AGENDA
CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
City Council
City Council Chamber at the Community Center
25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Regular Meeting
April 7, 2026
A.
ORGANIZATION
1. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Please refer to Executive Session Meeting Agenda.
EXECUTIVE SESSION AGENDA
2. CALL TO ORDER: 5:00 p.m. - City Council Chamber at the Community Center - 25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano.
3. ROLL CALL: Mayor John Campbell, Mayor Pro Tem John Taylor, and Council Members Troy A. Bourne, Sergio Farias and Howard Hart.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - INVOCATION: Pledge of Allegiance by Council Member Hart and Invocation by Mayor Pro Tem Taylor.
5. ANNOUNCEMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION ACTIONS:
6. CITY CLERK ANNOUNCEMENT:
B.
INTRODUCTIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
1. Introduction of Commissioners Present at Meeting
2. Recognition of San Juan Capistrano Community Volunteer John Killinger Agenda Report
3. Proclamation Designating May 2026, as National Historic Preservation Month Agenda Report
C.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS/PUBLIC COMMENT:
Persons wishing to address the Governing Body on city business that is not listed on the agenda may do so at this time.
Persons wishing to address the Governing Body on any item that is listed on the Agenda should submit a "Request to Speak" form to the City Clerk/Commission Secretary. Forms are available at the entrance to the Council Chamber. The Mayor/Chair Person will call forward speakers during consideration of each item.
Please limit all comments to 3 minutes.
Persons wishing to address the City Council and Housing Authority on any business that is not listed on the agendas may do so in person by attending the meeting, or by email. If you would prefer to submit correspondence, please submit your correspondence to the City Clerk at least an hour prior to the meeting at [email protected] or [email protected] or (949) 443-6310. The public may view the meeting online by using the following link: https://sanjuancapistrano.org/189/Public-Meetings.
Please limit all comments to 3 minutes.
D.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Public Hearing and Approval of the Waste Infrastructure System Enterprise (WISE) Agreement with the County of Orange; and, Finding Said Action is Not a Project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) (810.20) Agenda Report
PowerPoint Presentation
Correspondence 1
Correspondence 2
Correspondence 3
Correspondence 4
Correspondence 5
Correspondence 6
2. Introduction of an Ordinance Approving Code Amendment (CA) 21-006: Housing Element Implementation Code Updates, City-Proposed Amendments to Municipal Code Sections 1-8.01; 9-3.301; 9-3.305; 9-3.505; 9-3.533; 9-3.535; 9-3.550; 9-5.103, and Title 9, Appendix A: Definitions, to Comply with State Housing Requirements and to Remove Barriers to Providing Housing, as Identified in the City?s Certified Housing Element; and, a Finding Pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15162 that no Further Environmental Review is Necessary (440.25) Agenda Report
PowerPoint Presentation
Correspondence 1
Correspondence 2
Correspondence 3
E.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Items listed on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion and one vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired, that item may be removed from the Consent Calendar and will be considered separately.
1. Motion to Read Ordinance by Title Only
2. Approval of City Council Minutes - Regular Meeting (Executive Session) of March 17, 2026 Agenda Report
3. Approval of City Council Minutes - Regular Meeting of March 17, 2026 Agenda Report
4. Check Registers for the Period from January 9, 2026, through January 22, 2026 (300.50) Agenda Report
5. Second Quarter Financial Report for the Period Ended December 31, 2025, and Proposed Budget Adjustments for Fiscal Year 2025-26 (320.30) Agenda Report
6. Ordinance Adopting Rezone (RZ) 25-002; Changing the Zoning of the Developed Properties Located at 30700 (Swallows Creek) and 30800 (Fluidmaster, Inc.) Rancho Viejo Road from Industrial Park to Commercial Manufacturing and a Change in the Zoning of an Adjacent Vacant Property (Accessor Parcel Number: 650-112-07) from Industrial Park to General Open Space; and, a Finding that Said Action is Not a ?Project? Pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15060(C)(3) and if it Were Considered a ?Project,? it Would be Exempt per Sections 15061(B)(3) and 15320 of the State CEQA Guidelines. (Applicant: Dedeaux Properties, LLC) (460.20) Agenda Report
7. Rental Fee Waiver Request from Veteran Strong USA for Use of Reata Park and Event Center; and, Finding Said Action is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 15061 (b)(3) (390.30) Agenda Report
8. Amendment No. 4 to an Existing Professional Services Agreement with WSP USA Inc. for the Eastern Open Space and Riding Park Mitigation Projects (CIP 24504); and, Finding Said Action Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act Pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (600.30) Agenda Report
H.
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO HOUSING AUTHRORITY: (Please refer to Housing Authority Agenda)
HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA
B1.
Approval of Housing Authority Minutes - Regular Meeting of March 3, 2026 Agenda Report
B2.
Check Registers for the Period from December 19, 2025, through January 22, 2026 (300.30) Agenda Report
B3.
Cash and Investments Report for the Month Ended January 31, 2026 (350.30) Agenda Report
F.
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS: None.
G.
COUNCIL ACTION ITEMS: None.
Reports listed under Council Action Items are prepared by City Council Members on matters they would like the City Council to discuss or share as information with the City Council and the public. City Staff does not provide recommendation (as required per City Council Policy 002) for Council Action Items.
H.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS:
I.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
J.
ADJOURNMENT: to Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. for an Executive Session, and 5:00 p.m. for a Public Business Session, in the City Council Chamber at the Community Center - 25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano.
K.
CERTIFICATION: The foregoing agenda was posted at City Hall’s lobby, the Community Center, San Juan Capistrano Library and on the City?s Website by Friday, April 3, 2026, before 4:30 p.m.
Servicios de traducción: (Translation Services: See paragraph below for description in English) La ciudad prove servicios de interpretación al Español en las juantas del Concejo. La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutive (Español a Inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que dese dirigirse al Ayuntamiento, declarando su petición en el podio. No se requiere el uso de los servicios de intepretación de la Ciudad; las personas pueden proveer su propio intérprete, si lo desean. Debido a que existen muchos dialectos y regionalismos, la Ciudad no puede garantizar que los intérpretes puedan traducer a un dialecto o regionalism en particular y rehúsa cualquier responsabilidad que surja de tales servicios. Para servicios de interpretación en otros idiomas, comuníquese con la oficina de la Ciudad (City Clerk) (949) 443-6310, cuando menos 48 horas antes de la junta programada.
Translation Services: Spanish interpreting services are provided at City Council meetings. Simultaneous interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and consecutive interpretation (Spanish-to-English) is also available to anyone addressing the City Council by stating your request at the podium. The use of City provided interpreters is not required and persons are welcomed to use their own interpreter. Because many dialects and regionalism exist, the City cannot guarantee that interpreters will be able to interpret into a particular dialect or regionalism, and disclaims any liability alleged to arise from such services. For translation services in other languages, contact the City Clerk’s office (949) 443-6310, no later than 48 prior to the scheduled meeting.
The City of San Juan Capistrano complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Persons with special needs should call Human Resources at (949) 234-4565
at least 48 hours in advance to enable the city to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility.
Any documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on the agenda is available for public inspection during normal business hours at the City Clerks Counter at City Hall located at 32400 Paseo Adelanto.