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MINUTES
JUNE 16, 2026
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
BUSINESS SESSION:
Mayor Campbell called the Regular meeting of June 16, 2026, of the City Council of the City of San Juan Capistrano to order at 5:20 p.m. Council Member Farias led the Pledge of Allegiance and Council Member Bourne gave the invocation.
ROLL CALL:
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor John Campbell, Mayor Pro Tem John Taylor and Council Members Troy A. Bourne, Sergio Farias and Howard Hart.
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: None.
MEETING DEDICATION: The meeting was dedicated in memory of John Perry, longtime resident and former City Council Member of San Juan Capistrano.
CITY CLERK ANNOUNCEMENT: Per Assembly Bill 23, Christy Jakl, City Clerk, announced that each Housing Authority Board Member received a $50.00 stipend for conducting the Housing Authority meeting.
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 – MAYOR PRO TEM TAYLOR
INTRODUCED: Evan Burgher, Cultural Heritage Commissioner; and Ted Rosenfeldt, Planning Commissioner.
B2. MAY 2026 THROUGH AUGUST 2026 DESIGNATED AS DROWNING
PREVENTION AWARENESS
B3. KINOSHITA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL RECOGNIZED FOR THEIR
RECYCLING AND ECOLOGY PROGRAM
B4. ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY PRESENTED A
PLAQUE FOR THE SAN JUAN CREEK BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Public Correspondence: Michael McGrady, City resident. Public Comments: Tim Vizzi, Rancho Mission Viejo resident; and, Mary Crawford, Friends of the Library.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS:
D1. ACTIONS FOUND EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA SECTION 15061(B)(3) (COMMON SENSE EXEMPTION); ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS TRACT 7673 (MISSION WOODS), TRACT 8485 (MISSION SPRINGS), TRACT 9284 (SEAVIEW ESTATES), TRACTS 9373 & 7654 (LOS CORRALES), TRACT 9382 (BELFORD TERRACE), TRACT 1094 AND LOT 29 OF TRACT 11095 (CAPISTRANO ROYALE), APPROVED; RESOLUTION NO. 26-06-16-01 ADOPTED ENTITLED “A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA,
INITIATING PROCEEDINGS TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 WITHIN EXISTING LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
DISTRICTS PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING
MAINTENANCE ACT OF 1972, AND OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS
UNDER THE OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE ACT, APPOINTING THE
ENGINEER OF WORK, AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF THE
ENGINEER’S REPORT”; AND CITY CLERK DIRECTED TO THE
ASSESSMENTS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY AUDITOR-CONTROLLER
(345.20)
Jeremy Hohnbaum, Public Works Director, provided an agenda report and responded to questions.
Mayor Campbell open the public hearing. No public testimony was received.
Mayor Campbell closed the public hearing.
Council Action: Moved by Council Member Hart, seconded Council Member Bourne, and carried unanimously to find actions exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption); approve the annual assessments for Landscape Maintenance Districts Tract 7673 (Mission Woods), Tract 8485 (Mission Springs), Tract 9284 (Seaview Estates), Tracts 9373 & 7654 (Los Corrales), Tract 9382 (Belford Terrace), Tract 1094 And Lot 29 of Tract 11095 (Capistrano Royale); RESOLUTION NO. 26-06-16-01 ADOPTED ENTITLED “A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA,
INITIATING PROCEEDINGS TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 WITHIN EXISTING LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
DISTRICTS PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING
MAINTENANCE ACT OF 1972, AND OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS
UNDER THE OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE ACT, APPOINTING THE
ENGINEER OF WORK, AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF THE
ENGINEER’S REPORT”; direct the City Clerk to forward the assessments to the Orange County Auditor-Controller.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Council Action: Moved by Council Member Farias, seconded Council Member Bourne, and carried unanimously to approve consent calendar items E1 through E12 and E14 through E18, as recommended by staff, with Mayor Pro Tem Taylor recused from item E10.
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E1. MOTION TO READ ORDINANCE BY TITLE ONLY, APPROVED
E2. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES – REGULAR MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION) OF JUNE 2, 2026, APPROVED
E3. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES – REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 2, 2026,
APPROVED
E4. CHECK REGISTERS FOR THE PERIOD APRIL 17, 2026, THROUGH APRIL 30, 2026, RECEIVED AND FILED (300.30)
E5. CASH AND INVESTMENTS REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED MARCH 31, 2026, RECEIVED AND FILED (350.30)
E6. NEW DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION STATUS REPORT, RECEIVED AND FILED (440.10)
E7. RESOLUTION NO. 26-06-16-02 ADOPTED ENTITLED, “A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO,
CALIFORNIA AMENDING AND ADOPTING LOCAL GUIDELINES FOR
IMPLEMENTING THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
(PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE §§ 21000 ET SEQ.)” (410.20)
E8. ACTION FOUND EXEMPT FROM CEQA PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3) (COMMON SENSE EXEMPTION); AND, CITY MANAGER AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE CODE GROUP, INC.,
DBA VCA CODE FOR BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICES, THEREBY
EXTENDING THE TERM THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027, AND INCREASING THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT TO $632,400 (600.30)
E9. ACTION FOUND EXEMPT FROM CEQA PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3) (COMMON SENSE EXEMPTION); AND, CITY MANAGER AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO THE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (AGREEMENT) WITH WILLDAN
ENGINEERING FOR CODE ENFORCEMENT AND RELATED SERVICES,
THEREBY EXTENDING THE TERM THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027, AND
INCREASING THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT TO $325,000 (600.30) E10. CITY MANAGER AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH T&B PLANNING, INC. FOR
THE PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, PURSUANT
TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA), AT A COST NOT-TO-EXCEED $336,090.35, TO BE FUNDED BY THE APPLICANT (600.30) Mayor Pro Tem Taylor recused himself because his son rents from him and is employed by the applicant.
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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
E11. CITY MANAGER AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO THE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LIEBERT CASSIDY
WHITMORE FOR SPECIALIZED LEGAL SERVICES (600.30)
E12. CITY MANAGER AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO EXTEND THE CITY’S PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH AMERICAN GUARD SERVICES, INC., FOR CONTINUED CROSSING GUARD SERVICES, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2028 (600.30)
E13. A ONE-TIME ATHLETIC FIELD RENTAL FEE REDUCTION REQUEST FROM CAPO FC IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,560 FOR USE OF THE COOK PARK, LA
NOVIA PARK, MARCO FORSTER, SPORTS PARK, AND STONEFIELD
ATHLETIC FIELDS TO HOST THE SWALLOWS CUP TOURNAMENT ON
SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 2026, AND SUNDAY JUNE 21, 2026, APPROVED; AND,
ACTION FOUND CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PER SECTION 15061 (B)(3) (390.30) Matisse Reischl, Assistant City Manager, provided an agenda report and responded to questions. Benjamin Siegel, City Manager, and Ken Al-Imam, Chief Financial Officer, responded to questions.
Public Comments: Steve Getty, City resident.
Mayor Campbell made a substitute motion to approve staff recommendation, and direct staff to adjust the rates for athletic field rentals to accurately compensate the cost for use of the fields but failed for lack of a second.
Council Action: Moved by Mayor Campbell, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Taylor, and carried unanimously to approve a one-time athletic field rental fee reduction request from Capo FC in the amount of $10,560 for use of the Cook Park, La Novia Park, Marco Forster, Sports Park, and Stonefield Athletic Fields to host the Swallows Cup Tournament on Saturday, June 20, 2026, and Sunday, June 21, 2026; and, action found categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Section 15061 (B)(3).
E14. ACTION FOUND EXEMPT FROM CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) GUIDELINES SECTION 15301, CLASS 1 (EXISTING FACILITIES); AND, CITY MANAGER AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO
THE MAINTENANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH UNITED BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, LLC (600.30)
E15. ACTION FOUND EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) GUIDELINES SECTION 15301, CLASS 1 (EXISTING FACILITIES); AND, CITY MANAGER AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE
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AMENDMENT NO.1 TO THE STREET SWEEPING AND STREET CLEANING SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR A SIX-MONTH PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2026, AND INCORPORATING A 5% RATE INCREASE (600.30)
E16. ACTION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A “PROJECT” UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15378 AND 15060(C); COMPETITIVE BIDDING PROCESS PURSUANT TO SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 3-4.310(E), WAIVED; AND, CITY MANAGER AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH INTERWEST CONSULTING GROUP, INC. FOR SUPPLEMENTAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR A ONEYEAR PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2026, AND INCORPORATING A FOUR PERCENT RATE INCREASE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026 (600.30)
E17. RESOLUTION NO. 26-06-16-03 ADOPTED ENTITLED, “A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO CONCERNING
THE UPDATE OF THE LOCAL SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION PLAN FOR THE MEASURE M (M2) PROGRAM”; AND, MEASURE M2 ELIGIBILITY PACKAGE TO COMPLY WITH MEASURE M2 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS, AND
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT THE ELIGIBILITY PACKAGE
TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, APPROVED (820.10)
E18. ACTION FOUND EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) GUIDELINES SECTION 15301, CLASS 1 (EXISTING FACILITIES); CITY MANAGER AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE MAINTENANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BRIGHTVIEW LANDSCAPE SERVICES, INC. FOR CITYWIDE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
SERVICES AT CURRENT UNIT PRICING FOR AN ADDITIONAL ONE-YEAR TERM BEGINNING JULY 1, 2026, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2027, WITH FOUR
OPTIONAL ONE-YEAR EXTENSIONS BASED ON STAFF REVIEW OF
CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE, FOR AN ANNUAL AMOUNT NOT-TOEXCEED THE FUNDS ALLOCATED FOR THESE SERVICES IN THE ADOPTED OPERATIONS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGETS; APPROPRIATION OF $90,000 FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO COVER THE COST TO MAINTAIN
NEW LANDSCAPE AREAS SUCH AS AVENIDA CALIFORNIA AND THE ALIPAZ
STREET MEDIAN, AS DESCRIBED FURTHER IN THE REPORT, APPROVED (600.30)
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS:
F1a. RESOLUTION NO. 26-06-16-04 ADOPTED APPROVING THE OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27; RESOLUTION NO. 26-06- 16-05 ADOPTED APPROVING THE SEVEN-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEARS 2026-27 THROUGH 2032-33; MEASURE M2
SEVEN-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEARS 2026-27 THROUGH 2032-33, APPROVED; INCREASE TO THE CONTRACT
CONTINGENCY FOR THE ALL-AMERICAN ASPHALT CONTRACT BY
$2,700,000, FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT CONTINGENCY OF $3,200,000 AND
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE CONTRACT CHANGE
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ORDERS WITH ALL-AMERICAN ASPHALT UP TO $3,200,000, APPROVED; RESOLUTION NO. 26-06-16-06 ADOPTED ESTABLISHING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 APPROPRIATIONS LIMITATION; RESOLUTION NO. 26-06-16-07 ADOPTED ESTABLISHING THE PROPERTY TAX RATE FOR THE 2017
TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS (OPEN SPACE
MEASURE Y) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27; FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE FIVEYEAR AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF ORANGE FOR THE PROVISION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES, APPROVED; COMBINE ENGINEERING
AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES WITH PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE
AND OPERATIONS INTO A SINGLE DEPARTMENT (PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT) LED BY THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER,
AND PLACE THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION WITHIN THE CITY MANAGER DEPARTMENT, APPROVED; RESOLUTION NO. 26-06-16-08 ADOPTED AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 25-06-17-10, PERSONNEL
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLANS; CITY MANAGER
AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A NOTICE OF INTENT TO USE ANIMAL CARE SERVICES PROVIDED UNDER THE CITY’S AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF ORANGE FOR THE PERIOD FROM JULY 1, 2026, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027; AND ALLOCATION OF $300,000 FOR REMEDIAL IMPROVEMENTS AT THE MARCO FORSTER SPORTS FIELDS (330.20)
Public Correspondence: David Weaver, City resident; Steve Getty, City resident; and Michelle Mitchell, City resident.
Ken Al-Imam, Chief Financial Officer, provided a PowerPoint presentation and responded to questions. Ben Siegel, City Manager, responded to questions. 1 st Council Action: Moved by Mayor Campbell, seconded by Council Member Farias, and carried 3-2 with Mayor Pro Tem Taylor and Council Member Hart opposed to allocate $300,000 from the Parks fund to conduct remedial improvements during the remaining summer months at the Marco Forster Sports Fields.
2 nd Council Action: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Taylor, seconded by Council Member Bourne, and carried unanimously to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 26-06- 16-04 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026- 27 OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET AND
AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES AND APPROPRIATIONS RELATED
THERETO“; adopt RESOLUTION NO. 26-06-16-05 entitled, “A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO,
CALIFORNIA ADOPTING THE SEVEN-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEARS 2026-27 THROUGH 2032-33“; approve the Measure M2 Seven-Year Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2026- 27 through 2032-33; Increase the contract contingency for the All-American Asphalt contract by $2,700,000, for a total contract contingency of $3,200,000 and authorize the City Manager to approve contract change orders with AllAmerican Asphalt up to $3,200,000; adopt RESOLUTION NO. 26-06-16-06 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING ITS ARTICLE XIIIB 7 6/16/2026
APPROPRIATIONS LIMITATION (GANN LIMITATION) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27“; adopt RESOLUTION NO. 26-06-16-07 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO,
CALIFORNIA ESTABLISHING THE PROPERTY TAX RATE FOR VOTERAPPROVED BONDED INDEBTEDNESS (OPEN SPACE MEASURE Y) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27“; Approve the First Amendment to the Five-Year Agreement with the County of Orange for the provision of law enforcement services; Combine Engineering and Environmental Services with Public Works Maintenance and Operations into a single department (Public Works Department) led by the Public Works Director/City Engineer, and place the Community Services Division within the City Manager Department; adopt RESOLUTION NO. 26-06-16-08 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO AMENDING
RESOLUTION NO. 25-06-17-10, THE CITY’S CLASSIFICATION AND
COMPENSATION PLANS, IMPLEMENTING SALARY TABLES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 FOR EXECUTIVE CLASSIFICATIONS TO REFLECT ONE
AMENDED CLASSIFICATION TITLE AND REMOVING ONE CLASSIFICATION FROM THE LIST OF EXECUTIVE CLASSIFICATIONS“; and, City Manager authorized to sign a Notice of Intent to use animal care services provided under the City’s agreement with the County of Orange for the period from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
F2a. RESOLUTION NO. 26-06-16-09 DECLARING THE CITY’S INTENT TO SELL APPROXIMATELY 1.8-ACRES OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 31283-31297 DON JUAN AVENUE TO C&C DEVELOPMENT CO. LLC,
DECLARING THE PROPERTY SURPLUS LAND EXEMPT FROM THE
SURPLUS LAND ACT, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF JULY 21, 2026,
FOR CONSIDERATION OF PROTESTS TO THE PROPERTY SALE, AND
FINDING SAID ACTIONS EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15192 AND 15194 (670.70)
Matisse Reischl, Assistant City Manager, provided a PowerPoint presentation and responded to questions. Todd Cottle, C&C Development, provided a PowerPoint presentation and responded to questions.
Council Action: Moved by Council Member Hart, seconded by Council Member Farias, and carried unanimously to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 26-06-16-09 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54221 THAT CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY, APN 649-271-69 THROUGH 649-271-74, IS EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND,
FINDING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND CONVENIENCE REQUIRE THE
SALE OF SUCH REAL PROPERTY, DECLARING ITS INTENT TO SELL SUCH
REAL PROPERTY, SETTING A HEARING DATE FOR CONSIDERATION OF
PROTESTS, AND FINDING THAT SAID ACTION IS EXEMPT FROM
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.”
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F3a. ACTIONS FOUND EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) GUIDELINES SECTION 15301, CLASS 1 (EXISTING FACILITIES), AND SECTION 15302, CLASS 2 (REPLACEMENT OR RECONSTRUCTION); CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE COUNTRY
HILLS STORM DRAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT (CIP 24503) TO THE
LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, OPPENHEIMER NATIONAL, IN THE AMOUNT OF $265,272.10, APPROVED; CITY MANAGER AUTHORIZED TO
EXECUTE THE CONTRACT AND APPROVE CHANGE ORDERS, INCLUDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTINGENCY NOT TO EXCEED $26,530; CITY
MANAGER AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE,
SUBSTANTIALLY IN THE FORM ATTACHED, TO RECEIVE A GRANT OF EASEMENT FOR STORM DRAIN PURPOSES; AND, CITY MANAGER
AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A QUITCLAIM DEED, SUBSTANTIALLY IN THE
FORM ATTACHED, TO RELINQUISH ALL RIGHTS TO AN EXISTING STORM DRAIN EASEMENT (600.30)
Jeremy Hohnbaum, Public Works Director, provided a PowerPoint presentation and responded to questions.
Council Action: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Taylor, seconded by Council Member Hart, and carried unanimously to find the actions exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15301, Class 1 (Existing Facilities), and Section 15302, Class 2 (Replacement or Reconstruction); award a Construction Contract for the Country Hills Storm Drain Replacement Project (CIP 24503) to the lowest responsible bidder, Oppenheimer National, in the amount of $265,272.10 and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract and approve change orders, including a construction contingency not to exceed $26,530; authorize the City Manager to execute a Certificate of Acceptance, substantially in the form attached, to receive a Grant of Easement for storm drain purposes; and, authorize the City Manager to execute a Quitclaim Deed, substantially in the form attached, to relinquish all rights to an existing storm drain easement.
F3b. ACTIONS FOUND EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) GUIDELINES SECTION 15301, CLASS 1 (EXISTING FACILITIES); COMPETITIVE BIDDING PROCESS FOR THE PROCUREMENT
OF CHARGEPOINT ELECTRICAL VEHICLE CHARGERS AT THE
COMMUNITY CENTER (CIP 22301) PER MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 3-
4.310(C), WAIVED; AND PURCHASE OF FIVE CHARGEPOINT ELECTRICAL VEHICLE CHARGERS FOR THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $236,000, APPROVED (600.30)
Jeremy Hohnbaum, Public Works Director, provided a PowerPoint presentation and responded to questions.
Council Action: Moved by Council Member Farias, seconded by Council Member Hart, and carried unanimously to find the actions exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15301, Class 1 (Existing Facilities); waive the competitive bidding process for the procurement of ChargePoint electrical vehicle chargers at the Community Center (CIP 22301) 9 6/16/2026
per Municipal Code Section 3-4.310(c); and, approve the purchase of five ChargePoint electrical vehicle chargers for the total amount of $236,000.
F4a. RESOLUTION NO. 26-06-16-10 ADOPTED FINDING THAT THE PUBLIC
CONVENIENCE OR NECESSITY WOULD BE SERVED BY THE APPROVAL OF A TYPE 40 LICENSE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE
CONTROL TO ALLOW THE ANCILLARY SERVICE OF BEER FOR ONSITE
CONSUMPTION TO CUSTOMERS AT AN EXISTING RETAIL STORE
(TECOVAS) LOCATED AT 31896 PASEO ADELANTO, SUITE 105; AND,
FINDING THAT SAID ACTION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) GUIDELINES SECTION 15301, CLASS 1 (EXISTING FACILITIES) (585.15)
Joel Rojas, Development Services Director, provided a PowerPoint presentation and responded to questions.
Council Action: Moved by Council Member Hart, Mayor Pro Tem Taylor, and carried unanimously to adopted RESOLUTION NO. 26-06-16-10 entitled, “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN
CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA MAKING A FINDING OF PUBLIC
CONVENIENCE OR NECESSITY REQUIRED BY THE CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL FOR BOOTS &
BEER, LLC, FOR THE ANCILLARY SERVICE OF BEER FOR ONSITE
CONSUMPTION TO CUSTOMERS PATRONIZING THE EXISTING TECOVAS RETAIL STORE LOCATED AT 31896 PASEO ADELANTO, SUITE 105 (APN 121-160-22); AND FINDING THAT THE PROPOSED PROJECT IS
CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PER SECTION 15301, CLASS 1 (EXISTING FACILITIES).”
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBER: Hart, Farias, Bourne and Mayor Campbell NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: None
RECUSED: COUNCIL MEMBER: Taylor
F4b. RESOLUTION NO. 26-06-16-11 ADOPTED INITIATING A STUDY OF A PROPOSED CODE AMENDMENT TO AMEND THE CITY’S LAND USE CODE,
EXISTING SPECIFIC PLANS AND EXISTING COMPREHENSIVE
DEVELOPMENT PLANS TO CHANGE THE ALLOWANCE OF NEW BARS
FROM BEING “BY RIGHT” USES TO USES THAT REQUIRE APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT; AND ACTION FOUND STATUTORILY
EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES, SECTION 15262 (440.25)
Joel Rojas, Development Services Director, provided a PowerPoint presentation and responded to questions.
Council Action: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Taylor, seconded by Council Member Bourne, and carried unanimously to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 26-06-16-11 10 6/16/2026
entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA INITIATING CODE AMENDMENT (CA) 26- 005, A STUDY TO AMEND THE CITY’S LAND USE CODE AND ALL
APPLICABLE LAND USE PLANS TO CHANGE THE ALLOWANCE OF BARS FROM BEING “BY RIGHT” USES TO USES THAT REQUIRE APPROVAL OF
A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND FINDING SAID ACTION STATUTORILY EXEMPT FROM CEQA PER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15262.” SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO HOUSING AUTHORITY: (Please refer to Housing Authority Minutes)
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: (Please refer to Successor Agency Minutes) SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY (Please refer to Public Financing Authority Minutes)
COUNCIL ACTION ITEMS: None.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS: None.
CITY MANAGER REPORT: Benjamin Siegel, City Manager, congratulated Matisse Reischl on her appointment as City Manager.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business Mayor Campbell adjourned the meeting at 8:34 p.m. to Tuesday, July 21, 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: July 21, 2026
ATTEST:
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JOHN CAMPBELL, MAYOR