APPEARANCES, PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS City Council
August 11, 2026
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Jeff Boynton, City Manager
ORIGINATED BY: Jorge Orozco, Senior Administrative Analyst SUBJECT: RECOGNITION OF BRALCO METALS
BACKGROUND
The City of La Mirada recognizes the essential role that businesses play in strengthening the local community. Businesses create jobs, generate revenues that support City services, and contribute to the vitality of La Mirada's commercial and industrial areas.
The City's Business Recognition program celebrates La Mirada businesses for their positive contributions to the community, their milestone anniversaries in La Mirada, and notable achievements within their industries.
This evening, Bralco Metals is being recognized for its 30th anniversary.
FINDINGS
Bralco Metals is a metal distributor primarily serving the aerospace, defense, and commercial industries. The company supplies raw metallic materials to manufacturers and subcontractors that use the materials to produce finished components and products for major aerospace and industrial companies. Bralco Metals maintains its headquarters in La Mirada and operates service centers in several states. The company is a division of Reliance Inc., one of North America's largest metal service center companies.
Bralco Metals has more than 70 years of experience supplying metallic raw materials to the aerospace industry. Its customers include manufacturers and subcontractors supporting companies such as Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, SpaceX, and other leading aerospace and defense organizations. During its 30 years in La Mirada, the company has contributed to the strength of the City's industrial and employment base while supporting industries that are important to the regional and national economies.
Tonight, Clarence Gallimore, EHS and Fleet Manager, will accept the certificate on behalf of Bralco Metals.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
It is recommended the City Council present Bralco Metals with a Certificate of Appreciation and two tickets to the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts.
AGENDA NO. 5.1