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San Juan CapistranoCA averageUS Census ACS
Population
34,998
Per-capita income
$60,670
Median home value
$929,700
Bachelor's or higher
42%
Typical home value $1,350,010 +3.4% yr/yr · +43.7% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
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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 Jun 24, 2026

Planning Commission Meeting

Review of Seven-Year Capital Improvement Program for FY 2026-2033

The Planning Commission will consider a sign program modification for JSerra Catholic High School at 26351/26572 Junipero Serra Road, review a draft seven-year Capital Improvement Program for fiscal years 2026-2027 through 2032-2033 for general plan consistency, and evaluate a grading plan modification for a retaining wall at 33461 Calle Miramar. The agenda also includes approval of draft minutes from June 10, 2026.

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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 June 24, 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 meeting at [email protected] . Please limit all comments to 3 minutes …
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Tue Jun 16, 2026

City Council Meeting (Executive Session)

Closed session: property negotiation, City Manager evaluation, litigation

The City Council will convene in executive session to discuss anticipated litigation (3 items), negotiate the acquisition of 1,115 sq ft of unimproved property on Rosenbaum Road from St. John Chrysostom American Coptic Orthodox Church, and conduct a performance evaluation and employment terms for the City Manager. The meeting will adjourn to a public business session 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 June 16, 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 [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 …
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Tue Jun 16, 2026

City Council, Housing Authority, Successor Agency Meeting and Public Financing Authority

Council to adopt FY 2026-27 budget, consider property sale and contracts

This meeting includes a public hearing on landscape maintenance district assessments, adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026-27 operating and capital budget, a resolution to sell city-owned property on Don Juan Avenue, and award of the Country Hills Storm Drain Replacement contract. Consent calendar items include various contract amendments, fee reductions, and minutes approval. The council will also consider a code amendment study for bars and an alcohol license for Tecovas.

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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 I. San Juan Capistrano Public Financing Authority June 16, 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 Farias and Invocation by Council Member Bourne. 5. ANNOUNCEMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION ACTIONS: 6. MEETING DEDICATION: This meeting is dedicated in memory of John Perry, longtime resident and former City Council Member of San Juan Capistrano. 7. CITY CLERK ANNOUNCEMENT: B. INTRODUCTIONS AND PRESENTATIONS: 1. Introduction of Commissioners Present at Meeting 2. …
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Mon Jun 15, 2026

Parks, Equestrian and Community Services Commission Meeting

Discussion of proposed trail signage program for San Juan Creek Trail

The Commission will review a proposed trail signage program for the San Juan Creek Trail submitted by the Open Space Foundation. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the May 18, 2026, regular meeting.

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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 June 15, 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, Vice Chair Kristina Perrigoue 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 em …
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Wed Jun 10, 2026

Planning Commission Meeting

Planning Commission to decide on storm drain easement on Country Hills Road

The Planning Commission has one substantive item: determining General Plan conformity for accepting a storm drain easement from the Hitter Trust on 29265 Country Hills Road (APN 650-301-23) and quitclaiming easements on three adjacent parcels. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including approval of prior meeting minutes and standard opening items.

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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 June 10, 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 meetin …
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Tue Jun 9, 2026

Zoning Administrator Meeting

Public hearing on variance for front yard setback at 26801 Paseo Atrevida

The Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing on a zone variance request from Gonzalo Covarrubias to allow a first and second story addition to be constructed 105 feet 8.5 inches from the front property line, instead of the required 150 feet, at 26801 Paseo Atrevida. The project is claimed to be categorically exempt from CEQA under Section 15301 (Existing Facilities). The meeting also includes oral communications and organization items.

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AGENDA CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO ZONING ADMINISTRATOR Council Chamber at the Community Center - 25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano. Regular Meeting June 9, 2026 A. ORGANIZATION 1. CALL TO ORDER: 5:00 p.m. – City Council Chamber at Community Center – 25925 Camino Del Avion, 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 [email protected] . C. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Pursuant to California Government Code Section 65009(b), if you challenge this application in court, the issues raised shall be limited to those raised in the public hearing or in written cor …
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Tue Jun 2, 2026

City Council and Housing Authority Meeting

Council to discuss Downtown Parking Management Plan

The San Juan Capistrano City Council and Housing Authority will hold a regular meeting on June 2, 2026. The consent calendar includes routine items such as approval of minutes, check registers, and contract amendments. The main administrative item is a presentation of a Downtown Parking Management Plan. No public hearings or council action items are scheduled.

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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 June 2, 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 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 C. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS/PUBLIC COMMENT: 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 th …
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Tue Jun 2, 2026

City Council Meeting (Executive Session)

Council to evaluate City Manager, discuss litigation in closed session

The City Council will meet in executive session to conduct a performance evaluation of the City Manager and confer with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (two items) and existing litigation against the State Energy Commission. The closed session begins at 3:00 p.m., followed by a public business session at 5:00 p.m. No public votes will be taken during the executive session.

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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 June 2, 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 [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 …
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Thu May 28, 2026

Design Review Committee Meeting

Work session on Distrito La Novia BMW dealership and 95-home plan

The Design Review Committee is holding a work session to introduce a proposal to redevelop the Distrito La Novia site with a 65,000 sq. ft. BMW auto dealership and 95 for-sale homes, replacing previously approved retail and office space. The consent calendar includes approval of draft meeting minutes from April 9, 2026. No other decisions are scheduled.

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AGENDA CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO Design Review Committee Council Chamber at the Community Center - 25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano. Regular Meeting May 28, 2026 A. ORGANIZATION 1. CALL TO ORDER: 4:30 p.m. -  San Juan Council Chamber at Community Center - 25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano. 2. ROLL CALL: Vice Chair Jakob Awerkamp and Committee Member Stan Braden, and Committee Member Christina Di Sano. 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] .  Please l …
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Tue May 19, 2026

City Council and Successor Agency Meeting

Council to consider proposed FY 2026-27 operating budget and capital plan

The City Council will hold a public hearing on a resolution to vacate portions of Rosenbaum Road and Trabuco Creek Road and sell 1,115 square feet of city-owned property to St. John Chrysostom American Coptic Orthodox Church. The council will also discuss the proposed operating budget for fiscal year 2026-27 and a seven-year capital improvement program. The consent calendar includes an ordinance updating Accessory Dwelling Unit regulations to comply with state law, and a resolution calling a by-district general municipal election for November 3, 2026 for three council seats.

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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 Teleconferenced Meeting May 19, 2026 A. ORGANIZATION 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Please refer to Executive Session Meeting Agenda. EXECUTIVE SESSION AGENDA Correspondence 1 (5d) Correspondence 2 (5e) 2. CALL TO ORDER: 5:00 p.m. 3. LOCATION: The City Council will meet in the City Council Chambers and via telephone conference at the following locations: a. City of San Juan Capistrano City Council Chambers - Community Center  25925 Camino Del Avion San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 b. C/Travesia San Nicolas 4, 24500 Villafranca del Bierzo, Spain  Teleconferencing: Mayor Pro Tem John Taylor 4. ROLL CALL: Mayor John Campbell, Mayor Pro Tem John Taylor, and Council Members Troy A. Bourne, Sergio Farias and Howard Hart. 5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - INVOCATION: Pledge of Allegiance by Council Member Bourne and Invocation by Mayor Campbell. 6. ANNOUNCEMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION ACTIONS: …
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Tue May 19, 2026

City Council Meeting (Executive Session)

Council to confer with attorneys on litigation and property deals

The City Council will hold an executive session to discuss ongoing litigation (Action Sports Management Group lawsuit), a claim against the city, and negotiations for three properties (Don Juan Avenue, Love-Mitchell Parking Lot, and Rosenbaum Road). The session is closed to the public, but oral comments on these items are allowed before the session begins. Following the executive session, the council will convene a public business session 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 Teleconferenced Meeting May 19, 2026 A. ORGANIZATION: 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION -- CALL TO ORDER: 3:00 p.m. 2. LOCATION: The City Council will meet in the City Council Chambers and via telephone conference at the following locations: a. City of San Juan Capistrano  City Council Chambers - Community Center  25925 Camino Del Avion San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 b. C/Travesia San Nicolas 4,  24500 Villafranca del Bierzo, Spain       Teleconferencing: Mayor Pro Tem John Taylor 4. 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 correspo …
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Mon May 18, 2026

Parks, Equestrian and Community Services Commission Meeting

Review of conceptual trail signage proposal for San Juan Creek Trail

The Parks, Equestrian and Community Services Commission will review a conceptual proposal for enhanced trail signage and proposed sign installations along San Juan Creek Trail. Other agenda items include approval of the April 20, 2026 meeting minutes and routine procedural matters such as oral communications and staff remarks. No other substantive decisions or discussions are scheduled.

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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 May 18, 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, Vice Chair Kristina Perrigoue 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 ema …
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Wed May 13, 2026

Planning Commission Meeting

Consideration of sign program modifications for Plaza Del Rio Shopping Center

The Planning Commission will consider proposed modifications to an existing sign program at Plaza Del Rio Shopping Center, including an exception to the sign code. The property is located at 32391 Camino Capistrano. The commission will also approve the draft minutes from the April 8, 2026 meeting and hear oral communications on non-agenda items.

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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 May 13, 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 meeting …
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Tue May 5, 2026

City Council and Housing Authority Meeting

Council to introduce ordinance aligning ADU rules with state law

The City Council will hold a public hearing to introduce an ordinance amending Accessory Dwelling Unit regulations to comply with new state law. The Council will also consider initiating a study to explicitly prohibit short-term and long-term lodging in the Los Rios Specific Plan districts. Consent items include approval of minutes, check registers, and several agreements such as a density bonus housing deal and a fee-in-lieu for a historic program at a Chipotle 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 May 5, 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 Mayor Campbell and Invocation by Council Member Hart. 5. ANNOUNCEMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION ACTIONS: 6. CITY CLERK ANNOUNCEMENT: B. INTRODUCTIONS AND PRESENTATIONS: 1. Introduction of Commissioners Present at Meeting 2. Recognition of Deputy Pauvid Choi for Stolen Vehicle Recovery Record Agenda Report C. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS/PUBLIC COMMENT: Persons wishing to address the Governing Body on city business that is not l …
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Tue May 5, 2026

City Council Meeting (Executive Session)

Council to discuss litigation, property deals in closed session

The San Juan Capistrano City Council will hold an executive session to confer with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (three items) and to negotiate terms for two real property transactions. The council will also receive public comments before the closed session and announce any actions taken afterward.

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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. Special Meeting May 5, 2026 A. ORGANIZATION: 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION -- CALL TO ORDER: 3:30 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. 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  City Council will confer with Legal Counsel to discuss anticipated litigation ? significant exposure to litigation (3 items). b. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, the City Council will meet with its Real Property Negotiators …
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Tue Apr 21, 2026

City Council and Successor Agency Meeting

Council to consider updating wireless facility standards

The City Council will hold a public hearing on a code amendment to comprehensively update the city's antennas and wireless facilities standards to align with state and federal regulations. The consent calendar includes adoption of housing element implementation code updates, several contract amendments, and a license agreement expansion. Administrative items include a resolution to vacate portions of Rosenbaum and Trabuco Creek roads and sell city-owned land to a church, selection of materials for city monument signs, and a request for a finding of public convenience for an alcohol license at a cigar lounge.

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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 Teleconferenced Meeting April 21, 2026 A. ORGANIZATION 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Please refer to Executive Session Meeting Agenda. EXECUTIVE SESSION AGENDA 2. CALL TO ORDER: 5:00 p.m. 3. LOCATION: The City Council will meet in the City Council Chambers and via telephone conference at the following locations: a. City of San Juan Capistrano City Council Chambers ? Community Center  25925 Camino Del Avion San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 b. Albergue de Peregrinos de Roncesvalles Calle Ntra. Sra. de Roncesvalles, 10, 31650 Roncesvalles, Navarra, Spain       Teleconferencing: Mayor Pro Tem John Taylor 4. ROLL CALL: Mayor John Campbell, Mayor Pro Tem John Taylor, and Council Members Troy A. Bourne, Sergio Farias and Howard Hart. 5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - INVOCATION: Pledge of Allegiance by Council Member Farias and Invocation by Council Member Bourne. 6. ANNOUNCEMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION ACTIONS: B. I …
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Tue Apr 21, 2026

City Council Meeting (Executive Session)

City Council holds closed session on property negotiations and potential litigation

This is an executive (closed) session. The Council will discuss price and terms for two real properties—the Love-Mitchell Parking Lot (31785 Camino Real) and Reata Park (31257 Ortega Highway)—and confer with legal counsel on anticipated litigation. No public votes or decisions are scheduled during this portion.

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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 Teleconferenced Meeting April 21, 2026 A. ORGANIZATION: 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION -- CALL TO ORDER: 3:00 p.m. 2. LOCATION: The City Council will meet in the City Council Chambers and via telephone conference at the following locations: a. City of San Juan Capistrano  City Council Chambers - Community Center  25925 Camino Del Avion San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 b. Albergue de Peregrinos de Roncesvalles  Calle Ntra. Sra. de Roncesvalles, 10, 31650 Roncesvalles, Navarra, Spain       Teleconferencing: Mayor Pro Tem John Taylor 3. ROLL CALL: Mayor John Campbell, Mayor Pro Tem John Taylor, and  Council Members Troy A. Bourne, Sergio Farias and Howard Hart. 4. 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 addr …
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Mon Apr 20, 2026

Parks, Equestrian and Community Services Commission Meeting

Commission to consider bench donation at Patriot Hill Trailhead

The Parks, Equestrian and Community Services Commission will consider accepting a donation from the Cervenak Family to install a bench at the Patriot Hill Trailhead. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes, oral communications, and staff remarks. No other substantive business is listed.

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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 April 20, 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, Vice Chair Kristina Perrigoue 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.  …
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Thu Apr 9, 2026

Design Review Committee Meeting

Work session on proposed multi-tenant building with drive-through

The Design Review Committee will hold a work session to introduce a proposed multi-tenant commercial building with a drive-through on a vacant site near 25865 Stonehill Drive. The committee will also reorganize by selecting a chair and vice-chair. Other items include approving minutes from the previous meeting and hearing oral communications.

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AGENDA CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO Design Review Committee Council Chamber at the Community Center - 25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano. Regular Meeting April 9, 2026 A. ORGANIZATION 1. CALL TO ORDER: 4:30 p.m. - San Juan Council Chamber at Community Center - 25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano. 2. ROLL CALL: Chair Stan Braden, Vice Chair Rob Plavajka and Committee Member Jakob Awerkamp. 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] .  Please limit all comments to three …
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Wed Apr 8, 2026

Planning Commission Meeting

Planning Commission to consider ADU code amendment to align with state law

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a code amendment to update accessory dwelling unit regulations for state compliance. They will also consider a conditional use permit for a fitness facility with an accessory medical office at 33081 Camino Capistrano. Additionally, the commission will reorganize by selecting a chair, vice chair, and appointing members to the Design Review Committee.

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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 April 8, 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 Darren Fancher, Vice Chair Jeff Moore, Commissioners Stan Braden, Ted Rosenfeldt 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 meetin …
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Tue Apr 7, 2026

City Council and Housing Authority Meeting

Council to introduce housing code updates for state compliance

The City Council will hold public hearings on two major items: the Waste Infrastructure System Enterprise (WISE) agreement with Orange County and introduction of housing code amendments to meet state requirements. The consent calendar includes a rezone of two properties on Rancho Viejo Road, approval of financial reports, and a rental fee waiver for Veteran Strong USA. The Housing Authority will separately approve minutes, check registers, and cash reports.

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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 April 7, 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 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. Recognition of San Juan Capistrano Community Volunteer John Killinger Agenda Report 3. Proclamation Designating May 2026, as National Historic Preservation Month Agenda Repor …
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Tue Apr 7, 2026

City Council Meeting (Executive Session)

Council to negotiate price for Don Juan Avenue and open space properties

The City Council will meet in closed executive session to discuss real property negotiations for two parcels: a group of properties on Don Juan Avenue and a portion of the city-owned Northwest Open Space. The council will also confer with legal counsel on anticipated litigation, initiation of litigation, and an existing lawsuit filed by Action Sports Management Group dba The Ridland Group. No public votes or decisions are scheduled during this session.

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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 April 7, 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. 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 54956.8, the City Council will meet with its Real Property Negotiators (Benjamin Siegel, City Manager; and Jeffrey Ballinger, City Attorney) concerning the price and terms of payment concerning certain real property located at 31283 through 31297 Don Juan Avenue (the terminus of Don Juan Avenue), AP …
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Tue Mar 17, 2026

City Council Meeting (Executive Session)

Council meets in closed session to discuss litigation and property deal

This agenda covers only the 3:00 p.m. executive session portion of the March 17, 2026, San Juan Capistrano City Council meeting. The council will confer with legal counsel on three anticipated litigation items, one initiation of litigation, and an existing lawsuit (Monica Mukai v. City). They will also meet with real property negotiators regarding the purchase of 30291 Camino Capistrano from Legacy Ranch Partners LLC. No public business items are listed; a public business session is scheduled to follow 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 March 17, 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. 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 City Council will confer with Legal Counsel to discuss anticipated litigation - significant exposure to litigation (3 items). b. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (4), the City Council will confer with Legal Counsel to discuss initia …
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Tue Mar 17, 2026

City Council and Successor Agency Meeting

Council to vote on rezone of Rancho Viejo Road properties to Commercial Manufacturing

The City Council will hold three public hearings: a rezone of two developed properties at 30700 and 30800 Rancho Viejo Road from Industrial Park to Commercial Manufacturing, a tentative tract map to subdivide an office park into 12 parcels at Rancho Viejo Road, and a vacation of 1,974 square feet of right-of-way at 26874 Old Mission Road. The consent calendar includes routine items such as a code amendment for Los Rios Street, an animal care services agreement with Orange County, and a service agreement with AT&T. Administrative items include a finding of public convenience for alcohol sales at Capo Cigar Lounge and funding for the Alipaz Street pavement rehabilitation 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 March 17, 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 Campbell. 5. ANNOUNCEMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION ACTIONS: B. INTRODUCTIONS AND PRESENTATIONS: 1. Introduction of Commissioners Present at Meeting 2. Proclamation Declaring "Fiesta De Las Golondrinas" Agenda Report 3. Recognition of Leticia Torres, Community Services Officer, on her Retirement Agenda Report 4. Recognition of Justin Montano …
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Mon Mar 16, 2026

Parks, Equestrian and Community Services Commission Meeting

Veteran group seeks fee waiver for Reata Park; commission to elect officers

The commission will consider a rental fee waiver request from Veteran Strong USA for use of Reata Park and Event Center, and will also select a new chair and vice-chair. The consent calendar includes approval of the February 23, 2026 meeting minutes. Public comments are accepted on non-agenda items.

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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 March 16, 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 Ester Ocampo, Vice Chair Andrew Comeau and Commission Members, Shelly Barker, Aurea Mandujano, and Kristina Perrigoue 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 b …
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Wed Mar 4, 2026

Zoning Administrator Meeting

Consider variance to allow second-story addition at 26481 Bay Tree Road

The Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing to consider a zone variance request from Alexander Granados for a property at 26481 Bay Tree Road. The variance seeks to allow a second-story addition with a 10-foot front yard setback instead of the required 20 feet and a lot coverage of 54.5% instead of the maximum 35% in the Planned Community (PC - RG-4,000) zoning district. The project is claimed to be categorically exempt from CEQA.

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AGENDA CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO ZONING ADMINISTRATOR Council Chamber at the Community Center - 25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano. Regular Meeting March 4, 2026 A. ORGANIZATION 1. CALL TO ORDER: 5:00 p.m. - City Council Chamber at Community Center - 25925 Camino Del Avion, 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 [email protected] . C. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. Consideration of Zone Variance (ZV) 25-002; Granados Residence Front Yard Setback and Lot Coverage Variance: A request to deviate from Section 9-3.301 (c)(1) of Title 9 of the Municip …
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Tue Mar 3, 2026

City Council Meeting (Executive Session)

Council holds closed session on potential litigation

This agenda is solely for an executive (closed) session. The City Council will meet privately with legal counsel to discuss initiation of litigation (1 item) and anticipated litigation with significant exposure (2 items). No public votes or decisions are scheduled.

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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 March 3, 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. 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(d) (4), the City Council will confer with Legal Counsel to discuss initiation of litigation (1 item). b. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (a), (d)(2), the  City Council will confer with Legal Counsel to discuss anticipated litigation ? signi …
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Tue Mar 3, 2026

City Council and Housing Authority Meeting

Public hearing on Los Rios Specific Plan code amendment for historic district uses

The City Council will hold a public hearing on a code amendment to the Los Rios Specific Plan to add and remove several allowed uses in the Historic Commercial District on Los Rios Street. The council will also consider initiating a code amendment to align accessory dwelling unit regulations with new state law. Consent items include approving minutes, check registers, a resolution adjusting campaign contribution limits, and annual progress reports for housing and general plan. The Housing Authority will approve its own minutes and financial reports.

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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 March 3, 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  Mayor Campbell and Invocation by Council Member Hart. 5. ANNOUNCEMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION ACTIONS: 6. CITY CLERK ANNOUNCEMENT: B. INTRODUCTIONS AND PRESENTATIONS: 1. Introduction of Commissioners Present at Meeting 2. Boys and Girls Clubs of Capistrano Valley Youth of the Year Agenda Report 3. Cox Charities Program Recognition Agenda Report C. ORAL …
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Thu Feb 26, 2026

Design Review Committee Meeting

Committee to discuss plan for 250 homes at Capistrano Business Park

The Design Review Committee will hold a work session to introduce a proposal to redevelop the Capistrano Business Park as a residential community called Paseo Espada. The project involves a General Plan Amendment, Rezone, and Code Amendment to allow up to 250 residential units at multiple addresses on Paseo Espada and Calle Arroyo. No formal action is expected at this introductory session.

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AGENDA CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO Design Review Committee Council Chamber at the Community Center - 25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano. Regular Meeting February 26, 2026 A. ORGANIZATION 1. CALL TO ORDER: 4:30 p.m. - San Juan Council Chamber at Community Center - 25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano. 2. ROLL CALL: Chair Stan Braden, Vice Chair Rob Plavajka and Committee Member Christina Di Sano. 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] .  Please limit all comments …
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Wed Feb 25, 2026

Planning Commission Meeting

Commission to consider updating wireless facility standards citywide

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a code amendment to comprehensively update the city's antennas and wireless facilities standards, ensuring consistency with state and federal regulations. The commission will also consider a grading plan modification to allow a retaining wall and fill at 33461 Calle Miramar, and approve draft minutes from the February 11, 2026 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 February 25, 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 Darren Fancher, Vice Chair Jeff Moore, Commissioners Stan Braden, Ted Rosenfeldt 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 t …
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Showing the 30 most recent meetings of 41 on record. See the yearly meeting archives below for the full history.

💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
$17.5MQUEST DIAGNOSTICS NICHOLS INSTITUTE
Department of Health and Human Services · SARS-COV-2 SPHERES BASELINE GENOMIC SEQUENCING
$17.0MRAVN GROUP, INC.
Department of Defense · ADVERSARY AIR SUPPORT SERVICES TO TRAIN FIGHTER PILOTS
$16.5MRAVN GROUP, INC.
Department of Defense · AIR NATIONAL GUARD CLOSE AIR SUPPORT
$8.6MQUEST DIAGNOSTICS NICHOLS INSTITUTE
Department of Health and Human Services · GENOMIC SEQUENCING
$2.3MAC LOPEZ CONSTRUCTION INC
Department of Defense · REPAIR AND UPGRADE THE ELECTRICAL FRAMEWORK TO HANGAR 7408.
$1.9MAC LOPEZ CONSTRUCTION INC
Department of Defense · CA023 REPAIR HAVC IN MULTIPLE BLDGS
$1.6MAC LOPEZ CONSTRUCTION INC
Department of Defense · CA187 CONSTRUCT AFT FIELD
$1.5MDIGIBEAM CORPORATION
Department of Defense · FY24 SBIR/STTR TOPIC#: OSD234-P002| DARK LIGHTNING
$1.2MDIGIBEAM CORPORATION
Department of Defense · EXTENDED RANGE BEAM CONTROL ELECTRONICS
$1.2MDIGIBEAM 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

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$62.7M
Annual budget
84
Employees on payroll
14
Permitted housing units

The money — in

source: Census gov-finance & state comptroller

Budget

Revenue$62.7M
Spending$71.0M
Operating spending ran ahead of revenue this year.

The money — out

source: city procurement & payroll

Who 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 use

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

White kids
0.493
All kids
0.461
Black kids
0.364

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