APPOINTMENTS City Council
August 25, 2026
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Jeff Boynton, City Manager
ORIGINATED BY: Oliver Osuna, Community Services Director Veronica Luna, Community Services Coordinator
SUBJECT: APPOINTMENT TO THE SENIOR COUNCIL
BACKGROUND
Pursuant to the bylaws of the Senior Council, the advisory body is comprised of 11 members. One member represents each senior housing community in La Mirada and four members are appointed at-large. The City Council also appoints one alternate for each member representing one of the seven designated senior housing communities.
Members are appointed for a term of two years and terms expire in June of odd numbered years.
FINDINGS
La Mirada resident Joseph Hong applied to serve on the Senior Council and was interviewed by Senior Council Chairperson Mary Hall and Senior Council Member Mary Doss. A resident of the Somerset Glen Senior Apartment community, Mr. Hong expressed a strong interest in serving his community. He moved to La Mirada in 2025 after living abroad in Singapore and Korea, where he worked as a project developer before retiring. His background includes volunteering for a hot lunch delivery program in Seoul, Korea, and providing translation assistance both locally and abroad. Joseph is eager to help connect senior community members with information and services to enhance their quality of life.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
It is recommended the City Council appoint Joseph Hong to the Senior Council for a term ending in June of 2027.