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Mission Viejo public meetings in 2022

21 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 13, 2022

City Council Meeting

City Council meeting agenda with no substantive items listed

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion. The document is a placeholder with navigation links and copyright information, providing no details on any city business.

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✓ Decided: Mission Viejo City Council appoints Brian Goodell as 2023 Mayor

The City Council reorganized for 2023, appointing a Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem. The council also adopted updated building and fire codes and ratified a labor agreement with SEIU Local 721. Several public works project completions were certified and a new construction contract was awarded.

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion made by Council Member Goodell, seconded by Council Ruesch, to appoint Trish Kelley, as Mayor Pro Tem for 2023. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
4 yea · 1 nay
Bucknum yea · Goodell yea · Kelley yea · Ruesch yea · Vasquez nay
The other 4 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Dec 13, 2022

City Council Meeting

City Council regular meeting with agenda items for Dec. 13, 2022

This is the agenda for the Mission Viejo City Council meeting on December 13, 2022. The agenda appears to be mostly procedural, with no specific items listed in the provided text.

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✓ Decided: Mission Viejo City Council appoints Sherri Butterfield and certifies 2022 election

The City Council appointed former Mayor Sherri Butterfield as the third council member to fill a vacancy. The Council then adopted a resolution to officially declare the results of the November 8, 2022, General Municipal Election.

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion made by Council Member Goodell, seconded by Council Member Kelley to appoint former Mayor and Councilwoman Sherri Butterfield. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
2 yea
Goodell yea · Kelley yea
Motion made by Council Member Goodell, seconded by Council Member Butterfield to adopt Resolution 22-43 Reciting the Fact of the General Municipal Election Held on November 8, 2022, Declaring the…
3 yea
Butterfield yea · Goodell yea · Kelley yea
Tue Nov 8, 2022

City Council Meeting

City Council meeting agenda; no substantive items listed

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and navigation text from the meeting portal. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions are listed in the provided text.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves Wendy's restaurant construction at Olympiad Plaza

The City Council denied an appeal and approved permits for a new 2,510-square-foot Wendy's drive-through restaurant at 23022 Alicia Parkway. The council also authorized several infrastructure contracts for phone systems, road design, and park maintenance.

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Sachs, seconded by Council Member Goodell, On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
5 yea
Bucknum yea · Goodell yea · Kelley yea · Raths yea · Sachs yea
Motion made by Council Member Goodell, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sachs, to Adopt to affirm the Planning and Transportation Commission's action by adopting Resolution 22-42 Denying the Appeal and…
5 yea
Bucknum yea · Goodell yea · Kelley yea · Raths yea · Sachs yea
Tue Oct 25, 2022

City Council Meeting

✓ Decided: City Council introduces updated 2022 building and fire codes

The City Council introduced ordinances to adopt the 2022 California Building and Fire Codes and other international standards, with a public hearing set for December 13, 2022. The Council also ratified several check registers and approved a salary schedule amendment. A proposal for Civic Center EV charging stations was continued to the next meeting for further cost information.

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion made by Council Member Kelley, seconded by Council Member 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 · Raths yea · Sachs yea
to adopt the Ordinances identified in (1) and (2). On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
5 yea
Bucknum yea · Goodell yea · Kelley yea · Raths yea · Sachs yea
Tue Sep 27, 2022

City Council Meeting

✓ Decided: Council approves $439K for affordable housing, $50K for housing element update

The City Council approved a $439,000 CDBG fund transfer and loan agreements for affordable housing with Families Forward, and a $50,000 contract to update the General Plan Housing Element. All consent calendar items and budget adjustments were approved unanimously. The closed session involved litigation updates with no reportable actions.

🗳️ 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 Raths, 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 · Raths yea · Sachs yea
Motion made by Council Member Kelley, seconded by Council Member Raths, to approve the Agreement with Veronica Tam and Associates (A22 -39) in an Amount not to Exceed $50,000, to Update the General…
5 yea
Bucknum yea · Goodell yea · Kelley yea · Raths yea · Sachs yea
Motion made by Council Member Kelley, seconded by Council Member Goodell, to (1) adopt Resolution 22-38 Amending the FY 2021/22 City Budget for Year-End Close Out Adjustments in Certain Accounts and…
5 yea
Bucknum yea · Goodell yea · Kelley yea · Raths yea · Sachs yea
Tue Sep 13, 2022

City Council Meeting

✓ Decided: Council approves city manager contract amendment and salary increase

The City Council approved the Thirteenth Amendment to City Manager Dennis Wilberg's employment agreement and adopted Resolution 22-32 amending the salary schedule, effective September 13, 2022. The vote was unanimous (5-0). The council also approved the consent calendar, including a new ordinance requiring a business registry for group homes and sober living homes, and authorized the city manager to approve a railroad agreement amendment for the La Paz Bridge and Road Widening project.

🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion made by Council Member Goodell, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sachs, to approve the Consent Calendar as outlined below. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
5 yea
Bucknum yea · Goodell yea · Kelley yea · Raths yea · Sachs yea
Motion made by Council Member Goodell, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sachs, authorize the City Manager to approve the First Amendment to the Construction and Maintenance Agreement with the Southern…
5 yea
Bucknum yea · Goodell yea · Kelley yea · Raths yea · Sachs yea
Motion made by Council Member Goodell, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sachs, to (1) approve the Thirteenth Amendment to the Employment Agreement with Mr. Dennis Wilberg, and (2) adopt Resolution 22 -32…
5 yea
Bucknum yea · Goodell yea · Kelley yea · Raths yea · Sachs yea
Tue Aug 23, 2022

City Council Meeting

✓ Decided: Council approves sober living home business registry ordinance

The City Council approved Ordinance 22-345, establishing a Business Registry Requirement for Group Homes and Sober Living Homes, adding Chapter 5.06 to the Municipal Code. The consent calendar was approved, including multiple check registers, software renewals, and a contract for SCAG support services. The council also instructed the Public Services Department to proceed with weed abatement on parcels less than one acre.

Tue Jul 12, 2022

City Council Meeting

✓ Decided: Council calls Nov. 8 election for all five districts, four-year terms

The City Council voted unanimously to call a general municipal election for November 8, 2022, to elect five council members for full four-year terms in all five districts, and to consolidate with the statewide election. The council also approved a $15.5 million contract for the La Paz Bridge project, deferred the Oakhouse Church lease until Planning Commission review, and approved wildlife management variances for four homeowners associations. The meeting included a closed session on litigation and a report on the City Manager's performance evaluation with no reportable action.

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
4 yea · 1 nay
Bucknum yea · Goodell yea · Kelley yea · Sachs yea · Raths nay
The other 7 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Jun 28, 2022

City Council Meeting

✓ Decided: Council approves consent calendar, golf course fees, budgets

The City Council approved the consent calendar, including contracts for park lighting, vehicle leases, and maintenance projects. It also adopted resolutions amending golf course fees and budgets, and the city salary schedule. A temporary restraining order regarding the 2022 election was discussed in closed session, with no reportable action.

🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Sachs, seconded by Council Member Goodell, to direct staff to review all options on how the City manages the golf course going forward. On roll call, said motion carried…
4 yea · 1 nay
Bucknum yea · Goodell yea · Kelley yea · Sachs yea · Raths nay
Motion made by Council Member Goodell, seconded by Council Member Kelley, to a dopt Resolution 22-21 Amending Current Fees and Establishing New Fees for the Oso Creek Golf Course and Recreation and…
4 yea · 1 nay
Bucknum yea · Goodell yea · Kelley yea · Sachs yea · Raths nay
The other 5 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Thu Jun 16, 2022

City Council Special Meeting

✓ Decided: Council votes not to pursue CVS property purchase

The City Council held a special meeting to discuss the potential purchase of the CVS property at 25272 Marguerite Parkway. After public comments and staff reports, the council voted 4-1 to direct staff not to move forward with the purchase. No other substantive decisions were made.

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Sachs, seconded by Mayor Bucknum to direct staff not to move forward on the purchase of this property. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
4 yea · 1 nay
Bucknum yea · Kelley yea · Raths yea · Sachs yea · Goodell nay
Tue Jun 14, 2022

City Council Meeting

Mission Viejo City Council regular meeting agenda, June 14, 2022

This is the agenda for the Mission Viejo City Council regular meeting on June 14, 2022. The agenda text provided contains only navigation and boilerplate elements, with no specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics listed.

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✓ Decided: Mission Viejo Council adopts FY 2022-23 revised budget

The City Council unanimously adopted the revised Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget and approved the salary schedule. A motion to discuss a potential CVS purchase and enter closed session failed on a 3-2 vote. The council also approved the consent calendar, including contracts and grants, and held a special meeting on June 14.

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion made by Council Member Goodell , seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sachs , to approve the discussion in Open Session and to add Closed Session for price and terms. On roll call, said motion failed by…
3 yea · 2 nay
Goodell yea · Raths yea · Sachs yea · Bucknum nay · Kelley nay
The other 3 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue May 24, 2022

City Council Meeting

Mission Viejo City Council regular meeting agenda, May 24, 2022

This is the agenda for the Mission Viejo City Council meeting on May 24, 2022. The agenda appears to be mostly procedural, with no specific items listed in the provided text. It includes standard sections for agenda, minutes, and agenda packet, but no details on decisions or discussions.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts revised FY 2022-23 budget and salary schedule

The City Council adopted a revised budget for fiscal year 2022-23 and amended the authorized position and salary schedules, effective July 1, 2022. The council also approved the consent calendar, which included awarding a $200,000 construction contract for the Trash and Runoff Abatement Project, approving a $88,000 contract renewal with Mercy House Living Centers for homeless outreach, and authorizing a special events permit for the Fourth of July Street Faire. A resolution was adopted to authorize a grant application for the Trash and Runoff Abatement Project under the Measure M2 program.

Tue May 10, 2022

City Council Meeting

City Council regular meeting with agenda items for May 10, 2022

This is the agenda for the Mission Viejo City Council meeting on May 10, 2022. The document contains only the standard meeting header and navigation elements, with no actual agenda items, staff reports, or attachments listed. As such, it is purely procedural boilerplate with no substantive decisions or discussions to report.

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✓ Decided: Council denies mixed-use rezoning for The Gardens project

The City Council voted 4-0 to deny Development Code Amendment DCA21-20, which would have created a new Mixed-Use Zoning District for a proposed project called 'The Gardens' at 27001 La Paz Road. The denial follows public opposition and a staff recommendation to reject the rezoning. All other agenda items were approved as part of the consent calendar, including grant funding and a contract amendment for the General Plan Housing Element update.

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion made by Council Member Kelley, seconded by Council Member Goodell, to approve the Consent Calendar outlined below. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
4 yea
Bucknum yea · Goodell yea · Kelley yea · Raths yea
Motion made by Council Member Kelley, seconded by Council Member Raths, to adopt Resolution 22-09 Denying Development Code Amendment DCA21-20. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
4 yea
Bucknum yea · Goodell yea · Kelley yea · Raths yea
🏢 Building at this address: 5 m tall
Tue Apr 26, 2022

City Council Meeting

✓ Decided: Council approves consent calendar, including security renewals and triathlon permit

The City Council approved the consent calendar as a single block, ratifying two check registers totaling over $3 million, renewing three cybersecurity contracts, permitting the 2022 Orange County International Triathlon, and adopting the 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan for CDBG funds. No items were removed from the consent calendar. The council also received updates on Community Choice Energy and the police chief transition, but took no other substantive votes.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Sachs , seconded by Council Member Kelley , to approve the Consent Calendar as outlined below. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
4 yea
Bucknum yea · Kelley yea · Raths yea · Sachs yea
Tue Apr 12, 2022

City Council Meeting

Mission Viejo City Council regular meeting agenda, April 12, 2022

This is the agenda for the Mission Viejo City Council meeting on April 12, 2022. The provided text contains only the meeting's web page navigation and boilerplate, with no actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics listed.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts resolution urging end to COVID-19 emergency declarations

The City Council adopted Resolution 22-07 requesting an end to the COVID-19 state of emergency and calling on the California Legislature and Orange County Board of Supervisors to revoke emergency powers. The council also approved the consent calendar, which included adopting an ordinance prohibiting unlawful possession of catalytic converters and approving several contracts and reports. No reportable actions occurred in closed session.

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion made by Council Member Kelley, seconded by Council Member Goodell, to approve the Consent Calendar as outlined below. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
4 yea
Bucknum yea · Goodell yea · Kelley yea · Raths yea
Motion made by Mayor Bucknum, seconded by Council Member Goodell, to adopt Resolution 22-07 Requesting and Supporting an End to the COVID-19 State of Emergency and Calling Upon the California…
4 yea
Bucknum yea · Goodell yea · Kelley yea · Raths yea
Tue Mar 22, 2022

City Council Meeting

City Council meeting agenda; no substantive items listed

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and navigation text from the meeting portal. No actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are provided in the source document.

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✓ Decided: Council directs staff to process ValueRock mixed-use zoning request

The City Council voted 5-0 to receive a report on the proposed ValueRock Realty mixed-use zoning regulations and directed staff to complete the public hearing process through the Planning and Transportation Commission and City Council by mid-May, ahead of any development application. The Council also introduced an ordinance prohibiting unlawful possession of catalytic converters (5-0) and adopted a resolution supporting county efforts to combat fentanyl. Several consent calendar items were approved, including contracts and budget amendments.

🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion made by Mayor Bucknum, seconded by Council Member Kelley, to adopt Resolution 22-05 to Join with the Orange County Board of Supervisors and the Orange County Law enforcement in Committing to…
5 yea
Bucknum yea · Goodell yea · Kelley yea · Raths yea · Sachs yea
Motion made by Council Member Kelley, seconded by Council Member Raths, to approve the Consent Calendar as outlined below. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
5 yea
Bucknum yea · Goodell yea · Kelley yea · Raths yea · Sachs yea
Motion made by Mayor Bucknum, seconded by Council Member Kelley, receive report and directed staff to submit, and complete the public hearing process for, the ValueRock Realty requested Mixed-Use…
5 yea
Bucknum yea · Goodell yea · Kelley yea · Raths yea · Sachs yea
Motion made by Council Member Kelley, seconded by Council Member Goodell, to introduce Ordinance 22-344 Adding Section 11.25 to Title 11 of the Mission Viejo Municipal Code Establishing Regulations…
5 yea
Bucknum yea · Goodell yea · Kelley yea · Raths yea · Sachs yea
Tue Mar 8, 2022

City Council Meeting

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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 Sachs, to approve the Consent Calendar as outlined below. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
5 yea
Bucknum yea · Goodell yea · Kelley yea · Raths yea · Sachs yea
Motion made by Council Member Sachs, seconded by Council Member Kelley to (1) adopt Resolution 22-03 Amending the FY 2021-2022 Budget for Adjustments to Certain Revenue Sources and Operating and…
5 yea
Bucknum yea · Goodell yea · Kelley yea · Raths yea · Sachs yea
Motion made by Council Member Sachs, seconded by Council Member Goodell to adopt Ordinance 22-343 Amending Chapter 2.04-Council, of Title 2 Administration and Personnel of the Mission Viejo Municipal…
5 yea
Bucknum yea · Goodell yea · Kelley yea · Raths yea · Sachs yea
Tue Feb 22, 2022

City Council Meeting

City Council meeting agenda; no substantive items listed

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and navigation text, with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The meeting appears to be scheduled but the agenda provides no substantive content for residents.

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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion made by Council Member Kelley, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sachs, to select District Map A. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
5 yea
Bucknum yea · Goodell yea · Kelley yea · Raths yea · Sachs yea
Motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Sachs, seconded by Council Member Kelley, to approve the Consent Calendar as outlined below. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
5 yea
Bucknum yea · Goodell yea · Kelley yea · Raths yea · Sachs yea
Tue Feb 8, 2022

City Council Meeting

Mission Viejo City Council regular meeting agenda, Feb. 8, 2022

This agenda is for the regular City Council meeting on February 8, 2022. The document contains only procedural boilerplate and navigation text, with no specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics listed.

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✓ Decided: Council continues district map hearing, no map adopted

The City Council held a public hearing on district formation maps but took no final action, continuing the hearing to February 22. Council members discussed Map E-1 and a revised Map A-1 requested by the absent mayor. The consent calendar was approved unanimously, including contracts and a recreation center rehabilitation award.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion made by Council Member Kelley, seconded by Council Member Goodell, to approve the Consent Calendar as outlined below. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
4 yea
Goodell yea · Kelley yea · Raths yea · Sachs yea
Tue Jan 25, 2022

City Council Meeting

Mission Viejo City Council meeting agenda for Jan 25, 2022

This agenda is mostly procedural boilerplate, with no substantive items listed. The document appears to be a placeholder or template from the meeting portal, containing only navigation links and copyright information.

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✓ Decided: Council hears six proposed district maps, takes no action

The City Council held a public hearing to introduce six proposed voting district maps based on the 2020 Census, but took no action. The demographer agreed to revise Map E into 'Map E revision 1' to smooth district lines. The council also continued a General Plan Amendment for the Economic Development Element to the March 8, 2022 meeting.

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Sachs, seconded by Council Member Kelley, to approve the Consent Calendar as outlined below. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
5 yea
Bucknum yea · Goodell yea · Kelley yea · Raths yea · Sachs yea
Motion made by Council Member Kelley, seconded by Council Member Goodell, to adopt Transfer the assignment of the Ground Lease Agreement (A22-06) that is in good standing as agreed upon by both City…
5 yea
Bucknum yea · Goodell yea · Kelley yea · Raths yea · Sachs yea
Tue Jan 11, 2022

City Council Meeting

City Council regular meeting with agenda items for January 11, 2022

This is the agenda for the Mission Viejo City Council meeting on January 11, 2022. The agenda text provided is only procedural boilerplate from the meeting portal and contains no specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics.

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✓ Decided: Council approves consent calendar, appointments to regional boards

The City Council approved the consent calendar, including minutes, check registers, and a pavement management contract. It also made appointments to regional boards and committees, including Ed Sachs to the Orange County Fire Authority Board. The meeting included presentations, public comments, and reports, but no major policy decisions were made.

🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Sachs, seconded by Council Member Goodell, to approve the Consent Calendar as outlined below. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
5 yea
Bucknum yea · Goodell yea · Kelley yea · Raths yea · Sachs yea
Motion made by Mayor Bucknum, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sachs, to approve the appointment of Ed Sachs to represent Mission Viejo on the Orange County Fire Authority Board of Directors
5 yea
Bucknum yea · Goodell yea · Kelley yea · Raths yea · Sachs yea
Motion made by Mayor Bucknum, seconded by Council Member Goodell, to approve the appointment of Trish Kelley as representative and Brian Goodell as alternate on the Transportation Corridor Agencies…
5 yea
Bucknum yea · Goodell yea · Kelley yea · Raths yea · Sachs yea
Motion made by Mayor Bucknum, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sachs, to approve the appointment of Bob Ruesch as representative on the Orange County Vector Control Board for a two-year term
5 yea
Bucknum yea · Goodell yea · Kelley yea · Raths yea · Sachs yea