Measure I

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The City of La Mirada’s one percent supplemental sales tax officially ended on March 31, 2018. The five-year tax, approved by 66.63 percent of voters in the November 2012 election, became effective on April 1, 2013. La Mirada’s sales tax rate has now dropped from 10.25 percent to 9.5 percent, which is the lowest rate in Los Angeles County. Measure H, the County’s .25 percent tax to adress homelessness, became effective locally at the same time Measure I expired.

La Mirada voters approved Measure I after the State of California eliminated redevelopment agencies and took away other local revenues, leaving cities with very limited resources to provide services and address infrastructure needs. A 29-member Citizens Task Force on City Finances and Operations had previously recommended the measure be placed on the ballot, and proposed the funding be used to address unmet infrastructure needs.

In keeping with the Citizens Task Force’s recommendation, the City Council has dedicated funds generated by Measure I to completing neighborhood infrastructure repairs. Since it became effective, Measure I has generated nearly $28 million, exceeding original estimates ranging from $20-$25 million. This figure is expected to increase slightly as final payments are forwarded to the City by the State Board of Equalization, which collects sales tax revenues on the City’s behalf.

Comprehensive neighborhood infrastructure repairs have been completed throughout much of La Mirada, with more neighborhoods scheduled to receive improvements within the year. The work includes pavement rehabilitation, replacement of damaged curb, gutter, sidewalk and driveway aprons, upgrades to existing and placement of new handicap curb access ramps, reconstruction and lining of storm drain systems, and removal and replacement of existing slotted cross gutters.

The City plans to continue its robust neighborhood infrastructure improvement program over the next several years following the conclusion of Measure I. City staff continues to explore alternative revenue sources to complete the final phases of the work.

Administrative Staff Report from 11-13-12 on Measure I

California County And City Sales and Use Tax Rate as of April 1, 2018.

The City Council adopted Resolution No. 13-05 establishing a Citizens' Oversight Board to review revenues and expenditures related to Measure I.

Measure I Citizens' Oversight Board Meetings:

August 26,2013 - Agenda - Minutes

November 18, 2013 - Agenda - Minutes

March 6, 2014 - Agenda - Minutes

June 12, 2014 - Agenda - Minutes

September 4, 2014 - Agenda - Minutes

December 4, 2014 - Agenda - Minutes

March 12, 2015 - Agenda - Minutes

June 11, 2015 - Agenda - Minutes

September 3, 2015 - Agenda - Minutes

December 3, 2015 - Agenda - Minutes