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The City Council on Tuesday approved enhancements at Marty Russo Youth Athletic Park; the Marguerite Aquatics Complex and received an update on the Core Area Vision Plan, among other business.

Council Members gave the green light for the installation of new poles and LED light fixtures at Marty Russo Youth Athletic Park on Olympiad Road. The City worked extensively with the sports leagues and surrounding neighbors on the plans for new lighting at the sports fields. Along with the energy-efficient lighting to enhance the safety of the sports park, minor maintenance and repairs to the dive tower at the Marguerite Aquatics Complex – caused from continual use by divers from Mission Viejo and across the globe – was approved.

Assistant City Manager Keith Rattay provided an update on these and other park projects, which includes the City’s Core Area Vision Plan. The City launched a new website (https://envisionmv.com/) about the Core Area Vision Plan to keep the community apprised of exciting plans to improve the connectivity for residents to the many wonderful amenities owned by the City of Mission Viejo.

The FY 22/23 operating and capital improvement budget for another City-owned amenity – Oso Creek Golf Course – was also passed by the Council. Since the City purchased the course, revenues have increased, and golfers are now playing roughly 80,000 rounds of golf at the picturesque course each year.

During Tuesday’s meeting, the month of July was proclaimed as Parks and Recreation Month, and representatives from Moulton Niguel Water District and Santa Margarita Water District spoke about California’s severe drought and the districts’ response.

In other Council news, City Attorney William Curley touched on legal actions regarding November’s election that the Orange County Superior Court pondered on Tuesday and was scheduled to consider in the coming days. During the Council’s next meeting on July 12, the City Council will receive updated information about the court’s actions and the general election in November. The filing period to run for office is July 18 to August 12 in Orange County.

The Council meets at 6 pm on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 200 Civic Center. Meetings are streamed live on the City's website and air on Cox Channel 30 and AT&T U-Verse Channel 99. Residents are encouraged to sign up for the City's eNewsletter and follow the City's official social media sites for the most accurate, up-to-date information.

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