San Juan Capistrano, CA
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- Housing
- Contracts & procurement
- Permits & licensing
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San Juan CapistranoCA averageUS Census ACS
Typical home value $1,339,804 +4.2% yr/yr · +41.2% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
Development activity
Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
202514 housing units ($11.7M)
🗳️ Election results (3 races)
Local election returns — winner marked ✓.
City Council District 1 2024-11-05
Sergio Farias ✓ 1,551 · Jesse "Chip" Nelson 515
City Council District 3 2022-11-08
John Campbell ✓ 1,526 · Paul Lopez 991 · Cody Martin 563
City Council District 5 2020-11-03
Howard Hart ✓ 3,262 · John Alpay 1,676
Recent meetings
Wed Oct 28, 2026
Planning Commission Meeting
Planning Commission to review sign program for Mission Hacienda Plaza
The Planning Commission will consider a request to establish a new sign program for the Mission Hacienda Plaza. The body will also determine General Plan conformity for the vacation of public right-of-way and the sale of surplus city property.
- Sign Program (SP) 26-013 for Mission Hacienda Plaza at 31631, 31661, and 31681 Camino Capistrano Street
- Vacation of 140,701 square feet of public right-of-way within Rosenbaum Road and Trabuco Creek Road
- Disposition of approximately 1,115 square feet of surplus city-owned property north of 29582 Trabuco Creek Road (APN: 650-090-06)
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Regular Meeting
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AGENDA
CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
Planning Commission
City Council Chamber at the Community Center
25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Regular Meeting
October 28, 2026
A.
ORGANIZATION:
1.
CALL TO ORDER: 5:00 p.m. – City Council Chamber at Community Center - 25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano.
2.
ROLL CALL: Chair Jeff Moore, Vice Chair Ted Rosenfeldt, Commissioners Stan Braden, Darren Fancher, and Tami Wilhelm.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
B.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Persons wishing to address the Governing Body on city business that is not listed on the agenda may do so in person by attending the meeting or by email. If you would prefer to submit correspondence, please submit your correspondence or request to the Secretary at least two hours prior to the meeting at jrojas@sanjuancapistrano.gov.
Please limit all comments to 3 minutes.
C.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Items listed on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion and one vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired, that item may be removed from the Consent Calendar and will be considered separately.
1.
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Wed Oct 28, 2026
City Council Meeting
Council to consider Legacy Ranch project and Distrito La Novia development
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the Legacy Ranch project at 30291 Camino Capistrano. The body is also considering a development plan for an auto dealership and 95 residential units at the Distrito La Novia site.
- Public hearing for Legacy Ranch project at 30291 Camino Capistrano, including a lease agreement with Legacy Ranch Partners LLC
- Proposed development of an auto dealership and 95 for-sale residential units at the 18.7-acre Distrito La Novia site
- Waiver of city permit and impact fees for structures damaged or destroyed by the Norte Fire
- Appropriation of funds for an Emergency Management Administrative Intern position
- Revision to the 2026 City Council Meeting Schedule
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Regular Meeting
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AGENDA
CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
City Council Chamber at the Community Center
25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Regular Meeting
November 4, 2026
A.
ORGANIZATION
1.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Please refer to Executive Session Meeting Agenda.
Agenda Report
2.
CALL TO ORDER: 5:00 p.m. - City Council Chamber at the Community Center – 25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano.
3.
ROLL CALL: Mayor John Campbell, Mayor Pro Tem John Taylor, and Council Members Troy A. Bourne, Sergio Farias and Howard Hart.
4.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - INVOCATION: Pledge of Allegiance by Council Member Farias and Invocation by Mayor Campbell.
5.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION ACTIONS:
B.
INTRODUCTIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
1.
Introduction of Commissioners Present at Meeting
C.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS/PUBLIC COMMENT:
Persons wishing to address the City Council and Successor Agency on any business that is not listed on the agendas may do so in person by attending the meeting, or by email. If you would prefer to submit correspondence, please submit your correspondence to the City Clerk at least a …
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Wed Oct 28, 2026
City Council Meeting (Executive Session)
City Council to discuss litigation and city-owned property sale
The City Council will meet in executive session to confer with legal counsel on several litigation matters. The body will also meet with real property negotiators regarding a vacant city-owned lot.
- Discussion of anticipated litigation (1 item)
- Discussion of initiation of litigation (2 items)
- Existing litigation regarding California Energy Commission, Docket No. 24-OPT-02 [Compass Energy Storage Project]
- Negotiation of price and terms for ~10,500 sq ft of city-owned property at Calle Jardin and Alipaz Street (APN: 668-211-19) with Dr. Jillian Stewart, Surf & Turf Therapy
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Regular Meeting
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AGENDA
CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
City Council Chamber at the Community Center
25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Regular Meeting
November 4, 2026
A.
ORGANIZATION:
1.
EXECUTIVE SESSION -- CALL TO ORDER: 3:00 p.m. – City Council Chamber at the Community Center – 25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano.
2.
ROLL CALL: Mayor John Campbell, Mayor Pro Tem John Taylor, and Council Members Troy A. Bourne, Sergio Farias and Howard Hart.
3.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS/EXECUTIVE SESSION PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Persons wishing to address the City Council on Executive Session Items or any business that is not listed on the agenda may do so in person by attending the meeting or by email. If you prefer to submit correspondence, please submit your correspondence to the City Clerk at least an hour prior to the meeting at cjakl@sanjuancapistrano.org or cityclerk@sanjuancapistrano.org. The public may view the meeting online by using the following link: https://sanjuancapistrano.org/189/Public-Meetings.
Please limit all comments to 3 minutes.
4.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (610.85) An Executive Session will be held for the following purposes, as authorized by statute:
a.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (a) …
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Wed Oct 28, 2026
Planning Commission Meeting
Planning Commission to consider new sign program for Mission Hacienda Plaza
The Planning Commission will review a request to establish a new sign program for a commercial center on Camino Capistrano Street. The body will also consider the vacation of public right-of-way and the disposition of surplus city-owned property.
- Proposed Sign Program (SP) 26-013 for Mission Hacienda Plaza at 31631, 31661, and 31681 Camino Capistrano Street
- Vacation of 140,701 square feet of public right-of-way within Rosenbaum Road and Trabuco Creek Road
- Disposition of approximately 1,115 square feet of surplus city-owned property (APN: 650-090-06) north of 29582 Trabuco Creek Road
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AGENDA
CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
Planning Commission
City Council Chamber at the Community Center
25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Regular Meeting
October 28, 2026
A.
ORGANIZATION:
1.
CALL TO ORDER: 5:00 p.m. – City Council Chamber at Community Center - 25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano.
2.
ROLL CALL: Chair Jeff Moore, Vice Chair Ted Rosenfeldt, Commissioners Stan Braden, Darren Fancher, and Tami Wilhelm.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
B.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Persons wishing to address the Governing Body on city business that is not listed on the agenda may do so at this time.
Persons wishing to address the Governing Body on any item that is listed on the Agenda should submit a "Request to Speak" form to the City Clerk/Commission Secretary. Forms are available at the entrance to the Council Chamber. The Mayor/Chair Person will call forward speakers during consideration of each item.
Please limit all comments to 3 minutes.
Persons wishing to address the Governing Body on city business that is not listed on the agenda may do so in person by attending the meeting or by email. If you would prefer to submit correspondence, please submit your correspondence or request to the Secretary at least two hours prio …
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Tue Oct 20, 2026
City Council and Successor Agency Meeting
Council to consider auto dealership and 95-unit housing project at Distrito La Novia
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a development request for an 18.7-acre site east of Valle Road. The body will also consider a local emergency proclamation following the Norte Fire and several routine administrative items.
- Public hearing for an auto dealership and 95 for-sale residential units at Distrito La Novia
- Resolution ratifying a local emergency proclamation for the October 16, 2026, Norte Fire
- Purchase of 20 soccer goals from Sator Soccer
- Ordinance amending the Municipal Code regarding filling of Council vacancies
- Establishment of Transit and Parking Manager and Parking Enforcement Specialist positions
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AGENDA
CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
City Council
City Council Chamber at the Community Center
25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Regular Meeting
Revision 1 – Added Item F1a*
October 20, 2026
A.
ORGANIZATION
1.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Please refer to Executive Session Meeting Agenda.
EXECUTIVE SESSION AGENDA
2.
CALL TO ORDER: 5:00 p.m. - City Council Chamber at the Community Center – 25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano.
3.
ROLL CALL: Mayor John Campbell, Mayor Pro Tem John Taylor, and Council Members Troy A. Bourne, Sergio Farias and Howard Hart.
4.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - INVOCATION: Pledge of Allegiance by Council Member Hart and Invocation by Council Member Bourne.
5.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION ACTIONS:
B.
INTRODUCTIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
1.
Introduction of Commissioners Present at Meeting
2.
Recognition of Banning Lithium Energy Storage Systems in Neighborhoods (B.L.E.S.S.I.N.)
Agenda Report
C.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS/PUBLIC COMMENT:
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Tue Oct 20, 2026
City Council Meeting (Executive Session)
City Council to discuss real property negotiations and anticipated litigation
The City Council is meeting in executive session to confer with legal counsel and real property negotiators. Discussions will focus on potential litigation and the terms of payment for specific land parcels.
- Discussion of anticipated litigation involving four items
- Real property negotiations with Legacy Ranch Partners, LLC for 29943 Camino Capistrano and 30291 Camino Capistrano
- Real property negotiations with St. John Chrysostom American Coptic Orthodox Church and Richardo Mendoza for property on the west side of Rosenbaum Road
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AGENDA
CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
City Council
Council Chamber at the Community Center - 25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano.
Regular Meeting
October 20, 2026
A.
ORGANIZATION:
1.
EXECUTIVE SESSION -- CALL TO ORDER: 3:00 p.m. – City Council Chamber at the Community Center – 25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano.
2.
ROLL CALL: Mayor John Campbell, Mayor Pro Tem John Taylor, and Council Members Troy A. Bourne, Sergio Farias and Howard Hart.
3.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS/EXECUTIVE SESSION PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Persons wishing to address the Council on any item that is listed on the Closed Session Agenda should submit a “Request to Speak†form to the City Clerk. Forms are available at the entrance to the Council Chamber.
Please limit all comments to 3 minutes.
Persons wishing to address the City Council on Executive Session Items or any business that is not listed on the agenda may do so in person by attending the meeting or by email. If you prefer to submit correspondence, please submit your correspondence to the City Clerk at least an hour prior to the meeting at cjakl@sanjuancapistrano.org or cityclerk@sanjuancapistrano.org. The public may view the meeting online by using the following link: https://sanjuancapistrano.org/189/Public-Meetings.
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Tue Oct 20, 2026
City Council and Successor Agency Meeting
Public hearing on auto dealership and 95-unit housing project at Distrito La Novia
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a development request for an auto dealership and 95 for-sale residential units on an 18.7-acre site. The council will also consider several routine consent items, including new staff positions and equipment purchases.
- Public hearing for Distrito La Novia site (East of Valle Road) for an auto dealership and 95 residential units
- Establishment of Transit and Parking Manager and Parking Enforcement Specialist positions
- Purchase of 20 soccer goals from Sator Soccer
- Ordinance amending Municipal Code regarding filling of Council vacancies
- Final Tract Map No. 19310 and agreements for Camino Twelve development at 25642 Camino Del Avion
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Regular MeetingRevision 1 â Added Item F1a*
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AGENDA
CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
City Council
City Council Chamber at the Community Center
25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Regular Meeting
October 20, 2026
A.
ORGANIZATION
1.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Please refer to Executive Session Meeting Agenda.
EXECUTIVE SESSION AGENDA
2.
CALL TO ORDER: 5:00 p.m. - City Council Chamber at the Community Center – 25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano.
3.
ROLL CALL: Mayor John Campbell, Mayor Pro Tem John Taylor, and Council Members Troy A. Bourne, Sergio Farias and Howard Hart.
4.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - INVOCATION: Pledge of Allegiance by Council Member Hart and Invocation by Council Member Bourne.
5.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION ACTIONS:
B.
INTRODUCTIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
1.
Introduction of Commissioners Present at Meeting
2.
Recognition of Banning Lithium Energy Storage Systems in Neighborhoods (B.L.E.S.S.I.N.)
Agenda Report
C.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS/PUBLIC COMMENT:
Persons wishing to address the City Council and Successor Agency on any business that is n …
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Mon Oct 19, 2026
Parks, Equestrian and Community Services Commission Meeting
Commission to review prioritized improvements for city parks and facilities
The Parks, Equestrian and Community Services Commission will receive an update on prioritized improvements for city parks and facilities. The body will also consider revisions to its 2026-2027 meeting schedule.
- Update on Prioritized Improvements to City Parks and Facilities
- Revision to the 2026-2027 Commission Meeting Schedule
- Approval of September 21, 2026 meeting minutes
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AGENDA
CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
Parks, Equestrian and Community Services Commission
City Council Chamber at the Community Center
25925 Camino Del Avion
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Regular Meeting at 5:30 PM
October 19, 2026
A.
ORGANIZATION:
1.
CALL TO ORDER: 5:30 p.m. – City Council Chamber at the Community Center – 25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano
2.
ROLL CALL: Chair Andrew Comeau, Commission Members Shelly Barker, Aurea Mandujano, and Ester Ocampo
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
B.
INTRODUCTIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
C.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Persons wishing to address the Governing Body on city business that is not listed on the agenda may do so at this time.
Persons wishing to address the Governing Body on any item that is listed on the Agenda should submit a "Request to Speak" form to the City Clerk/Commission Secretary. Forms are available at the entrance to the Council Chamber. The Mayor/Chair Person will call forward speakers during consideration of each item.
Please limit all comments to 3 minutes.
Persons wishing to address the Commission on any business that is not listed on the agenda may do so in person by attending the meeting or by email. If you would prefer to submit corr …
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Fri Oct 16, 2026
Parks, Equestrian and Community Services Commission Meeting
Commission to review prioritized improvements for city parks and facilities
The Parks, Equestrian and Community Services Commission will receive an update on prioritized improvements for city parks and facilities. The body will also consider revisions to its 2026-2027 meeting schedule.
- Update on Prioritized Improvements to City Parks and Facilities
- Revision to the 2026-2027 Commission Meeting Schedule
- Approval of September 21, 2026 meeting minutes
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Regular Meeting at 5:30 PM
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AGENDA
CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
Parks, Equestrian and Community Services Commission
City Council Chamber at the Community Center
25925 Camino Del Avion
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Regular Meeting at 5:30 PM
October 19, 2026
A.
ORGANIZATION:
1.
CALL TO ORDER: 5:30 p.m. – City Council Chamber at the Community Center – 25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano
2.
ROLL CALL: Chair Andrew Comeau, Commission Members Shelly Barker, Aurea Mandujano, and Ester Ocampo
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
B.
INTRODUCTIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
C.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Persons wishing to address the Commission on any business that is not listed on the agenda may do so in person by attending the meeting or by email. If you would prefer to submit correspondence, please submit your correspondence to the Commission Secretary at least an hour prior to the meeting at [email protected] or (949) 443-6327. The public may view the meeting online by using the following link https://sanjuancapistrano.org/189/Public-Meetings. The Commission Secretary will call persons wishing to speak in the order received.
Please limit all comments to 3 minutes.
D.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Items listed on the Con …
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Wed Oct 14, 2026
City Council Meeting (Executive Session)
City Council to discuss real property negotiations and anticipated litigation
The City Council will meet in executive session to confer with legal counsel regarding four items of anticipated litigation. The body will also meet with negotiators to discuss the price and terms of payment for three specific real property parcels.
- Negotiations with Legacy Ranch Partners, LLC for 29943 Camino Capistrano (Roger Y. Williams Swanner House) and 30291 Camino Capistrano (Northwest Open Space)
- Negotiations with St. John Chrysostom American Coptic Orthodox Church and Richardo Mendoza for property on the west side of Rosenbaum Road
- Discussion of four items regarding anticipated litigation with significant exposure
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Regular Meeting
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AGENDA
CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
City Council
Council Chamber at the Community Center - 25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano.
Regular Meeting
October 20, 2026
A.
ORGANIZATION:
1.
EXECUTIVE SESSION -- CALL TO ORDER: 3:00 p.m. – City Council Chamber at the Community Center – 25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano.
2.
ROLL CALL: Mayor John Campbell, Mayor Pro Tem John Taylor, and Council Members Troy A. Bourne, Sergio Farias and Howard Hart.
3.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS/EXECUTIVE SESSION PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Persons wishing to address the City Council on Executive Session Items or any business that is not listed on the agenda may do so in person by attending the meeting or by email. If you prefer to submit correspondence, please submit your correspondence to the City Clerk at least an hour prior to the meeting at [email protected] or [email protected] . The public may view the meeting online by using the following link: https://sanjuancapistrano.org/189/Public-Meetings.
Please limit all comments to 3 minutes.
4.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (610.85) An Executive Session will be held for the following purposes, as authorized by statute:
a.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (a), (d)(2), the
Ci …
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Wed Oct 14, 2026
Planning Commission Meeting
Planning Commission to consider 70-room French Hotel proposal
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed French Hotel. The project involves the restoration of the Domingo Yorba and Casa Manuel Garcia Adobes for use as guest rooms and dining.
- Public hearing for French Hotel at 31861 and 31871 Camino Capistrano
- Review of 70-room boutique hotel including event space and valet parking
- Certification of an Environmental Impact Report (SCH#2026030917)
- Determination of compatibility with historic landmarks including Don Juan Avila Adobe, El Adobe Restaurant, and Esslinger Building
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AGENDA
CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
Planning Commission
Council Chamber at the Community Center - 25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano.
Regular Meeting
October 14, 2026
A.
ORGANIZATION:
1.
CALL TO ORDER: 5:00 p.m. – City Council Chamber at Community Center - 25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano.
2.
ROLL CALL: Chair Jeff Moore, Vice Chair Ted Rosenfeldt, Commissioners Stan Braden, Darren Fancher, and Tami Wilhelm.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
B.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Persons wishing to address the Governing Body on city business that is not listed on the agenda may do so at this time.
Persons wishing to address the Governing Body on any item that is listed on the Agenda should submit a "Request to Speak" form to the City Clerk/Commission Secretary. Forms are available at the entrance to the Council Chamber. The Mayor/Chair Person will call forward speakers during consideration of each item.
Please limit all comments to 3 minutes.
Persons wishing to address the Governing Body on city business that is not listed on the agenda may do so in person by attending the meeting or by email. If you would prefer to submit correspondence, please submit your correspondence or request to the Secretary at least two hours prior to the mee …
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Wed Oct 14, 2026
Planning Commission Meeting
Planning Commission to consider proposed 70-room French Hotel
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the French Hotel project. The body will consider various permits and the certification of an Environmental Impact Report for the development.
- Proposed 70-room boutique hotel at 31861 and 31871 Camino Capistrano
- Restoration and rehabilitation of Domingo Yorba and Casa Manuel Garcia Adobes
- Certification of Environmental Impact Report (SCH#2026030917)
- Determination of compatibility with historic landmarks including Don Juan Avila Adobe, El Adobe Restaurant, and Esslinger Building
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Regular Meeting
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AGENDA
CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
Planning Commission
Council Chamber at the Community Center - 25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano.
Regular Meeting
October 14, 2026
A.
ORGANIZATION:
1.
CALL TO ORDER: 5:00 p.m. – City Council Chamber at Community Center - 25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano.
2.
ROLL CALL: Chair Jeff Moore, Vice Chair Ted Rosenfeldt, Commissioners Stan Braden, Darren Fancher, and Tami Wilhelm.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
B.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Persons wishing to address the Governing Body on city business that is not listed on the agenda may do so in person by attending the meeting or by email. If you would prefer to submit correspondence, please submit your correspondence or request to the Secretary at least two hours prior to the meeting at [email protected] .
Please limit all comments to 3 minutes
C.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Items listed on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion and one vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired, that item may be removed from the Consent Calendar and will be considered separately.
1.
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Wed Oct 7, 2026
Adjourned Planning Commission Meeting
Planning Commission to consider Legacy Ranch development and event venue permit
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a specific plan amendment and conditional use permit for the Northwest Open Space Legacy Ranch. The body will also review a grading plan modification for a residential property on Aguacate Road.
- Code Amendment (CA) 25-001 and Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 26-004 for Legacy Ranch at 30291 Camino Capistrano to allow group activities, community events, and food and beverage services
- Grading Plan Modification (GPM) 25-016 for the Sedgwick Residence at 31593 Aguacate Road for a new single-family dwelling and accessory structures
- Recommendation for City Council certification of the Environmental Impact Report for the Legacy Ranch Concept Plan Project
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AGENDA
CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
Planning Commission
Council Chamber at the Community Center - 25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano.
Regular Meeting
October 7, 2026
A.
ORGANIZATION:
1.
CALL TO ORDER: 5:00 p.m. – City Council Chamber at Community Center - 25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano.
2.
ROLL CALL: Chair Jeff Moore, Vice Chair Ted Rosenfeldt, Commissioners Stan Braden, Darren Fancher, and Tami Wilhelm.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
B.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Persons wishing to address the Governing Body on city business that is not listed on the agenda may do so at this time.
Persons wishing to address the Governing Body on any item that is listed on the Agenda should submit a "Request to Speak" form to the City Clerk/Commission Secretary. Forms are available at the entrance to the Council Chamber. The Mayor/Chair Person will call forward speakers during consideration of each item.
Please limit all comments to 3 minutes.
Persons wishing to address the Governing Body on city business that is not listed on the agenda may do so in person by attending the meeting or by email. If you would prefer to submit correspondence, please submit your correspondence or request to the Secretary at least two hours prior to the meet …
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Tue Oct 6, 2026
Adjourned Planning Commission Meeting
Planning Commission to weigh Legacy Ranch venue plan and Aguacate Road grading
The San Juan Capistrano Planning Commission meets October 7, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at the Community Center, 25925 Camino Del Avion. Two public hearings are scheduled: a grading plan modification for a new single-family dwelling and accessory structures at 31593 Aguacate Road, and a code amendment plus conditional use permit for the Northwest Open Space Legacy Ranch project at 30291 Camino Capistrano, which would allow group activities, community events, and food and beverage service including alcohol. The Commission will also consider draft minutes from its September 23, 2026 meeting on the consent calendar, and will adjourn to October 14, 2026.
- Public hearing on Grading Plan Modification (GPM) 25-016 for a new single-family dwelling and accessory structures at 31593 Aguacate Road (APN: 649-101-31), with a proposed CEQA Class 3 categorical exemption
- Public hearing on Code Amendment (CA) 25-001 and Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 26-004 for the Northwest Open Space Legacy Ranch at 30291 Camino Capistrano (APN: 121-050-03, -04, -14, -17, -18, -19, -20, and -29)
- Legacy Ranch request would amend the Northwest Open Space Specific Plan (SP) 2020-01 and allow use of the site as a venue for group activities and community events with food, beverage, and alcohol service
- Commission recommendation that the City Council certify the Environmental Impact Report for the Legacy Ranch Concept Plan Project (SCH#2025110456)
- Consent calendar: draft September 23, 2026 Planning Commission minutes
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AGENDA
CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
Planning Commission
Council Chamber at the Community Center - 25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano.
Regular Meeting
October 7, 2026
A.
ORGANIZATION:
1.
CALL TO ORDER: 5:00 p.m. – City Council Chamber at Community Center - 25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano.
2.
ROLL CALL: Chair Jeff Moore, Vice Chair Ted Rosenfeldt, Commissioners Stan Braden, Darren Fancher, and Tami Wilhelm.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
B.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Persons wishing to address the Governing Body on city business that is not listed on the agenda may do so in person by attending the meeting or by email. If you would prefer to submit correspondence, please submit your correspondence or request to the Secretary at least two hours prior to the meeting at jrojas@sanjuancapistrano.gov.
Please limit all comments to 3 minutes.
C.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Items listed on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion and one vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired, that item may be removed from the Consent Calendar and will be considered separately.
1.
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Tue Oct 6, 2026
City Council and Housing Authority Meeting
City Council to consider sale of city-owned property to Coptic Orthodox Church
The City Council and Housing Authority will meet to discuss administrative items, including a proposed property sale and municipal code amendments. The body will also review several service agreements for city events and environmental analyses.
- Proposed sale of 1,115 square feet of city-owned property on Rosenbaum Road to St. John Chrysostom American Coptic Orthodox Church
- Ordinance amending the Municipal Code regarding the filling of Council vacancies
- Professional Services Agreement with Garden State Fireworks, Inc. for the 2027 Fourth of July display
- Amendment to Maintenance Services Agreement with Trovao and Associates, Inc. (The Christmas Light Guy Company) for holiday decorations
- Amendment to agreement with LSA Associates Inc. for air quality and traffic analysis for the Legacy Ranch Code Amendment project
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AGENDA
CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
City Council
City Council Chamber at the Community Center
25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Regular Meeting
October 6, 2026
A.
ORGANIZATION
1.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Please refer to Executive Session Meeting Agenda.
EXECUTIVE SESSION AGENDA
2.
CALL TO ORDER: 5:00 p.m. - City Council Chamber at the Community Center – 25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano.
3.
ROLL CALL: Mayor John Campbell, Mayor Pro Tem John Taylor, and Council Members Troy A. Bourne, Sergio Farias and Howard Hart.
4.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - INVOCATION: Pledge of Allegiance by Council Member Bourne and Invocation by Mayor Pro Tem Taylor.
5.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION ACTIONS:
6.
CITY CLERK ANNOUNCEMENT:
B.
INTRODUCTIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
1.
Introduction of Commissioners Present at Meeting
2.
Proclamation Designating October 6 - 10, 2026, as “Fire Prevention Week”
Agenda Report
C.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS/PUBLIC COMMENT:
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Thu Oct 1, 2026
City Council and Housing Authority Meeting
San Juan Capistrano council to weigh Legacy Ranch EIR work and Rosenbaum Road land sale
The San Juan Capistrano City Council meets October 6, 2026, with no public hearings and no Council Action Items listed. On the consent calendar it will consider routine items including minutes, check registers, and several contract amendments, among them added air quality and traffic analysis for the Legacy Ranch Code Amendment environmental report. Under administrative items, the council takes up resolutions of intent to vacate parts of Rosenbaum Road and Trabuco Creek Road and to sell about 1,115 square feet of city property to St. John Chrysostom American Coptic Orthodox Church, plus an ordinance on filling council vacancies. The Housing Authority also meets, with minutes, check registers, and a cash and investments report on its agenda.
- Amendment No. 3 to a professional services agreement with LSA Associates Inc. for supplemental air quality and traffic analysis for the Legacy Ranch Code Amendment (CA) 25-001 EIR on the 65.5-acre city-owned Northwest Open Space property
- Resolutions of intent to vacate portions of Rosenbaum Road and Trabuco Creek Road and to sell about 1,115 square feet of unimproved city-owned property (APN 650-090-06) to St. John Chrysostom American Coptic Orthodox Church, with a protest hearing date set
- Ordinance amending the municipal code on filling City Council vacancies
- First Amendment to a license agreement with 31791 Los Rios Street LLC for construction and maintenance of improvements on public property (APN 121-160-20)
- Professional services agreement with Garden State Fireworks, Inc. for the 2027 Fourth of July fireworks display; Amendment No. 1 with Trovao and Associates, Inc. (The Christmas Light Guy Company) for holiday street decorations
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AGENDA
CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
City Council
City Council Chamber at the Community Center
25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Regular Meeting
October 6, 2026
A.
ORGANIZATION
1.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Please refer to Executive Session Meeting Agenda.
EXECUTIVE SESSION AGENDA
2.
CALL TO ORDER: 5:00 p.m. - City Council Chamber at the Community Center – 25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano.
3.
ROLL CALL: Mayor John Campbell, Mayor Pro Tem John Taylor, and Council Members Troy A. Bourne, Sergio Farias and Howard Hart.
4.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - INVOCATION: Pledge of Allegiance by Council Member Bourne and Invocation by Mayor Pro Tem Taylor.
5.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION ACTIONS:
6.
CITY CLERK ANNOUNCEMENT:
B.
INTRODUCTIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
1.
Introduction of Commissioners Present at Meeting
2.
Proclamation Designating October 6 - 10, 2026, as “Fire Prevention Week”
Agenda Report
C.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS/PUBLIC COMMENT:
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Wed Sep 30, 2026
City Council Meeting (Executive Session)
San Juan Capistrano council meets in closed session on litigation, including Compass Energy Storage
The San Juan Capistrano City Council is holding an executive session at 3:00 p.m. on October 6, 2026, at the Community Center, 25925 Camino Del Avion. The closed session covers three items of anticipated litigation and two existing litigation matters: the California Energy Commission Docket No. 24-OPT-02 (Compass Energy Storage Project) and San Juan Capistrano Management & Professional Employees Association v. City of San Juan Capistrano, Case No. LA-CE-1916-M. No decisions on regular city business are listed; the council will announce any executive session actions and then adjourn to a public business session at 5:00 p.m. the same day.
- Closed session on anticipated litigation — significant exposure to litigation (3 items) under Government Code Section 54956.9(a), (d)(2)
- Closed session on existing litigation: California Energy Commission, Docket No. 24-OPT-02 [Compass Energy Storage Project]
- Closed session on existing litigation: San Juan Capistrano Management & Professional Employees Association v. City of San Juan Capistrano, Case No. LA-CE-1916-M
- Public comments limited to 3 minutes; correspondence to the City Clerk at least an hour before the meeting
- Adjournment to a public Business Session on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
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AGENDA
CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
City Council
Council Chamber at the Community Center - 25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano.
Regular Meeting
October 6, 2026
A.
ORGANIZATION:
1.
EXECUTIVE SESSION -- CALL TO ORDER: 3:00 p.m. – City Council Chamber at the Community Center – 25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano.
2.
ROLL CALL: Mayor John Campbell, Mayor Pro Tem John Taylor, and Council Members Troy A. Bourne, Sergio Farias and Howard Hart.
3.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS/EXECUTIVE SESSION PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Persons wishing to address the City Council and Housing Authority on any business that is not listed on the agendas may do so in person by attending the meeting, or by email. If you would prefer to submit correspondence, please submit your correspondence to the City Clerk at least an hour prior to the meeting at cjakl@sanjuancapistrano.org or cityclerk@sanjuancapistrano.org or (949) 443-6310. The public may view the meeting online by using the following link: https://sanjuancapistrano.org/189/Public-Meetings.
Please limit all comments to 3 minutes.
4.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (610.85) An Executive Session will be held for the following purposes, as authorized by statute:
a.
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Tue Sep 29, 2026
Zoning Administrator Meeting
Zoning Administrator weighs 12-month extension for 980 sq. ft. Los Rios Street commercial building
The San Juan Capistrano Zoning Administrator holds a regular meeting on September 29, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. in the City Hall Courtyard Conference Room, 32400 Paseo Adelanto. The single substantive item is a public hearing on a twelve-month time extension of Site Plan Review 24-002 and Administrative Approval 24-011, which allowed a 980 sq. ft. single-story commercial building with a 345 sq. ft. porch and 636 sq. ft. outdoor dining area at 31791 Los Rios Street. The request also asks for a finding that the action is exempt from CEQA under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15303, Class 3 (New Construction). The agenda also includes oral communications and adjournment.
- Public hearing on Site Plan Review (SPR) 26-002 & Administrative Approval (AA) 26-014: a twelve-month time extension of SPR 24-002 & AA 24-011
- Project at 31791 Los Rios Street (APN 121-160-17): 980 sq. ft. single-story commercial building, 345 sq. ft. porch, 636 sq. ft. outdoor dining area
- Applicant: River Street Ranch LLC; Project Manager: Jeffrey Graham, Contract Planner
- CEQA exemption requested under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15303, Class 3 (New Construction)
- Oral communications accepted by email to the Secretary at least two hours before the meeting
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AGENDA
CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
San Juan Capistrano Courtyard Conference Room at City Hall – 32400 Paseo Adelanto, San Juan Capistrano..
Regular Meeting
September 29, 2026
A.
ORGANIZATION
1.
CALL TO ORDER: 5:00 p.m. – City Hall Courtyard Conference Room at – 32400 Paseo Adelanto, San Juan Capistrano.
B.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Persons wishing to address the Governing Body on city business that is not listed on the agenda may do so by email. Please submit any email correspondence to the Secretary at least two hours prior to the meeting at [email protected] .
C.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1.
Consideration of Site Plan Review (SPR) 26-002 & Administrative Approval (AA) 26-014, a request for a twelve-month time extension of SPR 24-002 & AA 24-011, which allows for a 980 sq. ft. single-story commercial building with a 345 sq. ft. porch and 636 sq. ft. outdoor dining area located at 31791 Los Rios Street (APN 121-160-17), and a finding that said action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines per Section 15303, Class 3 (New Construction). (Applicant: River Street Ranch LLC )(Project Manager: Jeffrey Graham, Contract Planner).
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Tue Sep 29, 2026
Zoning Administrator Meeting
Zoning Administrator to weigh 12-month extension for Los Rios Street commercial project
The San Juan Capistrano Zoning Administrator meets September 29, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. in the City Hall Courtyard Conference Room at 32400 Paseo Adelanto. The single public hearing is a request to extend Site Plan Review 26-002 and Administrative Approval 26-014 for twelve months, continuing approvals SPR 24-002 and AA 24-011. Those approvals allow a 980 sq. ft. single-story commercial building with a 345 sq. ft. porch and 636 sq. ft. outdoor dining area at 31791 Los Rios Street. The item also includes a finding that the action is exempt from CEQA under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15303, Class 3 (New Construction).
- Public hearing on a 12-month time extension of SPR 24-002 & AA 24-011 for 31791 Los Rios Street (APN 121-160-17)
- Project would be a 980 sq. ft. single-story commercial building with a 345 sq. ft. porch and 636 sq. ft. outdoor dining area
- Applicant: River Street Ranch LLC; Project Manager: Jeffrey Graham, Contract Planner
- CEQA exemption finding proposed under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15303, Class 3 (New Construction)
- Oral communications on non-agenda city business, with a 3-minute limit per speaker
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AGENDA
CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
San Juan Capistrano Courtyard Conference Room at City Hall - 32400 Paseo Adelanto, San Juan Capistrano.
Regular Meeting
September 29, 2026
A.
ORGANIZATION
1.
CALL TO ORDER: 5:00 p.m. – City Hall Courtyard Conference Room at – 32400 Paseo Adelanto, San Juan Capistrano.
B.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Persons wishing to address the Governing Body on city business that is not listed on the agenda may do so at this time.
Persons wishing to address the Governing Body on any item that is listed on the Agenda should submit a "Request to Speak" form to the City Clerk/Commission Secretary. Forms are available at the entrance to the Council Chamber. The Mayor/Chair Person will call forward speakers during consideration of each item.
Please limit all comments to 3 minutes.
Persons wishing to address the Governing Body on city business that is not listed on the agenda may do so by email. Please submit any email correspondence to the Secretary at least two hours prior to the meeting at lstokes@sanjuancapistrano.org.
C.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1.
Consideration of Site Plan Review (SPR) 26-002 & Administrative Approval (AA) 26-014, a request for a twelve-month time extension of SPR 24-002 & AA 24-011, whi …
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Thu Sep 24, 2026
Design Review Committee Meeting
San Juan Capistrano design panel reviews proposed church campus at 29582 Trabuco Creek Road
The Design Review Committee meets Sept. 24, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. in the City Hall Courtyard Conference Room, 32400 Paseo Adelanto. The main item is a work session introducing a proposed church campus at 29582 Trabuco Creek Road, with applications for architectural control, a conditional use permit, a grading plan modification, and a tree removal permit. The only other substantive item is approval of draft minutes from the July 23, 2026 meeting on the consent calendar. No decisions are scheduled; the church item is a work session and presentation only.
- Work session on Architectural Control 22-009, Conditional Use Permit 22-004, Grading Plan Modification 22-024, and Tree Removal Permit 23-009 for a proposed church campus at 29582 Trabuco Creek Road (APN: 650-441-04)
- Proposed campus includes a primary church building, a multi-purpose building, remodel of an existing house and barn, a playground area, and on-site parking and access improvements
- Applicant: Nagy Bakhoum, Obelisk Architects; Project Manager: Dominic Matias, Associate Planner
- Consent calendar: draft July 23, 2026 Design Review Committee minutes
- Adjournment to Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.
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AGENDA
CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
Design Review Committee
San Juan Capistrano Courtyard Conference Room at City Hall - 32400 Paseo Adelanto, San Juan Capistrano
Regular Meeting
September 24, 2026
A.
ORGANIZATION
1.
CALL TO ORDER: 4:30 p.m. - City Hall Courtyard Conference Room 32400 Paseo Adelanto, San Juan Capistrano, 92675.
2.
ROLL CALL: Chair Plavajka, Vice Chair Jakob Awerkamp and Committee Member Stan Braden.
B.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Persons wishing to address the Governing Body on city business that is not listed on the agenda may do so at this time.
Persons wishing to address the Governing Body on any item that is listed on the Agenda should submit a "Request to Speak" form to the City Clerk/Commission Secretary. Forms are available at the entrance to the Council Chamber. The Mayor/Chair Person will call forward speakers during consideration of each item.
Please limit all comments to 3 minutes.
Persons wishing to address the Governing Body on city business that is not listed on the agenda may do so in person by attending the meeting or by email. If you would prefer to submit correspondence, please submit your correspondence or request to the Secretary at least two hours prior to the meeting at [email protected] .
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Wed Sep 23, 2026
Planning Commission Meeting
Planning Commission to weigh 18.7-acre Distrito La Novia project with auto dealership and 95 homes
The San Juan Capistrano Planning Commission meets September 23, 2026 to hold a public hearing on a large mixed project at the 18.7-acre Distrito La Novia site east of Valle Road, which would include an auto dealership and 95 for-sale homes. The Commission will also consider a sign program change and amplified sound system for JSerra Catholic High School's aquatics facility. A consent calendar item covers draft minutes from June 23, 2026. No decisions are recorded in this agenda; items are listed for consideration.
- Public hearing on General Plan Amendment 25-002, Code Amendment 25-005, Architectural Control 25-004 and 26-004, Tentative Tract Map 25-003, Grading Plan Modifications 25-020 and 26-010, and Development Agreement 26-002 for the 18.7-acre Distrito La Novia site (APNs 666-292-01, 666-292-02, 666-292-06, 663-292-03, 666-312-01, 666-312-02, 666-311-04, 666-311-02, 666-311-03) to allow an auto dealership and 95 for-sale residential units; applicants Emilie Simard, Shea Homes LP and Roger S. Penske Jr., South OC Realty, LLC
- CEQA finding of no new or more severe significant impacts based on an Addendum to Environmental Impact Report SCH No. 2008061078 for the Distrito La Novia project
- New business: Sign Program SP 26-018 and Administrative Approval AA 26-013 for JSerra Catholic High School at 26500 Junipero Serra Road (APN 649-011-25) to replace the existing pool scoreboard with a larger digital scoreboard, including a sign exception for illumination, and to install an amplified sound system and speakers at the existing aquatics facility
- CEQA categorical exemption finding for the JSerra project under Sections 15301 Class 1 (Existing Facilities) and 15311 Class 11 (Accessory Structures)
- Consent calendar: draft June 23, 2026 Planning Commission minutes
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AGENDA
CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
Planning Commission
City Council Chamber at the Community Center
25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Regular Meeting
September 23, 2026
A.
ORGANIZATION:
1.
CALL TO ORDER: 5:00 p.m. – City Council Chamber at Community Center - 25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano.
2.
ROLL CALL: Chair Jeff Moore, Vice Chair Ted Rosenfeldt, Commissioners Stan Braden, Darren Fancher, and Tami Wilhelm.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
B.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Persons wishing to address the Governing Body on city business that is not listed on the agenda may do so at this time.
Persons wishing to address the Governing Body on any item that is listed on the Agenda should submit a "Request to Speak" form to the City Clerk/Commission Secretary. Forms are available at the entrance to the Council Chamber. The Mayor/Chair Person will call forward speakers during consideration of each item.
Please limit all comments to 3 minutes.
Persons wishing to address the Governing Body on city business that is not listed on the agenda may do so in person by attending the meeting or by email. If you would prefer to submit correspondence, please submit your correspondence or request to the Secretary at least two hours pr …
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Wed Sep 23, 2026
Planning Commission Meeting
Planning Commission to weigh 18.7-acre auto dealership and 95-home project
The San Juan Capistrano Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a major mixed-use development at the Distrito La Novia site, proposing an auto dealership and 95 for-sale residential units. The commission will also consider a request from JSerra Catholic High School to replace its pool scoreboard with a larger digital one and install an amplified sound system. The agenda includes routine consent items and public comments.
- Public hearing on GPA 25-002, CA 25-005, AC 25-004, AC 26-004, TTM 25-003, GPM 25-020, GPM 26-010, DA 26-002 for 18.7-acre Distrito La Novia site (APNs 666-292-01, etc.)
- Proposal for auto dealership and 95 for-sale residential units by Shea Homes LP and South OC Realty LLC
- CEQA addendum to EIR SCH No. 2008061078 for the Distrito La Novia project
- JSerra Catholic High School sign program modification (SP 26-018, AA 26-013) for larger digital scoreboard and amplified sound at 26500 Junipero Serra Road
- Consent calendar: approval of June 23, 2026 Planning Commission minutes
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AGENDA
CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
Planning Commission
City Council Chamber at the Community Center
25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Regular Meeting
September 23, 2026
A.
ORGANIZATION:
1.
CALL TO ORDER: 5:00 p.m. – City Council Chamber at Community Center - 25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano.
2.
ROLL CALL: Chair Jeff Moore, Vice Chair Ted Rosenfeldt, Commissioners Stan Braden, Darren Fancher, and Tami Wilhelm.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
B.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Persons wishing to address the Governing Body on city business that is not listed on the agenda may do so in person by attending the meeting or by email. If you would prefer to submit correspondence, please submit your correspondence or request to the Secretary at least two hours prior to the meeting at lstokes@sanjuancapistrano.org.
Please limit all comments to 3 minutes.
C.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Items listed on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion and one vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired, that item may be removed from the Consent Calendar and will be considered separately.
1.
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Tue Sep 22, 2026
Cultural Heritage Commission Meeting
Commission to review 70-room French Hotel project and historic compatibility
The Cultural Heritage Commission will hold public hearings on two site plan reviews: a continued application for accessory structures and alterations at 31661 Los Rios Street in the Los Rios Historic District, and a proposed 70-room boutique hotel at 31861-31871 Camino Capistrano that includes restoration of historic adobes and requires CEQA certification. The commission will also select a new chair and vice-chair as part of its reorganization.
- SPR 26-001: 1,085 sq ft accessory structure (ADU, workshop, restroom), 431 sq ft Love House addition, 229 sq ft porch extension, removal of 702 sq ft lattice at 31661 Los Rios Street
- SPR 22-002: French Hotel, 70-room boutique hotel with restoration of Domingo Yorba and Casa Manuel Garcia Adobes, event space, valet parking at 31861-31871 Camino Capistrano
- CEQA: Certification of Environmental Impact Report (SCH#2026030917) and adoption of mitigation monitoring program for French Hotel
- Consent calendar: Approval of August 25, 2026 meeting minutes
- Reorganization: Selection of Chair and Vice-Chair
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AGENDA
CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
Cultural Heritage Commission
City Council Chamber at the Community Center
25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Regular Meeting
September 22, 2026
A.
ORGANIZATION
1.
CALL TO ORDER: 4:30 p.m. – San Juan Capistrano City Council Chamber at Community Center, 25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano.
2.
ROLL CALL: Chair Paul Lopez, Vice-Chair Ann Ronan, Commissioners Anna Dickinson, Evan Burgher, and Lee Kovel.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
B.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Persons wishing to address the Governing Body on city business that is not listed on the agenda may do so at this time.
Persons wishing to address the Governing Body on any item that is listed on the Agenda should submit a "Request to Speak" form to the City Clerk/Commission Secretary. Forms are available at the entrance to the Council Chamber. The Mayor/Chair Person will call forward speakers during consideration of each item.
Please limit all comments to 3 minutes.
Persons wishing to address the governing body on city business that is not listed on the agenda may do so in person by attending the meeting or by email. If you would prefer to submit correspondence, please submit your correspondence or request to the Cultural He …
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Mon Sep 21, 2026
Cultural Heritage Commission Meeting
Commission to weigh 70-room French Hotel project and historic district changes
The Cultural Heritage Commission will hold public hearings on two major items: a continued site plan review for a 1,085 sq. ft. accessory structure and other changes at 31661 Los Rios Street in the Los Rios Historic District, and a proposed 70-room boutique hotel (French Hotel) at 31861-31871 Camino Capistrano, which includes restoring two adobes and requires environmental review. The commission will also select a new chair and vice-chair. The agenda includes routine consent items and public comment periods.
- SPR 26-001: 1,085 sq. ft. accessory structure (ADU, workshop, restroom), 431 sq. ft. Love House addition, 229 sq. ft. porch extension, removal of 702 sq. ft. lattice at 31661 Los Rios Street
- SPR 22-002: 70-room French Hotel with restoration of Domingo Yorba and Casa Manuel Garcia Adobes, event space, valet parking at 31861-31871 Camino Capistrano
- Recommendation to certify Environmental Impact Report (SCH#2026030917) for French Hotel project
- Reorganization: selection of Chair and Vice-Chair
- Consent calendar: approval of August 25, 2026 minutes
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AGENDA
CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
Cultural Heritage Commission
City Council Chamber at the Community Center
25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Regular Meeting
September 22, 2026
A.
ORGANIZATION
1.
CALL TO ORDER: 4:30 p.m. – San Juan Capistrano City Council Chamber at Community Center, 25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano.
2.
ROLL CALL: Chair Paul Lopez, Vice-Chair Ann Ronan, Commissioners Anna Dickinson, Evan Burgher, and Lee Kovel.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
B.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Persons wishing to address the governing body on city business that is not listed on the agenda may do so in person by attending the meeting or by email. If you would prefer to submit correspondence, please submit your correspondence or request to the Cultural Heritage Commission Acting Secretary at least two hours prior to the meeting at [email protected] .
Please limit all comments to three minutes.
C.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Items listed on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion and one vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired, that item may be removed from the Consent Calendar and will be considered separately. …
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Mon Sep 21, 2026
Parks, Equestrian and Community Services Commission Meeting
Commission to consider amendments to Northwest Open Space plan for Legacy Ranch
The Parks, Equestrian and Community Services Commission will hold a regular meeting with a consent calendar and one administrative item. The main item is a proposal to amend the Northwest Open Space Specific Plan to allow additional uses for the Legacy Ranch concept on the 65-acre city-owned property at 30291 Camino Capistrano. The commission will also approve minutes from the August 17, 2026 meeting and hear public comments.
- Proposed amendments to Northwest Open Space Specific Plan (SP 2022-01) for Legacy Ranch concept
- Property at 30291 Camino Capistrano (APNs: 121-050-03, -04, -14, -17, -18, -19, -20, -29)
- Approval of minutes from August 17, 2026 regular meeting
- Public oral communications limited to 3 minutes per speaker
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AGENDA
CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
Parks, Equestrian and Community Services Commission
City Council Chamber at the Community Center
25925 Camino Del Avion
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Regular Meeting at 5:30 PM
September 21, 2026
A.
ORGANIZATION:
1.
CALL TO ORDER: 5:30 p.m. – City Council Chamber at the Community Center – 25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano
2.
ROLL CALL: Chair Andrew Comeau, and Commission Members Shelly Barker, Aurea Mandujano, and Ester Ocampo
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
B.
INTRODUCTIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
C.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Persons wishing to address the Governing Body on city business that is not listed on the agenda may do so at this time.
Persons wishing to address the Governing Body on any item that is listed on the Agenda should submit a "Request to Speak" form to the City Clerk/Commission Secretary. Forms are available at the entrance to the Council Chamber. The Mayor/Chair Person will call forward speakers during consideration of each item.
Please limit all comments to 3 minutes.
Persons wishing to address the Commission on any business that is not listed on the agenda may do so in person by attending the meeting or by email. If you would prefer to submi …
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Thu Sep 17, 2026
Parks, Equestrian and Community Services Commission Meeting
Commission to consider amendments to Northwest Open Space plan for Legacy Ranch
The Parks, Equestrian and Community Services Commission will hold a regular meeting with a consent calendar and one administrative item. The main item is a proposal to amend the Northwest Open Space Specific Plan to allow additional uses for the proposed Legacy Ranch Concept Plan on a 65-acre city-owned property. The meeting includes public comment opportunities and routine procedural items.
- Proposed amendments to Northwest Open Space Specific Plan (SP 2022-01) for 65-acre property at 30291 Camino Capistrano (APNs 121-050-03, -04, -14, -17, -18, -19, -20, -29) to allow uses for Legacy Ranch Concept Plan
- Approval of minutes from August 17, 2026 regular meeting
- Public oral communications limited to 3 minutes per speaker
- Meeting adjournment to October 19, 2026
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Regular Meeting at 5:30 PM
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AGENDA
CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
Parks, Equestrian and Community Services Commission
City Council Chamber at the Community Center
25925 Camino Del Avion
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Regular Meeting at 5:30 PM
September 21, 2026
A.
ORGANIZATION:
1.
CALL TO ORDER: 5:30 p.m. – City Council Chamber at the Community Center – 25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano
2.
ROLL CALL: Chair Andrew Comeau, and Commission Members Shelly Barker, Aurea Mandujano, and Ester Ocampo
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
B.
INTRODUCTIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
C.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Persons wishing to address the Commission on any business that is not listed on the agenda may do so in person by attending the meeting or by email. If you would prefer to submit correspondence, please submit your correspondence to the Commission Secretary at least an hour prior to the meeting at [email protected] or (949) 443-6327. The public may view the meeting online by using the following link https://sanjuancapistrano.org/189/Public-Meetings. The Commission Secretary will call persons wishing to speak in the order received.
Please limit all comments to 3 minutes.
D.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Items listed on t …
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Wed Sep 16, 2026
Design Review Committee Meeting
Church campus proposal at 29582 Trabuco Creek Rd up for review
The Design Review Committee is holding a work session to introduce a proposed church campus at 29582 Trabuco Creek Road, which includes a primary church building, multi-purpose building, remodel of an existing house and barn, playground, and parking/access improvements. The committee will also consider approving the draft minutes from the July 23, 2026 meeting. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.
- Work session on church campus: AC 22-009, CUP 22-004, GPM 22-024, TRP 23-009
- Proposed church campus at 29582 Trabuco Creek Road (APN: 650-441-04)
- Includes primary church building, multi-purpose building, remodel of house and barn, playground, parking
- Draft July 23, 2026 Design Review Committee minutes on consent calendar
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Regular Meeting
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AGENDA
CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
Design Review Committee
San Juan Capistrano Courtyard Conference Room at City Hall – 32400 Paseo Adelanto, San Juan Capistrano
Regular Meeting
September 24, 2026
A.
ORGANIZATION
1.
CALL TO ORDER: 4:30 p.m. - City Hall Courtyard Conference Room 32400 Paseo Adelanto, San Juan Capistrano, 92675.
2.
ROLL CALL: Chair Plavajka, Vice Chair Jakob Awerkamp and Committee Member Stan Braden.
B.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Persons wishing to address the Governing Body on city business that is not listed on the agenda may do so in person by attending the meeting or by email. If you would prefer to submit correspondence, please submit your correspondence or request to the Secretary at least two hours prior to the meeting at imireles@sanjuancapistrano.org.
Please limit all comments to three minutes.
C.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Items listed on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion and one vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired, that item may be removed from the Consent Calendar and will be considered separately.
1.
Draft July 23, 2026, Design Review Committee Minutes.
Minutes …
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Tue Sep 15, 2026
City Council and Successor Agency Meeting
Council to consider executive salary schedule, recruitments, and water-saving measures
The San Juan Capistrano City Council will hold a regular meeting with an executive session, public comment, and a consent calendar of routine items. Notable actions include approving an amended executive salary schedule, a professional services agreement for executive recruitments, and a landscape maintenance agreement with San Juan Hills Golf Club. The council will also discuss reducing water inputs on city-owned property as a council action item.
- Proposed amended executive salary schedule and professional services agreement with Jacob Green and Associates for executive staff recruitments, with appropriation of funds
- Landscape maintenance agreement with San Juan Hills Golf Club, LP for construction and maintenance along San Juan Creek Road (APNs 661-011-27 and 661-011-28), with CEQA Class 1 exemption
- Landscape maintenance agreement with Rancho Viejo Owner LLC for improvements adjacent to Swallow's Creek Industrial Park at 30700 Rancho Viejo Road, with CEQA Class 1 exemption
- Software as a Service agreement with CivicPlus, LLC for city website hosting and support
- Council action item on reducing inputs and saving water on city-owned property
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AGENDA
CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
City Council
City Council Chamber at the Community Center
25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Regular Meeting
September 15, 2026
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A.
ORGANIZATION
1.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Please refer to Executive Session Meeting Agenda.
EXECUTIVE SESSION AGENDA
Orden Del Día: Sesión Ejecutiva
2.
CALL TO ORDER: 5:00 p.m. - City Council Chamber at the Community Center – 25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano.
3.
ROLL CALL: Mayor John Campbell, Mayor Pro Tem John Taylor, and Council Members Troy A. Bourne, Sergio Farias and Howard Hart.
4.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - INVOCATION: Pledge of Allegiance by Mayor Campbell and Invocation by Council Member Hart.
5.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION ACTIONS:
B.
INTRODUCTIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
1.
Introduction of Commissioners Present at Meeting
2.
Proclamation Designating September 17 - 23, 2026, as "Constitution Week"
Agenda Report
C.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS/PUBLIC COMMENT: …
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Tue Sep 15, 2026
City Council Meeting (Executive Session)
Council to hold closed session on litigation, including Compass Energy Storage case
The San Juan Capistrano City Council is meeting in executive (closed) session to confer with legal counsel about anticipated litigation involving significant exposure to the city (three items) and existing litigation in the California Energy Commission docket for the Compass Energy Storage Project. The agenda is limited to these confidential legal discussions, public comments, and adjournment to a later public business session; no public decisions or votes are listed.
- Closed session discussion of anticipated litigation with significant exposure to the city (3 items)
- Closed session discussion of existing litigation: California Energy Commission Docket No. 24-OPT-02 (Compass Energy Storage Project)
- Public comment period limited to 3 minutes per speaker
- Meeting adjourns to a public Business Session at 5:00 p.m. same day
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AGENDA
CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
City Council
Council Chamber at the Community Center - 25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano.
Regular Meeting
September 15, 2026
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A.
ORGANIZATION:
1.
EXECUTIVE SESSION -- CALL TO ORDER: 3:00 p.m. – City Council Chamber at the Community Center – 25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano.
2.
ROLL CALL: Mayor John Campbell, Mayor Pro Tem John Taylor, and Council Members Troy A. Bourne, Sergio Farias and Howard Hart.
3.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS/EXECUTIVE SESSION PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Persons wishing to address the Council on any item that is listed on the Closed Session Agenda should submit a “Request to Speak†form to the City Clerk. Forms are available at the entrance to the Council Chamber.
Please limit all comments to 3 minutes.
Persons wishing to address the City Council on Executive Session Items or any business that is not listed on the agenda may do so in person by attending the meeting or by email. If you prefer to submit correspondence, please submit your correspondence to the City Clerk at least an hour prior to the meeting
at cjakl@sanjuancapistrano.org or cityclerk@sanjuancapistrano.org.
The public may view the meeting online by using the followin …
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Mon Sep 14, 2026
City Council and Successor Agency Meeting
Council to approve amended executive salary schedule and recruitment contract
The San Juan Capistrano City Council will hold a regular meeting with an executive session, public comment, and a consent calendar of routine items. Notable actions include approving an amended executive salary schedule, a professional services agreement with Jacob Green and Associates for executive staff recruitments, and appropriating funds. The council will also consider a landscape maintenance agreement with San Juan Hills Golf Club and a council action item on reducing water use on city property.
- Amended executive salary schedule, professional services agreement with Jacob Green and Associates, and appropriation of funds
- Landscape maintenance agreement with San Juan Hills Golf Club for improvements along San Juan Creek Road
- Landscape maintenance agreement with Rancho Viejo Owner LLC for Swallow's Creek Industrial Park at 30700 Rancho Viejo Road
- Software as a Service agreement with CivicPlus, LLC for website hosting and support
- Temporary street closures for annual Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration
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Regular Meeting
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AGENDA
CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
City Council
City Council Chamber at the Community Center
25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Regular Meeting
September 15, 2026
HAGA CLIC AQUÍ para acceder a la agenda en español.
A.
ORGANIZATION
1.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Please refer to Executive Session Meeting Agenda.
EXECUTIVE SESSION AGENDA
Orden Del Día: Sesión Ejecutiva
2.
CALL TO ORDER: 5:00 p.m. - City Council Chamber at the Community Center – 25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano.
3.
ROLL CALL: Mayor John Campbell, Mayor Pro Tem John Taylor, and Council Members Troy A. Bourne, Sergio Farias and Howard Hart.
4.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - INVOCATION: Pledge of Allegiance by Mayor Campbell and Invocation by Council Member Hart.
5.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION ACTIONS:
B.
INTRODUCTIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
1.
Introduction of Commissioners Present at Meeting
2.
Proclamation Designating September 17 - 23, 2026, as "Constitution Week"
Agenda Report
C.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS/PUBLIC COMMENT: …
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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $18.8M | RAVN GROUP, INC. Department of Defense · ADVERSARY AIR SUPPORT SERVICES TO TRAIN FIGHTER PILOTS |
| $17.5M | QUEST DIAGNOSTICS NICHOLS INSTITUTE Department of Health and Human Services · SARS-COV-2 SPHERES BASELINE GENOMIC SEQUENCING |
| $16.5M | RAVN GROUP, INC. Department of Defense · AIR NATIONAL GUARD CLOSE AIR SUPPORT |
| $8.6M | QUEST DIAGNOSTICS NICHOLS INSTITUTE Department of Health and Human Services · GENOMIC SEQUENCING |
| $2.3M | AC LOPEZ CONSTRUCTION INC Department of Defense · REPAIR AND UPGRADE THE ELECTRICAL FRAMEWORK TO HANGAR 7408. |
| $1.9M | AC LOPEZ CONSTRUCTION INC Department of Defense · CA023 REPAIR HAVC IN MULTIPLE BLDGS |
| $1.6M | AC LOPEZ CONSTRUCTION INC Department of Defense · CA187 CONSTRUCT AFT FIELD |
| $1.5M | DIGIBEAM CORPORATION Department of Defense · FY24 SBIR/STTR TOPIC#: OSD234-P002| DARK LIGHTNING |
| $1.2M | DIGIBEAM CORPORATION Department of Defense · EXTENDED RANGE BEAM CONTROL ELECTRONICS |
| $1.2M | DIGIBEAM CORPORATION Department of Defense · SHAPED PULSE ION ELECTRON RECOMBINATION (SPIER) |
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 (1 pedestrian · 2023)
Business establishments106,961 (1,580,778 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$2,903/mo (89 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
Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.
$62.7M
Annual budget
84
Employees on payroll
14
Permitted housing units
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$62.7M
Spending$71.0M
Operating spending ran ahead of revenue this year.
The money — out
source: city procurement & payrollWho the city actually cuts checks to.
84 employees on the public payroll — every position and salary is public record.
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
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Where it’s happening
geocoded land-use decisions🗺 Interactive map
Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the research explorer.
Meeting archives
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