JULY 2016 THURSDAY EVENINGS AT LA MIRADA REGIONAL PARK

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1 JULY 2016 THURSDAY EVENINGS AT LA MIRADA REGIONAL PARK

2 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) Performance Schedule 7/14 Yardsale 1970 s to Today s hits 7/21 Southbound Classic Rock 8/4 Sgt. Peppers Beatles Tribute 8/11 Popvinyl Decades Dance Hits 8/18 Southern Caliber Today s Country 8/25 Woodie & the Longboards 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) 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

3 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 Foremast Drive Biola Kenneth and Donna Thoennes Gardenhill Drive Creek Park Raymond and Laura Hoogsteen Gottes Lane Escalona Mark and Jennifer Medlin San Ardo Circle Foster Park Manuel and Miriam Garcia El Moro Avenue Gardenhill Alan and Diane Gomes Salada Road Green Hills Arturo and Silvia Florian Grayville Drive Hillsborough Angel and Horalia Ramirez Avenida Espana La Pluma Guisela Lopez Manzanares Road Neff Park Rick and Teri McCollough Los Fuentes Road North La Mirada Ralph and Lisset Montero Richvale Drive Windermere Luis and Gloria Cruz Elmbrook Drive MOBILE HOMES Lori Davies Lake View Drive APARTMENTS/CONDOS Breezewood Village Grayville Drive BUSINESSES/PROFESSIONAL BUILDINGS Bralco Metals Northam Street HOUSES OF WORSHIP/SCHOOLS Biola University Biola Avenue MOST IMPROVED Jennifer Sun Ocaso Avenue 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 Anna J. Martin Park Avenida San Martin Creek Park Santa Gertrudes Avenue Frontier Park Marquardt Avenue Gardenhill Park Gardenhill Drive La Mirada Regional Park Adelfa Drive Neff Park San Cristobal Drive Windermere Park Cheshire Street 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) or visit www. cityoflamirada.org. 3

4 Leffingwell Road Rehabilitation Telegraph Rd. to Stamy Rd. Landscaped Medians Imperial Hwy. from west City Limit to east City Limit Completed 2014 Imperial/Telegraph Frontier Park Playground Upgrades Frontier Park - New Traffic Signal Valley View/Adoree Right Turn Pockets La Mirada/Imperial & Imperial/Telegraph TACUBA DR. Foster Park Neighborhood Drainage & Roadway Improvements Phase 1 Completed Phase 2 Completed Phase 3 Completed Phase 4 Completed Phase 4 Area Valley View Ave. Median Nose Upgrades Median Nose Rehabilitation La Mirada Blvd Completed Spring 2015 Seal Coat Civic Center Parking Lot Neff Park - Neff Park Playgound Upgrades Slurry Seal Rosecrans Ave. & La Mirada Blvd. Measure I Phase 2 Neighborhood Street Improvements Completed 2016 Pavement Rehabilitation Industrial Area Streets I - 5 Fwy Widening Project Construction Begins September 2016 TROJAN WAY Protected/Permissive Left Turn Arrow Alondra Blvd. at Stage Rd. and Escalona Rd. New Traffic Signal Artesia/Industry Circle

5 Slurry Seal Leffingwell Road from La Mirada Blvd. to East City Limit Measure I Phase 1 Neighborhood Street Improvements Imperial/La Mirada & Imperial/Cordova La Mirada Blvd Corridor Imperial/Ocaso Creek Park Bridges Imperial/Oxford Slurry Seal Green Hills and Creek Park Neighborhood Asphalt Pavement Rehabilitation Creek Park East Parking Lot Imperial/Santa Gertrudes Slurry Seal Imperial Hwy. from La Mirada Blvd. to East City Limit Anna J. Martin Park Playground Upgrades Gymnasium Playground Upgrades Landscape Improvements La Mirada/Rosecrans City Hall LED Message Display La Mirada Library Interior Renovation Construction April 2016 Complete October 2016 Measure I Phase 4 Neighborhood Street Improvements Santa Gertrudes & Hillsborough Slurry Seal and Restriping Completed 2014 Behringer Park LED Message Display Santa Gertrudes Wall Improvements Alicante to Rosecrans Behringer Park - La Mirada/Rosecrans Veterans Park - Measure I Phase 3 Neighborhood Street Improvements Construction Fall 2016 Dual Left Turn Pockets Roscrans Ave. at Beach Blvd. Windermere Park - Intersection Improvements Alondra Blvd. /La Mirada Blvd. CITY OF LA MIRAD CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM UPDATE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT JUNE 2016 PROJECTS 2016

6 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) 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)

7 Report Graffiti (562) La Mirada Community Sheriff s Station (562) 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 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: 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) July 7 July 14 July 21 July 28 Windermere Park - Animal Safety Gardenhill Park - Earthquake Preparedness Frontier Park - Fire Safety Windermere Park - Pedestrian Safety August 4 August 11 Gardenhill Park - Insect Awareness Frontier Park - Personal Safety For additional information, contact the Community Sheriff s Station at (562) Like to Get Instant Updates on Facebook! facebook.com/lamiradapublicsafety

8 City Of La Mirada, La Mirada Blvd., La Mirada, CA La Mirada City Council Steve De Ruse, Mayor Ed Eng, Mayor Pro Tem Pauline Deal, Councilmember Lawrence P. Mowles, Councilmember Andrew Sarega, Councilmember Postal Customer La Mirada, CA PRSTRT STD ecrwss U.S. Postage PAID Whittier, CA Permit No LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS TICKETS AND SEASON SUBSCRIPTIONS ON SALE JUNE 3 COMMUNITY EVENTS INTENSELY EMOTIONAL. - Variety A REMARKABLE PIECE OF THEATRE A MASTERPIECE. - The London Times SEPT 16 OCT 9, 2016 OCT 21 NOV 13, 2016 BUCCANEER BAY NOW OPEN DAILY! KNOCKS YOU BACK ON YOUR HEELS. JUST LIKE LOVE. - Rolling Stone JAN 20 FEB 12, 2017 A RAVISHING FUSION OF DRAMA, DANCE AND SONG. LA Times APR 21 MAY 14, 2017 McCOY RIGBY E BONUS ADD-ON! Father and Son Campout August ONE OF THE MOST ENDURING WORKS OF MUSICAL THEATRE JUNE 2 25, 2017 MAY 20, 2017 ENTERTAINMENT McCOY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT 2016/ /17 SEASON SEASON (562) 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) LA MIRADA UPDATE City of La Mirada Electronic Newsletter Find us on Visit the City s website at and sign up for La Mirada E-News.