City Council Minutes 1 June 11, 2024
MISSION VIEJO MINUTES
City Council, Community Development Financing Authority, Successor Agency of the Community Development Agency,
Housing Authority, and Library Board of Trustees*
June 11, 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 5:01 p.m., on June 11, 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 June 6, 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 Goodell
Mayor Kelley
Mayor Pro Tem Ruesch (via teleconference at 6:00 pm)
Council Member Vasquez
Absent: Council Member Bucknum
Staff Present: Keith Rattay, Assistant City Manager
William P Curley III, City Attorney
Elaine Lister, Director of Community Development
Cheryl Dyas, Director of Administrative Services
Renata Winter, Assistant City Clerk
Kimberly Schmitt, City Clerk
RECESS AND RECONVENE THE MEETING
At the hour of 5:03 pm Mayor Kelley recessed the meeting. Mayor Kelley reconvened the meeting at 6:02 pm with three Council Members present, and Mayor Pro Tem Ruesch via teleconferencing.
INVOCATION: Council Member Vasquez
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member Goodell
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PRESENTATIONS
P1. Santa Margarita Water District Update on Water Related Matters Received presentation from Santa Margarita Water District Board Member Frank Ury.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Paula Steinhauer, M.V.: Spoke out against the Pride Event that was held in the city and outlined her opinions on the LGBTQ+ lifestyle.
Stacy Holmes, M.V.: Commended Council Member Vasquez and Commissioner Vichionne on the pride event in Mission Viejo this past Saturday.
Debbie Bailey, M.V.; Danell Duran, M.V.; and Linda Roth, Lake Forest: Spoke out against pickleball rate increase.
Peggy O’Neill, M.V.: Spoke on the Pride Event this past Saturday and stated she volunteered at the event and spoke about the event.
Paola Trumbly, M.V.: Thanked all the vendors and volunteers at the Pride Event.
Barbara Casserly, M.V.: Spoke on the Pride Event and thanked Council Member Vasquez, Commissioner Josh Vecchione, Dennis Wilberg, Paola Trumbly and the Diversity Inclusion Task Force.
Lori Barragato, M.V.: Spoke on the Pride Event this past weekend and stated it was a wonderful event.
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Cathy Schlicht, M.V.: Voiced the lack of transparency in the release of reports and Spoke on the Memorandum of Understanding with the Netherlands and asked why there is no budget in place or the itinerary for this tax funded excursion.
Jerry Toice, M.V.: Voiced his concerns regarding Age Wellness dropping their sponsorship of Bingo at the Norman P. Community Center and asked that the Council help to bring bingo back to the center.
Jerry Volomino, M.V.: Outlined the difference between Pride having a whole Month and why Memorial Day has only one day. Spoke on the decline of our country’s value system and the agenda to break us up and divide us.
Josh Vecchione, M.V.: Clarified the misinformation from previous speakers regarding the gay and transgender community. He stated that the Pride Event was a family friendly event with over 1300 residents in attendance.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Item #16 was considered under separate discussion.
Motion made by Council Member Goodell, seconded by Mayor Kelley, to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar outlined below.
On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Goodell, Kelley, Ruesch, and Vasquez
NOES: None
ABSENT: Bucknum
1. City Council Minutes
Approved the Minutes for the regular City Council Meeting of May 28, 2024, as presented
2. General Check Register Dated May 17, 2024, in the Amount of $1,575,338.86 Ratified the accompanying check register.
3. General Check Register Dated May 24, 2024, in the Amount of $1,155,400.18 Ratified the accompanying check register.
4. Golf Check Register Dated May 17, 2024, in the Amount of $11,290.30 Ratified the accompanying check register.
5. Golf Check Register Dated May 24, 2024, in the Amount of $32,750.20 Ratified the accompanying check register.
6. City Treasurer’s Monthly Report for March 2024
Received and filed.
7. City Treasurer’s Monthly Report for April 2024
Received and filed.
8. Mission Viejo Community Development Financing Authority (MVCDFA) Treasurer’s Monthly Report for March 2024
Received and filed.
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9. Mission Viejo Community Development Financing Authority (MVCDFA) Treasurer’s Monthly Report for April 2024
Received and filed.
10. Successor Agency of the Community Development Agency Treasurer’s Monthly Report for March 2024
Received and filed.
11. Successor Agency of the Community Development Agency Treasurer’s Monthly Report for April 2024
Received and filed.
12. Mission Viejo Housing Authority (MVHA) Treasurer’s Monthly Report for March 2024
Received and filed.
13. Mission Viejo Housing Authority (MVHA) Treasurer’s Monthly Report for April 2024 Received and filed.
14. Revisions to City of Mission Viejo Personnel Policies Adopted Resolution 24-22 Providing for the Revisions to Select Personnel Policies.
15. Renewed Measure M (M2) Eligibility: Pavement Management Program Component
Adopted Resolution 24-23 Concerning the Status and Update of the City of Mission Viejo's Pavement Management Plan for the Measure M (M2) Program, to Satisfy a Component of the City's Eligibility Requirements of the Orange County M2 Program.
17. Annual Weed Abatement Program for Parcels Under One Acre - Year 2024 - Phase 1
(1) Adopted Resolution 24-24 Declaring that Certain Weeds, Rubbish, Refuse, and Dirt on Parcels Under One Acre Constitute Nuisances; Declaring the Intention of the City Council to Order the Abatement of Said Nuisances; and Fixing a Time and Place for Hearing Protests; (2) instructed the Public Services Department to mail a Notice to Destroy Weeds in accordance with Section 39566 of the Government Code; and (3) instructed the City Clerk to set the Public Hearing for August 27, 2024.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
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16. Irvine Boulevard/Trabuco Road Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Project (Project P) Cooperative Agreement
Director of Public Works Mark Chagnon gave an update on the project.
Motion made by Mayor Kelley, seconded by Council Member Goodell, to a pprove Cooperative Agreement with the City of Irvine (A24-20) for the Irvine Boulevard / Trabuco Road Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Project (CIP 24261).
On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Goodell, Kelley, Ruesch, and Vasquez
NOES: None
ABSENT: Bucknum
PUBLIC HEARINGS
18. Development Code Amendment P -DCA2024-0001 - A City -initiated petition for consideration of an amendment to Title 9 of the Mission Viejo Municipal Code, to establish inclusionary housing requirements, as referenced in the Housing Plan of the Mission Viejo 6 th Cycle (2021 -2029) Housing Element. The project specifically includes: (1) an ordinance establishing inclusionary housing requirements for residential development projects; and (2) a resolution addressing a related in -lieu fee schedule as analyzed in a 2024 fee analysis.
Director of Community Development Elaine Lister and Associate Planner Afshin Atapour presented the staff report.
Mayor Kelley opened the Public Hearing at 7:11 pm
Michael Schlessinger, M.V.: Spoke in favor of the ordinance and that people having an affordable place to live and encouraged the Council to vote yes on this ordinance.
Stacy Holmes, M.V.: Expressed his concerns that great teachers and other fine professionals are priced out of living here. He stated we need to attract and keep these young people in Mission Viejo and encouraged the Council to vote yes on this ordinance.
Cathy Palmer, M.V. : Thanked Elaine Lister and staff for their diligent work on this inclusionary housing requirement. -She shared concerns that our children and grandchildren will not have access to housing in our community. She expressed that we need teachers, hospital workers and young families in our community. Lastly, she thanked Council Member Vasquez and the others for sponsoring the Pride Event this past weekend.
Barbara Casserly, M.V.: Thanked the member s of the Mission Viejo Planning Partnership and expressed appreciation to the Kennedy Commission who advised this group. She also thanked Elaine Lister who did an excellent job on the housing element, and she looks forward to the Council approving this ordinance this evening.
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Adam Wook, BIA/OC: Stated that inclusionary zoning is a policy that kills more housing than it creates. He outlined his reasoning on this.
Benjamin Hakim. M.V.: Voiced against affordable housing and how it only ends up with more expensive housing that still doesn’t provide for students and teachers. Gave reasons why he moved from Los Angeles to Mission Viejo and stated let’s be consistent with that and not try to be like Los Angeles.
Mayor Kelley closed the Public Hearing at 7:29 pm
Motion made by Mayor Kelley, seconded by Council Member Vasquez, to (1) exempt the project from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to state CEQA guidelines Section 15061(b)(3); (2) introduce Ordinance 24- 353 Approving P-DCA2024- 000; and (3) adopt Resolution 24-25 Establishing Related Affordable Housing In-Lieu Fees.
On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Goodell, Kelley, Ruesch, and Vasquez
NOES: None
ABSENT: Bucknum
19. Appeal APL2024-001 filed by Mayor Trish Kelley and City Council Member Cynthia Vasquez of the Planning and Transportation Commission’s Approval of Conditional Use Permit P-CUP2023-003, Submitted by Miles Lemaire of Continuum Analytics, to Establish a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Service and Office branch at 27741 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 205, Kaleidoscope, in the CH (Commercial Highway) Zone. The new DMV branch Proposes to Occupy 16,738 Square Feet in the Kaleidoscope Entertainment and Retail Comp lex. The conditional Use Permit was Approved by the Planning and Transportation Commission on May 13, 2024.
Planning & Economic Development Manager Jennifer Lowe and Associate Planner Tim Martin gave the staff report.
Mayor Kelley opened the Public Hearing at 8:05 pm
Miles Lemaire of Continuum Analytics spoke on behalf of the projec t and addressed concerns on the project.
The following spoke out against the project: Anna Hornbostel, M.V.; Eric Nessa, M.V.; Benjamin Hakim, M.V.; Amy Balsz, M.V.; Patty McClendon, M.V.; Steve Eguina, M.V.; William Binckes, M.V.; Kylie and Blake Goold, M.V.; Marilyn MacDougall, M.V.; Lori Brooks, M.V.; Silvia Hoekstra, M.V.; Benjamin Hosseinian, M.V.; Jason Farris, M.V.; Eline Alson, M.V.; Jim Christian, M.V.
Mayor Kelley closed the Public Hearing at 9:22 pm
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Motion made by Mayor Kelley, seconded by Council Member Vasquez, to adopt Resolution 24-26 Approving Appeal Petition P-APL2024-001 And Denying Conditional Use Permit P- CUP2023-0003 Submitted by Miles Lemaire of Continuum Analytics to Establish a 16,738 Square Foot Department of Motor Vehicles Service And Office Branch At 27741 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 205, Kaleidoscope, In The Ch (Commercial Highway) Zone
On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Goodell, Kelley, Ruesch, and Vasquez
NOES: None
ABSENT: Bucknum
RECESS
At the hour of 9:44 pm Mayor Kelley called a recess. The meeting reconvened at 9:52 pm.
OLD BUSINESS
20. Mission Viejo Library Display Schedule and Updates to Library Conduct Policy
Director of Library Services Genesis Hansen presented the staff report.
Motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Ruesch, seconded by Council Member Vasquez, to (1) approve the Mission Viejo Library Display Schedule for the remainder of 2024, and (2) approve updates to Library Conduct Policy.
On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Goodell, Kelley, Ruesch, and Vasquez
NOES: None
ABSENT: Bucknum
21. Direction on Potential November 2024 Transient Occupancy Tax Ballot Measure
Director of Administrative Services Cheryl Dyas presented the staff report
Motion made by Mayor Kelley, seconded by Council Member Vasquez, to return to the City Council at the next meeting a Special Tax Ballot Measure on the November Ballot to provide funding for police, crime prevention, emergency response and maintenance of city infrastructure assets, including streets, sidewalks, storm drains, parks and trails, shall the measure increasing the transient occupancy tax paid only by hotel/motel/short -term rental guests from 8% to 12%.
On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
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AYES: Goodell, Kelley, Ruesch, and Vasquez
NOES: None
ABSENT: Bucknum
22. Animal Services Service Agreement with the City of Rancho Santa Margarita
Animal Services Supervisor Kyle Werner presented the staff report.
Motion made by Council Member Goodell, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ruesch, to approve the agreement for Animal Control and Shelter Services with the City of Rancho Santa Margarita (A24-21).
On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Goodell, Kelley, Ruesch, and Vasquez
NOES: None
ABSENT: Bucknum
23. Animal Services Service Agreement with the City of Laguna Hills
Animal Services Supervisor Kyle Werner presented the staff report.
Motion made by Council Member Goodell, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ruesch, to approve the agreement for Animal Control and Shelter Services with the City of Laguna Hills (A24- 22).
On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Goodell, Kelley, Ruesch, and Vasquez
NOES: None
ABSENT: Bucknum
NEW BUSINESS
24. Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Law Enforcement Agreement and Additional Special Enforcement Services Provided by the Orange County Sheriff’s Department
Emergency Operations Manager Paul Catsimanes presented the staff report.
Motion made by Council Member Goodell, seconded by Mayor Kelley, to (1) a pprove the FY 2024-2025 Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the County of Orange (A24 -23) for an amount not to exceed $24,436,299; and (2) approve funding in FY 2024- 25 in the amount not to exceed $35,000 for overtime related to special enforcement services.
On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Goodell, Kelley, Ruesch, and Vasquez
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NOES: None
ABSENT: Bucknum
COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS AND ACTIONS
25. 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 Goodell
Council Member Goodell complimented Mayor Kelley on her presentation at the Chamber of Commerce State of the City held at the Arroyo Trabuco Golf Course. He also gave a presentation on the efforts of the Olympic Committee. Council Member Goodell stated there was a community meeting held at the Norman P Murray Center that was well attended by our local hotels, school districts, Saddleback College and the Chamber of Commerce regarding the Sports and Economic Tourism efforts. He also attended the Olympic Tri al send-off event at the Marguerite Aquatics Complex on Friday. He announced that the Swimming Olympic Trials will be held this weekend in Indianapolis at the Lucas Oil Stadium and the Diving Olympic Trials will be held in Knoxville, Tennessee this week as well. Council Member Goodell stated that he believes that we have 19 athletes participating in the trials for swimming and about 9 for diving. He wished all the best for these athletes.
Council Member Vasquez
Council Member Vasquez attended the Grapes and Grains event and commented on how well attended it was. She also attended the Olympic Trials Send-Off and then after that she went to the Concert on the Green. Council Member Vasquez stated that she attended the Community of Character event at Bathgate Elementary School. She announced that the first Mission Veijo Pride Event was very well attended with over 1300 people which was really incredible, with 50 booths that included 18 sponsors, food trucks and a great band. She stated that it was incredible how much interest there is for 2025 and so far, they have raised about $17,000 which is an impressive number considering they started at zero. Lastly, she concluded by saying how proud she is of how things turned out.
Mayor Pro Tem Ruesch
Mayor Pro Tem Ruesch touched upon his meeting with Waste Management to discuss how they deal with recycling issues. He pointed out that that we used to send our recycle materials overseas, but that is no longer the case and Waste Management showed their process and some other things that are done which is very exciting and he assume at some point they will come to a future meeting to discuss.
Mayor Kelley
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Mayor Kelley attended a hotel owner meeting at the Hampton Inn and Suites and will be meeting with all three of our hotels to talk about how we can support them and how they can support us with the various events coming to the city. She attended the Bushfire Kitchen opening a nd encouraged residents to support our local restaurants. She also attended a Ribbon Cutting at Share Ourselves and the Sports & Economic Tourism Committee Meeting. Mayor Kelley represented the city at the League of California Cities Division Meeting, along with the Olympic Trials Send- Off Event and the Concert on the Green. Lastly, she highlighted the Spirit League 20 th Anniversary
Event at Newhart Middle School which is for developmentally disadvantaged athletes, and it was great to see these athletes and families and all the work that goes into this event.
ADJOURNMENT
At the hour of 10:33 p.m., with no further business to come before the City Council at this session, Mayor Kelley adjourned the meeting to Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.
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Kimberly Schmitt, City Clerk
Approved at the meeting of June 25, 2024