MISSION VIEJO MINUTES
City Council, Community Development Financing Authority, Successor Agency of the Community Development Agency, Housing Authority, and Library Board of Trustees* May 12, 2026
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 Ury at 05:04 p.m.
, on May 12, 2026, 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 May 21, 2026, on the outdoor bulletin board at City Hall. Copies were also posted at the Montanoso Recreation and Fitness Center, 25800 Montanoso Drive, and the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way. *All Board and Agency memberships are reflected in the title "Council Member."
CALL TO ORDER
Present:
Mayor Bucknum
Mayor Pro Tem Goodell
Council Member Kelley
Council Member Ruesch
Council Member Vasquez
Absent:
None
Staff Present:
Elaine Lister
Jerry Hill
Tarquin Preziosi
Kimberly Schmitt
RECESS AND RECONVENE MEETING
At the hour of 5:00 pm Mayor Bucknum recessed to Closed Session. At the hour of 6:00 pm Mayor Bucknum reconvened the meeting with all five Council Members present.
INVOCATION: Mayor Pro Tem Goodell
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member Vasquez
PRESENTATIONS
P1.
Business Award- Diotima Bakehouse
Mayor Bucknum presented the proclamation to Kian Moltaji.
P2.
Recognize the VFW Post 6024
Mayor Bucknum presented the proclamation to Senior Vice Commander Rene Macare.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. City Council Minutes
Approved the Minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting of April 28, 2026, as presented.
2. General Check Registers Dated April 17 & 24, 2026
Ratified the accompanying check registers.
3. Golf Check Registers Dated April 17 & 24, 2026
Ratified the accompanying check registers.
4. City Treasurer’s Monthly Report for March 2026
Received and filed.
5. Mission Viejo Community Development Financing Authority (MVCDFA) Treasurer’s Monthly Report for March 2026 Received and filed.
6. Mission Viejo Housing Authority (MVHA) Treasurer’s Monthly Report for March 2026 Received and filed.
7. Successor Agency of the Community Development Agency Treasurer’s Monthly Report for March 2026 Received and filed.
8. Transmittal of Pre-PARE Trustee Report for the quarter ending March 31, 2026 Received and filed the accompanying Pre-PARE Trustee Report for the quarter ending March 31, 2026.
9. Fiscal Year 2026/27 Senate Bill 1 Road Repair and Accountability Act Adopted Resolution 26-16 Adopting a List of Projects for Fiscal Year 2026/27 Funded by Senate Bill 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.
10. Website Hosting, Support, and Development Services Renewal (1) Approved the fifth amendment to the existing agreement with Interpersonal Frequency for website hosting services, development, and support for the period of June 1, 2026 - May 31, 2028 (Years 3 and 4), increasing the contract by the amount of $199,943; and (2) authorized the issuance of purchase orders to Interpersonal Frequency in the amount of $199,943.
11. Grant Application for OCTA’s Measure M2 Environmental Cleanup Program (ECP) for 2026 Adopted Resolution 26-17 Authorizing an Application for Grant Funding for OCTA's Measure M2 Environmental Cleanup Program (ECP), Tier 1 Grant Program under the Orange County Local Transportation Ordinance No. 3 for the Mission Viejo Trash and Runoff Abatement Projects (TRAP).
Motion made by Council Member Kelley, seconded by Council Member Ruesch, the Consent Calendar outlined below.
On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
Mayor Bucknum, Mayor Pro Tem Goodell, Council Member Kelley, Council Member Ruesch, and Council Member Vasquez NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC HEARINGS
12. General Plan Amendment GPA2026-0003 - a City Initiated Amendment to the Safety Element of the City of Mission Viejo General Plan, as Required Pursuant to Government Code Section 65302(g) (1) find the project to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15060, subd. (c)(2), Section 15061, subd. (b)(3), and Section 15308; and (2) adopt Resolution 26-18 Approving General Plan Amendment P-GPA2026-0003 - a City Initiated Amendment to the Safety Element of the City of Mission Viejo General Plan, as Required Pursuant to Government Code Section 65302(g).
Motion made by Council Member Ruesch, seconded by Council Member Kelley, (1) find the project to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15060, subd. (c)(2), Section 15061, subd. (b)(3), and Section 15308; and (2) adopt Resolution 26-18 Approving General Plan Amendment P-GPA2026-0003 - a City Initiated Amendment to the Safety Element of the City of Mission Viejo General Plan, as Required Pursuant to Government Code Section 65302(g).
On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
Mayor Bucknum, Mayor Pro Tem Goodell, Council Member Kelley, Council Member Ruesch, and Council Member Vasquez NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
13. Development Code Amendment P-DCA2026-0001 - A City-initiated petition for consideration of an amendment to Title 9 of the Mission Viejo Municipal Code, to establish Objective Design Standards (ODS), as directed by the City Council as a Phase 2 follow-up to the Phase 1 ODS adopted by Urgency Ordinance #23-350 by the City Council on July 11, 2023, as identified in the Housing Plan of the City’s 6th Cycle (2021-2029) Housing Element (1) Find the project to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15060, subd. (c)(2), Section 15061, subd. (b)(3), and Section 15378 (b)(5); and (2) introduce Ordinance 26-361 Approving Development Code Amendment P-DCA2026-0001, Amending Title 9 of the Mission Viejo Municipal Code, to Establish Objective Design Standards (ODS), as Directed by the City Council as a Phase 2 follow-up to the Phase 1 ODS adopted by Urgency Ordinance #23-350 by the City Council on July 11, 2023, as identified in the Housing Plan of the City's 6th Cycle (2021-2029) Housing Element.
Motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Goodell, seconded by Council Member Kelley, (1) find the project to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15060, subd. (c)(2), Section 15061, subd. (b)(3), and Section 15378 (b)(5); and (2) introduce Ordinance 26-362 Approving Development Code Amendment P-DCA2026-0001, Amending Title 9 of the Mission Viejo Municipal Code, to Establish Objective Design Standards (ODS), as Directed by the City Council as a Phase 2 follow-up to the Phase 1 ODS adopted by Urgency Ordinance #23-350 by the City Council on July 11, 2023, as identified in the Housing Plan of the City's 6th Cycle (2021-2029) Housing Element.
On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
Mayor Bucknum, Mayor Pro Tem Goodell, Council Member Kelley, Council Member Ruesch, and Council Member Vasquez NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
NEW BUSINESS
14. SB 707 Technology Disruption Council Policy and Amendments to the Rules of Order City Council Policy (1) adopt Resolution 26-19 Adding Council Policy 0400-15 Relating to Technology Disruption in Telephonic or Internet Service During Council Meetings, and (2) adopt Resolution 26-20 Amending City Council Policy 0400-3 Meeting Rules of Order and Procedures and Amending the City Council Policy Manual.
Motion made by Council Member Kelley, seconded by Council Member Ruesch, (1) adopt Resolution 26-19 Adding Council Policy 0400-15 Relating to Technology Disruption in Telephonic or Internet Service During Council Meetings, and (2) adopt Resolution 26-20 Amending City Council Policy 0400-3 Meeting Rules of Order and Procedures and Amending the City Council Policy Manual.
On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
Mayor Bucknum, Mayor Pro Tem Goodell, Council Member Kelley, Council Member Ruesch, and Council Member Vasquez NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
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.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
Council Member Kelley
Council Member Ruesch
Council Member Vasquez
Member Pro Tem Goodell
16. Continuation of the Oso Creek Vision Plan into the 4-6 Year Phase and Authorization of a Public Private Partnership Feasibility Process (1) adopt Resolution 26-21 Directing Staff to Advance the Oso Creek Vision Plan into the 4-6 Year Phase and to Initiate a Public Private Partnership Feasibility Process; (2) initiate a Public Private Partnership (PPP) feasibility study for a new golf course clubhouse, banquet/event venue, food and beverage operations, potential for hospitality, and a three story parking structure with approximately 344 spaces; and (3) return to Council within 60 days with a feasibility report, fiscal analysis, procurement strategy, and draft PPP term sheet.
Motion made by Mayor Bucknum, seconded by Council Member Kelley, to continue this item until the second meeting in August after the budget discussions.
On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
Mayor Bucknum, Council Member Kelley, Council Member Ruesch, and Council Member Vasquez NOES:
Mayor Pro Tem Goodell
ABSENT:
None
Mayor Bucknum
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Karen Hamman, City Clerk
Approved at the meeting of November 30, -1