City Council Minutes 1 April 26, 2022
MISSION VIEJO MINUTES
City Council, Community Development Financing Authority, Successor Agency of the Community Development Agency,
Housing Authority, and Library Board of Trustees*
April 26, 2022
A Regular Meeting of the City Council, the Community Development Financing Authority, the Successor Agency of the Community Development Agency, the Housing Authority, and the Library Board of Trustees of the City of Mission Viejo, California, was called to order by Mayor Bucknum at 5:00 p.m., on April 26, 2022, at 200 Civic Center, Mission Viejo, California.
A complete copy of the agenda for the meeting containing all items as shown herein was posted by 5:00 p.m. on April 21, 2022, on the outdoor bulletin board at City Hall. A copy was also posted at the Montanoso Recreation and Fitness Center, 25800 Montanoso Drive and Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way.
*All Board and Agency memberships are reflected in the title "Council Member."
Present: Council Member Kelley
Council Member Raths
Mayor Pro Tem Sachs
Mayor Bucknum
Absent: Council Member Goodell
Staff Present: Dennis Wilberg, City Manager
Keith Rattay, Assistant City Manager
William P. Curley III, City Attorney
Cheryl Dyas, Director of Administrative Services
Kimberly Schmitt, City Clerk
Renata Winter, Assistant City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION
Conference with Legal Counsel —Existing Litigation (Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (d) Of Section 54956.9) Name of Case: (Michael Schlesinger v. City of Mission Viejo)
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION AND RECONVENE
At the hour of 5:02 p.m., Mayor Bucknum recessed the meeting to Closed Session. The City Council reconvened at 6:01 p.m. with four City Council Members present and Council Member Goodell absent.
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REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Curley announced there was one item in closed session . A n update was given to Council, and Council gave staff further direction.
INVOCATION: Council Member Kelley
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Pro Tem Sachs
PRESENTATIONS
P1. Proclaim May 2022 To Be Mental Health Awareness Month
Mayor Bucknum presented Proclamation to Amy Betonte with Extraordinary Lives Foundation.
P2. Orange County Finance Housing Trust Update
Received presentation from Adam Eliason.
P3. Presentation by True North Research on the Results from the Community Survey
Cathy Schlicht, M.V.: Addressed the survey and stated, that in this case, the hidden agenda is for increased taxes. She mentioned that the results are used to manipulate the public, and gave an example of the opposition of California Voting Rights Act for the Councils gain . She referenced numerous statistics and misleading data, in her opinion, such as the satisfaction of City services, and the Garden Plaza. She concluded by stating she will continue with her remarks under Public Comments.
Received presentation from Timothy McLarney.
CITY MANAGER REPORT (taken out of order)
12. Police Chief Update
At 7:18 pm Mayor Bucknum took a 12-minute recess.
City Manager Wilberg informed everyone that Police Chief, Captain Quyen Vuong has been transferred to Headquarters to head up a special unit, and a new Police Chief shall be appointed next week. Mayor Bucknum recognize d outgoing Captain Vuong by presenting him with a Proclamation. Mayor Pro Tem Sachs and Fire Chief Capobianco also shared their appreciation of Captain Vuong, and presented him with a few parting gifts. Captain Vuong thanked the City Council and Staff for the opportunity of serving this wonderful City.
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At 7:30 pm Mayor Bucknum reconvened the meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Nancy Van Deusen, M.V.: Referenced the April 11, 2022 Planning and Transportation Commission Meeting addressing the issue of affordable housing. She raised a number of points including; Mission Viejo being the most affordable City in Orange County, and concluded by requesting the Council keep the current zoning as office professional.
Tom Moore, M.V.: Spoke on Council Policy #0600-06 and the unsightly Campaign signs seen on the streets of Mission Viejo when approaching an election , and suggested a staff member monitor the compliance of this policy. He also referenced Senate Bill 946 and the need to place limitations and restrictions on street vendors.
Cathy Palmer, M.V.: Asked Trish Kelley, as Brian Goodell was not present, to run for reelection in 2022, and referenced the two-year period on the candidate statements. She also mentioned that she still has an unanswered questioned with regards to the terms. Lastly, her advice to Council Member Goodell and Kelley in Districts 2 & 4, was to take advantage of good impression made on residents in opposition to Value Rock and appear on ballot in 2022.
Cathy Schlicht, M.V.: Continued with her comments on the Community Survey results, including increase in taxes, and bringing cannabis businesses in Mission Viejo. She mentioned the p ending lawsuit to remove Council from office, and referred to the City Council ’s manipulation of the Garden Plaza Project.
Mary Wathen, M.V.: Shared her concern and safety associated with ebikes. Asked if there are any guidelines, or if there is an ordinance set in place with regards to where they can be ridden , how fast they can go, and if basic bike safety rules apply. She concluded by asking if there is any consideration of a bike trail along Oso Creek Trail and by the future Paseo.
Rebekah Earnest, M.V.: Thanked the Council for moving the Garden Plaza project along, and stated that an incident at the plaza prompted her to bring the deterioration and various code violations to the Council’s attention. She asked that the City C ouncil follow the Planning and Transportation Commission and reject Value Rocks request for mixed use zoning.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Sachs , seconded by Council Member Kelley , to approve the Consent Calendar as outlined below.
On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bucknum, Kelley, Raths, and Sachs
NOES: None
ABSENT: Goodell
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1. City Council Minutes
Approved the Minutes from the regular City Council Meeting of April 12, 2022, as presented.
2. Check Register Dated April 1, 2022 in the Amount of $488,716.40 Ratified the accompanying check register.
3. Check Register Dated April 8, 2022 in the Amount of $2,574,384.18 Ratified the accompanying check register.
4. Renewal of Managed Detection and Response Security Services
Approved purchase order to Nth Generation in amount not to exceed $69,842.69 for annual renewal of Arctic Wolf Managed Detection and Response security services.
5. Renewal of Firewall Security Subscription
Approved purchase order for Cisco Firewall security subscription annual renewal to Resilient Communications Inc. in the amount of $36,799.50.
6. Renewal of Email Security Solution
Approved purchase order to Optiv Security Inc. in amount not to exceed $31,102.36 for ProofPoint Email Security Solution and Support.
7. 2022 Orange County International Triathlon in Mission Viejo
Approved the request submitted by Gemini Timing to hold the 2022 Orange County International Triathlon in Mission Viejo on Sunday, May 22, 2022.
8. Draft 2022 -2023 Annual Action Plan Detailing the Proposed Use of Community Development Block Grant Funds
Adopted Resolution 22-08 approving the City's 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan detailing the proposed use of Community Development Block Grant Funds, and authorizing submission of the plan to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
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OLD BUSINESS
9. Community Choice Energy Update
Receive update from Assistant City Manager Keith Rattay.
Mayor Bucknum asked staff for a presentation from Mr. Brian Probolsky of Moulton Niguel Water District (MNWD) at a future Council meeting.
Ed Maurer, M.V.: Sp oke on Community Choice Energy and referred to other Cities in Orange County that are participating in these programs . He enco uraged staff and Council to inform residents on Orange County Power Authority (OCPA). He concluded by stating he was surprised the City survey did not ask any questions pertaining to climate change.
Helen Maurer, M.V.: Was pleased to hear the Community Choice Energy update and asked staff and Council to not let this project and investigation languish. She added that this is an important issue, and the City needs to be proactive.
MAYOR’S, COMMISSION, COMMITTEE REPORTS AND ACTIONS
10. Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Report Receive report from Council Member Raths.
11. Local Agency Formation Commission Orange County (LAFCO) Report Receive report from Mayor Bucknum.
COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS AND ACTIONS
13. Council Member Reports of Events and Activities Attended ~ AB1234
By consensus, the City Council Members acknowledged their event and activities calendars as presented in the report and agreed to provide any changes to the City Clerk for the public record.
Council Member Kelley
Council Member Kelley stated it has been a busy week. She attended the OCSD Medal of Valor luncheon ceremony, and added what an amazing leader Captain Quyen Vuong is and how much he is appreciated in Mission Viejo. That she attended Marine Lake Day for the City’s Adopted Marine Battalion, the Grand opening of Amazon Fresh, a bench dedication for Mr. Paul at Riley Elementary School, and Earth and Arbor Day. She commended staff and Director of Public Services Jerry Hill on a great job. She also read a portion of a letter received from Providence Mission Hospital, stating that Newsweek had recognized them as the number one Hospital in Orange County for the second
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year in a row. To conclude, Council Member Kelley announced that on Sunday, May 1, from 1 - 4pm will be Water Safety Day at Marguerite Aquatics Center.
Council Member Raths
Council Member Raths congratulated Chief of Police Quyen Vuong for all he has done for the City of Mission Viejo in keeping the residents safe, and added that he is one of the finest Captains that he has had the pleasure to work with. He gave an update on the Post Office, which is a working progress. And lastly, he also attended Marine Lake Day and thanked the Marines and Sailors Adoption Committee for all their hard work.
Mayor Pro Tem Sachs
Mayor Pro Tem Sachs asked staff to invite parents as well as children to the ebike training, when it takes place.
Mayor Bucknum
Mayor Bucknum reminded everyone that on Thursday, May 12, the Community Townhall on Sober Living Homes is taking place at 6pm in the Counc il Chamber. She announced that she shall be conducting some coffee/outreach events in conjunction with local businesses throughout the year.
Mayor Bucknum stated she is pleased with the Community Survey, how it is a good form of hearing from residents and how it helps guide the Council in their decision making. She shared the following upcoming events; Sunday, May 22, Triathlon at the Lake from 7-10am, and on Saturday, May 14, E‐Waste & Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event at the City Hall Parkin g Lot from 9 -110am. Tomorrow is a huge day for the homeless, and Mayor Bucknum encouraged residents to visit Homemade OC, a large entity that partners with Families Forward and Mercy House who are holding a one-day fundraiser. She mentioned Assembly Bill ~ AB2011 Buffy Wicks ~ Affordable Housing and High Roads Jobs Act of 2022; and that the City sent a letter of opposition and asked resident to make a comment against this Bill as it will take away their rights to speak and have a say as to what happens in our City. She concluded by wishing everyone a Happy Mother’s Day for Sunday, May 8.
ADJOURNMENT AT 8:42 P.M. TO TUESDAY, MAY 10, 2022, AT 5:00 P.M.
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Renata Winter, Assistant City Clerk
Approved at the meeting of May 10, 2022