MINUTES OF THE REGULAR STUDY SESSION MEETING
LA MIRADA CITY COUNCIL
JUNE 11, 2024 - 5 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor 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 Otero, Mayor Pro Tem Eng and Mayor Lewis responding to roll call.
The following staff members were present: City Manager Jeff Boynton, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk Anne Haraksin and City Attorney James Markman.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Jack Miranda commented on item 4.1 and the stipend amount received by the commissioners.
REVIEW AND DISCUSSION
4.1 INTERVIEW OF POTENTIAL MEMBERS OF THE LA MIRADA
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION AND PLANNING COMMISSION
Members of the City Council invited Don Cottom to provide information on his interests, qualifications and experience, as they relate to the Planning Commission. Members of the City Council asked Mr. Cottom questions related to his potential role on the Planning Commission.
Members of the City Council invited Michael Williams to provide information on his interests, qualifications and experience, as they relate to the La Mirada Community Foundation. Members of the City Council asked Mr. Williams questions related to his potential role on the La Mirada Community Foundation.
Following the interviews, City Manager Boynton said an item regarding their potential appointments would be placed on an upcoming City Council meeting agenda.
4.2 NEFF PARK RENOVATION PROJECT UPDATE
City Manager Boynton introduced the item.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Mark Stowell provided an update on the Neff Park Renovation Project. He said he worked with the consultant RRM Design Group to revise the concept plans based on the feedback Minutes of the Study Session Meeting
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received during the October 10, 2023 Study Session meeting. He said the revised plans include reconstruction of the tennis and basketball courts, a looped 10-foot wide ADA walkway that connects to all of the park amenities and entrances, a natural drainage swale to carry storm water through the park, drainage improvements around the existing and proposed structures, irrigation and lighting improvements, relocation of the trash enclosure, ADA access ramps for the Neff and George houses, restroom ADA upgrades, and infrastructure for a potential future security camera system. He said the revised project would cost approximately $6,500,000.
Members of the City Council asked questions and expressed support for moving forward with the revised concept plans for the Neff Park Renovation Project.
4.3 SUMMER PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
City Manager Boynton introduced the item. Aquatics Coordinator Elyse Macias and Community Services Coordinator Victoria Santana were present to give a report.
Aquatics Coordinator Elyse Macias said Buccaneer Bay opened for its 16th season over the Memorial Day weekend, which signals the start of the summer season for all Community Services programs and activities. She said Buccaneer Bay will be open daily through August 18, weekends through September 2, and Saturdays in September. She also reported on swim lessons and the free recreational swim program.
Community Services Coordinator Victoria Santana provided information on the summer recreational programs and activities. She said the Neff Summer Day Camp program has begun and would continue through August 9. She said the program offers outdoor games, activities, crafts, water-play, sports, and a weekly excursion. She said the new Camp Tiny Tots program offers participants ages 3.5 to 5 years ways to engage through exploration, socialization, active play, and hands-on experiences.
She also provided information on the free drop-in recreation program at Frontier, Gardenhill, and Windermere Parks.
Aquatics Coordinator Macias also provided information on the upcoming concert series, Stroll in the Park, Independence Celebration and the activities for Parks and Recreation Month.
Members of the City Council discussed the City's summer programs and events and expressed appreciation to staff for planning a variety of summer classes, programs, activities and community events. 2 Minutes of the Study Session Meeting
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CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
There was no City Manager report.
ADJOURNMENT
6. 4p.being no further business, the City Council adjourned the meeting at Leticia Revilla, Assistant City Clerk
ATTEST:
John Lewis, Mayor