2024 goals outlined, safety measures approved during City Council’s first meeting of the year

During the City Council’s first meeting of the new year on Tuesday, Mayor Trish Kelley highlighted her 2024 objectives, and the Council approved traffic safety enhancements to benefit the community, among other business.

Before Mayor Kelley outlined her goals for the new year, Council Member Brian Goodell was recognized for his service as Mayor in 2023.

To provide additional safety measures, the Council unanimously approved a School Zone along Santa Margarita Parkway between west City limits and Los Alisos Boulevard and reducing the posted speed limit from 50 mph to 25 mph while children are present.

In other Council news, a check of the money raised from the 3rd Annual Konrad Reuland Charity Tennis/Pickleball Tournament was presented to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County. Created in honor of Konrad Reuland, a former NFL football player and Mission Viejo resident who died of a brain aneurysm at age 29, the event raises funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County, Donate Life, Spirit League Special Needs Sports in Mission Viejo, and the Lisa Colagrossi Foundation. The Reuland family was on hand and spoke emotionally about the wonderful impact of the community’s efforts.

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