Council will recognize outstanding individuals and consider an agreement for the World Cup Soccer Field

The City Council on Tuesday, August 22 will recognize an Animal Control Officer for saving the life of a child along with outstanding Marines and a youth baseball team, among other business including an agreement with a professional cricket league. 

The meeting starts at 6 pm in the Council Chamber at 200 Civic Center.  

While manning a booth at the National Night Out event earlier this month, Mission Viejo Animal Control Officer David Lim quickly responded to a frantic mother whose child was experiencing breathing difficulties.  Without hesitation, David rushed to the scene and performed the Heimlich maneuver, successfully dislodging a large gumball from the 5-year-old child's airway. He will be recognized for his quick actions in saving the child’s life.  

In addition to his extraordinary efforts, Council Members will recognize the adopted Headquarters Battalion of the 1st Marine Division’s “Marines of the Quarter” Cpl. Rhoda T. Agyemang and LCPL Juan P. Torres, and the “Noncommissioned Officers of the Quarter” Sgt. Cameron N. Hermanet and Cpl. Loagen H. Antle. 

The final presentation on Tuesday is to recognize South County Trojans 12U Travel Ball Baseball Team for winning the Cooperstown All Star Village Tournament. 

In other business, Council Members will consider an agreement to explore the potential of the World Cup Soccer Field at 27301 La Paz being used as a facility for FairBreak cricket league use, non-league competitive games as well as training and education. If a negotiating agreement is awarded at Tuesday’s meeting, the feasibility of such a transformation will be researched and an operating agreement presented to the Council for consideration at a future meeting.   

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