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Mission ViejoCA averageUS Census ACS
Population
92,415
Per-capita income
$60,816
Median home value
$946,300
Bachelor's or higher
51%
Typical home value $1,216,985 +1.5% yr/yr · +40.2% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
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👤 Members & officials (7)
Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.
Who’s on the City Council Meeting
Who’s on the City Council Special Meeting
Who’s on the City Council Summary

Municipal budget

US Census Annual Survey of Local Government Finances
Total revenue$112.3M (FY2023)
Total spending$144.1M (FY2023)
Taxes$75.8M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$84.2M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$1,558 (FY2023)

Development activity

Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
202511 housing units ($2.3M)
🗳️ Election results (2 races)
Local election returns — winner marked ✓.
City Council District 1 2022-11-08
Brian Goodell ✓ 5,060 · Wendy Bucknum ✓ 4,881 · Patricia "Trish" Kelley ✓ 4,179 · Robert "Bob" Ruesch ✓ 3,708 · Cynthia Vasquez ✓ 2,652 · Stacy Holmes 3,552
City Council 2020-11-03
Patricia "Trish" Kelley ✓ 25,865 · Brian Goodell ✓ 24,856 · Cathy Schlicht 9,532 · Pauline Hale 8,420 · Jessica Gilbert 5,696 · Ryan Tworek 4,384
🗳️ Ballot measures (1)
Propositions decided directly by voters.
Measure Y
2024-11-05 · Failed — 23,454 yes / 26,959 no

Recent meetings

Fri Jul 10, 2026

City Council

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Tue Jun 23, 2026

City Council Summary

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✓ Decided: City Council approves shuttle contract and senior mobility program funding

The City Council approved several items including a $700,000 contract for the MV Shuttle operation. Additionally, the council authorized $50,000 for the Senior Mobility Program and an agreement with CSU Fullerton to manage the Mission Viejo Thrives grant program.

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City Council Summary 1 June 23, 2026 MISSION VIEJO CITY COUNCIL MEETING SUMMARY June 23, 2026 NOTE: This Summary is for informational purposes only and is not a record of the official action taken by the Mission Viejo City Council. Approved City Council Meeting Minutes constitute the only record of official City Council action. The minutes of this meeting will be available after they are approved by the City Council at its next regularly scheduled meeting. CALL TO ORDER — City Council, Community Development Financing Authority, Housing Authority, Library Board of Trustees, and Successor Agency of the Community Development Agency. ROLL CALL: Council Member Kelley Council Member Ruesch Council Member Vasquez (absent) Mayor Pro Tem Goodell Mayor Bucknum Called to Order 5:01 pm CLOSED SESSION CS1. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation. Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: Janice Kronik Gath, et. al v. Mission Viejo OCSC Case No. 30- 2024-01376969-CU-MC-CJC REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION INVOCATION: Council Member Ruesch PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member Kelley PRESENTATIONS P1. Recognize the 250th Anniversary of the United States Presented proclamation. P2. Proclaim May Through August 2026 To Be Drowning Prevention & Awareness Season Presented proclamation. P3. Proclaim July 2026 To Be Parks and Recreation Month Presented proclamation. City Council Summary 2 June 23, 2026 …
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Tue Jun 9, 2026

City Council Meeting

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The agenda for the June 9, 2026 City Council meeting of Mission Viejo, California, consists solely of procedural boilerplate with no substantive items such as ordinances, resolutions, public hearings, or financial actions.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves 2026 municipal election and law enforcement agreement

The City Council approved several items including the November 3, 2026, general municipal election and a $25.5M law enforcement services agreement. Additional actions included adopting new electric vehicle charging station fees and various infrastructure purchase orders.

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City Council Minutes 1 June 9, 2026 MISSION VIEJO MINUTES City Council, Community Development Financing Authority, Successor Agency of the Community Development Agency, Housing Authority, and Library Board of Trustees* June 9, 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 Bucknum at 5:00 p.m., on June 9, 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 June 4, 2026, on the outdoor bulletin board at City Hall. A copy was also posted at the Montanoso Recreation and Fitness Center, 25800 Montanoso Drive and Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way. *All Board and Agency memberships are reflected in the title "Council Member." Present: Council Member Kelley Council Member Ruesch Council Member Vasquez Mayor Pro Tem Goodell Mayor Bucknum Absent: None Staff Present: Elaine Lister, City Manager Jerry Hill, Assistant City Manager Tarquin Preziosi, City Attorney Ellis Chang, Director of Administrative Services Kimberly Schmitt, City Clerk Renata Winter, Assistant City Clerk CS1. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation. Paragraph (1) of subdivision ( …
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🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion made by Council Member Ruesch, seconded by Council Member Kelley to approve the Consent Calendar outlined below. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
5 yea
Bucknum yea · Goodell yea · Kelley yea · Ruesch yea · Vasquez yea
resolution as the fee schedule. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
5 yea
Bucknum yea · Goodell yea · Kelley yea · Ruesch yea · Vasquez yea
resolution citing the election results and administration of the oath to the newly elected Council Members on December 8, 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. On roll call, said motion carried by…
5 yea
Bucknum yea · Goodell yea · Kelley yea · Ruesch yea · Vasquez yea
Motion made by Council Member Kelley, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Goodell to (1) approve the FY 2026-2027 Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the County of Orange (A26-22) for an amount not to…
5 yea
Bucknum yea · Goodell yea · Kelley yea · Ruesch yea · Vasquez yea
Tue May 26, 2026

City Council Meeting

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Tue May 12, 2026

City Council Meeting

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✓ Decided: Council approved Oso Creek Vision Plan PPP study and adopted key policies

The council adopted a resolution to advance the Oso Creek Vision Plan into a 4‑6‑year phase and begin a public‑private partnership feasibility study. It also approved a list of Senate Bill 1 road‑repair projects, a $199,943 increase to the city website services contract, and a grant application for OCTA’s Measure M2 cleanup program. Additionally, the council adopted a safety‑element General Plan amendment, a Development Code amendment establishing Objective Design Standards, and new policies on technology disruptions and meeting procedures.

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City Council Meeting 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 Se …
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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
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…
4 yea · 1 nay
Bucknum yea · Kelley yea · Ruesch yea · Vasquez yea · Goodell nay
The other 4 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Apr 28, 2026

City Council Meeting

Mission Viejo City Council meeting scheduled for April 28, 2026

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✓ Decided: Council approved design contracts for Marguerite Recreation Center parking lot expansion

The City Council voted to award design and geotechnical contracts for the Marguerite Recreation Center surface parking lot expansion, with a purchase order not to exceed $283,490 for design services and $57,300 for geotechnical services. The motion passed 3‑1, with Council Member Vasquez voting no. Additional actions included approving the consent calendar, ratifying several check registers, and adopting the state and federal legislative platform.

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City Council Minutes 1 April 28, 2026 MISSION VIEJO MINUTES City Council, Community Development Financing Authority, Successor Agency of the Community Development Agency, Housing Authority, and Library Board of Trustees* April 28, 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 Pro Tem Goodell at 5:04 p.m., on April 28, 2026, at 200 Civic Center, Mission Viejo, California. A complete copy of the agenda for the meeting containing all items as shown he rein was posted by 5:00 p.m. on April 23, 2026, on the outdoor bulletin board at City Hall. A copy was also posted at the Montanoso Recreation and Fitness Center, 25800 Montanoso Drive and Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way. *All Board and Agency memberships are reflected in the title "Council Member." Present: Council Member Kelley Council Member Vasquez (arrived 5:04 pm) Mayor Bucknum (arrived at 5:07 pm) Mayor Pro Tem Goodell Absent: Council Member Ruesch Staff Present: Elaine Lister, City Manager Jerry Hill, Assistant City Manager Tarquin Preziosi, City Attorney Ellis Chang, Director of Administrative Services Kimberly Schmitt, City Clerk Renata Winter, Assistant City Clerk RECESS AND RECONVENE MEETING At the hour of 5:05 …
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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
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Motion made by Council Member Kelley, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Goodell, to (1) award a contract and approved issuance of Purchase Order to RJM Design Group (A26- 15) for design services for…
3 yea · 1 nay
Bucknum yea · Goodell yea · Kelley yea · Vasquez nay
The other 2 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Apr 14, 2026

City Council Meeting

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✓ Decided: City Council approves $530,000 CDBG transfer for affordable housing

The Council unanimously approved a $530,000 Community Development Block Grant transfer to the Housing Authority for affordable‑housing loans. It also adopted an ordinance banning the sale of kratom products, amended the North Oso Creek Bike/Pedestrian Trail project, and approved a property access agreement with Trumark Homes. All actions were recorded with a 5‑0 vote.

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City Council Minutes 1 April 14, 2026 MISSION VIEJO MINUTES City Council, Community Development Financing Authority, Successor Agency of the Community Development Agency, Housing Authority, and Library Board of Trustees* April 14, 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 Bucknum at 5:00 p.m., on April 14, 2026, at 200 Civic Center, Mission Viejo, California. A complete copy of the agenda for the meeting containing all items as shown he rein was posted by 5:00 p.m. on April 9, 2026, on the outdoor bulletin board at City Hall. A copy was also posted at the Montanoso Recreation and Fitness Center, 25800 Montanoso Drive and Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way. *All Board and Agency memberships are reflected in the title "Council Member." Present: Council Member Kelley Council Member Ruesch Council Member Vasquez (arrived 5:01pm) Mayor Bucknum Mayor Pro Tem Goodell Absent: None Staff Present: Elaine Lister, City Manager Jerry Hill, Assistant City Manager Tarquin Preziosi, City Attorney Ellis Chang, Director of Administrative Services Renata Winter, Assistant City Clerk CLOSED SESSION CS1. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation. Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d …
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🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Goodell, seconded by Council Member Ruesch, to approve the Consent Calendar outlined below. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
5 yea
Bucknum yea · Goodell yea · Kelley yea · Ruesch yea · Vasquez yea
Motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Goodell, seconded by Council Member Kelley, to adopt Resolution 26- 12 Amending the North Oso Creek Bike/Pedestrian Trail Open Space Project CIP 22333 and Adjustments in…
5 yea
Bucknum yea · Goodell yea · Kelley yea · Ruesch yea · Vasquez yea
Resolution 26-02 Approving Receipt and Use of CDBG funds for Affordable Housing Loan. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
5 yea
Bucknum yea · Goodell yea · Kelley yea · Ruesch yea · Vasquez yea
Motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Goodell, seconded by Council Member Kelley, to approve the Property Access Agreement A26- 14 with Trumark Homes for Site 3 and Authorized the City Manager to Execute the…
5 yea
Bucknum yea · Goodell yea · Kelley yea · Ruesch yea · Vasquez yea
Tue Mar 24, 2026

City Council Meeting

City Council to consider budget adjustments and public hearing for a new library.

The City Council will review the proposed 2026-2027 budget and hold a public hearing for the new Mission Viejo Library project.

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✓ Decided: City Council adopted zoning map amendment for Vista Del Lago apartment project

The Council adopted a zoning map amendment moving the 3.87‑acre Vista Del Lago site into the RPD‑30 zone. It also approved the Fourth of July street fair permit, the NPDES stormwater permit implementation agreement, and scheduled the Kratom prohibition ordinance for the next meeting. Additionally, the Council ratified several check registers and authorized the Waste Infrastructure System Enterprise agreement.

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City Council Minutes 1 March 24, 2026 MISSION VIEJO MINUTES City Council, Community Development Financing Authority, Successor Agency of the Community Development Agency, Housing Authority, and Library Board of Trustees* March 24, 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 Bucknum at 5:00 p.m., on March 24, 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 March 19, 2026, on the outdoor bulletin board at City Hall. A copy was also posted at the Montanoso Recreation and Fitness Center, 25800 Montanoso Drive and Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way. *All Board and Agency memberships are reflected in the title "Council Member." Present: Council Member Kelley Council Member Ruesch Council Member Vasquez (arrived 5:03 pm) Mayor Bucknum Mayor Pro Tem Goodell Absent: None Staff Present: Elaine Lister, City Manager Jerry Hill, Assistant City Manager Tarquin Preziosi, City Attorney Ellis Chang, Director of Administrative Services Kimberly Schmitt, City Clerk Renata Winter, Assistant City Clerk RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION AND RECONVENE At the hour of 5:00 …
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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion made by Council Member Kelley, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Goodell, to approve the Consent Calendar outlined below. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
5 yea
Bucknum yea · Goodell yea · Kelley yea · Ruesch yea · Vasquez yea
Motion made by Council Ruesch, seconded by Council Member Kelley, to receive the report. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
5 yea
Bucknum yea · Goodell yea · Kelley yea · Ruesch yea · Vasquez yea
Motion made by Council Member Kelley, seconded by Mayor Bucknum, to introduce Ordinance 26-361 Adding Chapter 11.26 (Prohibition on the Sale and Distribution of Kratom Products) to Title 11 of the…
5 yea
Bucknum yea · Kelley yea · Goodell yea · Ruesch yea · Vasquez yea
Tue Mar 10, 2026

City Council Meeting

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✓ Decided: City Council approved Jones Mayer Law agreement for attorney services

Council Member Goodell moved, and Council Member Vasquez seconded, to approve the agreement with Jones Mayer Law for City Attorney Services. The motion carried with AYES: Bucknum, Goodell, Kelley, Vasquez; NOES: none; absent: Ruesch. The meeting was then adjourned to Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

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City Council Minutes 1 March 10, 2026 MISSION VIEJO MINUTES Special City Council Meeting March 10, 2026 A Special 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 Bucknum at 4:30 p.m., on March 10, 2026, at 200 Civic Center, Mission Viejo, California. A complete copy of the agenda for the meeting containing all items as shown he rein was posted by 5:00 p.m. on March 5, 2026, on the outdoor bulletin board at City Hall. A copy was also posted at the Montanoso Recreation and Fitness Center, 25800 Montanoso Drive and Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way. Present: Council Member Kelley Council Member Vasquez Mayor Pro Tem Goodell Mayor Bucknum Absent: Council Member Ruesch Staff Present: Elaine Lister, City Manager Jerry Hill, Assistant City Manager Ellis Chang, Director of Administrative Services Kimberly Schmitt, City Clerk Renata Winter, Assistant City Clerk PUBLIC COMMENTS NEW BUSINESS 1. Agreement for City Attorney Services Motion made by Council Member Goodell, seconded by Council Member Vasquez to approve the agreement with Jones Mayer Law (A26-07) to provide City Attorney Services to the City. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Bucknum, Goodell, Kelle …
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion made by Council Member Goodell, seconded by Council Member Vasquez to approve the agreement with Jones Mayer Law (A26-07) to provide City Attorney Services to the City. On roll call, said…
4 yea
Bucknum yea · Goodell yea · Kelley yea · Vasquez yea
Tue Feb 24, 2026

City Council Meeting

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✓ Decided: City Council awards $2.67 M contract for Quad Cities Trail engineering

The Council approved a contract up to $2,673,950 with Mark Thomas & Company for environmental and traffic engineering services on the Quad Cities Trail project. It also accepted a $1,175,794 state grant for the North Oso Creek Bike/Pedestrian Trail, renewed Microsoft 365 licensing for $559,955, and approved adjustments to the Senior Mobility Program. Additionally, the Council directed staff to plan the America 250 Celebration Parade and added several government resource links to the city website.

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City Council Minutes 1 February 24, 2026 MISSION VIEJO MINUTES City Council, Community Development Financing Authority, Successor Agency of the Community Development Agency, Housing Authority, and Library Board of Trustees* February 24, 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 Bucknum at 5:02 p.m., on February 24, 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 February 19, 2026, on the outdoor bulletin board at City Hall. A copy was also posted at the Montanoso Recreation and Fitness Center, 25800 Montanoso Drive and Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way. *All Board and Agency memberships are reflected in the title "Council Member." Present: Council Member Kelley Council Member Ruesch Council Member Vasquez Mayor Bucknum Mayor Pro Tem Goodell Absent: None Staff Present: Elaine Lister, City Manager Jerry Hill, Assistant City Manager John R. Harper, Interim City Attorney Kimberly Schmitt, City Clerk Renata Winter, Assistant City Clerk CLOSED SESSION CS1. City Representation of Legal Services: Public Employee Appointment and Public Employment …
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🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion made by Mayor Bucknum, to approve the Consent Calendar outlined below. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
5 yea
Bucknum yea · Goodell yea · Kelley yea · Ruesch yea · Vasquez yea
motion made by Council Member Ruesch, seconded by Council Member Vasquez, to add list of Resources to the City's Website with the Government web pages listed first. On roll call, said motion carried…
5 yea
Bucknum yea · Goodell yea · Kelley yea · Ruesch yea · Vasquez yea
Motion made by Mayor Bucknum, seconded by Council Member Kelley, to direct staff to plan and coordinate a City of Mission Viejo America 250 Celebration Parade. On roll call, said motion carried by…
5 yea
Bucknum yea · Goodell yea · Kelley yea · Ruesch yea · Vasquez yea
Motion made by Council Member Kelley, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Goodell, to approve Approved Recommended Program Adjustments by the Community Services Commission for the Senior Mobility Program. On…
5 yea
Bucknum yea · Goodell yea · Kelley yea · Ruesch yea · Vasquez yea
Tue Feb 10, 2026

City Council Meeting

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✓ Decided: Council approved 2026 Orange County Multisport Festival and related actions

The City Council approved the request for Five Point Events to hold the 2026 Orange County Multisport Festival in Mission Viejo on April 26, and authorized up to $15,000 in in‑kind funding for the event. The council also awarded a $559,689 contract to CR Associates for the Safe Routes to School project, adopted a budget amendment for FY 2025/26, and approved a $116,000 memorandum of understanding with Pacific Symphony. Additional actions included adopting personnel policy revisions, directing staff to compile an immigration‑resources guide, and approving routine consent‑calendar items.

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City Council Minutes 1 February 10, 2026 MISSION VIEJO MINUTES City Council, Community Development Financing Authority, Successor Agency of the Community Development Agency, Housing Authority, and Library Board of Trustees* February 10, 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 Bucknum at 5:00 p.m., on February 10, 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 February 5, 2026, on the outdoor bulletin board at City Hall. A copy was also posted at the Montanoso Recreation and Fitness Center, 25800 Montanoso Drive and Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way. *All Board and Agency memberships are reflected in the title "Council Member." Present: Council Member Kelley Council Member Ruesch Council Member Vasquez (arrived 5:10pm) Mayor Bucknum Mayor Pro Tem Goodell Absent: None Staff Present: Elaine Lister, City Manager Jerry Hill, Assistant City Manager John R. Harper, Interim City Attorney Ellis Chang, Director of Administrative Services Renata Winter, Assistant City Clerk CLOSED SESSION CS1. Conference with Real Property Negotiators: Property L …
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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion made by Council Member Ruesch, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Goodell, to approve the request for City in-kind funding to Five Point Events matching contributions not to exceed $15,000 for the 2026…
4 yea · 1 nay
Bucknum yea · Goodell yea · Kelley yea · Ruesch yea · Vasquez nay
The other 5 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Jan 27, 2026

City Council Meeting

Council meeting agenda contains only standard procedural items

The agenda for the Mission Viejo City Council meeting on January 27, 2026 lists no specific decisions, proposals, or public hearings. It consists solely of standard procedural headings and links to agenda packets.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved second amendment to City Manager's employment agreement

The council adopted Resolution 26-01, approving a second amendment to City Manager Elaine L. Lister's employment agreement and authorizing the mayor to sign it. The same vote also approved a second amendment to Assistant City Manager Jerry M. Hill's employment agreement (Resolution 26-02). The council approved a $185,000 change order for the Oso Creek Golf Course landscape contract and renewed community outreach partnership agreements with Laguna Hills and Rancho Santa Margarita. All motions passed unanimously (4‑0) with Mayor Pro Tem Goodell absent.

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📄 From the minutes
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City Council Minutes 1 January 27, 2026 MISSION VIEJO MINUTES City Council, Community Development Financing Authority, Successor Agency of the Community Development Agency, Housing Authority, and Library Board of Trustees* January 27, 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 Bucknum at 5:00 p.m., on January 27, 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 January 22, 2026, on the outdoor bulletin board at City Hall. A copy was also posted at the Montanoso Recreation and Fitness Center, 25800 Montanoso Drive and Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way. *All Board and Agency memberships are reflected in the title "Council Member." Present: Council Member Kelley Council Member Ruesch Council Member Vasquez Mayor Bucknum Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Goodell Staff Present: Elaine Lister, City Manager Jerry Hill, Assistant City Manager John R. Harper, Interim City Attorney Ellis Chang, Director of Administrative Services Kimberly Schmitt, City Clerk Renata Winter, Assistant City Clerk RECESS AND RECONVENE At the hour of 5:01 pm Mayor Bucknum recessed t …
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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion made by Council Member Kelley, seconded by Council Member Ruesch, to approve the Consent Calendar outlined below. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
4 yea
Bucknum yea · Kelley yea · Ruesch yea · Vasquez yea
Motion made by Council Member Kelley, seconded by Council Member Ruesch, to (1) adopt Resolution 26-01 Approving the Second Amendment to the Employment Agreement with Elaine S. L. Lister as City…
4 yea
Bucknum yea · Kelley yea · Ruesch yea · Vasquez yea
Motion made by Council Member Kelley, seconded by Mayor Bucknum, to (1) adopt Resolution 26-02 Approving the Second Amendment to the Employment Agreement with Jerry Hill as Assistant City…
4 yea
Bucknum yea · Kelley yea · Ruesch yea · Vasquez yea
Tue Jan 13, 2026

City Council Meeting

Meeting with no substantive agenda items listed

The agenda for this City Council meeting contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision. No rezonings, contracts, ordinances, or public hearings are listed.

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✓ Decided: Council selects developer for Site 3 housing project

The City Council selected a developer for the City-owned 'Site 3' housing parcel after analyzing three proposals, directing staff to negotiate an agreement. The council also approved the consent calendar, including check registers and a $78,530 software purchase, and made regional board appointments. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

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City Council Minutes 1 January 13, 2026 MISSION VIEJO MINUTES City Council, Community Development Financing Authority, Successor Agency of the Community Development Agency, Housing Authority, and Library Board of Trustees* January 13, 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 Bucknum at 5:04 p.m., on January 13, 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 January 8, 2026, on the outdoor bulletin board at City Hall. A copy was also posted at the Montanoso Recreation and Fitness Center, 25800 Montanoso Drive and Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way. *All Board and Agency memberships are reflected in the title "Council Member." Present: Council Member Kelley Council Member Ruesch Council Member Vasquez Mayor Bucknum Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Goodell Staff Present: Elaine Lister, City Manager Jerry Hill, Assistant City Manager John R. Harper, Interim City Attorney Ellis Chang, Director of Administrative Services Kimberly Schmitt, City Clerk Renata Winter, Assistant City Clerk CLOSED SESSION CS1. Public Employee Annual Performance Evaluation- [Govern …
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🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion made by Council Member Kelley, seconded by Council Member Ruesch, to approve the Consent Calendar outlined below. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
4 yea
Bucknum yea · Kelley yea · Ruesch yea · Vasquez yea
Motion made by Mayor Bucknum, seconded by Council Member Kelley to appoint Council Member Ruesch to the Orange County Fire Authority Board of Directors On roll call, said motion carried by the…
4 yea
Bucknum yea · Kelley yea · Ruesch yea · Vasquez yea
Motion made by Mayor Bucknum, seconded by Council Member Ruesch to appoint Council Member Kelley to the Transportation Corridor Agencies and Council Member Vasquez as alternate. City Council Minutes…
4 yea
Bucknum yea · Kelley yea · Ruesch yea · Vasquez yea
Motion made by Mayor Bucknum, seconded by Council Member Kelley to appoint Council Member Ruesch to the Orange County Vector Control Board. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
4 yea
Bucknum yea · Kelley yea · Ruesch yea · Vasquez yea
💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
$2.1MHLN CONSULTING, LLC
Department of Health and Human Services · IMMUNIZATION INFORMATION SERVICES IDIQ
$2.0MHLN CONSULTING, LLC
Department of Health and Human Services · IT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
$2.0MOFFROAD AUTONOMY INC
Department of Defense · A254-P030 - VANGUARD: VEHICLE AUTONOMY FOR NEXT-GENERATION UNMANNED AU
$1.2MMATREGENIX INC
Department of Defense · STREAMLINED SYNTHETIC AMNIOTIC MEMBRANE FOR OCULAR PENETRATING INJURIE
$1.2MMATREGENIX INC
Department of Defense · A SURGE CAPABLE, NON-BIOLOGIC (ANIMAL AND HUMAN-DERIVED TISSUE FREE) A
$946,767HLN CONSULTING, LLC
Department of Health and Human Services · RHODE ISLAND KIDSNET OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE (O&M) AND SUPPORT SERV
$780,000AISENSATION LLC
Department of Defense · ENABLING ADVANCED INTELLIGENCE ON TINY EDGE DEVICES
$744,427AISENSATION LLC
Department of Defense · THE POWER NETWORK IS A CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT O
$733,450BLUEBOOK INTERNATIONAL INC
Department of Housing and Urban Developm · COST ESTIMATOR TOOL
$502,333ELCONN INDUSTRIES INC.
Department of Defense · 8511677698!CONNECTOR,PLUG,ELEC

Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.

🌐 County-level context (Orange County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Net migration-22,420 people (-$723.1M net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)13 ({"Fire": 19, "Flood": 11, "Severe Storm": 5, "Earthquake": 2 · last Mon May 25, 2026)
Traffic fatalities6 (2 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments106,961 (1,580,778 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$2,903/mo (236 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy24.0% (low numeracy 30% · 2017)

Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC

City profile

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1,784
Recorded votes
$112.3M
Annual budget
$84.2M
Debt outstanding
365
Employees on payroll
11
Permitted housing units

The money — in

source: Census gov-finance & state comptroller

Budget

Revenue$112.3M
Spending$144.1M
Operating spending ran ahead of revenue this year.

Debt load MODERATE

Outstanding debt$84.2M
Debt-to-revenue0.75×
Debt-load index63 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.

The money — out

source: city procurement & payroll

Who the city actually cuts checks to.

365 employees on the public payroll — every position and salary is public record.

Outcomes — economic mobility

source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research use

For kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:

White kids
0.493
All kids
0.461
Black kids
0.364

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Where it’s happening

geocoded land-use decisions
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Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the research explorer.

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