For questions regarding trash containers being left out or other services
related to EDCO Disposal, contact the City’s Code Enforcement Division
at 562-943-0131.
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Spring Beautification
Winners
The Spring Beautification program recognized winners and honorees during an awards ceremony on June 13 at the La Mirada Theatre
for the Performing Arts. The Spring Beautification Awards celebrates
the beauty of La Mirada’s neighborhoods, businesses, houses of worship, and schools.
Within each of the 13 neighborhoods volunteer judges selected
honorees, and one most outstanding winner. Apartments/condominiums, houses of worship and schools, and businesses/professional
buildings were also judged. All properties were reviewed for pride of
ownership and creativity. A total of 277 properties were recognized
for high standards of exterior maintenance and care.
MOST OUTSTANDING
Behringer
Jacqueline Helms 15516 Foremast Drive
Biola
Kenneth and Donna Thoennes 14767 Gardenhill Drive
Creek Park
Raymond and Laura Hoogsteen 12414 Gottes Lane
Escalona
Mark and Jennifer Medlin 15503 San Ardo Circle
Foster Park
Manuel and Miriam Garcia 13003 El Moro Avenue
Gardenhill
Alan and Diane Gomes 13915 Salada Road
Green Hills
Arturo and Silvia Florian 16541 Grayville Drive
Enjoy Local Parks
La Mirada has again been named Playful City USA in recognition for its efforts to create more playable, family-friendly activities in the community. Playful City USA is a national recognition
program that honors cities and towns across the country for taking
steps to make it easy for kids to get the balanced and active play
needed to thrive.
The City of La Mirada is also a member of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). NRPA celebrates Park and
Recreation Month in July bringing recognition to the many ways
parks and recreation improves neighborhoods. From providing
places to get fit and stay healthy to fostering new relationships,
park and recreation facilities offer programs and services to improve the overall quality of life for community members. Local
parks and recreational opportunities also have a positive influence
on home values and economic development. Visit a La Mirada park
this month.
LA MIRADA PARKS
Hillsborough
Anna J. Martin Park
16135 Avenida San Martin
La Mirada Regional Park
13701 Adelfa Drive
La Pluma
Creek Park
12021 Santa Gertrudes Avenue
Neff Park
14300 San Cristobal Drive
Frontier Park
13212 Marquardt Avenue
Windermere Park
15261 Cheshire Street
Angel and Horalia Ramirez 13726 Avenida Espana
Guisela Lopez 15039 Manzanares Road
Neff Park
Rick and Teri McCollough 14502 Los Fuentes Road
North La Mirada
Ralph and Lisset Montero 14616 Richvale Drive
Gardenhill Park
14435 Gardenhill Drive
Windermere
Luis and Gloria Cruz 15708 Elmbrook Drive
MOBILE HOMES
Lori Davies 14046 Lake View Drive
APARTMENTS/CONDOS
Breezewood Village 16000 Grayville Drive
BUSINESSES/PROFESSIONAL BUILDINGS
Bralco Metals 15090 Northam Street
HOUSES OF WORSHIP/SCHOOLS
Biola University 13800 Biola Avenue
MOST IMPROVED
Jennifer Sun 15600 Ocaso Avenue
Become a Member of the
Historical Preservation
Advisory Council
The La Mirada Historical Preservation Advisory Council is an advisory body to the City Council on matters related to preserving local history. Meetings are held the second Thursday of each month at
4:30 p.m. at City Hall. Those interested in becoming a member must
be a La Mirada resident and complete an application. For more information, contact the Activity Center at (562) 902-3160 or visit www.
cityoflamirada.org.
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Leffingwell
Road Rehabilitation
Telegraph Rd. to Stamy Rd.
Currently in Design
Landscaped Medians
Imperial Hwy. from west City Limit to east City Limit
Completed 2014
Traffic Signal Upgrades
Imperial/Telegraph
Pending Construction
Frontier Park
Playground Upgrades
Under Construction
Right Turn Pockets
La Mirada/Imperial
& Imperial/Telegraph
New Traffic Signal
Valley View/Adoree
Currently in Design
Under Construction
TACUBA DR.
Parking Lot Seal Coating
& Restriping Parking Lots
Frontier Park - Completed 2015
Foster Park Neighborhood
Drainage & Roadway Improvements
Phase 1 Completed
Phase 2 Completed
Phase 3 Completed
Phase 4 Completed
Completed 2015
Median Nose Rehabilitation
La Mirada Blvd
Completed Spring 2015
Valley View Ave.
Median Nose Upgrades
Pending Construction
Seal Coat
Civic Center
Parking Lot
Phase 4
Area
Pending Construction
Parking Lot Seal Coating
& Restriping Parking Lots
Neff Park - Completed 2015
Neff Park
Playgound Upgrades
Completed 2015
Slurry Seal
Rosecrans Ave. & La Mirada Blvd.
Completed 2015
Measure I
Phase 2
Neighborhood
Street Improvements
Completed 2016
Pavement
Rehabilitation
Industrial Area Streets
Completed 2015
TROJAN WAY
Protected/Permissive
Left Turn Arrow
Alondra Blvd. at Stage Rd.
and Escalona Rd.
Pending Construction
I - 5 Fwy Widening Project
Construction Begins September 2016
New Traffic Signal
Artesia/Industry Circle
Currently in Design
Slurry Seal
Leffingwell Road from
La Mirada Blvd.
to East City Limit
Pending Construction
Measure I
Phase 1
Neighborhood Street
Improvements
Creek Park Bridges
Currently in Design
Asphalt Pavement
Rehabilitation
Creek Park East Parking Lot
Completed 2015
Pending Construction
Traffic Signal Upgrades
Imperial/Ocaso
Under Construction
Traffic Signal Upgrades
Imperial/Oxford
Traffic Signal Upgrades
Imperial/Santa Gertrudes
Under Construction
Traffic Signal Upgrades
Imperial/La Mirada
& Imperial/Cordova
Slurry Seal
Imperial Hwy. from La Mirada Blvd.
to East City Limit
Pending Construction
Under Construction
Slurry Seal
Under Construction
Green Hills and Creek Park
Neighborhood
Pending Construction
Traffic Signal Upgrades
La Mirada Blvd Corridor
Currently in Design
Anna J. Martin Park
Playground Upgrades
Under Construction
City Hall
LED Message Display
Completed 2015
Santa Gertrudes &
Hillsborough
Slurry Seal and Restriping
La Mirada Library
Interior Renovation
Completed 2014
Construction April 2016
Complete October 2016
Gymnasium
Playground Upgrades
Under Construction
Completed 2015
Currently in Design
Currently in Design
Traffic Signal Upgrades
La Mirada/Rosecrans
Under Construction
Parking Lot Seal Coating
& Restriping Parking Lots
Measure I
Phase 4
Neighborhood
Street Improvements
Landscape Improvements
La Mirada/Rosecrans
Behringer Park
LED Message Display
Behringer Park - Completed 2015
Santa Gertrudes
Wall Improvements
Alicante to Rosecrans
Currently in Design
Parking Lot Seal Coating
& Restriping Parking Lots
Dual Left Turn Pockets
Roscrans Ave. at Beach Blvd.
Currently in Design
Veterans Park - Completed 2015
Measure I
Phase 3
Neighborhood
Street Improvements
Currently in Design
Construction Fall 2016
Parking Lot Seal Coating
& Restriping Parking Lots
Windermere Park - Completed 2015
Intersection Improvements
Alondra Blvd. /La Mirada Blvd.
Currently in Design
CITY OF LA MIRAD
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM UPDATE
JUNE 2016
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROJECTS 2016
Public Safety is Everyone’s Business
La Mirada to Enforce 4th
of July Fireworks and Party
Regulations
On July 4, the Public Safety Team will be patrolling throughout the
community to enforce fireworks and party regulations. Residents are
reminded to follow all City regulations.
The discharging of fireworks on City-owned property including
parks, sidewalks and City facilities, is prohibited. The use of “safe and
sane” fireworks is only allowed on July 4 from 3 to 10 p.m.
Streets may not be blocked off to accommodate parties and large
gatherings. Public drinking of alcoholic beverages and public intoxication are prohibited. Residents hosting large parties that disturb the
peace may be billed for the costs of breaking up the party. Individuals
who discharge fireworks or conduct celebrations on private property
without the owner’s permission will receive a $1,000 citation. All laws
will be proactively enforced. Citations will be issued and arrests will
be made for any violations.
Residents are encouraged to take an active part in reporting criminal
activity. To report a crime in progress, dial 911. To report illegal fireworks or other criminal activity, call the La Mirada Community Sheriff’s Station at (562) 902-2960.
National Night Out
August 4
The City will hold its annual National Night Out against crime
event on Thursday, August 4 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Regional Park.
The event will be held during the Concert in the Park.
National Night Out is sponsored by the National Association of
Town Watch. The event brings residents and law enforcement together to heighten crime and drug prevention and build participation
in local anti-crime programs. Representatives from the Los Angeles
County Sheriff’s Department, La Mirada Public Safety Team, Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), and the Neighborhood
Watch Program will be in attendance. Free fingerprinting for kids
will also be available at the Public Safety booth.
For more information, contact the La Mirada Community Sheriff’s Station at (562) 902-2960.
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Report Graffiti (562) 943-1557
La Mirada Community Sheriff’s Station (562) 902-2960
Stay Active, Stay Safe
Summer is here, and many residents are staying active by walking or jogging in the early morning and late evening hours. If staying active is part of your routine, here are some precautions to keep
in mind:
• Do not go alone. You are less likely to become a victim of a
crime if you have a workout partner, whether human or pet.
• Avoid running with earphones. Loud music can distract you and
prevent you from detecting potential threats. It can also weaken
your reaction time.
• Change up your route. Taking the same route day after day can
cause you to be less aware of your surroundings. If you are
unsure of various routes you can take, consider downloading a
smartphone application to help you find new routes.
• Run or walk against traffic. This ensures that you are visible to
cars, buses, and trucks, and can prevent potential traffic collisions.
• Learn self-defense. Classes are regularly offered and advertised
in the quarterly La Mirada Living city newsletter.
• Carry identification with you. Many types of running shorts
have small pockets to carry identification.
Summer Safety
Youth Activities
Captain K-9 Program
Recruits Dog Owners
The next Captain K-9 meeting will be held on Wednesday, July
13 at Gardenhill Park at 6 p.m. Dog owners and dogs are encouraged to attend.
The “Captain K-9” Dog Walker Watch program encourages
recreational dog walkers to serve as an extra set of eyes and ears
for law enforcement. Captain K-9 participants are trained to effectively observe and report suspicious activity while on routine
walks with their dogs and how to best help dispatchers and officers
respond to potential criminal activity.
For more information on the Captain K-9 Dog Walker Watch
program, contact Safety Education Officer Mary Cipres at (562)
902-2986.
The City will be hosting a Summer Safety series for youth at local parks.
Presentations emphasize safe behavior and cover a variety of topics. The
safety activities will be held from 2:15 to 3 p.m. every Thursday, July 7
through August 11 at the following sites:
• July 7 Windermere Park - Animal Safety • July 14 Gardenhill Park - Earthquake Preparedness
• July 21 Frontier Park - Fire Safety
• July 28
Windermere Park - Pedestrian Safety
• August 4 Gardenhill Park - Insect Awareness
• August 11
Frontier Park - Personal Safety
For additional information, contact the Community Sheriff’s Station at (562) 902-2960.
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Fathers and sons are invited for a night of camping at Neff Park. Campers
will bring and set up their own tents and take part in the event that includes a
campfire, S’mores, crafts, and games. Choose to bring food to grill or purchase
breakfast and dinner for an additional $12 per person. Register today for this
memorable weekend. $30 for campsite, $12 for dinner and breakfast per person.
For more information or to register, call (562) 943-7277.
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