MINUTES OF THE REGULAR STUDY SESSION MEETING
LA MIRADA CITY COUNCIL
OCTOBER 10, 2023 - 5 Р.M.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor De Ruse called the meeting to order at 5 p.m. in Conference Room 1, La Mirada City Hall, 13700 La Mirada Boulevard, La Mirada, California.
2. ROLL CALL
The City Council was present with Councilmember Eng, Councilmember Lewis, Councilmember Otero, Mayor Pro Tem Andrew Sarega and Mayor De Ruse responding to roll call.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments.
4. REVIEW AND DISCUSSION
4.1 LA MIRADA SYMPHONY FUNDING REQUEST FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023- 24 City Manager Boynton introduced the item. Theatre Director BT McNicholl and La Mirada Symphony Orchestra Manager Director Joan Cain presented the report.
Ms. Cain provided information on the Symphony's upcoming concerts for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
Theatre Director BT McNicholl provided information on the funding request. He said if approved the funding would be used as tollows:
$30,000 in-kind funding to be used towards performances at the Theatre; $5,000 in-kind funding to be used towards rehearsals at the Activity Center; and $2,500 in direct funding to support Symphony operations.
The City Council reviewed and discussed the La Mirada Symphony's funding request for Fiscal Year 2023-24. Members of the City Council expressed support for the La Mirada Symphony's direct funding request in the amount of $2,500 and $35,000 in-kind contribution for house charges to use the La Mirada Theatre for performances and the Activity Center for rehearsals.
4.2 PHANTOM PROJECTS FUNDING REQUEST FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 City Manager Boynton introduced the item. Theatre Director BT McNicholl and Artistic Director Steven Cisneros were present to give a report.
Minutes of the Study Session Meeting
October 10, 2023
Artistic Director Steven Cisneros provided information on the upcoming 2023-24 season, which includes three productions at the La Mirada Theatre: "Number the Stars," "The Giver," and its own "Teens on Tour' show. Additionally, Phantom Projects has planned to conduct its annual performance workshop "Young Artist Project" at the Theatre.
Artistic Director Steven Cisneros said the 2023-24 La Mirada Theatre's Resident Groups budget provides $45,424 to support Phantom Projects marketing, administration, and box office services. Mr. Cisneros said he would like to request in-kind funding support for the 2023-24 in the amount of $105,417 which is unchanged from previous years, for Theatre warehouse rehearsal facilities and Theatre rent.
Members of the City Council expressed support for Phantom Projects' Fiscal Year 2023-24 in-kind funding request in the amount of $105,417.
4.3 NEFF PARK RENOVATION PROJECT
City Manager Jeff Boynton introduced the item. Public Works Director/City Engineer Mark Stowell and RRM Design Group Consultant Mike Sherrod were present to give a report.
Mr. Sherrod reported on the Open House that took place on August 30 at Neff Park. He said he provided information on the proposed project and received feedback from residents and advisory body members. He said the meeting was well attended and the attendees expressed support for the general improvements to walkways, lighting, landscaping, signage, picnic shelters, and cameras.
Mr. Sherrod gave a presentation on the concept plans for the Neff Park Renovation Project. He provided detailed information on the ADA access to all structures and features, the ADA compliant perimeter walking path and access to all park entrances, the ADA upgraded restrooms in the park and Carriage Barn, drainage (grading) improvements, upgrades to the gazebo and picnic area, replacement of the irrigation system, improvements to lighting and parking lot, addition of security cameras, improvement and possible relocation of basketball courts, possible addition of pickle ball courts and removal of the tennis court.
Members of the City Council asked questions regarding the proposed Neff Park Renovation Project and expressed support for the proposed concept plans except for removing the tennis court to add pickle ball courts. City Council inquired about relocating the pickle ball courts to another park location. City Manager Boynton said he would research other park locations to add pickle ball courts.
2 Minutes of the Study Session Meeting
October 10, 2023
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
There was no City Manager report.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the City Council adjourned the meeting at 6:14 p.m.
Leticia Revilla, Assistant City Clerk
ATTEST:
Steve De Ruse, Mayor