Council approved more performances by Pacific Symphony and hosted special recognitions

The City Council on Tuesday approved an agreement with Pacific Symphony for performances during the new fiscal year as well as recognized some outstanding individuals and an organization. 

Council Members approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Pacific Symphony for performances during this new fiscal year including the annual Symphony in the Cities concert; Jeronimo Tunnel event; a sensory concert as a part of the MV ABLE program; and Symphony-on-the-Go performance.

During the presentation portion of the meeting, the Council hosted its quarterly recognition of the Marines from the City’s adopted Headquarters Battalion of the First Marine Division at Camp Pendleton and presented certificates of commendation to the “Marine of the Quarter" Corporal Jose GonzalezMorales; "Non-Commissioned Officer of the Quarter" Corporal Jalen Coston; and “Junior Sailor of the Quarter” HM2 (FMF) Justin Harris.

The Council also proclaimed mid-summer through early autumn as Wildfire Awareness and Prevention Season. Orange County Fire Authority Division Chief Cheyne Maule spoke about recent emergencies in the county, the critical need for residents to be prepared, and the online resources available on OCFA’s “Ready, Set, Go!” web pages.

In the final presentation of the night, the Council recognized the 50th Anniversary of the Rotary Club of Mission Viejo and discussed the Rotary’s five decades of service in the City and beyond. 

As part of its annual summer hiatus, the Mission Viejo City Council will resume business meetings on August 26. Per Council Policy 0400-9 adopted in 1994, regularly scheduled City Council meetings are canceled each year from July 15 through August 15 as well as on the second Council meeting in December.

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