MINUTES OF THE REGULAR STUDY SESSION MEETING
LA MIRADA CITY COUNCIL
MAY 14, 2024 - 5 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pro Tem Lewis 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 De Ruse, Councilmember was, ase layor Pro Tem Lewis responding to roll call Councilmember Otero
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments.
4. REVIEW AND DISCUSSION
4.1 PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
Finance Manager Melissa Pascual presented information on the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget. She said the proposed budget reflects the City's practice of providing prudent fiscal management. She said General Fund revenue is projected to be $51.45 million. She said the City's property tax revenue is conservatively projected to be $9.38 million and is less volatile than sales tax revenue. She said sales tax revenue is projected to be $13 million and continues to be strong. Additionally, charges for current services is projected to be $12.31 million. She also provided details on General Fund expenditures, special revenue funds, capital projects, Equipment Replacement Fund, and Employee Benefits Finance Manager Pascual said the City remains committed to its sound financial management practices and conservative approach to revenue forecasting. She said the budget provides City programs at levels expected by the public and sets a robust schedule of capital improvement projects. She said public safety and investing in local infrastructure continue to be among the City's highest priorities.
Members of the City Council asked questions and provided feedback on the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget. The City Council expressed its audreciation to City staft for the preparation and presentation of this year's Minutes of the Study Session Meeting
May 14, 2024
4.2 PROPOSED MODIFICATIONS TO LA MIRADA MUNICIPAL CODE
CHAPTER 21.30 WITHIN THE ZONING DISTRICT PERTAINING TO
THE FARM ANIMAL OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT
City Manager Boynton introduced the item.
Community Development Director Manuel Muñoz said that at the Study Session meeting held on March 12, the City Council reviewed and discussed proposed modifications to Chapter 21.30 of the City Code pertaining to the keeping of poultry in La Mirada. He said City staff explored the various issues with the proposed modifications and reached out to neighboring cities to gather feedback on their experiences with allowing chickens in residential areas.
Community Development Director Muñoz presented additional details on the proposed modifications including restrictions against the slaughtering of animals for personal consumption; allowing chickens as the only poultry animals permitted; prohibitions on the sale of goods or products directly to customers on the premises; the design standards for animal structures; the feedback from nearby jurisdictions; and educational materials that would be made available on the City's website and as handouts.
Members of the City Council asked questions and expressed support for proceeding with the proposed modifications pertaining to the City Code to allow chickens in all single family residential districts.
5. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
6. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the City Council adjourned the meeting at 5:28 p.m.
Leticia Revilla, Assistant City Clerk
ATTEST:
John Lewis, Mayor
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