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MINUTES
AUGUST 4, 2026
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
BUSINESS SESSION:
Mayor Campbell called the Regular meeting of August 4, 2026, of the City Council of the City of San Juan Capistrano to order at 5:04 p.m. Council Member Bourne led the Pledge of Allegiance and Mayor Pro Tem Taylor 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.
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: Jeff Moore and Ted Rosenfeldt, Planning Commission; and Larry Kramer, former Mayor and member of the City Council.
B2. MID-SUMMER THROUGH EARLY AUTUMN 2026 DESIGNATED AS
WILDFIRE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION SEASON
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Public Correspondence: Alex Brown (no place of residence provided). Public Comments: Tim Hankins, City resident.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
D1. ACTION FOUND EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PURSUANT
TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15192 AND 15194; RESOLUTION 26-08-04-01
ADOPTED APPROVING AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH C&C DEVELOPMENT CO., LLC, AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE REQUIRED ACTIONS UNDER THE AGREEMENT; AND, APPROPRIATION OF $4,692,811 FROM THE HOUSING IN-LIEU FEE FUND AND $1,358,470 FROM THE HOUSING AUTHORITY BONDS FUND, APPROVED (600.30/670.70)
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Matisse Reischl, Assistant City Manager, provided a PowerPoint presentation and responded to questions. Todd Cottle, C&C Development, provided a presentation and responded to questions.
Mayor Campbell opened the public hearing.
Public testimony: Graciela Zamora Torres, City resident; Miriam Zuniga, City resident; and Daniel Fernandez, City resident.
The following individuals did not wish to speak but wished to register their support for the record: Eulalia Mata-Aguilar, City resident; Juanita Barrera, City resident; and Pablo Alutorre, City resident.
Mayor Campbell closed the public hearing.
Council Action: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Taylor, seconded Council Member Hart, and carried unanimously to find the action exempt from environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15192 and 15194; RESOLUTION 26-08-04-01 adopted entitled, “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN
CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA APPROVING A DISPOSITION AND
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO AND C&C DEVELOPMENT CO., LLC FOR THE SALE AND DEVELOPMENT
OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE TERMINUS OF DON JUAN AVENUE (31283-31297 DON JUAN AVENUE; ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 649-271-69 THROUGH 649-271-74)”; and, approval of appropriation of $4,692,811 from the Housing In-Lieu Fee Fund and $1,358,470 from the Housing Authority Bonds Fund.
D2. ACTION FOUND EXEMPT THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA SECTION 15061(B)(3) (COMMON SENSE EXEMPTION); RESOLUTION 26-08-04-02 ADOPTED CONFIRMING THE 2026 COST REPORT FOR THE 2026 WEED ABATEMENT PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE ORANGE COUNTY AUDITOR-CONTROLLER’S OFFICE
TO INCLUDE THE ASSESSMENTS FOR WEED ABATEMENT CHARGES ON THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 PROPERTY TAX ROLL; AND, CITY CLERK
DIRECTED TO FORWARD THE ASSESSMENTS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY AUDITOR-CONTROLLER (540.70)
Sean Sabo, Principal Analyst, provided an agenda report and responded to questions.
Mayor Campbell opened the public hearing. No public testimony was received.
Mayor Campbell closed the public hearing.
Council Action: Moved by Council Member Hart, seconded Mayor Pro Tem Taylor, and carried unanimously to find the action exempt the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption); RESOLUTION 26-08-04-02 adopted entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF
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CONFIRMING THE COST REPORT FOR THE 2026 WEED ABATEMENT
PROGRAM IN THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO”; and, the City Clerk directed to forward the assessments to the Orange County Auditor-Controller.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Council Action: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Taylor, seconded Council Member Hart, and carried unanimously to approve consent calendar items E1 through E9, as recommended by staff with Mayor Pro Tem Taylor recused from E9.
E1. MOTION TO READ ORDINANCE BY TITLE ONLY, APPROVED
E2. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES – REGULAR MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION) OF JULY 21, 2026, APPROVED
E3. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES – REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 21, 2026,
APPROVED
E4. CHECK REGISTERS FOR THE PERIOD MAY 29, 2026, THROUGH JUNE 11, 2026, RECEIVED AND FILED (300.30)
E5. RESOLUTION 26-08-04-03 ADOPTED ENTITLED, “A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (“HCD”)
FOR AUTHORITY TO EXPEND HCD HOME PROGRAM INCOME,
RECAPTURED FUNDS, AND PROGRAM INCOME ADMINISTRATIVE FUNDS (HEREIN AFTER COLLECTIVELY “PI” FUNDS”) UNDER THE HOME
INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM (HOME), AND IF APPROVED, THE
EXECUTION OF A STANDARD AGREEMENT, ANY AMENDMENTS
THERETO, AND OF ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO
PARTICIPATE IN THE HCD HOME PROGRAM AND FINDING SAID ACTION
EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(b)(3)” (430.40) E6. ACTION FOUND TO NOT CONSTITUTE A “PROJECT” UNDER THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) GUIDELINES
SECTIONS 15378 AND 15060(C); AND, THE CITY MANAGER AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH NV5, INC. FOR TEMPORARY PLAN CHECK AND
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN SERVICES (600.30)
E7. ACTION FOUND TO NOT CONSTITUTE A “PROJECT” UNDER THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) GUIDELINES
SECTIONS 15378 AND 15060(c); AND, THE CITY MANAGER AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CASTL INC. (600.30)
E8. FULL RENTAL FEE WAIVER REQUEST FROM SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO HISTORICAL SOCIETY IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,232 FOR RENTAL OF THE
REATA PARK EVENT CENTER TO HOST THE HERITAGE BARBECUE EVENT ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2026, APPROVED; AND ACTION FOUND 4 8/4/2026
CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PER SECTION 15061 (b)(3) (390.30)
E9. FULL RENTAL FEE WAIVER REQUEST FROM THE YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,200 FOR RENTAL OF LOS RIOS PARK TO
HOST THE FIESTA OF MUSIC AND HERITAGE EVENT ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2026, APPROVED; TEMPORARY VARIATIONS TO THE PARK RULES AND REGULATIONS, APPROVED; AND ACTION FOUND
CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PER SECTION 15061 (b)(3) (390.30)
Mayor Pro Tem Taylor recused himself due to proximity to his residence.
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. ACTIONS FOUND EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) GUIDELINES SECTION 15301, CLASS 1 (EXISTING FACILITIES); INCREASE THE PROJECT CONTINGENCY FOR THE ARTERIAL STREETS PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT (CIP 26101) BY AN AMOUNT OF $1,590,000, FOR A TOTAL CONTINGENCY OF $4,790,000, APPROVED; CITY MANAGER AUTHORIZED TO APPROVE CONTRACT
CHANGE ORDERS WITH ALL AMERICAN ASPHALT, INC. FOR THE ARTERIAL STREETS PAVEMENT AND REHABILITATION PROJECT (CIP 26101) UP TO $4,790,000; BUDGET TRANSFER OF $300,000 FROM THE LOCAL STREETS SLURRY SEAL PROGRAM (CIP 27100) TO THE ARTERIAL STREETS PAVEMENT AND REHABILITATION PROJECT (CIP 26101), APPROVED; BUDGET TRANSFER OF $40,000 FROM THE LA NOVIA FARM PROJECT (CIP 25203) TO THE ARTERIAL STREETS PAVEMENT AND REHABILITATION PROJECT (CIP 26101), APPROVED; AND, BUDGET TRANSFER OF $226,769 FROM THE ALIPAZ STREET PROJECT (CIP 25101) TO THE ARTERIAL STREETS PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT (CIP 26101), APPROVED (820.10)
Jeremy Hohnbaum, Public Works Director, provided a PowerPoint presentation and responded to questions. Benjamin Siegel, City Manager, responded to questions.
Council Action: Moved by Council Member Hart, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Taylor, and carried unanimously to find the actions exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15301, Class 1 (Existing Facilities); increase the project contingency for the Arterial Streets Pavement Rehabilitation Project (CIP 26101) by an amount of $1,590,000, for a total contingency of $4,790,000, approved; City Manager authorized to approve Contract Change Orders with All American Asphalt, Inc. for the Arterial Streets 5 8/4/2026
Pavement and Rehabilitation Project (CIP 26101) up to $4,790,000; budget transfer of $300,000 from the Local Streets Slurry Seal Program (CIP 27100) to the Arterial Streets Pavement and Rehabilitation Project (CIP 26101), approved; budget transfer of $40,000 from the La Novia Farm Project (CIP 25203) to the Arterial Streets Pavement and Rehabilitation Project (CIP 26101), approved; and, budget transfer of $226,769 from the Alipaz Street Project (CIP 25101) to the Arterial Streets Pavement Rehabilitation Project (CIP 26101), approved.
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO HOUSING AUTHORITY: (Please refer to Housing Authority Minutes)
COUNCIL ACTION ITEMS: None.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS: None.
CITY MANAGER REPORT: None.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business Mayor Campbell adjourned the meeting at 6:06 p.m. to Tuesday, August 18, 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: August 18, 2026
ATTEST:
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JOHN CAMPBELL, MAYOR