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## Recent meetings (45)

- [2026-11-04 — Council approves Legacy Ranch plan for Northwest Open Space, including 30-year lease](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/meetings/89988f1e-ccb8-406a-b437-f8017a0b7a95): City Council Meeting
- [2026-11-04 — City Council huddles in closed session on litigation and a possible Surf & Turf Therapy land deal](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/meetings/ae33fa46-6dc7-477a-820b-517800254ff3): City Council Meeting (Executive Session)
- [2026-10-28 — Commission signs off on road easement vacations — but sends Mission Hacienda's big sign program back to the drawing board](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/meetings/e31d153b-5a3e-48cc-a4f6-4938983a2d2c): Planning Commission Meeting
- [2026-10-20 — Resident urges council to pave locked evacuation trail near San Juan Hills High after wildfire scare](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/meetings/a156c4d9-f27d-46b7-aa2b-cb4fcb61034c): City Council Meeting (Executive Session)
- [2026-10-20 — Council approves Distrito La Novia: BMW dealership and 95 homes coming to gateway corner, 4-1](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/meetings/2bdcbcd6-5d70-414a-8aca-fd16ecb893dd): City Council and Successor Agency Meeting
- [2026-10-14 — Historic adobes saved: Planning Commission approves 70-room French Hotel project 4-0](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/meetings/2a314e1f-dc8c-4ed6-a4ce-0af53174256b): Planning Commission Meeting
- [2026-10-07 — Legacy Ranch plan moves forward: commission recommends open-space event venue to City Council](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/meetings/c2add17e-0b59-4c8a-b626-ad879080289f): Adjourned Planning Commission Meeting
- [2026-10-06 — San Juan Capistrano Council advances Rosenbaum Road vacation despite protests](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/meetings/6aee3120-f5a7-4c29-bf59-98a1bdee529b): City Council and Housing Authority Meeting
- [2026-09-23 — Commission recommends Distrito La Novia BMW dealership + 95 homes despite heavy traffic pushback](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/meetings/1746c983-0f99-46e5-89f0-e2d6dabff662): Planning Commission Meeting
- [2026-09-15 — Council greenlights golf club trail partnership and funds three executive recruitments with $230,000](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/meetings/acdbf2cb-43e7-4aac-ad25-9c6fe5bebc8c): City Council and Successor Agency Meeting
- [2026-09-15 — City Council huddles behind closed doors on three threatened lawsuits and the Compass Energy Storage fight](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/meetings/5e126a4e-ca6c-476c-aa71-3703cd167959): City Council Meeting (Executive Session)
- [2026-09-01 — Resident hands council homework on McLaughlin wedding venue before closed-door talks](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/meetings/b95daaa8-e8f2-4288-b023-de0eeef5da03): City Council Meeting (Executive Session)
- [2026-09-01 — Downtown parking overhaul moves ahead — but council balks at extending paid parking to Ramos Street lot](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/meetings/52df1254-01ca-491a-8116-c3fe4886fc0f): City Council and Housing Authority Meeting
- [2026-08-18 — Council hears resident's complaints about unpermitted wedding venue before private session](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/meetings/02946032-5d6e-4eb9-a422-35805f9c649e): City Council Meeting (Executive Session)
- [2026-08-18 — Council cancels District 3 and 4 elections, keeps Campbell and Taylor, and approves stormwater plan for the Riding Park](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/meetings/19cb97c0-c473-4bbe-899e-4745ae9b77fd): City Council and Successor Agency Meeting - (No Audio or Video Recording is Available)
- [2026-08-04 — City commits $6 million to 50-unit senior affordable housing project on Don Juan Avenue](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/meetings/b86ca452-854b-4aaa-b828-a41234461082): City Council and Housing Authority Meeting
- [2026-08-04 — Council huddles behind closed doors on City Manager pay, Love-Mitchell parking lot deal — and Taylor steps aside](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/meetings/8d9166d8-01f4-42c0-8ea1-534ef42d9ed5): City Council Meeting (Executive Session)
- [2026-07-21 — Senior housing project advances toward August vote as council makes Tea House alcohol permit permanent](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/meetings/930c1aed-eb87-447d-8a58-1668c5e0e670): City Council and Successor Agency Meeting
- [2026-07-21 — Council met behind closed doors on land deals and litigation — announced no action](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/meetings/3d92938e-0346-47ce-a28e-83ff69d0f80f): City Council Meeting (Executive Session)
- [2026-06-24 — Commission says no to giant J Serra bridge banner, green-lights retaining wall on Calle Miramar](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/meetings/931f7bf8-e10f-4c32-8217-9f658ec98f5e): Planning Commission Meeting
- [2026-06-16 — Big shakeup at City Hall: Council hires a new city manager as Benjamin Siegel resigns](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/meetings/db5b922d-b8ba-4414-a052-923a0ea85d45): City Council Meeting (Executive Session)
- [2026-06-16 — Council names Matisse Reichl next city manager, adopts 2026-27 budget with $300K for Marco Forster fields](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/meetings/6a737a8e-1af9-4311-9d38-5dc2cb6ec2fb): City Council, Housing Authority, Successor Agency Meeting and Public Financing Authority
- [2026-06-10 — Commission recommends approval of storm drain fix on Country Hills Road — old corroded pipe gets replaced with new easement](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/meetings/92415d99-88a1-4ac9-a5a0-304d2cd15771): Planning Commission Meeting
- [2026-06-02 — Council met privately on City Manager evaluation and litigation — Taylor recused from one item](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/meetings/d8bed8e2-9261-42c9-bda0-e59efc5f299a): City Council Meeting (Executive Session)
- [2026-06-02 — Council greenlights downtown parking overhaul next steps and signs off on The Farm subdivision completion](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/meetings/bcedbc88-6850-4635-a506-b17f1ac8bdac): City Council and Housing Authority Meeting
- [2026-05-19 — Council pumps brakes on controversial land sale to church, zeroes in on $45.5M budget](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/meetings/06e3b761-5595-4a54-87b3-8cafa6607e29): City Council and Successor Agency Meeting
- [2026-05-19 — Downtown parking lot sale sparks concern — city says plan would actually add parking](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/meetings/fbc288f1-93b0-4283-a4b8-8e014c531538): City Council Meeting (Executive Session)
- [2026-05-13 — Plaza Del Rio's big new shopping center sign gets sent back for a better design — commission wants renderings before saying yes](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/meetings/6a2f3111-1576-4e9e-a3ea-f7b4e65dd641): Planning Commission Meeting
- [2026-05-05 — Council moves to ban short-term rentals in Los Rios after court ruling, 3-1](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/meetings/3a3e40cd-9ba9-468f-8c01-d5b579709c17): City Council and Housing Authority Meeting
- [2026-05-05 — Council huddles privately on three potential lawsuits and two land deals — nothing to report publicly](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/meetings/808f116d-a809-404e-90f3-3f2a275dc01b): City Council Meeting (Executive Session)
- [2026-04-21 — Council denies alcohol license for Capo Cigar Lounge 3-2, OKs $250K in stone for new city signs](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/meetings/a4421ec9-eb59-406d-813e-0a413c48e671): City Council and Successor Agency Meeting
- [2026-04-21 — City huddles behind closed doors on Love-Mitchell lot and Reata Park property talks](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/meetings/1bbabf7a-84dd-4451-abaa-47de2eb318e8): City Council Meeting (Executive Session)
- [2026-04-08 — Commission hands gavel to Jeff Moore, backs ADU rule update, greenlights new gym](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/meetings/4d739c89-4b1d-4dcb-808e-b778ac205b93): Planning Commission Meeting
- [2026-04-07 — Trash bills going up about 10% this summer as council OKs new county landfill deal; housing code overhaul introduced](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/meetings/a9fadee5-b1a5-410b-a79b-f0b2051313f0): City Council and Housing Authority Meeting
- [2026-04-07 — Council huddles behind closed doors on Don Juan Ave land deal and lawsuit](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/meetings/16547cb8-2d84-42fa-80d5-e9a2fbed3f20): City Council Meeting (Executive Session)
- [2026-03-17 — City chips in $1 million to finish Alipaz Street paving, OKs Mission Place land vacation and three retirements](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/meetings/321a820b-8c47-437e-9157-c8ea07e0a231): City Council and Successor Agency Meeting
- [2026-03-17 — Council huddles behind closed doors on lawsuits and the Northwest Open Space land deal](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/meetings/f6ed1044-c177-4866-ac83-b63a530f4c91): City Council Meeting (Executive Session)
- [2026-03-03 — City Council meets behind closed doors on litigation matters; two members recuse themselves](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/meetings/e466a401-7520-4634-b1c6-f04bd99c818a): City Council Meeting (Executive Session)
- [2026-03-03 — Los Rios plan update moves ahead 4-0 as council says goodbye to feuding rules on ADUs](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/meetings/0691ef2a-d5fb-45b0-9e5e-9835ed8ba052): City Council and Housing Authority Meeting
- [2026-02-17 — Council adopts new building codes 4-0, but Los Rios plan tweak stalls — Hart says no to 'frog in boiling water' changes](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/meetings/d8cc97b0-9145-4cf3-b3d6-13006833329b): City Council and Successor Agency Meeting
- [2026-02-17 — Council huddles behind closed doors on CEC lawsuit and Reata Park talks — no actions announced](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/meetings/279851ab-e1a5-4d04-9100-cd8457c0d7e6): City Council Meeting (Executive Session)
- [2026-02-11 — Commission backs office-park split and Swallows Creek rezone, but splits on state housing code overhaul](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/meetings/775f6023-2a0e-449a-9c81-cc267a52588c): Planning Commission Meeting
- [2026-02-03 — Council honors Deputy Choi, picks new city entrance sign design, and adopts pay plan changes](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/meetings/b4a15c24-e426-4d22-83a4-ea99430bd9a3): City Council and Housing Authority Meeting
- [2026-01-20 — Council goes behind closed doors on two lawsuits and four property deals — Farias sits one out](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/meetings/89fa07c4-d961-45ee-9dd6-5236e4a158ca): City Council Meeting (Executive Session)
- [2026-01-20 — Council approves 450-seat Performing Arts Center on Historic Town Center Park, 4-1, despite hours of divided public testimony](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/meetings/abd6b7ee-1f26-4755-ab45-2a4c3fb2f9eb): City Council and Successor Agency Meeting


## Civic issues (50)

- [Distrito La Novia Development: BMW Dealership and 95 Homes](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/issues/distrito-la-novia-development-bmw-dealership-and-95-homes): development · priority: critical
- [Rosenbaum Road vacation and land sale to St. John Chrysostom Church](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/issues/rosenbaum-road-vacation-and-land-sale-to-st-john-chrysostom-church): zoning · priority: high
- [Paving the Camino La Croix trail for emergency evacuation](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/issues/paving-the-camino-la-croix-trail-for-emergency-evacuation): roads · priority: high
- [Mission Hacienda Plaza sign program and downtown design character](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/issues/mission-hacienda-plaza-sign-program-and-downtown-design-character): development · priority: medium
- [Norte Fire Response and Erosion Control](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/issues/norte-fire-response-and-erosion-control): public-safety · priority: critical
- [Legacy Ranch Project at Northwest Open Space](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/issues/legacy-ranch-project-at-northwest-open-space): zoning · priority: high
- [Compass Energy Storage Project litigation](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/issues/lawsuit-against-transmission-project): general · priority: high
- [50-unit senior affordable housing on Don Juan Avenue](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/issues/affordable-housing): development · priority: high
- [French Hotel project and historic adobe restoration](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/issues/french-hotel-project-and-historic-adobe-restoration): development · priority: high
- [Calle Jardin / Alipaz Street property negotiation](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/issues/calle-jardin-alipaz-street-property-negotiation): development · priority: medium
- [Camino Capistrano Freeway Noise and Traffic Safety](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/issues/camino-capistrano-freeway-noise-and-traffic-safety): roads · priority: medium
- [Appointment of Matisse Reischl as City Manager](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/issues/appointment-of-matisse-reischl-as-city-manager): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [New Parking Management Positions](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/issues/new-parking-management-positions): taxes-budget · priority: medium
- [San Juan Creek Road right-of-way acquisition](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/issues/san-juan-creek-road-right-of-way-acquisition): roads · priority: high
- [Anticipated litigation — significant exposure (2 items)](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/issues/anticipated-litigation-significant-exposure): public-safety · priority: high
- [Ortega Highway Caltrans Lane Expansion Impacts](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/issues/ortega-highway-caltrans-lane-expansion-impacts): roads · priority: high
- [Ortega Highway noise impacts on El Nido Mobile Estates](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/issues/ortega-highway-noise-impacts-on-el-nido-mobile-estates): roads · priority: high
- [Los Rios Plaza uses expansion study (CA 26-001)](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/issues/los-rios-plaza-uses-expansion-study): zoning · priority: medium
- [Shared Fire Hydrant for Pharmacist Farms Area](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/issues/shared-fire-hydrant-for-pharmacist-farms-area): public-safety · priority: low
- [JSerra pedestrian bridge banner signage at northern gateway](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/issues/jserra-pedestrian-bridge-banner-signage-at-northern-gateway): zoning · priority: medium
- [Vehicle miles traveled as the sole significant unavoidable impact](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/issues/vehicle-miles-traveled-as-the-sole-significant-unavoidable-impact): environment · priority: medium
- [San Juan Creek Road trail and bike lane improvements](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/issues/san-juan-creek-road-trail-and-bike-lane-improvements): roads · priority: high
- [Plaza Del Rio sign program modification and sign code exception](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/issues/plaza-del-rio-sign-program-modification-and-sign-code-exception): zoning · priority: medium
- [Downtown Parking Implementation Plan](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/issues/downtown-parking-implementation-plan): roads · priority: high
- [E-bike and nitrous oxide safety legislation](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/issues/e-bike-and-nitrous-oxide-safety-legislation): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Unpermitted wedding venue in Rancho Madrina](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/issues/unpermitted-wedding-venue-in-rancho-madrina): public-safety · priority: high
- [McLaughlin property alleged to operate as commercial wedding venue](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/issues/mclaughlin-property-alleged-to-operate-as-commercial-wedding-venue): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Non-Commercial Sign Ordinance Review](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/issues/non-commercial-sign-ordinance-review): development · priority: medium
- [City Manager compensation review](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/issues/city-manager-compensation-review): taxes-budget · priority: medium
- [Proposed community aquatics center](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/issues/proposed-community-aquatics-center): parks-rec · priority: low
- [JSerra pool scoreboard and amplified sound system](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/issues/jserra-pool-scoreboard-and-amplified-sound-system): development · priority: low
- [Love-Mitchell Parking Lot property negotiations](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/issues/love-mitchell-parking-lot-property-negotiations): development · priority: high
- [Massage establishment and business license regulations](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/issues/massage-establishment-and-business-license-regulations): business-jobs · priority: medium
- [Clariti permitting system integration](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/issues/clariti-permitting-system-integration): water-utilities · priority: low
- [Cancellation of District 3 and 4 council elections](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/issues/cancellation-of-district-3-and-4-council-elections): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [9/11 Memorial Event at Patriots Hill](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/issues/911-memorial-event-at-patriots-hill): public-safety · priority: low
- [East End Horse Stable stormwater system at Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/issues/east-end-horse-stable-stormwater-system-at-rancho-mission-viejo-riding-park): environment · priority: medium
- [City-owned trees encroaching on private property](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/issues/city-owned-trees-encroaching-on-private-property): public-safety · priority: medium
- [San Juan Creek Road traffic safety](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/issues/san-juan-creek-road-traffic-safety): roads · priority: high
- [Native plant policy for city-owned property](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/issues/native-plant-policy-for-city-owned-property): environment · priority: medium
- [Calle Miramar and Via de Aqua land negotiations](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/issues/calle-miramar-and-via-de-aqua-land-negotiations): development · priority: medium
- [Vehicle camping on Alapa Street](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/issues/vehicle-camping-on-alapa-street): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Country Hills storm drain replacement](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/issues/country-hills-storm-drain-replacement): water-utilities · priority: medium
- [Sheriff's Department Contract Accountability](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/issues/sheriffs-department-contract-accountability): public-safety · priority: medium
- [FY 2026-27 budget: roads, reserves and sports fields](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/issues/fy-2026-27-budget-roads-reserves-and-sports-fields): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [Arterial street paving overruns and added work](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/issues/arterial-street-paving-overruns-and-added-work): roads · priority: high
- [Pending and threatened litigation](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/issues/pending-and-threatened-litigation): taxes-budget · priority: medium
- [Pesticide use and the city's organic-first IPM policy](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/issues/pesticide-use-and-the-citys-organic-first-ipm-policy): environment · priority: high
- [San Juan and Trabuco Creek management and herbicide use](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/issues/san-juan-and-trabuco-creek-management-and-herbicide-use): environment · priority: high
- [City of San Juan Capistrano v. State of California Energy Commission](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/issues/city-of-san-juan-capistrano-v-state-of-california-energy-commission): environment · priority: high


## Development applications (35)

- [Distrito La Novia](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/development/distrito-la-novia): general-plan-amendment · approved
- [Legacy Ranch Project / Northwest Open Space](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/development/legacy-ranch-project-northwest-open-space): conditional-use · approved
- [Rosenbaum Road and Trabuco Creek Road Right-of-Way Vacation and Surplus Property Disposition](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/development/rosenbaum-road-and-trabuco-creek-road-right-of-way-vacation-and-surplus-property): other · approved
- [Sign Program (SP) 26-013 — Mission Hacienda Plaza](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/development/sign-program-26-013-mission-hacienda-plaza): site-plan · tabled
- [Camino Twelve (Final Tract Map No. 19310)](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/development/camino-twelve): subdivision · approved
- [French Hotel](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/development/french-hotel): conditional-use · approved
- [Sedgwick Residence — Grading Plan Modification GPM 25-016](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/development/sedgwick-residence-grading-plan-modification): other · conditions-required
- [JSerra Catholic High School Sign Program SP 26-017](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/development/jserra-catholic-high-school-sign-program): other · approved
- [East End Horse Stable Project — Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/development/east-end-horse-stable-project-rancho-mission-viejo-riding-park): other · approved
- [Don Juan Avenue Senior Affordable Housing Project](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/development/don-juan-avenue-senior-affordable-housing-project): other · approved
- [Code Amendment (CA) 26-001 — Los Rios Specific Plan LDO District](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/development/code-amendment-26-001-los-rios-specific-plan-ldo-district): other · under-review
- [Tea House on Los Rios AUP 21-001](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/development/tea-house-on-los-rios): conditional-use · approved
- [Grading Plan Modification GPM 25-021](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/development/grading-plan-modification): other · approved
- [Don Juan Senior Apartment Community](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/development/don-juan-senior-apartment-community): other · approved
- [Code Amendment (CA) 26-005 — bars as conditional uses](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/development/code-amendment-26-005-bars-as-conditional-uses): other · approved
- [Public Convenience or Necessity Finding — Tecovas / Boots & Beer, LLC](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/development/public-convenience-or-necessity-finding-tecovas-boots-beer-llc): conditional-use · approved
- [Saint John Chrysostom American Coptic Orthodox Church Campus](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/development/saint-john-chrysostom-american-coptic-orthodox-church-campus): other · approved
- [Tract 19063, The Farm](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/development/tract-19063-the-farm): subdivision · approved
- [Legacy Ranch Code Amendment (CA) 25-001](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/development/legacy-ranch-code-amendment-25-001): general-plan-amendment · under-review
- [Sign Program (SP) 26-003, Plaza Del Rio Shopping Center](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/development/sign-program-26-003-plaza-del-rio-shopping-center): other · tabled
- [Chipotle Mexican Grill — Historic Depiction Fee In Lieu](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/development/chipotle-mexican-grill-historic-depiction-fee-in-lieu): other · approved
- [Code Amendment (CA) 26-003 — Los Rios and Citywide Lodging Prohibition Study](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/development/code-amendment-26-003-los-rios-and-citywide-lodging-prohibition-study): general-plan-amendment · under-review
- [Camino Twelve Residential Project — Density Bonus Housing Agreement](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/development/camino-twelve-residential-project-density-bonus-housing-agreement): other · approved
- [Code Amendment (CA) 26-002 — ADU Ordinance](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/development/code-amendment-26-002-adu-ordinance): general-plan-amendment · approved
- [Capo Cigar Lounge Type 57 Private Membership Lounge](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/development/capo-cigar-lounge-type-57-private-membership-lounge): other · denied
- [CUP 25-003 — SJC Strength and Vitality](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/development/sjc-strength-and-vitality): conditional-use · approved
- [Code Amendment (CA) 26-002 — Accessory Dwelling Unit Regulations](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/development/code-amendment-26-002-accessory-dwelling-unit-regulations): other · approved
- [Rezone (RZ) 25-002 — Swallows Creek / Fluidmaster](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/development/rezone-25-002-swallows-creek-fluidmaster): rezone · approved
- [Ortega Ranch Subdivision (TTM 25-001)](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/development/ortega-ranch): subdivision · approved
- [Mission Place right-of-way vacation and surplus land disposition](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/development/mission-place-right-of-way-vacation-and-surplus-land-disposition): other · approved
- [Code Amendment (CA) 25-003 — Los Rios Specific Plan](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/development/code-amendment-ca-25-003-los-rios-specific-plan): other · approved
- [Code Amendment (CA) 25-003 — Los Rios Specific Plan Amendment](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/development/code-amendment-25-003-los-rios-specific-plan): general-plan-amendment · approved
- [Swallows Creek/Fluidmaster Rezone (RZ 25-002)](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/development/swallows-creekfluidmaster): rezone · approved
- [La Novia Farm Project](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/development/la-novia-farm-project): other · approved
- [Performing Arts Center Project](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/development/performing-arts-center-project): site-plan · approved


## Community topics (50)

- [Distrito La Novia — opposition](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/community/distrito-la-novia-opposition): development
- [Performing Arts Center](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/community/performing-arts-center): development
- [Rosenbaum Road and Trabuco Creek Road vacation](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/community/rosenbaum-road-and-trabuco-creek-road-vacation): zoning
- [Distrito La Novia](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/community/distrito-la-novia): development
- [Distrito La Novia — support](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/community/distrito-la-novia-support): development
- [Rosenbaum Road and Trabuco Creek Road Vacation and Property Sale](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/community/rosenbaum-road-and-trabuco-creek-road-vacation-and-property-sale): roads
- [Rosenbaum Road vacation and church land sale](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/community/rosenbaum-road-vacation-and-church-land-sale): development
- [French Hotel](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/community/french-hotel): development
- [San Juan Creek herbicide spraying](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/community/san-juan-creek-herbicide-spraying): environment
- [Distrito La Novia traffic study](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/community/distrito-la-novia-traffic-study): roads
- [Los Rios lodging](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/community/los-rios-lodging): zoning
- [Rosenbaum Road land sale](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/community/rosenbaum-road-land-sale): zoning
- [Overnight downtown parking](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/community/overnight-downtown-parking): roads
- [Oral communications](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/community/oral-communications): public-safety
- [Distrito La Novia auto dealership](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/community/distrito-la-novia-auto-dealership): development
- [GPM 25-021 retaining wall at 33461 Calle Miramar](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/community/gpm-25-021-retaining-wall-at-33461-calle-miramar): development
- [Distrito La Novia traffic](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/community/distrito-la-novia-traffic): roads
- [Legacy Ranch amplified music noise](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/community/legacy-ranch-amplified-music-noise): zoning
- [Ortega Highway noise mitigation for El Nido Mobile Estates](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/community/ortega-highway-noise-mitigation-for-el-nido-mobile-estates): roads
- [City trees along Ortega Highway](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/community/city-trees-along-ortega-highway): public-safety
- [Legacy Ranch — meadow parking vs. creek covenant](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/community/legacy-ranch-meadow-parking-vs-creek-covenant): environment
- [Swallows Creek/Fluidmaster Rezone](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/community/swallows-creekfluidmaster-rezone): zoning
- [Camino La Croix trail paving / emergency evacuation](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/community/camino-la-croix-trail-paving-emergency-evacuation): roads
- [Cell service and evacuation traffic](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/community/cell-service-and-evacuation-traffic): public-safety
- [Mission Hacienda Plaza sign program and murals](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/community/mission-hacienda-plaza-sign-program-and-murals): development
- [Legacy Ranch — noise barrier and traffic safety](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/community/legacy-ranch-noise-barrier-and-traffic-safety): roads
- [Distrito La Novia traffic safety](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/community/distrito-la-novia-traffic-safety): roads
- [Legacy Ranch conformance with RFP and accessibility](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/community/legacy-ranch-conformance-with-rfp-and-accessibility): zoning
- [Via Cristal closure request](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/community/via-cristal-closure-request): roads
- [Community club fair proposal](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/community/community-club-fair-proposal): parks-rec
- [Distrito La Novia land use balance](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/community/distrito-la-novia-land-use-balance): zoning
- [Distrito La Novia traffic and trucks](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/community/distrito-la-novia-traffic-and-trucks): roads
- [Downtown Parking](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/community/downtown-parking): parking
- [Norte Fire fee waiver](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/community/norte-fire-fee-waiver): public-safety
- [Legacy Ranch traffic](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/community/legacy-ranch-traffic): zoning
- [B.L.E.S.S.I.N.G. recognition](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/community/blessing-recognition): public-safety
- [Distrito La Novia affordable housing](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/community/distrito-la-novia-affordable-housing): development
- [Distrito La Novia dealership scale](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/community/distrito-la-novia-dealership-scale): development
- [McLaughlin wedding venue](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/community/mclaughlin-wedding-venue): public-safety
- [Norte Fire gratitude](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/community/norte-fire-gratitude): public-safety
- [Distrito La Novia — water/fire suppression](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/community/distrito-la-novia-waterfire-suppression): water-utilities
- [Norte Fire / Meredith Canyon](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/community/norte-fire-meredith-canyon): public-safety
- [Distrito La Novia health and safety](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/community/distrito-la-novia-health-and-safety): public-safety
- [Distrito La Novia lighting and trucks](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/community/distrito-la-novia-lighting-and-trucks): environment
- [Legacy Ranch scale and openness](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/community/legacy-ranch-scale-and-openness): zoning
- [Herbicide use in city parks](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/community/herbicide-use-in-city-parks): environment
- [Unpermitted wedding venue in Rancho Madrina](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/community/unpermitted-wedding-venue-in-rancho-madrina): public-safety
- [E-bike and pedestrian safety on new trail](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/community/e-bike-and-pedestrian-safety-on-new-trail): public-safety
- [Distrito La Novia road width and drainage](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/community/distrito-la-novia-road-width-and-drainage): roads
- [Distrito La Novia views and traffic](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/community/distrito-la-novia-views-and-traffic): development


## Officials (14)

- [John Campbell](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/officials/john-campbell): Mayor, District 3
- [John Taylor](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/officials/john-taylor): Mayor Pro Tem, District 4
- [Troy A. Bourne](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/officials/troy-a-bourne): Council Member, District 2
- [Sergio Farias](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/officials/sergio-farias): Council Member, District 1
- [Howard Hart](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/officials/howard-hart): Council Member, District 5
- [Darren Fancher](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/officials/darren-fancher): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Tami Wilhelm](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/officials/tami-wilhelm): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Stan Braden](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/officials/stan-braden): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Jeff Moore](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/officials/jeff-moore): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Ted Rosenfeldt](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/officials/ted-rosenfeldt): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Jeffrey Ballinger](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/officials/jeffrey-ballinger): City Attorney — City Attorney
- [Benjamin Siegel](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/officials/benjamin-siegel): City Manager — Administration
- [Joel Rojas](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/officials/joel-rojas): Development Services Director — Development Services
- [Christy Jakl](https://californiarecord.org/sanjuancapistrano/officials/christy-jakl): City Clerk — City Clerk