City Council Minutes 1 October 22, 2024
MISSION VIEJO MINUTES
City Council, Community Development Financing Authority, Successor Agency of the Community Development Agency, Housing Authority, and Library Board of Trustees*
October 22, 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 October 22, 2024, 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 October 17, 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
Mayor Kelley
Mayor Pro Tem Ruesch
Council Member Vasquez
Absent: None
Staff Present: Elaine Lister, City Manager
Jerry Hill, Assistant City Manager
William P. Curley, City Attorney
Cheryl Dyas, Director of Administrative Services
Kimberly Schmitt, City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION
CS1. Community Partnership Sponsorships and Management RFP for Oso Creek Trail (24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, CA 92692)
This Closed Session was postponed to a future meeting.
RECESS AND RECONVENE
At the hour of 5:02 Mayor Kelley recessed the meeting. The City Council reconvened at 6:00 pm with all five City Council Members present.
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INVOCATION: Mission Viejo Christian Church Pastor Mike Maiolo
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Kelley
PRESENTATIONS
P1. 23/24 Economic & Fiscal Impact Study Presented by Victus Advisors
Received presentation from Director of Recreation and Community Services Mark Nix and Walter Franco of Victus Advisors.
P2. Proclamation of National Friends of Libraries Week
Mayor Kelley presented proclamation to the Friends of the Library.
P3.
California Sober Living and Recovery Task Force Update
Received presentation Council Member Wendy Bucknum.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Steve Bell, San Clemente: Thanked the City of Mission Viejo for their 29 years of support for Relay 4 Life and indicated that they had raised one hundred and forty-five thousand dollars. He stated that next year will be the Relay’s 30
th Anniversary and is hoping to put on a very special event to celebrate.
Frank Fabriga, Susan Payette, and Barbara Brazil of the Relay’s Event Leadership Team also thanked the Council for their support.
Cathy Schlicht, MV: Addressed her comments to all Mission Viejo Voters to vote No on Proposition Y Transient Occupancy Tax Increase and accused the City of misleading the public.
Tom Moore, MV: Voiced his concern of La Paz Road from Chrisanta to Veteran’s Way and asked if there was future planning for this street because he fears it could end up like Crown Valley, Oso or Alicia Parkways. He proposed that Curtis Park could be used for something other than another athletic field such as a community garden, equestrian center or 4-H farm.
Council Member Bucknum commented that the city has an obligation to inform the voters about information on Measure Y and that at the last few meetings that information has disappeared and she questioned Cathy Schlicht on taking this information and asked if she is distributing it just doesn’t want people to see it. She expressed that this is election interference and wanted to make this clear for the public record.
City Attorney Curley stated that in case this is viewed as misinformation that there is clear video footage of this information being taken from the lobby.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Item #10 was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
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Motion made by Mayor Kelley, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ruesch, to approve the Consent Calendar 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 Minutes for the regular City Council Meeting of October 22, 2024, as presented.
2. General Check Register Dated September 27, 2024, in the Amount of $526,198.11 Ratified the accompanying check register.
3. Golf Check Register Dated September 27, 2024, in the Amount of $119,117.80 Ratified the accompanying check register.
4. General Check Register Dated October 4, 2024, in the Amount of $1,491,526.47 Ratified the accompanying check register.
5. Golf Check Register Dated October 4, 2024, in the Amount of $31,808.66 Ratified the accompanying check register.
6. Year End Financial Report for the City of Mission Viejo - Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024 Ratified the accompanying check register.
7. Year End Financial Report for the City of Mission Viejo Golf Course Fund for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024
Ratified the accompanying check register.
8. Tyler Munis ERP Financial, HR, and Payroll Software Renewal
Approved purchase order to Tyler Technologies, Inc. for 1-year renewal of software licensing and support for Munis ERP Financial, Human Resources, and Payroll system in the amount of $82,469.
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9. Network Switches and Wi-Fi Hardware Refresh
(1) Approved and issued purchase orders to Dyntek in an amount not to exceed $447,973 for network hardware, licensing, and support; and (2) approved agreement with Dyntek (A24-34) and issued purchase orders for network hardware implementation services in an amount not to exceed $66,200.
11. Annual Routine Janitorial Supplies at City Facilities
Authorized staff to issue a change order to the existing purchase order for Waxie Sanitary Supply for Janitorial Supplies at City Facilities for the period of July 1, 2024, to May 31, 2025, in the amount of $75,000.00.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
10. Mission Viejo Library Display Schedule for Calendar Year 2025
Director of Library Services Genesis Hansen presented the staff report.
Council Member Vasquez asked questions regarding the display schedule.
Motion made by Council Member Bucknum, seconded by Mayor Kelley, to approve the Mission Viejo Library Display Schedule for calendar year 2025.
On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bucknum, Goodell, Kelley, Ruesch, and Vasquez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NEW BUSINESS
12. Fiscal Year 2023/24 Close Out Report and Fiscal Year 2024/25 Budget Adjustments for Certain Revenue and Expenditure Accounts
Director of Administrative Services Cheryl Dyas presented the staff report.
Motion made by Council Member Bucknum, seconded by Mayor Kelley, to (1) adopt Resolution 24-52 Amending the FY 2023/24 Budget for Year -End Close Out Adjustments in Certain Accounts and Funds; and (2) adopt Resolution 24-53 Amending the FY 2024/25 Budget.
On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bucknum, Goodell, Kelley, Ruesch, and Vasquez
NOES: None
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ABSENT: None
MAYOR’S, COMMISSION, COMMITTEE REPORTS AND ACTIONS
13. Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Report Received written report.
14. Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA) Report
Received written report.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
No report given.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
Informed the Council that the city has been served with a complaint from Mr. William Palma.
COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS AND ACTIONS
15. 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 attended the Chamber of Commerce Women in Business Awards luncheon at the Arroyo Trabuco Golf Course and had a terrific time. She also attended the League of California Cities Conference and highlighted the Kosmont Companies presentation on economic development.
Council Member Bucknum commented on the league of cities talk about taking back local control that is being stripped from cities and counties. She attended the Tea it Up for Marines golf tournament as well as the Walk Against Drugs, and the Friday Night Market Fright Night. She announced the following upcoming events in the city: National Prescription Take Back Day this Saturday, Dia De Los Muertos Celebration at the Norman P. Murray Center on Friday November 1, and the Madrid Four Park grand reopening on Monday October 28. Lastly, she reminded residents to be safe on Halloween and reminded trick-or-treaters not to knock on doors that have no porch lights on.
Council Member Goodell
Council Member Goodell explained that he had a bad cold and was unable to attend the many events these past two weeks.
Council Member Vasquez
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Council Member Vasquez announced that she attended the Bathgate Elementary School “ Walk to School Day” and the Women in Business luncheon. She enjoyed the interaction and networking. She also attended the Tea it Up for the Marines event at Camp Pendelton and enjoyed driving in the golf cart. Lastly, she attended her daughter’s Senior Night Volleyball Game at Capo High School and expressed how bittersweet it was being her l daughter’s last high school game.
Mayor Pro Tem Ruesch
Mayor Pro Tem Ruesch attended the tunnel concert series which is a lot of fun and if you haven’t attended there will be another in December, so watch the schedule and come on out. He attended the Walk Against Drugs and was amazed at the turnout and the resi dents watching from their backyards above La Paz. The participation was great and said it’s a great community event with many community service groups at the expo after the walk. Lastly, Mayor Pro Tem Ruesch was invited to City on the Hill, which was a pastoral conference with local pastors and clergy from different religious faiths. He indicated there were about ten different representatives from local churches and the goal was to see how they can become a bigger part of the community and how they can engage more within the community.
Mayor Kelley
Mayor Kelley stated she attended the Walk to School Day at Bathgate Elementary School as well as the League of Cities event with Council Member Bucknum and City Manager Lister. On October 12 she attended the Love Mission Viejo Day and stated it was a very successful e vent with over 600 participants that volunteered for service projects throughout the city. She gave a shoutout to Pastor Mike Maio lo, Council Member Bucknum, and Sharon Genton for their leadership in planning this event. Mayor Kelley took three of her chil dren to Beyond Alphabets in Gateway Center on Alicia Parkway to create sculptures for our seniors . Mayor Kelley announced that she was sworn in as a member of the board for the League of California Cities. She also attended the Walk Against Drugs and gave kudos to R.J. Robertson and Lisa Lebron-Flores of Police Services for their first time planning this event. She attended the Tee It Up for Marines Golf Tournament which was exceptional. Lastly, she wished Director of Animal Services Michelle Claud-Clemente a happy retirement and thanked her for the exceptional job with the animal shelter and animal services.
ADJOURNMENT
At the hour of 7:50 pm., with no further business to come before the City Council at this session, Mayor Kelley adjourned the meeting to Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.
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Kimberly Schmitt, City Clerk
Approved at the meeting of November 12, 2024