City Council Minutes 1 May 9, 2023
MISSION VIEJO MINUTES
City Council, Community Development Financing Authority, Successor Agency of the Community Development Agency,
Housing Authority, and Library Board of Trustees*
May 9, 2023
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, Californi a, was called to order by Mayor Goodell at 5:02 p.m., on May 9, 2023, at 200 Civic Center, Mission Viejo, California.
A complete copy of the agenda for the meeting containing all items as shown he rein was posted by 5:00 p.m. on May 4, 2023, 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 Bucknum
Council Member Ruesch
Council Member Vasquez
Mayor Pro Tem Kelley
Mayor Goodell
Absent: None
Staff Present: Dennis Wilberg, City Manager
Keith Rattay, Assistant City Manager
William P. Curley III, City Attorney
Kimberly Schmitt, City Clerk
Renata Winter, Assistant City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION
CS1. Conference with Labor Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiators: City Manager Dennis Wilberg; Assistant City Manager Keith Rattay; City Attorney William Curley; Human Resources Manager Monique Goetz; Labor Attorney Peter Brown: Employee Organization: Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU)
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RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION AND RECONVENE
At the hour of 5:02 pm, Mayor Goodell recessed to Closed Session. The City Council reconvened at 6:02 pm with all City Council Members present.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Bill Curley stated the negotiating team updated the City Council but no action was taken.
INVOCATION: Council Member Ruesch
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member Bucknum
PRESENTATIONS
P1. Proclaim the Week of May 7 through the 13, 2023 To Be Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week
Presented proclamation to Board Member with Extraordinary Lives Foundation (ELF) Amy Betonte.
P2. Proclaim "Drowning Prevention Awareness" for the Months of May Through August 2023
Presented proclamation to Fire Division Chief / Division 3 Cheyne Maule.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Ed Maurer, M.V.: Spoke on Community Choice Energy (CCE) programs. He stated he is now advocating Orange County Power Authority and asked that the City to reach out to Joe Mosca, Director of Communications and External Affairs.
Beckett Xu, Rancho Cucamonga: stated his club attended the Multicultural Medley event a t the North Paseo and thanked the City Council for such wonderful event.
William Palma, M.V.: Spoke on an incident in his neighborhood regarding racism. Voiced concerns that home values will go down. He outlined his two lawsuits he has filed against his neighbors and a tentative one against the City.
Roger Shao, Lake Forest: Expressed his appreciation on his club’s participation in the cultural diversity Multicultural Medley at the North Paseo.
Walt Lawson, M.V.: Voiced his concerns on the Core Area Vision Plan specifically addressing he cost, if more bonds will be issued, traffic concerns, and he CC&R’s.
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Tom Moore, M.V.: Supports the progress of the Core Area Vision Plan. He suggested that the City look into the construction of a pedestrian bridge between Via Angelina and the Montanoso Recreation Center to serve residents.
Saga Conroy, M.V.: Spoke on the Mission Viejo Town Hall Meeting tomorrow at 6:30 pm at the Norman P. Murray Center with Supervisor Don Wagner regarding the Opioid Crisis in Orange County.
Cathy Schlicht, M.V.: Asked various questions regarding Mayor Goodell’s report on (ONOC) Oceania National Olympic Committees specifically as to economic expectations of residents from the ONOC, definable and measurable goals and objectives, and what is the strategy to meet these goals and objectives.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Item 11 was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
Motion made by Council Member Ruesch, seconded by Council Member Bucknum, to approve the Consent Calendar as outlined below.
On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bucknum, Goodell, Kelley, Ruesch, and Vasquez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
1. City Council Minutes
Approved the regular City Council Minutes for the Meeting of April 25, 2023, as presented.
2. General Check Register Dated April 14, 2023 in the Amount of $870,115.53 Ratified the accompanying check register.
3. General Check Register Dated April 21, 2023 in the Amount of $3,527,617.73 Ratified the accompanying check register.
4. Golf Check Register Dated April 14, 2023 in the Amount of $52,405.74 Ratified the accompanying check register.
5. Golf Check Register Dated April 21, 2023 in the Amount of $25,110.79 Ratified the accompanying check register.
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6. Transmittal of Pre-PARE Trustee Reports for the quarter ending March 31, 2023
Received and filed the accompanying Pre-PARE Trustee Reports for the quarter ending March 31, 2023.
7. City Treasurer’s Monthly Report for March 2023
Received and filed.
8. Successor Agency of the Community Development Agency Treasurer’s Monthly Report for March 2023
Received and filed.
9. Mission Viejo Community Development Financing Authority (MVCDFA) Treasurer’s Monthly Report for March 2023
Received and filed.
10. Mission Viejo Housing Authority (MVHA) Treasurer’s Monthly Report for March 2023
Received and filed.
12. Graffiti Removal, Steam Cleaning, Painting and Sealing Services
(1) Approve sixth amendment to the existing maintenance contract with Bonanza Steam Cleaning, Inc for the subject services; and (2) authorize a change order to the existing Purchase Order for Bonanza Steam Cleaning, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00.
13. Annual Routine Playground, Parkland, and Facility Infrastructure Maintenan ce and Repairs
(1) Approved second amendment to the existing maintenance contract with Jamey Clark, Inc for the subject services; and (2) authorized a change order to the existing purchase order for Jamey Clark, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00.
14. Consultant Services to Produce, Direct and Cablecast Live City Council Meetings for Television and the Web
(1) Approved the first amendment to the existing contract with Eric Winter for the subject services for the period of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2025, in the amount of $44,254.98; and (2) authorized issuance of a purchase order to Eric Winter for the period of July 1, 2023,
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through June 30, 2024, in an amount not to exceed $21,556.29 pending adoption of the 2023- 2025 budget by the City Council.
15. Consultant Services for Coordination of Activities at Mission Viejo Television (MVTV)
(1) Approved the first amendment to the existing contract with Eric Winter for coordination of activities at Mission Viejo Television for the period of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2025, in the amount of $59,565.78; and (2) authorized staff to issue a purchase order to Eric Winter for the period of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, in the amount of $29,014.22 pending adoption of the Fiscal Year 2023-2025 budget by the City Council.
16. Consultant Services for Producer/Director of Various Mission Viejo Television Programs
(1) Approved the first amendment to the existing contract with Eric Winter for the subject services for the period of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2025, in the amount of $174,813.69; and (2) authorized issuance of a purchase order to Eric Winter for the period of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, in an amount not to exceed $85,150.47 pending adoption of the 2023- 2025 budget by the City Council.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
11. Amendment to the Management Agreement with AGC Management, LLC for the Oso Creek Golf Course
Council Member Vasquez asked questions and voiced concerns regarding the increase of the contract.
Assistant City Manager explained the reason for the contract increase.
Motion made by Council Member Vasquez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Kelley, to approve the second amendment to the management agreement with AGC Management, LLC for the Oso Creek Golf Course.
On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bucknum, Goodell, Kelley, and Ruesch
NOES: Vasquez
ABSENT: None
MAYOR’S, COMMISSION, COMMITTEE REPORTS AND ACTIONS
17. Community Services Commission Vacancy
Motion made by Mayor Goodell, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Kelley, to appoint Saga Conroy to the Community Services Commission.
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On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bucknum, Goodell, Kelley, Ruesch, and Vasquez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
18. Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Report
Received report from Mayor Goodell.
19. Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) Report
Received report from Council Member Ruesch.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Attorney Curley announced that a draft housing element has been submitted to the Department of Housing and Community Development.
COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS AND ACTIONS
20. 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 Bucknum
Council Member Bucknum spoke about the diversity inclusion event the City held at the Civic Core and that both her and Mayor Pro Tem Kelley stopped by the La Paz International Festival and Market Place which has bee going on for ten years. It showcases all the different heritages at La Paz Intermediate School. She attended the OCFA Best and Bravest e vent. Council Member Bucknum stated she also attended the Marguerite Aquatics Center Water Safety Event that was very well attended. She encouraged residents to attend the summer event. She attended the Community of Character 20
th Anniversary Event, and gave kudos to Mayor Pro Tem Kelly on all her work with this committee. She said she had the honor of saying a few words at the National Day of Prayer that was led by Mission Viejo Christian Church at Florence Joyner Olympiad Park and was impressed by the t urnout. She thanked Commissioner Pam Smith for joining her at the closing ceremonies of the Mission Viejo Girls Softball League, and stated that the Mission Viejo Little League ceremonies will be upcoming. Finally, she reminded residents that the Opioid Fentanyl Crisis event is tomorrow evening at the Norman P. Murray Center and the next Southern California Sober Living & Recovery Roundtable will meet this Friday in Santa Ana. Lastly, she announced the bike rodeo and collaboration with the Highway Patrol , also this Friday at the Marguerite Aquatics Complex and this Saturday is the E -Waste Event at 9:00 am at City Hall, as well as a Family Arts Day at the Potocki Center. Wished everyone a Happy Mother’s Day.
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Council Member Ruesch
Council Member Ruesch attended the OCFA Best and Bravest as well as the OCSD Medal Ceremony. He attended the Orange County Triathlon. Council Member Ruesch that he attended the Purse Palooza event. Council Member Ruesch stated he also attended the 20 th Anniversary of
Community of Character as well as the Mission Viejo Activities recognition luncheon. Lastly, he thanked the Mayor for the cool island attire this evening.
Council Member Vasquez
Council Member Vasquez stated that she also attended the 15 th Annual OCFA Best and Bravest
event and commented how challenging it must have been to select the winners. She shared that it was incredible to see the film and images of the selfless act of these winners. She also attended the Community of Character Anniversary event and gave kudos to Mayor Pro Tem Kelley. She announced that she was asked to be on the selection panel for the 2023 Cougar of the Year Award at Capistrano Valley High School. She mentioned that she will be attending the E -Waste Event and announced that the Animal Shelter has their Low -Cost Vaccine Clinic this Saturday as well.
Lastly, she said she attended a girl scout even in Carlsbad this past weekend.
Mayor Pro Tem Kelley
Mayor Pro Tem Kelley explained that the reason she missed so many events these past six weeks was because she was in Kansas City where her youngest son received his PhD and he is now Dr.
Mark Kelley. He is a pastor at Compass Bible Church in Aliso Viejo and she is very proud of his accomplishment. She stated that he was an original member of the Mission Viejo Community of Character. Prior to leaving town she did attend a Trauma Intervention Program (TIP) awards event l ast Thursday April 27. For those that don’t know TIP is an organization of trained volunteers that respond to traumatic events to assist those in need. Mayor Pro Tem Kelley also announced that she attended the Best and Bravest event. She stated that she was sorry she missed the Medal of Valor awards and is grateful for both organizations for putting their lives on the line each day. She thanked the Council, Commissioners, School Board Members and Congresswoman Young Kim for attending the 20
th Anniversary of the Community of Character event. She announced that the month of May is Moral Courage. She encouraged residents to attend many of the upcoming events.
Mayor Goodell
21. Report on (ONOC) Oceania National Olympic Committees Brisbane, Australia Mayor Goodell presented his report.
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ADJOURNMENT
At the hour of 7:52 p.m., with no further business to come before the City Council at this session, Mayor Goodell adjourned the meeting in memory of his mother Reba Goodell, to Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at 5:00 p.m.
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Kimberly Schmitt, City Clerk
Approved at the meeting of May 23, 2023