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La Mirada reviews proposal to use drones for July fireworks enforcement
Summary
City staff and a vendor described a nine‑day drone surveillance proposal for fireworks enforcement (June 26–July 5), including infrared imaging, address‑pinpointing and a proposed not‑to‑exceed cost of about $23,000; council asked questions about evidence, privacy and apartment unit identification.
La Mirada city officials on Feb. 10 heard a staff presentation and vendor briefing on a proposed, short‑term contract to use drones for fireworks enforcement around the Fourth of July.
The administration described a proposal to contract with a vendor identified as FLI (Flying Lion Inc.) to operate “drone in a box” units and remotely piloted flights for about nine days (June 26–July 5). Assistant City Manager Anne Herrickson said the item is an administrative report to give council a chance to review operations before staff returns with an agreement for council approval, likely as a consent‑calendar item in early to mid‑March.
Steven Katz, the vendor’s representative, said the company would use remotely piloted drones with…
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