MINUTES OF THE REGULAR STUDY SESSION MEETING
LA MIRADA CITY COUNCIL
MAY 9, 2023 - 5 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Otero called the meeting to order at 5 p.m. in Conference Room 1, La Mirada City Hall, 13700 La Mirada Boulevard, La Mirada, California.
ROLL CALL
The City Council was present with Councilmember Eng, Councilmember Lewis, Councilmember Sarega, Mayor Pro Team De Ruse and Mayor Otero responding to roll call.
The following staff members were present: City Manager Jeff Boynton, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk Anne Haraksin and City Attorney Craig Fox.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Jack Miranda commented on items 4.2 and 4.3. He also commented on the upcoming City Council reorganization.
4. REVIEW AND DISCUSSION
4.1 INTERVIEW OF POTENTIAL LA MIRADA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION MEMBER
Members of the City Council invited William Bartels to provide information on his interest, qualifications and experience, as they relate to the La Mirada Community Foundation.
Members of the City Council asked Mr. Bartels questions related to his potential role on the La Mirada Community Foundation. The City Manager said an item regarding his potential appointment would be placed on an upcoming City Council meeting agenda.
Item No. 4.3 was presented out of order.
4.3 SOCIAL SERVICES FUNDING REQUESTS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2023-24 AND 2024-25
City Manager Jeff Boynton introduced the item.
Community Services Supervisor Lisa Montoya provided information on the proposed social services funding for Fiscal Years 2023-24 and 2024-25.
She said a total of eight social service agencies submitted requests for funding. She said members of the Community Services Commission performed in-person site evaluations and reported on their findings at the Commission meeting held on April 5. She said at the conclusion of the Minutes of the Study Session Meeting
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discussion item, commissioners made their final recommendations.
Community Services Supervisor Montoya said if the Council approved the Tunding amounts recommended by the Community Services Commission and also approved Straight Talk's increased funding request, the total funding provided to social service agencies would be $150,341. She said this amount represents an increase of $24,460. She said the City's budget would be modified to reflect any proposed increases in social services funding prior to adoption.
Members of the City Council reviewed the social services agencies funding request for Fiscal Years 2023-24 and 2024-25 and proposed increasing the funding amounts being recommended by the Community Services Commission for Meals on Wheels and Los Angeles Centers for Alcohol and Drug Abuse (LACADA).
Members of the City Council expressed support for the social services agencies' funding requests for Fiscal Years 2023-24 and 2024-25.
4.2 PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24
City Manager Jeff Boynton introduced the item.
Finance Manager Melissa Pascual presented information on the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget. She said the proposed budget reflects the City's philosophy of prudent fiscal management. She said General Fund revenue is projected to be $49.91 million. She said the City's property tax is less volatile than sales tax and is projected to be $9 million. Sales tax is projected to be $13.3 million and charges for current services is projected to be $10.95 million. She also provided details on General Fund expenditures, special revenue funds, capital projects, Equipment Replacement Fund and Employee Benefits Fund.
Finance Manager Pascual said the City remains committed to its prudent fiscal management practices and conservative approach to revenue forecasting. She said the City continues to plan for the future by making use of technology to enhance programs, exploring innovative service delivery methods, and ensuring service needs are being met.
Members of the City Council asked questions and provided feedback on the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget. The City Council expressed its appreciation to City staff for the preparation and presentation of the budget.
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4.4 PROPOSED TASTE OF LA MIRADA EVENT
City Manager Jeff Boynton introduced the item. Community Services Director Oliver Osuna and La Mirada Chamber of Commerce President Tammye McDuff were present to give a report.
Chamber of Commerce President McDuff provided information on the proposed Taste of La Mirada event. She said the event would feature local restaurants providing samplings of their cuisine, art exhibits, live music, and a beer and wine garden. She said the Chamber would partner with local La Mirada service clubs and other organizations to participate in the event. She said the La Mirada Library has also been approached and would provide some children's activities and the use of its community room during the event.
Chamber of Commerce President McDuff requested the use of the Civic Center Plaza as the site for the event. She said the area between City Hall and the Library would serve as a seating area with tables and chairs set-up to accommodate guests throughout the event. • She said vendor tents would be placed in the lower parking lot west of the Library.
Additionally, the Chamber of Commerce requested the City to provide support from Public Safety, Public Works and Community Services leading up to and during the event. She also recommended deferring the event until Mayor August of 2024.
Members of the City Council reviewed and discussed the proposed Taste of La Mirada event. They concurred with the request to defer the event until 2024.
5. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
There was no City Manager report.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the City Council adjourned the meeting at 6:28 p.m.
Leticia Revilla, Assistant City Clerk
ATTEST:
Anthony A. Otero, Mayor
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