MINUTES OF THE REGULAR STUDY SESSION MEETING
LA MIRADA CITY COUNCIL
NOVEMBER 12, 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.
ROLL CALL
The City Council was present with Councilmember Otero, Councilmember De Ruse, 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 the recent Special Municipal Election.
4. REVIEW AND DISCUSSION
4.1 HOUSING ELEMENT 6TH CYCLE IMPLEMENTATION UPDATE
City Manager Jeff Boynton introduced the item.
Community Development Director Manuel Muñoz provided an update on the Housing Element 6th Cycle implementation. He said the Housing Element is pending final certification from the Housing and Community Development (HCD), which is contingent upon the completion of certain rezoning efforts within one year, rather than the typical three-year period.
He said the City has initiated the implementation of its Housing Element, which involves a series of actions spread across the sixth cycle timeframe.
He said many of these actions are singular, focusing on the adoption of policy documents to ensure compliance with state mandates and the goals outlined in the Housing Element. Additionally, other actions are ongoing, such as continuous community education and the administration of housing programs.
Community Development Director Muñoz also presented information on the zoning updates which include a Special Housing Overlay and Emergency Shelter Overlay. He said all rezonings must be finalized by January 2025 to secure full certification from HCD. Additionally, the update introduces the Objective Design Standards to ensure high-quality, cohesive development that aligns with the City's long-term vision. He said this approach ensures consistency, transparency, and predictability in the review process.
Minutes of the Study Session Meeting
November 12, 2024
Members of the City Council asked questions regarding the update on the Housing Element 6th Cycle implementation and expressed their appreciation to staff for their ongoing efforts to update the Housing Element
4.2 SPLASH! LA MIRADA REGIONAL AQUATICS CENTER ANNUAL
REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24
City Manager Boynton introduced the item.
Assistant Community Services Director Liza Soto provided information on Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center activities, attendance, and revenues for Fiscal Year 2023-24 and summer 2024. She reported that Splash! has remained a popular destination for aquatic programs in the region. She said during Fiscal Year 2023-24, approximately 315,405 guests visited Splash!. She said year-end figures indicate Splash! generated nearly $4.2 million in revenue, and revenues exceeded direct operational expenses by $892, 148.
Assistant Community Services Director Soto said that overall Splash! continues to serve the community's instructional, competitive, therapeutic, and recreational aquatics needs. She said it remains a true community treasure, attracting millions of visitors since its opening. She said staff looks forward to building upon the facility's success for many years to come.
Members of the City Council asked questions regarding the Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center's annual report and expressed appreciation to staff for operating a successful season at Splash!.
5. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
There was no City Manager report.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the City Council adjourned the meeting at 6:02 p.m.
Leticia Revilla, Assistant City Clerk
ATTEST:
John Lewis, Mayor
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