Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Mission Viejo public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in environment with medium priority
Integrated Pest Management Program Update
Prompted by cancer cluster concerns in nearby Ladera Ranch, the council is considering stronger pesticide rules — organic-first requirements, playground protections, and better public notice. Staff will return with a redlined policy on September 22.
Trabuco Wetlands Habitat Rehabilitation
State and federal regulators are requiring the city to restore wetlands north of the golf club — and at the Oso Creek golf course — as mitigation for Lower Curtis Park grading problems, at a cost of about $740,000 in contracts and new funding.
Public EV Charging Stations at Civic Center
Two public Level 2 chargers are coming to Civic Center by early August, funded entirely by grants. Users will pay 42 cents per kilowatt hour — cheaper than Tesla superchargers — with the fee covering electricity, transaction costs, and program administration.