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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in La Mirada public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Discount Store Regulations
The council is crafting permanent rules for discount stores before the moratorium expires December 10. The revised approach drops a hard cap and instead requires new stores to win a conditional use permit from the Planning Commission, with upkeep and signage standards applying to existing stores within a year.
Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program Funding
The Council is scheduled to consider a $338,727 budget amendment to keep the Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program going using federal CDBG funds. That program helps La Mirada homeowners pay for repairs to their homes.
Inclusionary Housing Ordinance Phase 1
The city is proposing a Phase 1 inclusionary housing ordinance, which would shape how new residential development addresses affordable housing. The financial evaluation is intended to show what the requirements would cost developers and mean for the city.
Winter Storms Preparation Plan
Forecasters give a strong El Niño a greater than 90% chance of lasting through February 2027, raising risks of flooding, road damage, and fallen trees. The plan covers drain cleaning, facility protection, contractor agreements, and resident education — storm season starts December 1.
Traffic Signal at Rosecrans Avenue and Stanton Avenue
The intersection has had 10 crashes in five years, five this year, and a crossing guard on school days. The signal meets state warrant standards and will be funded largely with measure funds; the council discussed syncing it with existing signals at 45 mph.
Fiscal Year 2026-27 City Budget
The council approved $3.25 million in warrants, a $148,408 landscape maintenance contract amendment with BrightView, and accepted the completed Behringer Park turf renovation — routine money moves that keep streets, parks, and city operations running.
School-zone traffic and no-stopping signage at Hutchinson Middle School
Parents double-parking along Estero Road during pickup have been blocking both directions of traffic. New school-day no-stopping signs should clear the queue lane — and staff say education comes before citations.
CDBG Grant Program Participation (2027–2030)
The council locked in La Mirada's spot in the county's federal Community Development Block Grant program for another three-year cycle. That funding backs the city's home improvement assistance program and senior services. Without the agreement, those programs would lose federal support.