{ "city": "San Juan Capistrano", "state": "California", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/gr-sjc/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-07-06", "upcoming": [], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-06-24", "body": "Planning Commission Meeting", "headline": "Review of Seven-Year Capital Improvement Program for FY 2026-2033", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://sjc.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3258", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://sjc.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3258" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "City Council Meeting (Executive Session)", "headline": "Closed session: property negotiation, City Manager evaluation, litigation", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://sjc.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3254", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://sjc.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3254" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "City Council, Housing Authority, Successor Agency Meeting and Public Financing Authority", "headline": "Council to adopt FY 2026-27 budget, consider property sale and contracts", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://sjc.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3255", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://sjc.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3255" }, { "date": "2026-06-15", "body": "Parks, Equestrian and Community Services Commission Meeting", "headline": "Discussion of proposed trail signage program for San Juan Creek Trail", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://sjc.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3252", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://sjc.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3252" }, { "date": "2026-06-10", "body": "Planning Commission Meeting", "headline": "Planning Commission to decide on storm drain easement on Country Hills Road", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://sjc.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3251", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://sjc.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3251" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "Zoning Administrator Meeting", "headline": "Public hearing on variance for front yard setback at 26801 Paseo Atrevida", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://sjc.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3250", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://sjc.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3250" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "City Council and Housing Authority Meeting", "headline": "Council to discuss Downtown Parking Management Plan", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://sjc.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3247", "minutes_url": "https://sjc.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3247", "source": "https://sjc.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3247" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "City Council Meeting (Executive Session)", "headline": "Council to evaluate City Manager, discuss litigation in closed session", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://sjc.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3246", "minutes_url": "https://sjc.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3246", "source": "https://sjc.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3246" }, { "date": "2026-05-28", "body": "Design Review Committee Meeting", "headline": "Work session on Distrito La Novia BMW dealership and 95-home plan", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://sjc.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3244", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://sjc.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3244" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "City Council and Successor Agency Meeting", "headline": "Council to consider proposed FY 2026-27 operating budget and capital plan", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://sjc.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3241", "minutes_url": "https://sjc.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3241", "source": "https://sjc.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3241" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "City Council Meeting (Executive Session)", "headline": "Council to confer with attorneys on litigation and property deals", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://sjc.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3240", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://sjc.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3240" }, { "date": "2026-05-18", "body": "Parks, Equestrian and Community Services Commission Meeting", "headline": "Review of conceptual trail signage proposal for San Juan Creek Trail", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://sjc.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3239", "minutes_url": "https://sjc.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3239", "source": "https://sjc.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3239" }, { "date": "2026-05-13", "body": "Planning Commission Meeting", "headline": "Consideration of sign program modifications for Plaza Del Rio Shopping Center", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://sjc.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3238", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://sjc.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3238" }, { "date": "2026-05-05", "body": "City Council and Housing Authority Meeting", "headline": "Council to introduce ordinance aligning ADU rules with state law", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://sjc.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3235", "minutes_url": "https://sjc.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3235", "source": "https://sjc.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3235" }, { "date": "2026-05-05", "body": "City Council Meeting (Executive Session)", "headline": "Council to discuss litigation, property deals in closed session", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://sjc.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3234", "minutes_url": "https://sjc.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3234", "source": "https://sjc.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3234" }, { "date": "2026-04-21", "body": "City Council and Successor Agency Meeting", "headline": "Council to consider updating wireless facility standards", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://sjc.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3231", "minutes_url": "https://sjc.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3231", "source": "https://sjc.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3231" }, { "date": "2026-04-21", "body": "City Council Meeting (Executive Session)", "headline": "City Council holds closed session on property negotiations and potential litigation", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://sjc.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3230", "minutes_url": "https://sjc.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3230", "source": "https://sjc.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3230" }, { "date": "2026-04-20", "body": "Parks, Equestrian and Community Services Commission Meeting", "headline": "Commission to consider bench donation at Patriot Hill Trailhead", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://sjc.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3229", "minutes_url": "https://sjc.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3229", "source": "https://sjc.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3229" }, { "date": "2026-04-09", "body": "Design Review Committee Meeting", "headline": "Work session on proposed multi-tenant building with drive-through", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://sjc.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3226", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://sjc.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3226" }, { "date": "2026-04-08", "body": "Planning Commission Meeting", "headline": "Planning Commission to consider ADU code amendment to align with state law", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://sjc.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3225", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://sjc.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3225" }, { "date": "2026-04-07", "body": "City Council and Housing Authority Meeting", "headline": "Council to introduce housing code updates for state compliance", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://sjc.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3222", "minutes_url": "https://sjc.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3222", "source": "https://sjc.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3222" }, { "date": "2026-04-07", "body": "City Council Meeting (Executive Session)", "headline": "Council to negotiate price for Don Juan Avenue and open space properties", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://sjc.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3221", "minutes_url": "https://sjc.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3221", "source": "https://sjc.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3221" }, { "date": "2026-03-17", "body": "City Council and Successor Agency Meeting", "headline": "Council to vote on rezone of Rancho Viejo Road properties to Commercial Manufacturing", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://sjc.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3216", "minutes_url": "https://sjc.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3216", "source": "https://sjc.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3216" }, { "date": "2026-03-17", "body": "City Council Meeting (Executive Session)", "headline": "Council meets in closed session to discuss litigation and property deal", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://sjc.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3215", "minutes_url": "https://sjc.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3215", "source": "https://sjc.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3215" }, { "date": "2026-03-16", "body": "Parks, Equestrian and Community Services Commission Meeting", "headline": "Veteran group seeks fee waiver for Reata Park; commission to elect officers", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://sjc.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3214", "minutes_url": "https://sjc.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3214", "source": "https://sjc.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=3214" } ] }