City Council will recognize outstanding local divers and consider facility use agreements
The City Council on Tuesday, September 26 will recognize some outstanding athletes who won the 2023 USA Diving Junior Nationals at the Marguerite Aquatics Center as well as consider agreements with the Nadadores and a youth-oriented musical theatre program, among other business.
The business portion of the meeting starts at 6 pm in the City Hall Council Chamber at 200 Civic Center.
The Council will recognize the Mission Viejo Nadadores who won the Team Championship this summer at the 2023 USA Diving Junior Nationals at the Marguerite Aquatics Center. Divers from across the country, who stayed in local hotels and patronized Mission Viejo establishments, competed in this prestigious event, and the Council will present Certificates of Commendation to the Mission Viejo teammates who earned the distinction.
The Council will consider an amendment to the longtime Facilities Use Agreement between the City and Mission Viejo Nadadores Foundation for use of the Marguerite Aquatics Center. Compared to other aquatics agencies in the area, Mission Viejo’s facility serves the most users and at a fraction of the cost. This proposed amendment was drafted to redistribute and clarify the responsibilities of both parties to better align to the strengths of each.
As plans are being developed and reviewed for the future of the MART building at 25282 Marguerite Parkway over the next 15 months, the Council will consider awarding an agreement to the theater group Bravo Players Guild for the temporary use of a portion of the building. Bravo Players Guild is a youth-oriented musical theatre program for children aged 7-17.
To help bring awareness to the importance of children’s emotional well-being and mitigate mental health challenges later in life. The Council will issue a proclamation recognizing September as Children’s Emotional Wellness Month.
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The city council members…
The city council members continue to keep the public uninformed regarding the multiple election lawsuits.
On Monday, September 18 at 9:30 in the morning, the City had another day in Court.
Here is the link for the video for the oral arguments heard in the Court of Appeals. The City is asking the Justices to reverse Judge Schwarm's Order that removed defendants Bucknum, Raths, and Sachs from office for usurping their council seats after their terms expired.
Who do you think was the prevailing party?
You can view the hearing from this link - open September 18, 2023 and scroll to 1b:
Courts.ca.gov/41693.htm
or this link, and scroll to 1b - G061838 - The People v. Ed Sachs, etal
cathy, i found the entry but…
cathy, i found the entry but no way to view, hear, or read what transpired. pls send better link. i'm interested. did NOT know we were still embroiled in this. they may pay yet??
Barbara - the city…
Barbara - the city eliminated the direct link to the video. You, or anyone else, can reach me at CASchlicht@hotmail.com and I will send you the link.
Additionally, what this City Press Release forgot to mention regarding amending the Nadadores contract, is that the taxpayers are picking up 100% of the Nadadores operating expenses estimated at $565,344.
A good contract is one that is fair for both parties. This one is not, neither is the original Facilities Use Agreement.