City Council Minutes 1 November 12, 2024
MISSION VIEJO MINUTES
City Council, Community Development Financing Authority, Successor Agency of the Community Development Agency, Housing Authority, and Library Board of Trustees*
November 12, 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 November 12, 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 November 7, 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 (arrived at 5:30 pm)
Council Member Goodell
Council Member Vasquez
Mayor Pro Tem Ruesch
Mayor Kelley
Absent: None
Staff Present: Elaine Lister, City Manager
Jerry Hill, Assistant City Manager
William P. Curley, City Attorney
Kimberly Schmitt, City Clerk
Renata Winter, Assistant City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION
CS1. Conference with Real Property Negotiators: Property Los Osos, 25282 Marguerite Parkway: Agency Negotiators; Elaine Lister, City Manager, Jerry Hill, Assistant City Manager, and William Curley, City Attorney: Negotiating Party: Santa Margarita Water District General Manager: Under Negotiation: Price and Terms.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION AND RECONVENE
At the hour of 5:00 pm Mayor Kelley recessed the meeting to Closed Session. The City Council reconvened at 6:02 pm with all five City Council Members present.
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REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Curley announced there was no reportable action taken.
INVOCATION: Mayor Kelley
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member Vasquez
PRESENTATIONS
P1. Providence Mission Hospital Tower 3 Project
Received presentation from Chief Executive Officer Seth Teigen.
P2. Recognize Amber Duke on Being Named Miss Teen United States Mayor Kelley presented the commendation to Amber Duke.
P3. Recognize the Nadadores USA Diving Jr. National Championship Team and Olympian Swimmers
Mayor Kelley presented the commendations.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Cedric Campbell, M.V.: Spoke on behalf of the Boy Scouts of America Saddleback District and presented a tree of hope to the City.
Mariah Arzate, M.V.: Announced that the Character Word of the Month for November is Thankfulness and she outlined ways of being thankful and the benefits of practicing thankfulness in our daily life.
Cathy Schlicht, M.V.: Asked who fumbled Measure Y and recapped her complaints of transparency with the City and its residents.
Tom Moore, M.V.: Stated there is more to life than sports, and we should be recognizing other groups.
Stated he attended the Love Mission Viejo event and questions why there was no representation from the Muslim or Jewish community in our city. Asked if this was only geared for the Christian Religions.
City Attorney Curley commented that there is clear video of Ms. Schlicht removing stacks of taxpayer paid education materials on Measure Y. He stated that just because she doesn’t like the Measure, it does not mean that it is wrong and that the City is not being transparent.
City Attorney Curley stated that the Love Mission Viejo event was not a city event.
Council Member Bucknum clarified that this event was initiated by that group of people and there was an open website for anybody to join the event. She also addressed the question of why other entities outside of sports are not recognized and she stated t hat the city has recognized bands and choirs from
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our local high schools. She indicated that we are always open for recognitions for accomplishments or service projects, and those requests go through the Mayor.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Items 9 was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
Motion made by Mayor Pro Tem 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 Minutes for the regular City Council Meeting of October 22, 2024, as presented.
2. Biennial City Commission Member Term Expiration
(1) Directed the City Clerk to post the Notice of City Commission Vacancies, (2) set application deadline for January 3, 2025, and (3) scheduled appointment of commission members for the Council Meeting on January 14, 2025
3. General Check Register Dated October 11, 2024, in the Amount of $2,910,642.47 Ratified the accompanying check register.
4. General Check Register Dated October 18, 2024, in the Amount of $2,422,516.22 Ratified the accompanying check register.
5. General Check Register Dated October 25, 2024, in the Amount of $772,797.97 Ratified the accompanying check register.
6. Golf Check Register Dated October 11, 2024, in the Amount of $267,467.76 Ratified the accompanying check register.
7. Golf Check Register Dated October 18, 2024, in the Amount of $22,355.60 Ratified the accompanying check register.
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8. Golf Check Register Dated October 25, 2024, in the Amount of $17,706.72 Ratified the accompanying check register.
10. Fiscal Year 2023/24 Close Out Report for the Mission Viejo Housing Authority
Adopted MVHA Resolution 24-03 Amending the FY 2023/24 Mission Viejo Housing Authority Budget.
11. City Treasurer’s Monthly Report for September 2024
Received and filed.
12. Mission Viejo Community Development Financing Authority (MVCDFA) Treasurer’s Monthly Report for September 2024
Received and filed.
13. Mission Viejo Housing Authority (MVHA) Treasurer’s Monthly Report for September 2024
Received and filed.
14. Successor Agency of the Community Development Agency Treasurer’s Monthly Report for September 2024
Received and filed.
15. Transmittal of Pre-PARE Trustee Reports for the quarter ending September 30, 2024
Received and filed the accompanying Pre -PARE Trustee Reports for the quarter ending September 30, 2024.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
9. Amendment to the City of Mission Viejo’s Salary Schedule
Human Resources Manager Monique Goetz presented the staff report.
Motion made by Council Member Vasquez, seconded by Council Member Bucknum, to adopt Resolution 24-54 Amending the City's Salary Schedule Effective January 1, 2025.
On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bucknum, Kelley, Goodell, Ruesch, and Vasquez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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MAYOR’S, COMMISSION, COMMITTEE REPORTS AND ACTIONS
16. Transportation Corridor Agency (TCA) Report
Received report.
17. Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District Report Received written report.
STAFF REPORTS
18. Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD) Update from Chief Ivins Received report.
COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS AND ACTIONS
19. 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 Veterans Day Ceremony and gave kudos to staff that organized the event. She also attended the Adopted Marine Corp Ball at Pechanga and thanked the marine adoption committee for a great event. Council Member Bucknum thanked Mayor Kelley for starting this committee many years ago. She announced that there will be a Sober Living Task Force Meeting at the County and encouraged anyone to attend in person or via zoom. She also pointed out that this Saturday there will be a Night Market Glow Fest at Los Oso and on Saturday the 23 rd is the Gift and Goodies Holiday Boutique at Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center . Council Member Bucknum commented on the passing of Proposition 36 which passed overwhelmingly . She congratulated Congresswoman Young Kim and Assemblywoman Kate Sanchez on their wins, as well as the various school board and community college districts that we partner with and our local water districts. She concluded that we are very thankful to live in this city and for the great things that the city offers to our residents. She wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
Council Member Goodell
Council Member Goodell expressed how proud he is of all the people that we honored tonight , which is a confirmation of the fact that this is a special and we have a great community that supports our kids, teens, and adults. He commented that the hospital is going to be even more awesome than it already is.
He concluded by saying that we are truly blessed to be here.
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Council Member Vasquez
Council Member Vasquez concurred with Brian about the hospital expansion. She attended the event at Mayor Pro Tem Ruesch’s home to welcome team Netherlands. She indicated that she went to the Watershed meeting and will write up the details of that meeting and submit for the age nda packet.
Council member Vasquez also attended the Veterans Day Ceremony and commented that it was a very moving event and that she enjoyed hearing the veteran’s stories. She said that both her father and father-in-law were service members. Lastly, sh e commented that Thanksgiving is two weeks away which means only one more meeting before the year ends.
Mayor Pro Tem Ruesch
Mayor Pro Tem Ruesch stated along with attending the city’s Veteran Day Ceremony, he represented the City at the El Toro Veteran’s Day which is a county -wide celebration. He sat next to a 102 -year- old army air core pre-air force B-24 pilot who continued his flying career up until the age of 95. Mayor Pro Tem Ruesch found out he is a Mission Viejo resident. He stated that he attended the Dia de Muertos celebration, an all -day event which was very interesting, and he enjoyed the presentations and the music. He participated in the OCFA Wildlife Training Day where he got to suit -up as a strike team member and perform various tasks and thanked the young men that do this wor k and the effort and danger they have to deal with. Lastly, he thanked both the OCFA and Sheriff’s departments.
Mayor Kelley
Mayor Kelley gave kudos to city staff for their hard work on the Veterans Day Ceremony. She also attended the Marin Corps Ball and pointed out that the Marine Adoption Committee subsidizes some of the lower ranking marines due to the expense of attending the B all. She believes it was twenty thousand dollars the committee provided. Mayor Kelley announced that the marine adoption committee and the city hosts an “adopt a marine event” where we ask community members to adopt a marine family for Christmas by provi ding gifts for a family. She mentioned that the Community of Character Committee just adopted a marine family. She stated that if anyone in the community would like to help to please call the recreation department at (949) 470 -3061, or email [email protected]. Lastly, she announced that the next City Council Meeting will be December 10.
ADJOURNMENT
At the hour of 7:46 pm., with no further business to come before the City Council at this session, Mayor Kelley adjourned the meeting in memory of David Vaughn to Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.
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Kimberly Schmitt, City Clerk
Approved at the meeting of December 10, 2024