MINUTES OF THE REGULAR STUDY SESSION MEETING
LA MIRADA CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 13, 2024 - 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.
2. ROLL CALL
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The following staff members were present: City Manager Jeff Boynton, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk Anne Haraksin and City Attorney James Markman.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
Jack Miranda inquired about proclaiming Black History Month at a City Council meeting. He also commented on increasing the stipend for commissioners.
4. REVIEW AND DISCUSSION
4.1 INTERVIEW OF POTENTIAL LA MIRADA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION MEMBER
City Manager Boynton introduced the item.
Members of the City Council invited Mark Goldfarb 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. Goldfarb 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
4.2 2023 ANNUAL CRIME REPORT
City Manager Jeff Boynton introduced the item. Assistant City Manager Anne Haraksin, Sheriffs Captain Rick Conti and Service Area Sergeant Oscar Rodriguez were present to give a report.
Captain Conti said there were 984 Part 1 crimes reported in 2023 compared to 936 in 2022. He said the majority of Part 1 crimes were property crimes. He said this accounts for 94 percent of Part 1 crimes Minutes of the Study Session Meeting
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reported in 2023. He also said crimes against persons increased from 53 incidents in 2022 to 60 in 2023.
Captain Conti provided information on the number of homicides, rapes, larceny incidents, burglaries, automobile thefts, robberies, assaults and arsons. He also provided information on response times and the number of arrests.
Captain Conti said the Public Safety Team plans to continue its efforts to maintain a low crime rate and keep the community safe. He said the team would continue to monitor crime trends and work closely to identify problems and create criminal suppression strategies to combat crime and nuisance issues. Additionally, the City would continue to use the La Mirada Living City newsletter and a variety of social media platforms to inform residents about Public Safety programs, new laws, crime trends, and prevention trends.
Members of the City Council asked questions regarding the 2023 Annual Crime Report. The City Council expressed its appreciation to Captain Conti, the Sheriffs Department, and Public Safety Team for keeping La Mirada a safe community.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
There was no City Manager report.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the City Council adjourned the meeting at 5:56 p.m.
Leticia Revilla, Assistant City Clerk
ATTEST:
Steve De Ruse, Mayor
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