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La Mirada Pledges Open and Transparent Government
CITY RELEASE
La Mirada~The La Mirada City Council highlighted efforts to promote open and transparent local government at its meeting last month on March 26th. The Council presented an official proclamation to City Clerk Anne Haraksin, who described the City’s efforts to make information available to the public.
The proclamation notes the La Mirada’s commitment to providing open and accessible government, and effectively serving its citizens. The proclamation notes the City’s policy of abiding by all the provisions of the California Public Records Act, and acknowledges the City’s efforts to enhance government transparency throughout California through its work with the League of California Cities.
“The City Council supports openness and transparency in local government,” said Mayor Steve De Ruse. “This public declaration to the citizens of La Mirada indicates our sincere commitment to open and accessible government, and a promise to promote these principles in all city matters.”
La Mirada information is easily available on the City’s website at www.cityofmirada.org. Clicking on a new Transparency tab located on the website homepage gives citizens access to City meeting notices, agendas, minutes, financial and personnel information, as well as City contracts, permits and audits.
Steve DeRuse Selected as Mayor of La Mirada; Larry Mowles Mayor Pro Tem
CITY RELEASE
La Mirada~New leadership for the coming year was selected by the La Mirada City Council last month on March 26th.
Steve De Ruse was selected to serve as Mayor. Elected to the La Mirada City Council on March 8, 2011, he is senior pastor at First Baptist Church of Artesia and served nearly 13 years as a senior pastor at a church in La Mirada. He has been a small business owner, track coach for John Glenn High School, television program host, radio guest commentator, and featured speaker at men’s ministry conferences.
Mayor De Ruse served on the La Mirada Community Services Commission from November 2006 to March 2011. He served as Chairman from August 2008 through August 2010. Mayor De Ruse also served on the Citizen Task Force on City Finances and Operations from November 2009 to April 2010.
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| CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION -- The La Mirada City Council selected new leaders for the coming year during its annual reorganization on Tuesday, March 26. Pictured are (l to r) Councilmember Andrew Sarega, Councilmember Steve Jones, Mayor Steve De Ruse, Mayor Pro Tem Lawrence P. Mowles and Councilmember Pauline Deal. |
As a member of the La Mirada Clergy Council, he served as President of that organization from 2001 to 2005. He is also a member of the La Mirada Chamber of Commerce and a past president of the La Mirada Rotary Club. Mayor De Ruse is the Chair of the Southeast Area Social Services Funding Authority (SASSFA) Board of Directors. Additionally, he serves on the Executive Board for the Los Angeles Southern Baptist Association.
Mayor De Ruse holds a Master’s Degree in Theology and a Doctor of Ministry Degree both from Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena. He has been a resident of La Mirada since 1976. He and his wife, Mary Ann, have been married for 41 years and have two daughters, Adrienne and Elaine, and one grandchild.
Lawrence P. Mowles was named Mayor Pro Tem. Elected to the La Mirada City Council on March 8, 2011, he has worked in the insurance industry for over 30 years.
Off-Duty Deputy Shoots and Kills Himself in La Mirada
La Mirada~A Sheriff’s deputy apparently shot and killed himself in La Mirada early Saturday morning, the Coroner's office said.
There is very little information available at this time about the suicide other than the victim being a male and it occurred around 2:00 a.m. on San Feliciano Drive.
It is unknown at this time whether the deputy was a member of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
We are working to obtain more details.
16:34 NEW: We can now confirm that the deputy was a member of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and he was off-duty at the time, according to Steve Whitmore, Sheriff's spokesperson.
Weekly La Mirada Crime Report: April 1-April 7, 2013
The following is the crime report for La Mirada the week of April1-7, 2013:
Residential Burglary-A burglary was reported on the 15100 block of Fairacres Dr. Jewelry and various other items were stolen from the residence. Another incident was reported on the 15700 block of La Barca Dr. The residence was under fumigation at the time of the burglary.
Other Structure Burglary-A burglary to a vacant business was reported on the 14500 block of Firestone Blvd. Copper wiring and piping was taken. A burglary to a garage also was reported on the 11600 block of Arroyo Dr. Responding deputies arrested a suspect in connection with the burglary and another incident nearby.
Vehicle Burglary-A vehicle had its door lock punched on the 14200 block of Rosecrans Ave. Various items were taken from the. Another incident was reported on the 14300 block of Firestone Blvd. A cell phone, purse, and backpack containing costume jewelry were taken. A third burglary was reported on the 14200 block of Valley View Ave.
Grand Theft-A theft from an unlocked vehicle was reported on the 14800 block of Firestone Blvd. A laptop computer and text books were stolen from the vehicle.
Grand Theft Vehicle-An older model pick-up was reported stolen from the 16500 block of Knott Ave. The vehicle was recovered several days later by the Industry Sheriff's Station. An older model Volkswagen Beatle was reported stolen from the 13000 block of La Mirada Blvd.
La Mirada Weekly Crime Report; Burglars Hit Firestone Blvd.
The following is the weekly crime report for La Mirada for the week of March 25-31, 2013
Residential Burglary-Six residential burglaries were reported last week. A burglary was reported on the 14300 block of San Ardo Dr. The location was under fumigation at the time of the incident. A burglary was reported on the 12800 block of Ocaso Ave. Two suspects were taken into custody in connection with a burglary on the 15500 block of Olive Branch Dr. An incident was reported on the 13600 block of El Espejo Rd. Cash and keys were stolen from the home. A burglary occurred on the 13400 block of Beachnut
t Ct. A rear door at the location was kicked in by unknown suspects. A watch was stolen from a residence on the 14600 block of La Fonda Dr.
Other Structure Burglary-Six commercial burglaries were reported last week. Three window smash burglaries to three different businesses in the same complex were reported on the 14700 block of Beach Blvd. An unknown amount of cash was taken from two of the businesses. Electrical wiring was reported stolen from a business on the 14500 Firestone Blvd. Two window smash burglaries were reported in the same complex on the 15000 block of Imperial Hwy. Cash and checks were stolen from the locations.
Vehicle Burglary-Two separate vehicle burglaries were reported on the 14300 block of Firestone Blvd. Both vehicles had their driver's side door locks punched. Various items were reported stolen from a vehicle on the 13100 block of Cheverton Dr.
Grand Theft-A grand theft was reported on the 14500 block of Rayfield Dr.
Grand Theft Vehicle-A vehicle was reported stolen from the 15700 block of Birchwood St. A vehicle reported stolen from the City of Downey was recovered on the 13800 block of Adoree St.
La Mirada Drivers Have a New Choice at the Pump
Grand opening offers $10 of E85 Flex Fuel and biodiesel to encourage community to try clean, American-made fuel
La Mirada~Have a yellow gas cap? Propel Fuels (www.propelfuels.com), a leading retailer of renewable fuels and clean mobility solutions, today announced the opening of its newest renewable fuel station, co-located at the 76 gas station at 14152 E. Imperial Highway in La Mirada. Propel’s first station in La Mirada makes it easy for consumers and fleets to fuel their vehicles with environmentally friendly, American-made fuels. As part of the opening celebration Tuesday, April 2nd through Friday, April 5th, Propel will provide local drivers and fleets $10 of free E85 Flex Fuel or biodiesel to encourage the community to experience filling with clean, quality certified, renewable fuels.
“We see California drivers and businesses prioritizing their preference for renewable fuels, so we’re expanding the number of Propel stations here in Southern California and throughout the state,” said Matt Horton, CEO of Propel. “We’re excited to bring our eighth station to the greater Los Angeles area and offer La Mirada drivers a choice to fill up with renewable, American-made fuels.”
Alert La Mirada Deputies Apprehend Burglars
La Mirada~Last week, an alert deputy was patrolling La Mirada when he saw a vehicle matching the description of a vehicle used in recent residential burglaries in the community.
He stopped and contacted the occupants, who also matched the description of the suspects described in a crime teletype that was broadcast to surrounding law enforcement agencies.
Inside, deputies recovered laptop computers, jewelry, and marijuana from the vehicle. During the investigation, it was discovered the owner of one of the laptop computers resided in the area of the traffic stop.
Deputies visited the residence and discovered the home was ransacked. The homeowner was contacted and subsequently identified the stolen property. The suspects were charged with residential burglary.
Sarega and Deal Take Oath of Office
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OATH OF OFFICE – La Mirada City Councilmembers Pauline Deal and Andrew Sarega are administered their Oath of Office by City Clerk Anne Haraksin last week. The Councilmembers were elected on March 5. Councilmember Deal was elected to her first full term on the City Council after being appointed to fill a vacancy in 2011. She previously served on the Norwalk La Mirada Unified School District Board of Education for nearly 16 years. A police officer in Orange County, Councilmember Sarega was educated in local schools, and is serving in public office for the first time. There first meeting is Tuesday, March at 6:30. |
Final Unofficial La Mirada City Council Results
FINAL UNOFFICIAL RESULTS FROM CITY HALL FOR 2013 CITY COUNCIL RACE:
Pauline Deal 1,903
Andrew Sarega 1,451
Steve Keithly 1,440
Gabe Garcia 980
Randy Gary 795
BREAKING: Ballot Counting Process at City Hall Ongoing
NEW UPDATED NUMBERS:
Deal 1,710, Keithly 1,316, Saregs 1,304, Garcia, 867, Gray, 735
Remaining ballots not yet counted, absentees dropped at polling places and provisionals, now being counted.
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