Where is City Hall located?
La Mirada City Hall
13700 La Mirada Boulevard
La Mirada, California 90638
(562) 943-0131
What are regular office hours?
7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Monday – Thursday
7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Friday
Closed alternate Fridays
When are City Council meetings held?
Regular City Council and Redevelopment Agency meetings are held the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located in City Hall.
City Council Study Session meetings are held the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 6:30 p.m. in City Hall, Conference Room 1.
Which holidays does the City observe?
The City will observe the following holidays in 2009:
| New Year's Day |
January 1 |
| Memorial Day |
May 25 |
| Independence Day (Observed) |
July 3 |
| Labor Day |
September 7 |
| Thanksgiving Holiday |
November 26 & 27 |
| Christmas Holiday |
December 24 & 25 |
What licenses do I need to start a business?
A Business License is required for all entities doing business within La Mirada’s city limits. Business License applications are available at City Hall. For Business License and fee information, call (562) 943-0131, extension 2331.
What types of construction projects require a permit?
Most major projects will require a permit of some kind to ensure that all new construction building improvements meet minimum construction standards to protect occupants. Permits may be obtained at the City’s Building and Safety Division located in City Hall. For more information on the permitting process, call (562) 943-0131, extension 2346.
How do I report graffiti or other types of vandalism?
The City proactively removes graffiti from public property and the right-of-way. Residents and businesses can assist the La Mirada Public Safety Team by reporting graffiti to the Graffiti Hotline at (562) 943-1557 or (714) 522-5858.
Does the City of La Mirada have a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training program?
Yes. CERT classes are offered throughout the year. CERT Training gives participants the skills to assist others in an emergency. The course covers topics such as emergency preparedness, fire safety, light search and rescue, and disaster medical operations. The training is available to residents at least 18 years of age. For more information or to sign up for the free training, contact the Community Sheriff’s Station at (562) 902-2960.
How do I register for recreation classes and activities?
Registration for classes and activities may be completed in person at the Resource Center, Activity Center, Gymnasium or Splash!. Registration may also be completed through REConnect offered through the City's website. To obtain a REConnect pin number contact the Community Services Department at (562) 943-7277. Click here to register for a recreation class or activity.
What is the 2009 holiday schedule for street sweeping and trash pickup?
2009 – No Street Sweeping Dates
| Mon., January 1 |
New Year's Day |
| Mon., January 19 |
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
| Thurs., February 12 |
Lincoln's Birthday |
| Mon., February 16 |
President's Day |
| Tues., March 31 |
Cesar Chavez Day |
| Mon., May 25 |
Memorial Day |
| Sat., July 4 |
Independence Day |
| Mon., September 7 |
Labor Day |
| Mon., October 12 |
Columbus Day |
| Wed., November 11 |
Veteran's Day |
| Thurs., November 26 |
Thanksgiving Day |
| Fri., November 27 |
Day after Thanksgiving |
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| Fri., December 25 |
Christmas Day |
**When the holiday falls on a weekday, street sweeping
will be skipped and resumed the following week.
2009 – No Trash Collection Dates
| Mon., January 1 |
New Year's Day |
| Mon., May 25 |
Memorial Day |
| Sat., July 4 |
Independence Day |
| Mon., September 7 |
Labor Day |
| Thurs., November 26 |
Thanksgiving Day |
| Fri., December 25 |
Christmas Day |
**When the holiday falls on a weekday, collections for the
remainder of that week will be delayed one day