Bob Ruesch

Hoarding nuisance at 222931 Via Santa Maria

Not stated — enforcement costs and any litigation expenses were not disclosed.

Flock license plate reader briefing delayed to November

The cameras were funded in part through a grant secured by Council Member Kelley; ongoing costs weren't discussed.

November 3, 2026 Municipal Election

Consolidating with the statewide election keeps the city's share of election costs down.

City employee compensation and council candidacy of Brian Zahn

Speakers cited roughly $2.16 million in city landscape contracts and $90,436 in 2024 overtime pay in their questioning.

Structure fires and lithium-ion battery safety

The proposal would direct a proposed $160 fine revenue into a youth e-bike safety fund.

Short-term rentals and transient occupancy tax

No tax-rate change; better compliance could recover unpaid hotel and short-term-rental taxes the city is owed.

Integrated Pest Management Program Update

Minimal direct cost, though staff warned an inflexible organic-first mandate could raise maintenance expenses.

Wildfire Mitigation Funding

Grant-funded to date; continued funding depends on future grants.

Barbadanes Park lighting and court relocation concerns

Taxpayer-funded park improvement whose cost was not stated.

2028 Olympics training boom in Mission Viejo

A $100,000 county allocation will support the city's Olympic-related events.

Pump track proposal for Lower Curtis

Oso Creek Vision Plan and Public-Private Partnership

The study itself could cost about $45,000 if a consultant is hired; the broader project would rely on private partner capital with revenue splits to be negotiated.

Low-Barrier Navigation Center Overlay and Homeless Shelter Zoning

Losing housing element certification could mean state fines and 'builder's remedy' development anywhere in town — an expensive gamble either way.

Muirlands Boulevard Speeding

A flashing speed sign was previously quoted to the resident as too expensive.

Three-minute public comment mic cutoff

Holiday fraud wave and check theft prevention

Residents have lost amounts up to $200,000 in single investment-fraud schemes.

Business-friendly development code overhaul and Indoor Entertainment Overlay

Aims to grow sales tax and transient occupancy tax revenue by making it easier to open and keep businesses in Mission Viejo.

Hard liquor sales at freeway-adjacent gas station

Minor lost sales-tax and licensing upside weighed against public-safety risk; the applicant said comparable licenses run about $30,000 on the open market.

Senior Table Tennis Facility Space

Speakers described the request as a modest investment; no figure was given.

Homeschool Co-op Access to City Facilities

Unknown — a pilot program's facility costs were not discussed.

Consent Calendar (Items 1-10)

Resolution 26-49 — Amendment to Authorized Officers for Instruments of Payment

Ordinance 26-367 — Transient Occupancy Tax Amendments

Axon Agreement for Animal Services Body-Worn Cameras

Conditional Use Permit P-CUP2026-0003 — ExtraMile, 26302 Oso Parkway

Ordinances 26-364, 26-365 and 26-366 — Municipal Code Amendments

Consent Calendar (Items 1-12)

Appeal of Conditional Use Permit P-CUP2026-0003 — Chevron ExtraMile, 26302 Oso Parkway (Type 21 Alcohol License)

Consent Calendar Items 1-8

County of Orange $100,000 Sports and Events Tourism Contribution (Item 9)

General Plan Amendment P-GPA2026-0005 (Resolution 26-41) and Ordinance 26-363 with Low-Barrier Navigation Center Provisions Removed (Item 10)

Revisions to the Integrated Pest Management Program Guidelines (Item 11)

Appointment of Lorrie Lausten to the Planning and Transportation Commission (Item 13)

Consent Calendar

Third Amendment to Employment Agreement for Assistant City Manager Jerry M. Hill

Trabuco Wetlands Habitat Rehabilitation (CIP 26273)

Oso Creek Vision Plan — Resolution 26-46 and Public-Private Partnership Feasibility Process

Consent Calendar (Items 1-16, 19)

Response to 2025-2026 Orange County Grand Jury Report on Housing Mandates

Resident Block Party Program

Consent Calendar (Items 1-12)

approve the Consent Calendar outlined below

(1) find that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15060, subd. (c)(2), Section 15061, subd. (b)(3), and Section 15378 (

uphold the appeal regarding Conditional Use Permit P-CUP2026-0003 (relating to the Chevron ExtraMile at 26302 Oso Parkway) and direct staff to prepare a Resolution for consideration at the next City C

introduce Ordinance 26-367 Amending Chapter 3.25 (Transient Occupancy Tax) of Title 3 (Revenue and Finance) of the Municipal Code.

approve Items 1 through 8 of the Consent Calendar outlined below

(1) receive and file the report and (2) approve revisions to the current Integrated Pest Management Program Guidelines

approve and authorize the Assistant City Manager to execute the County of Orange Agreement and Authorize Staff to Accept the $100,000 Contribution for the City’s Sports and Events Tourism Efforts

(1) find that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15060, subd. (c)(2), Section 15061, subd. (b)(3), and Section 15378 (

(3) introduce Ordinance 26-363 entitled “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Mission Viejo approving Zone Map Amendment (Zoning Change) P-ZC2026-0002, and Development Code Amendment P-DCA2

ratify the appointment

Consent Calendar Items 1-8

County of Orange $100,000 Sports and Events Tourism Contribution (Item 9)

General Plan Amendment P-GPA2026-0005 (Resolution 26-41) and Ordinance 26-363 with Low-Barrier Navigation Center Provisions Removed (Item 10)

Revisions to the Integrated Pest Management Program Guidelines (Item 11)

Appointment of Lorrie Lausten to the Planning and Transportation Commission (Item 13)

Consent Calendar

approve the Consent Calendar outlined below.

receive (1) Oral report and summary of recommendation of Third Amendment (A24-26C) to the Assistant City Manager/Director of Public Services Employment Agreement with Jerry M. Hill per Government Code

(1) approve the agreement with Nieves Landscape, Inc, (A26-28) in the amount of $280,000 for the Trabuco Wetlands Habitat Rehabilitation – CIP 26273; (2) approve the agreement with Bistline Engineerin

direct staff to bring this item back to City Council at the September 22, 2026, meeting, with proposed updates to the City’s Integrated Pest Management Program Guidelines.

(1) adopt Resolution 26-46 Directing Staff to Advance the Oso Creek Vision Plan into the 4- 6 Year Phase and to Initiate a Public Private Partnership Feasibility Process; (2) initiate a Public Private

Third Amendment to Employment Agreement for Assistant City Manager Jerry M. Hill

Trabuco Wetlands Habitat Rehabilitation (CIP 26273)

Potential Update to the City's Integrated Pest Management Program Guidelines

Oso Creek Vision Plan — Resolution 26-46 and Public-Private Partnership Feasibility Process

Believed the council should remain active and that a feasibility study provides valuable information.

approve the Consent Calendar outlined below

receive (1) oral report and summary of recommendation of Third Amendment (A24-19C) to the City Manager Employment Agreement with Elaine S. L. Lister per Government Code Section 54953(c)(3); and (2) ad

continue the Public Hearing to September 22, 2026

approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the City's response to a 2025-2026 Orange County Grand Jury Report titled "California Housing Mandates: The Unintended Reshaping of Orange County Neighborhoods,

approve Block Party program as recommended by the Community Services Commission

instruct the Public Services Department to proceed and perform the removal of weeds in accordance with Sections 39568 through 39588 of the Government Code

Consent Calendar (Items 1-16, 19)

Response to 2025-2026 Orange County Grand Jury Report on Housing Mandates

Resident Block Party Program

Annual Weed Abatement Program 2026

General Plan/Zoning Amendments for Housing Element Programs 4 and 13 (Items 21)

Very worried about jeopardizing the business community; wants to look deeper into the properties.

Third Amendment to City Manager Elaine Lister's Employment Agreement

approve the Consent Calendar outlined below

(1) approve purchase for the replacement of the Oso Creek Golf Course Greens Mower to Stotz Equipment in an amount not to exceed $93,936.05; and (2) authorize staff to issue a purchase order to Stotz

adopt Resolution 26-39 approving the Ad Valorem Property Tax Revenue Allocation Agreement and Release to prospectively correct property tax allocation pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code sections 99

(1) approve the request of Casta Del Sol Homeowners Association for a variance that will allow the association to manage on-site nuisance wildlife by the most humane means possible for the health, saf

Consent Calendar (Items 1-11, 13-14)

Oso Creek Golf Course – Replacement Electric Greens Triplex Mower (Item 12)

Saw the mowers in action and called them quiet, safe, and a needed modernization

Property Tax Correction Between Mission Viejo and Laguna Niguel (Item 15)

HOA Nuisance Wildlife Variances – Four Associations (Item 16)

approve the Consent Calendar outlined below.

(1) adopt Resolution 26-36 Amending the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Budget in the amount of $50,000 for the Senior Mobility Program; (2) approve the Fifth Amendment to the contract with OCY Management, LLC in

adopt City of Mission Viejo Agreement for Contract Services for the Mission Viejo Thrives Grant Program.

Consent Calendar (Items 1-9)