MINUTES OF THE REGULAR STUDY SESSION MEETING
LA MIRADA CITY COUNCIL
NOVEMBER 14, 2023 - 5 P.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.
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.
The following staff members were present: City Manager Jeff Boynton, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk Anne Haraksin and City Attorney Craig Fox.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments.
REVIEW AND DISCUSSION
4.1 INTERVIEW OF A POTENTIAL HISTORICAL PRESERVATION
ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBER
Members of the City Council invited Rosalie Williams to provide information on her interest, qualifications and experience, as they relate to the Historical Preservation Advisory Council (HPAC).
Ms. Williams responded to questions asked by members of the City Council related to her potential role on HPAC. Following the interview, the Council expressed support for Ms. Williams's interest in serving on HPAC.
The City Manager said an item regarding her potential appointment would be placed on an upcoming City Council meeting agenda.
4.2 SPLASH! LA MIRADA REGIONAL AQUATICS CENTER ANNUAL
REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23
City Manager Boynton introduced the item.
Assistant Community Services Director Liza Soto provided information on the annual Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center report for Fiscal Year 2022-23. She said the report includes Buccaneer Bay guests, swim participants and spectators of the La Mirada Armada, La Mirada High School, numerous lane rentals, swim lessons, pool programming, and special events including swim meets and the Chili Holiday event. She said when compared to previous years, the aquatics center attendance decreased in most categories due to fewer swim lesson classes offered by the shortage of certified swim instructors and challenging economic conditions.
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Assistant Community Services Director Soto also provided a detailed report on the revenues and expenditures for Buccaneer Bay, swim lessons, food service, Splash! store, facility repairs and improvements, and rentals.
Members of the City Council asked questions regarding the Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center's annual report and provided suggestions for next year's summer season.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING REGULATIONS APPLICABLE
TO AMUSEMENT AND ENTERTAINMENT AND AMENDING TITLE 4 OF
THE LA MIRADA MUNICIPAL CODE
City Manager Jeff Boynton introduced the item.
Public Safety Supervisor Jose Amaya provided information on the proposed ordinance revising regulations applicable to the entertainment permits and amending Chapter 4.35 of the La Mirada Municipal Code (LMMC). He said applicants interested in obtaining an entertainment permit are required to apply annually because permits expire on December 31 of each calendar year. He said the process involves a detailed application, a non-refundable administration fee in the amount of $436, an investigation by the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department, public notification of the applicant's intent to have entertainment, and a Public Hearing at a Council meeting. He said this process could take up to three months to complete.
Public Safety Supervisor Amaya said to enhance efficiency and be more business friendly, staff proposes the LMMC be amended to allow entertainment permits to be valid for a period of two years following the date of Council approval. He said the entertainment permit could be suspended or revoked if there are concerns or violations of conditions of approval within the two-year period.
Members of the City Council asked questions regarding the proposed ordinance and expressed support for amending the LMMC so that entertainment permits are valid, unless transferred, for up to four years.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
There was no City Manager report.
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6. ADJOURNMENT
The preing no further business, the City Council adjoured the meeting at ATTEST: Leticia Revilla, Assistant City Clerk
Steve De Ruse, Mayor