City Council Minutes 1 January 23, 2024
MISSION VIEJO MINUTES
City Council, Community Development Financing Authority, Successor Agency of the Community Development Agency,
Housing Authority, and Library Board of Trustees*
January 23, 2024
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 Kelley at 5:00 p.m., on January 23, 2024, 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 January 18, 2024, 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 Goodell
Council Member Vasquez
Mayor Kelley
Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Ruesch
Staff Present: Dennis Wilberg, City Manager
Keith Rattay, Assistant City Manager
William P. Curley, City Attorney
Kimberly Schmitt, City Clerk
Renata Winter, Assistant City Clerk
RECESS AND RECONVENE
At the hour of 5:02 Mayor Kelley recessed the meeting to Closed Session. Mayor Kelley reconvened the meeting at 6:02 with four Council Members present and Council Member Ruesch absent.
INVOCATION: Mayor Kelley
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member Goodell
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PRESENTATIONS
P1. Adopted Headquarters Battalion of the 1st Marine Division Quarterly Recognition This has been postponed to a future meeting.
P2. Recognize the 2023 Employees of the Year
Presented commendations to (1) Information Technology Administrative Assistant Kelly Ellis, City of Mission Viejo Employee of the Year; (2) Firefighter Lance Day, Orange County Fire Authority Employee of the Year; and (3) Deputy Casey Briggs, Orange County Sheriff's Department Employee of the Year.
P3. Proposition 1 - Behavioral Health Services Program and Bond Measure
Received presentation from Townsend Public Affairs Vice President Cori Takkinen.
Motion made by Council Member Bucknum, seconded by Council Member Goodell, to adopt Resolution 24- 04 in Opposition to Language Included in the Behavioral Health Services Program and Bond Measure (Proposition 1) and omit wording referring to “multi- family residential zones”.
On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bucknum, Goodell, and Kelley
NOES: Vasquez
ABSENT: Ruesch
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Saga Conroy, M.V.: Thanked the Council for their support. She announced there will be a Senior Scam Stopper Workshop this Thursday at the Norman p. Community Center and encouraged residents and the City Council to attend.
Cathy Schlicht, M.V.: Stated that if any comment or quote from the J anuary 9 City C ouncil Meeting ends up in any of Wendy Bucknum’s campaign materials that she will report to the FPPC, State Bar, and S tate Attorney General. Outlined her criticisms of the Cit y Attorney’s January 9 comments in relation to the Quo Warranto and Appeal cases.
Connie Lanzisera, M.V.: Spoke out against Proposition 1 and voiced her concerns if this bond measure passes.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Items 8 was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
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Motion made by Council Member Bucknum, seconded by Council Member Goodell, to approve the Consent Calendar as outlined below.
On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bucknum, Goodell, Kelley, and Vasquez
NOES: None
ABSENT: Ruesch
1. City Council Minutes
Approved the Minutes for the regular City Council meeting of January 9, 2024, as presented.
2. General Check Register Dated December 15, 2023 in the Amount of $1,433,849.34 Ratified the Accompanying Check Register.
3. General Check Register Dated December 22, 2023 in the Amount of $566,998.89 Ratified the Accompanying Check Register.
4. General Check Register Dated January 5, 2024 in the Amount of $3,354,414.77 Ratified the Accompanying Check Register.
5. Golf Check Register Dated December 15, 2023 in the Amount of $13,047.21 Ratified the Accompanying Check Register.
6. Golf Check Register Dated December 22, 2023 in the Amount of $16,139.80 Ratified the Accompanying Check Register.
7. Golf Check Register Dated January 5, 2024 in the Amount of $252,283.12 Ratified the Accompanying Check Register.
9. Amendment of Chapter 3.25 of the Mission Viejo Municipal Code Regarding Transient Occupancy Tax
Adopted Ordinance 24-352 Amending Chapter 3.25 of the Mission Viejo Municipal Code Regarding Transient Tax.
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10. Proposed First Amendment to Lease Agreement between the City of Mission Viejo and T-Mobile West Tower LLC, in conjunction with an existing Wireless Telecommunication Facility located on City -owned property at Melinda Park, 28951 Melinda Road, in the City of Mission Viejo.
Approved and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the First Amendment to Lease Agreement (A03-104A).
11. Citywide Installation of Audible Pedestrian Push Buttons Construction Project (CIP 23255)
Awarded the construction contract for the subject project to Econolite Systems, Inc. (A24 - 03) in the amount of $225,104.72.
12. World Cup Soccer Fields Security Lighting - CIP 339
(1) Awarded contract and approve issuance of Purchase Order to MC Electric dba: MC Contracting (A24-04) for the World Cup Soccer Fields Security Lighting - CIP 339 in an amount not to exceed $185,000.00; (2) approved issuance of Purchase Order for the purchase of Security Lighting Ameron Poles to Ameron Pole Products in the amount not to exceed $95,141.00; and (3) approved issuance of Purchase Order for the purchase of Security Lighting Fixtures to Lighting Supply Guy in the amount not to exceed $97,917.00.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
8. Microsoft 365 Licensing Renewal
Director of Information Technology David Meyer presented the staff report.
Motion made by Council Member Bucknum, seconded by Council Member Goodell, to approve purchase orders to the California Department of Technology (CDT) for Microsoft 365 services in amounts not to exceed $201,180 for year 4 and not to exceed $217,634 for year 5.
On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bucknum, Goodell, Kelley, and Vasquez
NOES: None
ABSENT: Ruesch
MAYOR’S, COMMISSION, COMMITTEE REPORTS AND ACTIONS
13. Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Report Received report from Council Member Bucknum.
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14. Orange County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) Report Council Member Bucknum had no report.
15. Appointment to the Mission Viejo Nadadores Board
Mayor Kelley appointed Mayor Pro Tem Ruesch.
STAFF REPORTS
16. Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD) Update from Chief McDonald Received report from Police Chief McDonald.
COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS AND ACTIONS
17. 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 stated that she attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for the unveiling of the Elks Club and informed residents that the facility can be rented out to non- members. She appreciates the Mission Viejo Chamber of Commerce for hosting the wonderful event and many thanks to the Elks for all they do for the community. Council Member Bucknum shared her recent trip to Buffalo, New York where she grew up and was able to attended the playoff game between the Bills versus the Chiefs. She had a great time.
Council Member Goodell
Council Member Goodell gave an update on the Sports Economic and Tourism Committee. He announced that at their meeting last week they had many representatives in attendance from Saddleback College, Chamber of Commerce, local hotels, and guests from other cities as well. He is excited about the progress made so far in reaching out to many nations with one in particular coming this March that is very interested in making Mission Viejo it’s hometown during the 2028 Olympics. He stated that this would be over 200 athletes plus all their attendant personnel, including the Paralympic Team as well. Council Member Goodell indicated that there is interest for other sporting opportunities such as National Football Federations. He stated everything is gong very well and that the committee has had an overwhelming response thus far.
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Council Member Vasquez
Council Member Vasquez shared that her nephew and great nephew came for a visit an d that her nephew is in the Army and will be moving to Texas and stationed at Fort Cavazos. She announced that Girl Scout Cookie season is coming up and that you can donate cookies to either the Orange County Food Bank or the Military and you will receive a tax-deductible receipt.
Mayor Kelley
Mayor Kelley announced that she attended an event at Moulton Niguel Water District for the signing of an MOU with water officials from the Country of Denmark . The officials at Moulton Niguel and Denmark will collaborate and share strategies from each other. She also attended Council Member Goodell’s meeting in the Council Chamber on the sports economy and touris m.
Mayor Kelley stated she attended the Elks Lodge Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for their newly remodeled facility along with Mayor Pro Tem Ruesch and Council Member Bucknum. She, again congratulated the Employee’s of the year and announced that at the February 13 meeting the City Council will be recognizing the Mission Viejo High School Football Team on their CIF State Championship win.
ADJOURNMENT AT 8:06 PM TO TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2024, AT 5:00 P.M.
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Kimberly Schmitt, City Clerk
Approved at the meeting of February 13, 2024