Mission Viejo, California
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Municipal budget
Total revenue$112.3M (FY2023)
Total spending$144.1M (FY2023)
Taxes$75.8M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$84.2M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$1,558 (FY2023)
Development activity
202511 housing units ($2.3M)
🗳️ Election results (2 races)
Local election returns — winner marked ✓.
City Council District 1 2022-11-08
Brian Goodell ✓ 5,060 · Wendy Bucknum ✓ 4,881 · Patricia "Trish" Kelley ✓ 4,179 · Robert "Bob" Ruesch ✓ 3,708 · Cynthia Vasquez ✓ 2,652 · Stacy Holmes 3,552
City Council 2020-11-03
Patricia "Trish" Kelley ✓ 25,865 · Brian Goodell ✓ 24,856 · Cathy Schlicht 9,532 · Pauline Hale 8,420 · Jessica Gilbert 5,696 · Ryan Tworek 4,384
🗳️ Ballot measures (1)
Propositions decided directly by voters.
Measure Y
2024-11-05 · Failed — 23,454 yes / 26,959 no
Recent meetings
Fri Jul 10, 2026
City Council
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Tue Jun 23, 2026
City Council Summary
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✓ Decided: City Council approves shuttle contract and senior mobility program funding
The City Council approved several items including a $700,000 contract for the MV Shuttle operation. Additionally, the council authorized $50,000 for the Senior Mobility Program and an agreement with CSU Fullerton to manage the Mission Viejo Thrives grant program.
- Approved June 9, 2026 City Council Minutes
- Ratified General Check Register (May 29 & June 5, 2026)
- Ratified Golf Check Register (May 29 & June 5, 2026)
- Adopted Resolution 26-33 for Annual Weed Abatement Program
- Approved bid specifications for 2026 Residential Resurfacing Slurry Seal
- Awarded $700,000 contract to LAZ Parking California, LLC for MV Shuttle operation
- Adopted Resolution 26-35 regarding OCTA Measure M2 eligibility
- Authorized $201,400 purchase order to AGA Engineers Inc. for Marguerite Parkway project
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City Council Summary 1 June 23, 2026
MISSION VIEJO CITY COUNCIL
MEETING SUMMARY
June 23, 2026
NOTE: This Summary is for informational purposes only and is not a record of the official
action taken by the Mission Viejo City Council. Approved City Council Meeting Minutes
constitute the only record of official City Council action. The minutes of this meeting will be
available after they are approved by the City Council at its next regularly scheduled meeting.
CALL TO ORDER — City Council, Community Development Financing Authority, Housing
Authority, Library Board of Trustees, and Successor Agency of the Community Development
Agency.
ROLL CALL: Council Member Kelley
Council Member Ruesch
Council Member Vasquez (absent)
Mayor Pro Tem Goodell
Mayor Bucknum
Called to Order 5:01 pm
CLOSED SESSION
CS1. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation. Paragraph (1) of subdivision
(d) of Section 54956.9: Janice Kronik Gath, et. al v. Mission Viejo OCSC Case No. 30-
2024-01376969-CU-MC-CJC
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION
INVOCATION: Council Member Ruesch
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member Kelley
PRESENTATIONS
P1. Recognize the 250th Anniversary of the United States
Presented proclamation.
P2. Proclaim May Through August 2026 To Be Drowning Prevention & Awareness Season
Presented proclamation.
P3. Proclaim July 2026 To Be Parks and Recreation Month
Presented proclamation.
City Council Summary 2 June 23, 2026
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Tue Jun 9, 2026
City Council Meeting
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✓ Decided: City Council approves 2026 municipal election and law enforcement agreement
The City Council approved several items including the November 3, 2026, general municipal election and a $25.5M law enforcement services agreement. Additional actions included adopting new electric vehicle charging station fees and various infrastructure purchase orders.
- Approved 2026 General Municipal Election for November 3 (5-0)
- Approved FY 2026-27 Law Enforcement Services Agreement up to $25,550,539 (5-0)
- Approved $35,000 for special enforcement overtime (5-0)
- Established new user fees and a 5-year maintenance agreement for Civic Center EV charging stations (5-0)
- Authorized contract amendment for Trabuco Wetlands Habitat Rehabilitation up to $309,300 (5-0)
- Issued purchase order for La Paz Road pavement design services up to $72,120 (5-0)
- Issued purchase order for Marguerite Parkway pavement design services up to $109,853 (5-0)
- Issued purchase order for Oso Parkway pavement design services up to $98,340 (5-0)
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City Council Minutes 1 June 9, 2026
MISSION VIEJO MINUTES
City Council, Community Development Financing Authority,
Successor Agency of the Community Development Agency, Housing
Authority, and Library Board of Trustees*
June 9, 2026
A Regular Meeting of the City Council, the Community Development Financing Authority, the
Successor Agency of the Community Development Agency, the Housing Authority, and the Library
Board of Trustees of the City of Mission Viejo, California, was called to order by Mayor Bucknum at
5:00 p.m., on June 9, 2026, at 200 Civic Center, Mission Viejo, California.
A complete copy of the agenda for the meeting containing all items as shown herein was posted by 5:00
p.m. on June 4, 2026, on the outdoor bulletin board at City Hall. A copy w as also posted at the
Montanoso Recreation and Fitness Center, 25800 Montanoso Drive and Norman P. Murray Community
and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way.
*All Board and Agency memberships are reflected in the title "Council Member."
Present: Council Member Kelley
Council Member Ruesch
Council Member Vasquez
Mayor Pro Tem Goodell
Mayor Bucknum
Absent: None
Staff Present: Elaine Lister, City Manager
Jerry Hill, Assistant City Manager
Tarquin Preziosi, City Attorney
Ellis Chang, Director of Administrative Services
Kimberly Schmitt, City Clerk
Renata Winter, Assistant City Clerk
CS1. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation. Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d)
of Section
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Tue May 26, 2026
City Council Meeting
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Tue May 12, 2026
City Council Meeting
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✓ Decided: Council approved Oso Creek Vision Plan PPP study and adopted key policies
The council adopted a resolution to advance the Oso Creek Vision Plan into a 4‑6‑year phase and begin a public‑private partnership feasibility study. It also approved a list of Senate Bill 1 road‑repair projects, a $199,943 increase to the city website services contract, and a grant application for OCTA’s Measure M2 cleanup program. Additionally, the council adopted a safety‑element General Plan amendment, a Development Code amendment establishing Objective Design Standards, and new policies on technology disruptions and meeting procedures.
- Adopted Resolution 26‑21 to advance Oso Creek Vision Plan and launch PPP feasibility study (4‑yes, 1‑no)
- Adopted Resolution 26‑16 adopting FY 2026/27 Senate Bill 1 road‑repair project list (unanimous)
- Approved fifth amendment to Interpersonal Frequency website contract, adding $199,943 (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 26‑17 authorizing grant application for OCTA Measure M2 environmental cleanup (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 26‑18 approving General Plan safety‑element amendment (unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance 26‑362 approving Development Code amendment to add Objective Design Standards (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolutions 26‑19 and 26‑20 adding technology‑disruption policy and amending meeting rules (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of the April 28, 2026 City Council meeting (unanimous)
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City Council Meeting
MISSION VIEJO MINUTES
City Council, Community Development Financing Authority, Successor Agency of the Community Development Agency, Housing Authority, and Library Board of Trustees*
May 12, 2026
A Regular Meeting of the City Council, the Community Development Financing Authority, the Successor Agency of the Community Development Agency, the Housing Authority, and the Library Board of Trustees of the City of Mission Viejo, California, was called to order by Mayor Ury at 05:04 p.m. , on May 12, 2026, at 200 Civic Center, Mission Viejo, California.
A complete copy of the agenda for the meeting containing all items as shown herein was posted by 5:00 p.m. on May 21, 2026, on the outdoor bulletin board at City Hall. Copies were also posted at the Montanoso Recreation and Fitness Center, 25800 Montanoso Drive, and the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way.
*All Board and Agency memberships are reflected in the title "Council Member."
CALL TO ORDER
Present:
Mayor Bucknum
Mayor Pro Tem Goodell
Council Member Kelley
Council Member Ruesch
Council Member Vasquez
Absent:
None
Staff Present:
Elaine Lister
Jerry Hill
Tarquin Preziosi
Kimberly Schmitt
RECESS AND RECONVENE MEETING
At the hour of 5:00 pm Mayor Bucknum recessed to Closed Se
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Tue Apr 28, 2026
City Council Meeting
Mission Viejo City Council meeting scheduled for April 28, 2026
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✓ Decided: Council approved design contracts for Marguerite Recreation Center parking lot expansion
The City Council voted to award design and geotechnical contracts for the Marguerite Recreation Center surface parking lot expansion, with a purchase order not to exceed $283,490 for design services and $57,300 for geotechnical services. The motion passed 3‑1, with Council Member Vasquez voting no. Additional actions included approving the consent calendar, ratifying several check registers, and adopting the state and federal legislative platform.
- Approved Consent Calendar (AYES: Bucknum, Goodell, Kelley, Vasquez; absent: Ruesch)
- Ratified General Check Register $901,488.01 (April 3, 2026)
- Ratified General Check Register $1,661,509.99 (April 10, 2026)
- Awarded $250,000 construction contract to G2 Construction for TRAP project
- Approved design contract up to $283,490 for RJM Design Group (Marguerite Parking Lot) (AYES: Bucknum, Goodell, Kelley; NOES: Vasquez; absent: Ruesch)
- Approved geotechnical contract up to $57,300 for GMU Engineers (Marguerite Parking Lot) (same vote as above)
- Approved Proposed State and Federal Legislative Platform (AYES: Bucknum, Goodell, Kelley, Vasquez; absent: Ruesch)
- Adjourned meeting at 8:37 p.m.
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City Council Minutes 1 April 28, 2026
MISSION VIEJO MINUTES
City Council, Community Development Financing Authority,
Successor Agency of the Community Development Agency,
Housing Authority, and Library Board of Trustees*
April 28, 2026
A Regular Meeting of the City Council, the Community Development Financing Authority, the
Successor Agency of the Community Development Agency, the Housing Authority, and the
Library Board of Trustees of the City of Mission Viejo, California, was called to order by Mayor
Pro Tem Goodell at 5:04 p.m., on April 28, 2026, at 200 Civic Center, Mission Viejo, California.
A complete copy of the agenda for the meeting containing all items as shown he rein was posted
by 5:00 p.m. on April 23, 2026, on the outdoor bulletin board at City Hall. A copy was also posted
at the Montanoso Recreation and Fitness Center, 25800 Montanoso Drive and Norman P. Murray
Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way.
*All Board and Agency memberships are reflected in the title "Council Member."
Present: Council Member Kelley
Council Member Vasquez (arrived 5:04 pm)
Mayor Bucknum (arrived at 5:07 pm)
Mayor Pro Tem Goodell
Absent: Council Member Ruesch
Staff Present: Elaine Lister, City Manager
Jerry Hill, Assistant City Manager
Tarquin Preziosi, City Attorney
Ellis Chang, Director of Administrative Services
Kimberly Schmitt, City Clerk
Renata Winter, Assistant City Clerk
RECESS AND RECONVENE MEETING
At the hour of 5:05
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Tue Apr 14, 2026
City Council Meeting
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✓ Decided: City Council approves $530,000 CDBG transfer for affordable housing
The Council unanimously approved a $530,000 Community Development Block Grant transfer to the Housing Authority for affordable‑housing loans. It also adopted an ordinance banning the sale of kratom products, amended the North Oso Creek Bike/Pedestrian Trail project, and approved a property access agreement with Trumark Homes. All actions were recorded with a 5‑0 vote.
- Approved $530,000 CDBG transfer to Housing Authority for affordable‑housing loan (5-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 26‑361 prohibiting sale of kratom products (5-0)
- Amended North Oso Creek Bike/Pedestrian Trail Open Space Project CIP 22333 (5-0)
- Approved Property Access Agreement A26‑14 with Trumark Homes (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 26‑13 approving Draft FY 2026‑2027 CDBG Action Plan (5-0)
- Approved Consent Calendar items, including ratification of multiple check registers (5-0)
- Approved minutes for the March 24, 2026 City Council meeting (5-0)
- Received and filed Treasurer's monthly reports for February 2026 (no vote required)
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City Council Minutes 1 April 14, 2026
MISSION VIEJO MINUTES
City Council, Community Development Financing Authority,
Successor Agency of the Community Development Agency,
Housing Authority, and Library Board of Trustees*
April 14, 2026
A Regular Meeting of the City Council, the Community Development Financing Authority, the
Successor Agency of the Community Development Agency, the Housing Authority, and the
Library Board of Trustees of the City of Mission Viejo, California, was called to order by Mayor
Bucknum at 5:00 p.m., on April 14, 2026, at 200 Civic Center, Mission Viejo, California.
A complete copy of the agenda for the meeting containing all items as shown he rein was posted
by 5:00 p.m. on April 9, 2026, on the outdoor bulletin board at City Hall. A copy was also posted
at the Montanoso Recreation and Fitness Center, 25800 Montanoso Drive and Norman P. Murray
Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way.
*All Board and Agency memberships are reflected in the title "Council Member."
Present: Council Member Kelley
Council Member Ruesch
Council Member Vasquez (arrived 5:01pm)
Mayor Bucknum
Mayor Pro Tem Goodell
Absent: None
Staff Present: Elaine Lister, City Manager
Jerry Hill, Assistant City Manager
Tarquin Preziosi, City Attorney
Ellis Chang, Director of Administrative Services
Renata Winter, Assistant City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION
CS1. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation. Paragraph (1) of subdivision
(d
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Tue Mar 24, 2026
City Council Meeting
City Council to consider budget adjustments and public hearing for a new library.
The City Council will review the proposed 2026-2027 budget and hold a public hearing for the new Mission Viejo Library project.
- Public hearing for the new Mission Viejo Library project
- Review of the proposed 2026-2027 budget
- Consideration of the proposed 2026-2027 budget
- Consideration of the proposed 2026-2027 budget adjustments
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✓ Decided: City Council adopted zoning map amendment for Vista Del Lago apartment project
The Council adopted a zoning map amendment moving the 3.87‑acre Vista Del Lago site into the RPD‑30 zone. It also approved the Fourth of July street fair permit, the NPDES stormwater permit implementation agreement, and scheduled the Kratom prohibition ordinance for the next meeting. Additionally, the Council ratified several check registers and authorized the Waste Infrastructure System Enterprise agreement.
- Adopted zoning map amendment for Vista Del Lago site (no vote recorded)
- Approved consent calendar (AYES: Bucknum, Goodell, Kelley, Ruesch, Vasquez; NOES: none)
- Approved Fourth of July Community Street Faire special events permit
- Approved NPDES Stormwater Permit Implementation Agreement and authorized Mayor to execute it
- Approved plans and authorized advertising for bids for Sierra Recreation Center Pool Rehabilitation (CIP 26340)
- Approved Waste Infrastructure System Enterprise (WISE) agreement with County of Orange
- Authorized Trabuco Wetlands contract amendment to $181,630 and budget amendment of $231,630
- Introduced Ordinance 26‑361 adding Chapter 11.26 (Kratom prohibition) to City Code; motion carried (AYES: Bucknum, Kelley, Goodell, Ruesch, Vasquez; NOES: none)
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City Council Minutes 1 March 24, 2026
MISSION VIEJO MINUTES
City Council, Community Development Financing Authority,
Successor Agency of the Community Development Agency,
Housing Authority, and Library Board of Trustees*
March 24, 2026
A Regular Meeting of the City Council, the Community Development Financing Authority, the
Successor Agency of the Community Development Agency, the Housing Authority, and the
Library Board of Trustees of the City of Mission Viejo, California, was called to order by Mayor
Bucknum at 5:00 p.m., on March 24, 2026, at 200 Civic Center, Mission Viejo, California.
A complete copy of the agenda for the meeting containing all items as shown he rein was posted
by 5:00 p.m. on March 19, 2026, on the outdoor bulletin board at City Hall. A copy was also posted
at the Montanoso Recreation and Fitness Center, 25800 Montanoso Drive and Norman P. Murray
Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way.
*All Board and Agency memberships are reflected in the title "Council Member."
Present: Council Member Kelley
Council Member Ruesch
Council Member Vasquez (arrived 5:03 pm)
Mayor Bucknum
Mayor Pro Tem Goodell
Absent: None
Staff Present: Elaine Lister, City Manager
Jerry Hill, Assistant City Manager
Tarquin Preziosi, City Attorney
Ellis Chang, Director of Administrative Services
Kimberly Schmitt, City Clerk
Renata Winter, Assistant City Clerk
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION AND RECONVENE
At the hour of 5:00 pm Mayor Buc
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Tue Mar 10, 2026
City Council Meeting
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✓ Decided: City Council approved Jones Mayer Law agreement for attorney services
Council Member Goodell moved, and Council Member Vasquez seconded, to approve the agreement with Jones Mayer Law for City Attorney Services. The motion carried with AYES: Bucknum, Goodell, Kelley, Vasquez; NOES: none; absent: Ruesch. The meeting was then adjourned to Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
- Approved agreement with Jones Mayer Law for City Attorney Services (4-0)
- Adjourned meeting to Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
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City Council Minutes 1 March 10, 2026
MISSION VIEJO MINUTES
Special City Council Meeting
March 10, 2026
A Special Meeting of the City Council, the Community Development Financing Authority, the
Successor Agency of the Community Development Agency, the Housing Authority, and the
Library Board of Trustees of the City of Mission Viejo, California, was called to order by Mayor
Bucknum at 4:30 p.m., on March 10, 2026, at 200 Civic Center, Mission Viejo, California.
A complete copy of the agenda for the meeting containing all items as shown he rein was posted
by 5:00 p.m. on March 5, 2026, on the outdoor bulletin board at City Hall. A copy was also posted
at the Montanoso Recreation and Fitness Center, 25800 Montanoso Drive and Norman P. Murray
Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way.
Present:
Council Member Kelley
Council Member Vasquez
Mayor Pro Tem Goodell
Mayor Bucknum
Absent: Council Member Ruesch
Staff Present: Elaine Lister, City Manager
Jerry Hill, Assistant City Manager
Ellis Chang, Director of Administrative Services
Kimberly Schmitt, City Clerk
Renata Winter, Assistant City Clerk
PUBLIC COMMENTS
NEW BUSINESS
1. Agreement for City Attorney Services
Motion made by Council Member Goodell, seconded by Council Member Vasquez to approve
the agreement with Jones Mayer Law (A26-07) to provide City Attorney Services to the City.
On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bucknum, Goodell, Kelle
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Tue Feb 24, 2026
City Council Meeting
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✓ Decided: City Council awards $2.67 M contract for Quad Cities Trail engineering
The Council approved a contract up to $2,673,950 with Mark Thomas & Company for environmental and traffic engineering services on the Quad Cities Trail project. It also accepted a $1,175,794 state grant for the North Oso Creek Bike/Pedestrian Trail, renewed Microsoft 365 licensing for $559,955, and approved adjustments to the Senior Mobility Program. Additionally, the Council directed staff to plan the America 250 Celebration Parade and added several government resource links to the city website.
- Approved $2,673,950 contract with Mark Thomas & Company for Quad Cities Trail engineering (unanimous)
- Accepted $1,175,794 California grant for North Oso Creek Bike/Pedestrian Trail (unanimous)
- Approved $559,955 three‑year Microsoft 365 licensing renewal (unanimous)
- Approved $285,000 amendment to Trabuco Wetlands Habitat Rehabilitation contract (unanimous)
- Approved $65,000 change order for Supreme Quality Roofing services (unanimous)
- Approved Senior Mobility Program adjustments (unanimous)
- Directed staff to plan America 250 Celebration Parade (unanimous)
- Added government resource links to city website, listing them first (unanimous)
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City Council Minutes 1 February 24, 2026
MISSION VIEJO MINUTES
City Council, Community Development Financing Authority,
Successor Agency of the Community Development Agency,
Housing Authority, and Library Board of Trustees*
February 24, 2026
A Regular Meeting of the City Council, the Community Development Financing Authority, the
Successor Agency of the Community Development Agency, the Housing Authority, and the
Library Board of Trustees of the City of Mission Viejo, California, was called to order by Mayor
Bucknum at 5:02 p.m., on February 24, 2026, at 200 Civic Center, Mission Viejo, California.
A complete copy of the agenda for the meeting containing all items as shown he rein was posted
by 5:00 p.m. on February 19, 2026, on the outdoor bulletin board at City Hall. A copy was also
posted at the Montanoso Recreation and Fitness Center, 25800 Montanoso Drive and Norman P.
Murray Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way.
*All Board and Agency memberships are reflected in the title "Council Member."
Present: Council Member Kelley
Council Member Ruesch
Council Member Vasquez
Mayor Bucknum
Mayor Pro Tem Goodell
Absent: None
Staff Present: Elaine Lister, City Manager
Jerry Hill, Assistant City Manager
John R. Harper, Interim City Attorney
Kimberly Schmitt, City Clerk
Renata Winter, Assistant City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION
CS1. City Representation of Legal Services: Public Employee Appointment and Public
Employment: City Attor
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Tue Feb 10, 2026
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✓ Decided: Council approved 2026 Orange County Multisport Festival and related actions
The City Council approved the request for Five Point Events to hold the 2026 Orange County Multisport Festival in Mission Viejo on April 26, and authorized up to $15,000 in in‑kind funding for the event. The council also awarded a $559,689 contract to CR Associates for the Safe Routes to School project, adopted a budget amendment for FY 2025/26, and approved a $116,000 memorandum of understanding with Pacific Symphony. Additional actions included adopting personnel policy revisions, directing staff to compile an immigration‑resources guide, and approving routine consent‑calendar items.
- Approved 2026 Orange County Multisport Festival request (5-0)
- Approved up to $15,000 in‑kind funding for the festival (4-1, Vasquez no)
- Awarded $559,689 contract to CR Associates for Safe Routes to School (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 26-04 amending FY 2025/26 budget (5-0)
- Approved MOU with Pacific Symphony for $116,000 programs (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 26-03 revising select personnel policies (5-0)
- Directed staff to compile immigration‑enforcement resources list (5-0)
- Approved consent calendar items including check registers and reports (5-0)
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City Council Minutes 1 February 10, 2026
MISSION VIEJO MINUTES
City Council, Community Development Financing Authority,
Successor Agency of the Community Development Agency,
Housing Authority, and Library Board of Trustees*
February 10, 2026
A Regular Meeting of the City Council, the Community Development Financing Authority, the
Successor Agency of the Community Development Agency, the Housing Authority, and the
Library Board of Trustees of the City of Mission Viejo, California, was called to order by Mayor
Bucknum at 5:00 p.m., on February 10, 2026, at 200 Civic Center, Mission Viejo, California.
A complete copy of the agenda for the meeting containing all items as shown he rein was posted
by 5:00 p.m. on February 5, 2026, on the outdoor bulletin board at City Hall. A copy was also
posted at the Montanoso Recreation and Fitness Center, 25800 Montanoso Drive and Norman P.
Murray Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way.
*All Board and Agency memberships are reflected in the title "Council Member."
Present: Council Member Kelley
Council Member Ruesch
Council Member Vasquez (arrived 5:10pm)
Mayor Bucknum
Mayor Pro Tem Goodell
Absent: None
Staff Present: Elaine Lister, City Manager
Jerry Hill, Assistant City Manager
John R. Harper, Interim City Attorney
Ellis Chang, Director of Administrative Services
Renata Winter, Assistant City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION
CS1. Conference with Real Property Negotiators: Property Los Osos, 25282
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Tue Jan 27, 2026
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✓ Decided: City Council approved second amendment to City Manager's employment agreement
The council adopted Resolution 26-01, approving a second amendment to City Manager Elaine L. Lister's employment agreement and authorizing the mayor to sign it. The same vote also approved a second amendment to Assistant City Manager Jerry M. Hill's employment agreement (Resolution 26-02). The council approved a $185,000 change order for the Oso Creek Golf Course landscape contract and renewed community outreach partnership agreements with Laguna Hills and Rancho Santa Margarita. All motions passed unanimously (4‑0) with Mayor Pro Tem Goodell absent.
- Approved second amendment to City Manager Elaine L. Lister's employment agreement (Resolution 26-01), vote 4-0
- Approved second amendment to Assistant City Manager Jerry M. Hill's employment agreement (Resolution 26-02), vote 4-0
- Approved $185,000 change order for Oso Creek Golf Course landscape contract amendment, vote 4-0
- Approved renewal of Community Outreach and Engagement Partnership Agreements with Laguna Hills and Rancho Santa Margarita for three years, vote 4-0
- Approved Consent Calendar items including multiple check registers and quarterly financial report, vote 4-0
- Approved amendment to landscape contract with Nieves Landscape, LLC, vote 4-0
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City Council Minutes 1 January 27, 2026
MISSION VIEJO MINUTES
City Council, Community Development Financing Authority,
Successor Agency of the Community Development Agency,
Housing Authority, and Library Board of Trustees*
January 27, 2026
A Regular Meeting of the City Council, the Community Development Financing Authority, the
Successor Agency of the Community Development Agency, the Housing Authority, and the
Library Board of Trustees of the City of Mission Viejo, California, was called to order by Mayor
Bucknum at 5:00 p.m., on January 27, 2026, at 200 Civic Center, Mission Viejo, California.
A complete copy of the agenda for the meeting containing all items as shown he rein was posted
by 5:00 p.m. on January 22, 2026, on the outdoor bulletin board at City Hall. A copy was also
posted at the Montanoso Recreation and Fitness Center, 25800 Montanoso Drive and Norman P.
Murray Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way.
*All Board and Agency memberships are reflected in the title "Council Member."
Present: Council Member Kelley
Council Member Ruesch
Council Member Vasquez
Mayor Bucknum
Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Goodell
Staff Present: Elaine Lister, City Manager
Jerry Hill, Assistant City Manager
John R. Harper, Interim City Attorney
Ellis Chang, Director of Administrative Services
Kimberly Schmitt, City Clerk
Renata Winter, Assistant City Clerk
RECESS AND RECONVENE
At the hour of 5:01 pm Mayor Bucknum recessed the meeting .
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Tue Jan 13, 2026
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City Council Minutes 1 January 13, 2026
MISSION VIEJO MINUTES
City Council, Community Development Financing Authority,
Successor Agency of the Community Development Agency,
Housing Authority, and Library Board of Trustees*
January 13, 2026
A Regular Meeting of the City Council, the Community Development Financing Authority, the
Successor Agency of the Community Development Agency, the Housing Authority, and the
Library Board of Trustees of the City of Mission Viejo, California, was called to order by Mayor
Bucknum at 5:04 p.m., on January 13, 2026, at 200 Civic Center, Mission Viejo, California.
A complete copy of the agenda for the meeting containing all items as shown he rein was posted
by 5:00 p.m. on January 8, 2026, on the outdoor bulletin board at City Hall. A copy was also posted
at the Montanoso Recreation and Fitness Center, 25800 Montanoso Drive and Norman P. Murray
Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way.
*All Board and Agency memberships are reflected in the title "Council Member."
Present: Council Member Kelley
Council Member Ruesch
Council Member Vasquez
Mayor Bucknum
Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Goodell
Staff Present: Elaine Lister, City Manager
Jerry Hill, Assistant City Manager
John R. Harper, Interim City Attorney
Ellis Chang, Director of Administrative Services
Kimberly Schmitt, City Clerk
Renata Winter, Assistant City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION
CS1. Public Employee Annual Performance Evaluation - [Government Code § 5
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