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MINUTES
MAY 19, 2026
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR AND TELECONFERENCED MEETING
BUSINESS SESSION:
Mayor Campbell called the Regular and Teleconferenced meeting of May 19, 2026, of the City Council of the City of San Juan Capistrano to order at 5:06 p.m. Council Member Bourne led the Pledge of Allegiance and Mayor Campbell gave the invocation.
ROLL CALL:
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor John Campbell, Mayor Pro Tem John Taylor (Attended by Teleconference; left at 7:54 p.m.), and Council Members Troy A. Bourne, Sergio Farias and Howard Hart.
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: None.
Agenda items are presented in the originally agendized format for the benefit of the minutes’ reader but were not necessarily heard in that order.
INTRODUCTIONS:
B1. COMMISSIONER INTRODUCTION – COUNCIL MEMBER BOURNE
INTRODUCED: Evan Burgher, Cultural Heritage Commissioner; and Ted Rosenfeldt, Planning Commissioner.
B2. SJC250 COMMITTEE ART CONTEST WINNERS RECOGNIZED
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Public Correspondence: Jorge Solis Ruiz, City resident. Public Comments: Scott Harris, City resident; Matt Lewis, Saddleback Church (provided handout); Michael McGrady, City resident; and, Jorge Solis Ruiz, City resident.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
D1. RECOMMENDED VACATION ACTION FOUND CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT
FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
PURSUANT TO CEQA SECTION 15061(B)(3), 15301 AND 15305;
RECOMMENDED PROPERTY SALE ACTION FOUND CATEGORICALLY
EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA SECTION 15312; AND, THE PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED TO JULY 21, 2026 (670.50)
Public Correspondence: Cynthia Davis, City resident; Jovita Osorio, City resident; Sascha Topa, City resident; Gus Allison, City resident; Father Daniel Habib, Saint John Chrysostom American Coptic Orthodox Church; Jeri Redfern-Wilson, City resident; and Bethany Nelms, City resident. 2 5/19/2026
Jeremy Hohnbaum, Engineering and Environmental Services Director, provided a PowerPoint presentation and responded to questions.
Mayor Campbell opened the public hearing.
Public Comments: Erin Beyer, City resident; Ranen Seeck, City resident; and Sascha Topa, City resident.
Council Action: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Taylor, seconded by Council Member Hart, and carried unanimously to find the recommended vacation action categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Section 15061(b)(3), 15301 and 15305; find the recommended property sale action categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Section 15312; and, the public hearing continued to July 21, 2026, at 5:00 PM, or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBER: Hart, Farias, Bourne, Taylor and Mayor Campbell NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: None
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Council Action: Moved by Council Member Farias, seconded by Mayor Campbell, and carried unanimously to approve consent calendar items E1 through E8, as recommended by staff.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBER: Hart, Farias, Bourne, Taylor and Mayor Campbell NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: None
E1. MOTION TO READ ORDINANCE BY TITLE ONLY, APPROVED
E2. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES – SPECIAL MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION) OF MAY 5, 2026, APPROVED
E3. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES – REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 5, 2026, APPROVED E4. CHECK REGISTERS FOR THE PERIOD FROM MARCH 6, 2026, THROUGH MARCH 19, 2026, RECEIVED AND FILED (300.30)
E5. CASH AND INVESTMENTS REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2026, RECEIVED AND FILED (350.30)
E6. NEW DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION STATUS REPORT, RECEIVED AND FILED (330.50)
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E7. ORDINANCE 1136 ADOPTED ENTITLED, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO AMENDING THE CITY’S LAND USE CODE REGULATING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS TO ENSURE CONSISTENCY WITH STATE LAW; AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM CEQA UNDER PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE SECTION 21080.17” (440.25)
E8. RESOLUTION 26-05-19-01 ADOPTED ENTITLED, “A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA,
CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026, FOR THE ELECTION OF
CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES;” RESOLUTION 26-05-19-02 ADOPTED ENTITLED, “A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA,
REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF ORANGE
TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026, WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THAT DATE PURSUANT TO SECTION 10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE;” RESOLUTION 26-05-19-03 ADOPTED ENTITLED, “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN
CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATES’ STATEMENTS
SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT AN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026” (630.20)
E9. CITY MANAGER AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE
CURRENT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LSA
ASSOCIATES INC. (LSA) FOR REVISIONS TO THE PROJECT DESCRIPTION
AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) CURRENTLY BEING
PREPARED FOR THE PROPOSED LEGACY RANCH PROJECT, THEREBY INCREASING THE COST BY $39,800, RESULTING IN A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $500,286; AND SAID ACTION FOUND STATUTORILY EXEMPT FROM CEQA PURSUANT TO SECTION 15262 OF THE CEQA GUIDELINES (600.30)
Mayor Pro Tem Taylor recused himself due to the proximity to his residence and because his son rents from him and is employed by the applicant. Public Comments: Tim Hankins, City resident.
Council Action: Moved by Council Member Hart, seconded by Council Member Farias, and carried 4-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Taylor recused to authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the current Professional Services Agreement with LSA Associates Inc. (LSA) for revisions to the project description and Environmental Impact Report (EIR) currently being prepared for the proposed Legacy Ranch Project, thereby increasing the cost by $39,800, resulting in a notto-exceed amount of $500,286; and said action found statutorily exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15262 of the CEQA Guidelines.
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ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBER: Hart, Farias, Bourne and Mayor Campbell NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: None
RECUSED: COUNCIL MEMBER: Taylor
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS:
F1a. STAFF PRESENTED THE PROPOSED OPERATING BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 AND THE PROPOSED SEVEN YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEARS 2026-27 THROUGH 2032-33; DIRECTION RECEIVED WITH RESPECT TO CHANGES FOR PROPOSED BUDGET; STAFF
TO PRESENT A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026- 27 AND THE SEVEN YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEARS 2026-27 THROUGH 2032-33 TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR CONSIDERATION ON JUNE 16, 2026 (330.20)
Public Correspondence: Mission Hills Ranch Association; and Erin Beyer, City resident.
Benjamin Siegel, City Manager and Ken Al-Imam, Chief Financial Officer, provided a PowerPoint presentation and responded to questions. Public Comments: Steve Getty, City resident; and Erin Beyer, City resident.
Council Action: Moved by Council Member Farias, seconded by Council Member Hart, and carried 4-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Taylor absent to receive staff’s presentation on the proposed Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27 and the proposed Seven Year Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2026-27 through 2032-33; direction received with respect to changes for proposed budget; staff to present a resolution adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2026- 27 and The Seven Year Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2026-27 through 2032-33 to the City Council for consideration on June 16, 2026.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBER: Hart, Farias, Bourne, Taylor and Mayor Campbell NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: Mayor Pro Tem Taylor (left at 7:54 p.m.)
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: (Please refer to Successor Agency Minutes) COUNCIL ACTION ITEMS:
H1. STAFF DIRECTED TO COMMUNICATE CITY COUNCIL’S SUPPORT OF SENATE BILLS 936, 1167 AND ASSEMBLY BILL 1569 TO THE BILL AUTHORS AND THE CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE AS APPROPRIATE (660.40)
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Council Action: Moved by Council Member Farias, seconded by Mayor Campbell, and carried 3-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Taylor absent and Council Member Bourne abstain to direct staff to communicate City Council’s support of Senate Bills 936 (Nitrous Oxide Containers), 1167 (Electric Bicycles “E-Bikes”) And Assembly Bill 1569 (E-Bike Safety Training) to the bill authors and the California Legislature as appropriate.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBER: Hart, Farias and Mayor Campbell
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: Mayor Pro Tem Taylor
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBER: Bourne
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS: None.
CITY MANAGER REPORT: None.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business Mayor Campbell adjourned the meeting at 8:28 p.m. to Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. for an Executive Session, and 5:00 p.m. for the public Business Session, in the City Council Chamber at the Community Center – 25925 Camino Del Avion.
Respectfully submitted,
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CHRISTY JAKL, CITY CLERK
Approved: June 2, 2026
ATTEST:
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JOHN CAMPBELL, MAYOR