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>> Okay.

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Good evening.

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It is August 25th.

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2026.

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I would like to call to order the meeting of the Mission Viejo

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City Council.

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Community development agency with the Housing Authority,

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and the library Board of Trustees.

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We're going to take a verbal roll call

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and we'll be doing verbal votes tonight as well.

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With Council Member Reese being remote.

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And participating via Zoom.

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Council member Kelly is running a bit late.

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She will join us directly in closed session.

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[Roll call]

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Mr. City attorney, are there any items for closed session

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tonight, that you would please share with us?

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>> Yes, madam mayor, we have three items on closed session

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calendar period the first item is conference with legal

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counsel, existing litigation and that is under government code

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section 54956.9 subsection D subsection one.

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The existing litigation.

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The second item is legal Counsel.

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One case under the same government code

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subsection D code.

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Potential litigation period the third item

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is the annual Public Performance Evaluation.

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Under Government Code section 54957 B one.

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Titled the employee is the Assistant City Manager.

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And that is our closed session for this evening.

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>> Thank you very much.

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We will go ahead and adjourn and -- not adjourn.

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But recess to close session and return at 6 p.m.

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Or shortly thereafter.

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See you soon.

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>> Let's talk about some of the things we've done.

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First off I'll mention we have a vision statement from our team.

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To promote our local economy by positioning mission

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video as a premier destination to experience

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and participate in athletic events.

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Our mission statement, we are dedicated to providing

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world class sporting events, venues, and training

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opportunities to inspire youth.

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Increase local business revenues and elevate our profile

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as a sports Mecca and hub for sports and events tourism.

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I think we're doing a good job of meeting those goals.

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Okay, to date --

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I'm going to read this before we get our proclamations here.

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Our confirmed countries in contract, many of these teams

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have started training here in Mission Viejo, in fact.

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The Australian para swim team was in the pool today.

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And they have been for the last week.

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Doing a great job over there.

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Their training for the Pacific Games.

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Which are happening in walnut next week.

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And so here we have the Dutch National Olympic and Paralympic

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teams.

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Committees have already started coming and training.

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The track and field came before the World Cup.

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About two weeks ago.

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They trained at Saddleback College.

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Stayed at one of our hotels.

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The Australian Dive and Paris Swim Federation.

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The British Swim Federation.

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The Canadian Dive Federation.

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The French Dive Federation.

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The German Federation.

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The Japan Dive Swim Federation.

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The New Zealand Swim Federation was here a week ago.

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The Polish Swim Federation and para weightlifting.

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Our USA diving team is also going

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to be doing their training here.

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In 2028.

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Those are all big successes.

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Good job you guys.

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We keep getting more inquiries.

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The program is working very well and creating a lot of success.

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So far some of those successes include $1 million commitment

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from the Dutch.

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Which I've already submitted $300,000 to the city to help

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cover all the expenses while they're here.

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Including hotels. $100,000 from Supervisor Wagner's office.

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Our Orange County Board of Supervisors

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knows what we're doing and we ask them to help us

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with discretionary funds.

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And we got a $100,000 grant.

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Supervisor Wagner gave that check to our mayor

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at the symphony last week.

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That was awesome.

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Then the Dutch athletic team, just their last one week visit.

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We calculated $44,000 into our local economy for one week visit

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from that team.

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That's the type of economic tourism we're talking about.

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People coming here spending money here.

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Anyhow, we have other community engagement opportunities

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we're looking ahead towards.

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We have submitted applications of interest

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in hosting several of these.

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Including we volunteered our city for the Olympic Torch Run.

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That'll be fun. (laughs) I got to carry the torch once in 1996.

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In Cabo Beach.

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That was amazing.

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The cauldron event where the torch ends and starts

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along the route.

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The Cultural Olympiad.

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And official viewing fan zone, here

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in Mission Viejo for the Olympics.

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We are working on all of those so everyone

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should be very excited about what's

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going to happen over the next two years.

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As the Olympics get closer and closer.

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And we also plan to have several meet the athlete events where

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the public can come and meet these athletes.

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Especially our kids can come and see them and watch them

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and learn about the commitment level

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that it takes to be an Olympic athlete.

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It's a city wide effort and we couldn't have done it

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without our great partners.

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I've got some proclamations here for some of them

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that have helped Us.

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And this one -- okay, you read it.

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>> Okay.

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It says commemorating the contributions of the community

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to the American story during the semiquincentennial anniversary

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of the United States.

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Whereas on July 4th 1776, the United States of America was

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founded on the bold ideas and enduring convictions of liberty

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common justice and the pursuit of happiness,

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that continue to guide our Republic.

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Whereas our nation has approached its 250th anniversary

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in 2026, known as the Semiquincentennial or American

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250, communities are encouraged to reflect on our history.

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Honor all Americans contributions

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and look to the future.

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Mission Viejo is renowned for distinguished Olympic history.

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From hosting cycling races in 84, to the torch

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that emblazons the city seal, to being

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a longtime home and training ground for Olympians.

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Hosting high performing athletes builds a strong community,

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encourages tourism and community partners

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are essential to building and uplifting a strong community

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fabric.

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Fostering community engagement.

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Sense of civic pride among residents.

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Playing a crucial role in supporting local efforts

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for the betterment of the community

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and offering unique experiences for our residents.

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The Mission Viejo Sports and Events Committee

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is a collaborative group of community partners dedicated

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to attracting major athletic and special events

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that boost local businesses.

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Showcase the city's world class facilities.

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And create engagement opportunities for residents.

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Through coordinated efforts with schools, colleges,

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local organizations and sports leaders,

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the committee has been successful in welcoming

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multiple International Olympic teams to conduct

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pre-game training ahead of the LA 28 Olympics and Global

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Championship events.

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This growing momentum reinforces the city's role

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as a vibrant hub for international sports

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and community pride.

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I therefore, by the authority vested in me

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as the mayor of the city of Mission Viejo

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and on behalf of the City Council,

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do hereby recognize the contributions of the Mission

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Viejo Sports and Events Committee,

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which is made up of many people which we are going to mention

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here in just a minute.

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Brian, you led the way.

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This was your vision that started a long time ago along

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with other people.

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It takes somebody that wore that gold medal, has the passion,

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and frankly put Mission Viejo on the map in the 76 Olympics.

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To really carry that out.

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That's you.

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So this is for you.

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Thank you so much.

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I'm going to let you read.

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It's the same proclamation.

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I'm going to have you start reading here.

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This one is for the Saddleback College.

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And it should be given to Doctor Lynn Anderson.

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I'm sorry.

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You have the video to run first.

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>> That's right.

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We forgot to introduce the video.

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Got carried away.

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Couldn't wait to get the proclamations.

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>> Okay, we have a short video here.

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Please turn your attention to the viewing screen.

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>> In preparation for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles,

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the city of Mission Viejo is hosting members

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of the Netherlands Olympic team who will be training at various

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facilities throughout the city.

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Today the Dutch U20 national team

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is training right here at Saddleback College.

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>> It really is awesome.

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We experienced it this week.

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Our track and field team.

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Our junior team.

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They were the first ones that came here and experienced

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the really lovely facilities that you have here.

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It really has been a very good first experience.

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But we already knew.

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We've been here for two years.

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We visited the town.

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We met the people.

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So, yes, we feel very honored that we

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can be part of the Olympic preparations

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here at Mission Viejo.

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>> It's been a great week.

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Super facilities.

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Super friendly people welcoming us.

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Making us feel at home.

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But also, and we have different standards than the college has.

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Anything we want, they make happen for us.

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We feel really welcome.

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>> A multi-year partnership with team NL had been in negotiation

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for several years.

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Now the city and its residents will not only

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gain the novelty of hosting an Olympic team

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but also the benefits of the team using the city's facilities

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and working with local businesses.

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>> Being successful in a league sport,

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a big part of it is prepare yourself.

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Don't be surprised by the circumstances.

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That's what we did two years ago.

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We came here with some of our colleagues.

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We visited half of California.

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We came here and we added up all the pluses and minuses

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and in the end we were very convinced

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that Mission Viejo, Orange County, that

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has to be a place where we prepare for the Olympics

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and Paralympics.

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>> For sure.

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It's an amazing opportunity, not only for the city,

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but for Saddleback College as well.

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We have amazing facilities.

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Amazing staff and employees that are looking forward

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to this partnership.

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I think for us specifically, we take great care of our facility.

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Being able to highlight what we do,

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the showcase is just wonderful and for the team Netherlands,

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we're just hoping for their success.

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Their success is our success in a way.

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We'll be watching very closely and looking for other ways

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to partner and see how we can support.

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>> We have spent a lot of time the last couple of years knowing

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full well that this was going to come to fruition.

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The businesses are really excited.

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We're really concentrating on the restaurants.

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We know a lot of trainees are coming

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and they're looking for food.

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We're setting up a conduit so they can understand where they

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can access really good food.

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>> Mission Viejo has had a proud history with the Olympics,

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dating back to the 1984 Olympic Games.

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When the city hosted the men's and women's cycling rotaries.

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>> Something that our residents have talked about for many

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years, remember 84, well now they're going to say remember

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And that's the exciting.

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The Olympic movement will once again

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be back here in Mission Viejo.

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>> The way we envision Mission Viejo as we were approaching,

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we saw that we needed to invest in our facilities and we did

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that many years ago.

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As has Saddleback College.

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As have our high schools.

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As have many of our businesses.

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And that is a situation where if you build it and you are

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prepared, they will come.

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That is exactly what happened.

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We are so proud that we were forward thinking.

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Not even myself, but those before us

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who had the vision for what Mission Viejo is and we

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stayed on that.

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We are an Olympic city and we have a sports economy that we're

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embracing and building upon.

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The world is seeing that and it's

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being showcased to the world and we're just

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so proud of the partnership with Saddleback.

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Our school districts, our businesses in the city.

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The Olympic exposure reaches beyond the facilities

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and local businesses.

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It also connects with the students here in Mission Viejo

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as well.

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>> It's very exciting that kids will be able to see Olympic

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athletes and be able to see what's going on.

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It's also a huge community spirit builder because we all

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come together and we're able to see this and build

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on our Olympic Foundation.

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Our Olympic history and heritage.

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It's very exciting.

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>> We're so proud to be part of this partnership with the City

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of Mission Viejo and to provide our students with an opportunity

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to meet with Olympic athletes and train alongside them.

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Really see if they dedicate themselves to their sport

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and really dedicate and have the discipline

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to continue to succeed for their.

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What they could truly accomplish if that was something

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they wanted to be able to do.

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>> You, Saddleback does a really great job with partnering with

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our local high schools.

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And so what a great way to advertise it.

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Really promote what we do here at Saddleback

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for students who may want to come here in the future.

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Athletes as well as those pursuing academics.

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For our student population that are here now,

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I think they were already proud to be a Saddleback student,

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but this is going to take it to the next level.

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What a thing to brag about to your family and friends.

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I'm excited for the students that are coming in to say,

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we're going to be attending a school where

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we hosted the Olympics.

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I think just positivity all around.

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>> With world class facilities and beautiful weather,

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we're hoping Team Netherlands enjoys their time in training

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right here in the city of Mission Viejo as they prepare

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for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

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Reporting for Mvtv news, I'm Garth Wyckoff.

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>> High.

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I'm fire captain and I owe.

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Welcome to the U.S. Quarterly size up.

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>> Oh, that's the next one.

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Doctor Cordova and Sean Revell from Saddleback College,

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will you please join us up here?

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Our new president from Saddleback College.

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Doctor Cordova.

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Sean's been a member of our committee for several years.

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Six years already, wow.

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He handles all of the nuts and bolts .

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The negotiation and contracting for all the facilities

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at Saddleback.

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It's quite an intricate process.

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We need a picture.

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Okay here come on let's hold that.

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>> I'm going to read a little bit of this.

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You heard most of it already.

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Where at Saddleback College is home to world class athlete

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facilities, including premier stadium, track,

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and the newly developed throwers park,

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making it one of Southern California's strongest training

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environments for elite athletes.

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These top tier venues were a major factor

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in team NHL's decision to select Mission Viejo as its official LA

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28 Pre-games training base.

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Most recently team (indiscernible).

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As they prepared for the U20 World Championships.

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The college's high performance infrastructure

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continues to position Mission Viejo

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as a trusted home for International Olympic

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preparation.

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And now I, Wendy Buchman, by virtue of the authority vested

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in me, on behalf of Wendy Buckner, the mayor of Mission

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Viejo, and on behalf of the City Council,

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I hereby recognize the contributions

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of Saddleback College in the community.

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Thank you so much.

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We'll get everybody up here and we'll do a group photo.

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So Next, is Alicia.

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Here for our principal from Tribeca Hill.

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Okay.

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All right.

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So also Trabuco Hills High School has great facilities

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and they have bent over backwards accommodating people

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who show up and all of a sudden say hey,

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can we get a workout in?

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Can we do weights today?

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Whereas Trabuco Hills High School in the Saddleback Valley

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Unified School District offer excellent athletic facilities,

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including a high quality track and well-equipped weight room,

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that have become trusted training sites

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for elite international teams.

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Their flexibility, hospitality, and genuine excitement

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and welcoming Olympic athletes created red carpet experiences

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that strongly influenced team Ls's decision.

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I think you guys get the rest of it.

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So we'll just --

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Okay next, our great partners at the Mission Viejo Nadadores.

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And where is the Margarita aquatic complex, home

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of the renowned Mission Viejo Nadadores,

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is one of the nation's premier aquatic venues

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and a centerpiece of the city's international sports reputation,

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the Nadadores have played an invaluable role

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in helping the city recruit and welcome high performance

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teams from around the world.

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Most recently hosting delegations

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from Japan, Argentina, Great Britain, and Australia.

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Their deep expertise in working with Olympic level athletes,

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combined with their flexibility, enthusiasm,

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and collaborative spirit, has made the complex a trusted

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training site for global teams.

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This partnership showcases what Mission Viejo

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can achieve through thoughtful planning, community pride,

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and world class facilities.

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We have director of Chamber of Commerce, Doug Zelasko.

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Come on up, Doug.

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Whereas the Mission Viejo Chamber of Commerce

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plays a key role in strengthening

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the connection between local businesses

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and the city's growing sports tourism

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efforts, as an active member of the tourism Committee

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the chamber has helped mobilize and engage the business

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community around mission Viejo's La 28 Pre-games Training

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Initiative.

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Their involvement ensures that local shops restaurants,

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and service providers, benefit from the influx

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of international teams while contributing

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to a welcoming community wide experience.

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This partnership highlights how coordinated civic and business

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engagement can elevate Mission Viejo profile

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on the global sports stage.

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And supervisor Don Wagner's office,

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we have our field representative,

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and one of our commissioners.

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Whereas OC supervisor, Orange County Supervisor Don Wagner has

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been a key partner in advancing Mission Viejo sports and events

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tourism efforts, offering leadership and support that

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strengthens the city's ability to host world class athletic

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programs his office $100,000 contribution provides essential

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resources to ensure Mission Viejo can deliver high quality

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training venues, reliable transportation,

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and meaningful community engagement opportunities as part

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of the LA 28 Pre-games training initiative.

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This investment helps prepare the greater Mission Viejo

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area to welcome international teams with excellence

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and professionalism.

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Supervisor Wagner's involvement underscores the commitment

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to elevating Mission Viejo as a premier Olympic training

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destination.

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Whereas Capistrano Unified School district,

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led by Capo Valley High School offers

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strong athletic facilities that have become

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an important part of Mission Viejo growing sports tourism

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network, the district's openness,

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flexibility, and team oriented approach,

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have offered to make their venues readily

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available for international training

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and they're eager to connect their students with visiting

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high performance athletes.

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This collaborative spirit played a meaningful role in team

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NZ's decision to select Mission Viejo as its 2028 Pre-games

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training base.

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Their partnership demonstrates how shared community enthusiasm

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can help elevate the city as a global training destination.

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Last but not least, Lake mission Viejo, Andrew Cuomo.

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Whereas Lake mission Viejo has quickly

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become one of the most sought after training venues

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for international teams preparing for the LA 28 games,

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thanks to its scenic environment,

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versatile waterfront facilities, and exceptional hospitality,

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the red carpet treatment has made

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visiting National Olympic Committees feel at home.

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Confident that the lake can support high performance

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training needs.

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The lake Association's partnership is invaluable.

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This summer alone, they welcome teams

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from team in L, the Netherlands, Slovakia, and other National

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Olympic committees, exploring mission Viejo

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at their pre-game base.

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Strengthened Mission Viejo's appeal

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as a premier international training hub.

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So they're looking in many cases at the canoeing and kayaking

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in the lake as a training base.

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And the concerts ain't bad either.

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We're going to do a group photo with this group.

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Okay.

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I noticed that we didn't have some of our other partners that

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have been -- that made a major contribution.

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I just wanted to mention briefly,

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and that would be the hotels here in town.

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The hotels have really gone out of their way

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to make it very hospitable, a very hospitable environment

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for visitors.

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And have rolled out the red carpet in a way

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we've never seen before.

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We're very thankful.

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We only have a couple, three hotels in town.

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But they've gone way out of their way

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to make this a very successful initiative.

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So thank you, everyone.

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>> Now you know why we're wearing the orange shirts.

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Okay.

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Next we have public comments.

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Persons wishing to address the Council on City business

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that is not listed on the agenda must do so at this time.

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Members of the public who are present in chamber

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and wish to speak should see the City Clerk now.

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For those joining us remotely by Zoom or call in, please use

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the raise hand function to be added to the speaker queue.

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Those wishing to address the Council on any item that

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is listed on the agenda should request

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to speak before the item is called.

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Once the public comment period is closed,

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no additional speakers are permitted in the queue.

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Each speaker may be allotted three minutes.

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When called, please state your name and the city of residence.

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We will start with our in-person speakers

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and move to remote speakers.

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When Madam Clerk is ready, please

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state the number of the public comments we have tonight.

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>> We have received ten in-person requests and no

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requests electronically.

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>> Thank you.

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Would you please proceed with calling the speakers.

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>> For the first speaker this evening is going to be Mark

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Alessandro.

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Followed by Noah Zollo.

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>> Hey.

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Mark Alexander with Mission Viejo.

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Thank you Wendy and Brian.

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For the excellent talk.

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Looking forward to the Olympics.

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I wanted to make you aware of the fatal accident on August

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8th.

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It happened at the intersection of Glenwood Drive and Pacific

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Crest.

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And Pacific Hills.

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At 919 in the evening.

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It was dark.

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Short cut that intersection.

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A lady was walking across the street with her husband right

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behind her.

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Only 2.5ft behind her with the dog.

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She was halfway through.

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The driver hit her.

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Knocked her ten feet.

533
01:34:26,886 --> 01:34:28,166
Cracked her skull wide open.

534
01:34:28,166 --> 01:34:29,896
The doctors couldn't do anything.

535
01:34:29,896 --> 01:34:32,896
She died the following evening.

536
01:34:33,106 --> 01:34:34,766
At 530.

537
01:34:34,766 --> 01:34:36,232
Very sad.

538
01:34:36,232 --> 01:34:42,980
We bring this to you, maybe you can help us to do something

539
01:34:42,980 --> 01:34:43,446
to expedite this.

540
01:34:43,446 --> 01:34:47,341
We know in the past there's been several incidents.

541
01:34:47,341 --> 01:34:50,549
They had put stop signs up.

542
01:34:50,549 --> 01:34:54,620
They removed those and put yield signs up.

543
01:34:54,620 --> 01:34:57,620
Nothing is stopping these speeders.

544
01:34:57,814 --> 01:35:02,326
The only thing we can think of is some physical deterrence,

545
01:35:02,326 --> 01:35:05,540
like a speed bump or even cameras or something.

546
01:35:05,540 --> 01:35:07,262
I don't know how many people here on the council

547
01:35:07,262 --> 01:35:10,862
were aware of the fatal accident.

548
01:35:10,926 --> 01:35:13,926
That's great, the mayor was.

549
01:35:14,686 --> 01:35:17,860
We do appreciate that.

550
01:35:17,486 --> 01:35:20,326
We have sent letters to the Sheriff.

551
01:35:20,326 --> 01:35:22,326
To the homeowners association.

552
01:35:22,326 --> 01:35:26,186
We're walking around with the homeowner's association

553
01:35:26,186 --> 01:35:29,246
in a few weeks period just to look at the area.

554
01:35:29,246 --> 01:35:30,526
We've contacted the Sheriff.

555
01:35:30,526 --> 01:35:32,319
We sent around a letter.

556
01:35:32,319 --> 01:35:35,919
It's a very sad and tragic.

557
01:35:36,439 --> 01:35:39,546
We hope you can help expedite this.

558
01:35:39,546 --> 01:35:42,546
So something can be done.

559
01:35:43,106 --> 01:35:44,586
Go ahead.

560
01:35:44,586 --> 01:35:49,446
Oh, there's a traffic meeting on October 8th that will present

561
01:35:49,446 --> 01:35:51,392
this too.

562
01:35:51,392 --> 01:35:53,792
Thank you so much.

563
01:35:55,646 --> 01:35:57,646
Thank you Wendy.

564
01:35:58,291 --> 01:35:59,916
>> People cut through our neighborhood.

565
01:35:59,916 --> 01:36:05,782
And by doing that, that presents a huge amount of traffic.

566
01:36:05,782 --> 01:36:08,206
You can't see around the corners.

567
01:36:08,206 --> 01:36:11,206
They're oval, you can't see.

568
01:36:11,846 --> 01:36:13,798
The lighting is bad.

569
01:36:13,798 --> 01:36:16,620
The overgrowth is bad.

570
01:36:16,620 --> 01:36:20,572
When we come to that corner to walk our dogs or whatever,

571
01:36:20,572 --> 01:36:24,220
we look twice or three times before we go ahead.

572
01:36:24,220 --> 01:36:26,518
Because there's been accidents there before.

573
01:36:26,518 --> 01:36:29,406
We did get a yield sign years ago.

574
01:36:29,406 --> 01:36:30,726
And it's there.

575
01:36:30,726 --> 01:36:34,496
But at night, with the lighting and with everything,

576
01:36:34,496 --> 01:36:36,406
it's a challenge.

577
01:36:36,406 --> 01:36:38,272
And we need your help.

578
01:36:38,272 --> 01:36:40,272
Thank you.

579
01:36:42,214 --> 01:36:44,600
>> Is there anything you can do to help us?

580
01:36:44,600 --> 01:36:48,806
>> Right now we take your comments and --

581
01:36:49,342 --> 01:36:51,742
thank you for coming.

582
01:36:57,594 --> 01:36:58,646
>> Yeah thank you.

583
01:36:58,646 --> 01:37:02,246
>> Noah Zolo, followed by Michael Rocher.

584
01:37:08,700 --> 01:37:11,607
>> Good morning -- sorry good evening.

585
01:37:13,139 --> 01:37:15,566
My name is Noah Zolo.

586
01:37:15,566 --> 01:37:19,497
I'm a freshman at Kappa Valley High School

587
01:37:19,497 --> 01:37:22,870
and I am with the Community of Character Committee.

588
01:37:22,870 --> 01:37:26,486
During this time I would like to introduce this month's character

589
01:37:26,486 --> 01:37:28,360
trait, self-control.

590
01:37:28,360 --> 01:37:32,836
To quote our papers, the sage philosopher Cynisca

591
01:37:33,966 --> 01:37:39,460
once stated most powerful is he himself, he who

592
01:37:39,460 --> 01:37:41,460
has himself in his own power.

593
01:37:41,460 --> 01:37:44,590
These insightful words reveal the wisdom

594
01:37:44,590 --> 01:37:48,512
of the one who learns that self-control is a character

595
01:37:48,512 --> 01:37:52,286
value developed through mental discipline for nearly 20 years

596
01:37:52,286 --> 01:37:54,586
millions of kids throughout America

597
01:37:54,586 --> 01:37:57,106
have learned how to practice mental discipline that

598
01:37:57,106 --> 01:37:58,206
leads to self-control.

599
01:37:58,206 --> 01:38:01,580
Through being taught the star process.

600
01:38:01,580 --> 01:38:03,102
What is the star process?

601
01:38:03,102 --> 01:38:06,702
It is a character development decision making tool

602
01:38:06,702 --> 01:38:09,806
that the Jefferson Center of Character Education

603
01:38:09,806 --> 01:38:13,590
developed to help young people become kids of character.

604
01:38:13,590 --> 01:38:17,866
It has been taught to over 6 million kids and 6000 classrooms

605
01:38:17,866 --> 01:38:19,326
throughout the US.

606
01:38:19,326 --> 01:38:22,110
It is a character building winter.

607
01:38:22,110 --> 01:38:26,910
The star stands for stop, think, act, review.

608
01:38:28,542 --> 01:38:30,946
And success through accepting responsibility.

609
01:38:30,946 --> 01:38:34,886
As a decision making tool, the star process

610
01:38:34,886 --> 01:38:38,260
teaches young people the four important steps

611
01:38:38,260 --> 01:38:41,326
to central decision making that builds discipline

612
01:38:41,326 --> 01:38:43,296
leading to self-control.

613
01:38:43,296 --> 01:38:45,979
As a personal example, there are many times

614
01:38:45,979 --> 01:38:48,946
in my life where I have thought about saying something

615
01:38:48,946 --> 01:38:51,950
in front of a crowd that would not appreciate it.

616
01:38:51,950 --> 01:38:54,686
But by thinking of these processes

617
01:38:54,686 --> 01:38:58,478
and controlling myself, I can practice self control.

618
01:38:58,478 --> 01:39:01,960
I think about the consequences of my actions,

619
01:39:01,960 --> 01:39:03,894
which affect my judgment and my future.

620
01:39:03,894 --> 01:39:06,294
Thank you for listening.

621
01:39:12,820 --> 01:39:12,790
>> Michael Roger.

622
01:39:12,790 --> 01:39:15,190
Followed by Faith Bernstein.

623
01:39:18,479 --> 01:39:20,146
>> Good evening, mayor, Council members.

624
01:39:20,146 --> 01:39:21,446
Mike Roger.

625
01:39:21,446 --> 01:39:23,510
Longtime Mission Viejo resident.

626
01:39:23,510 --> 01:39:26,166
You guys know I'm one of those protesters.

627
01:39:26,166 --> 01:39:28,486
As a general rule we tend to be somewhat

628
01:39:28,486 --> 01:39:29,790
anti-authoritarian by nature.

629
01:39:29,790 --> 01:39:31,992
As such it may surprise you to hear

630
01:39:31,992 --> 01:39:35,800
me say how impressed I am with Captain Larsen.

631
01:39:35,800 --> 01:39:37,632
Your new head of the City Sheriff's Department.

632
01:39:37,632 --> 01:39:39,205
That surprises me too.

633
01:39:39,205 --> 01:39:41,606
I found him to be open and honest.

634
01:39:41,606 --> 01:39:42,846
Fair and knowledgeable.

635
01:39:42,846 --> 01:39:45,934
Always willing to listen and share.

636
01:39:45,934 --> 01:39:47,177
Generous with his time.

637
01:39:47,177 --> 01:39:49,720
You made a good choice with him and I

638
01:39:49,720 --> 01:39:50,746
hope he'll stick around for a long time.

639
01:39:50,746 --> 01:39:53,142
We've been asking a lot of questions

640
01:39:53,142 --> 01:39:56,686
lately about the surveillance cameras we see around our city

641
01:39:56,686 --> 01:40:01,350
and find him very forthcoming about their uses, capabilities,

642
01:40:01,350 --> 01:40:03,586
as well as some of the misconceptions

643
01:40:03,586 --> 01:40:05,920
that are out there.

644
01:40:05,920 --> 01:40:07,931
You should know I actually do trust him to do his utmost

645
01:40:07,931 --> 01:40:10,246
to follow the laws and enforce the safeguards put

646
01:40:10,246 --> 01:40:14,316
in place to uphold the delicate balance between public safety

647
01:40:14,316 --> 01:40:16,316
and personal privacy.

648
01:40:16,366 --> 01:40:19,526
And to instill that in his deputy's.

649
01:40:19,526 --> 01:40:21,382
All that being said, I have concerns

650
01:40:21,382 --> 01:40:24,550
and I think you should have some concerns as well.

651
01:40:24,550 --> 01:40:28,552
I want law enforcement to catch bad guys.

652
01:40:28,552 --> 01:40:29,739
That's no easy job.

653
01:40:29,739 --> 01:40:32,859
If we all had cameras on us 24 over seven, no doubt

654
01:40:32,859 --> 01:40:34,300
that job would be easier.

655
01:40:34,300 --> 01:40:36,430
But it would cost?

656
01:40:36,446 --> 01:40:38,134
Whereas the appropriate balance?

657
01:40:38,134 --> 01:40:42,646
These are not just cameras but a national interactive network

658
01:40:42,646 --> 01:40:44,526
of sharable coordinated technology

659
01:40:44,526 --> 01:40:47,836
whose surveillance capabilities are only now being understood.

660
01:40:47,836 --> 01:40:50,416
You've no doubt seen or heard about the abuses that

661
01:40:50,416 --> 01:40:52,536
have occurred around the country and many right

662
01:40:52,536 --> 01:40:53,806
here in California.

663
01:40:53,806 --> 01:40:57,700
While we may be insulated from those misuses here in our city,

664
01:40:57,700 --> 01:40:59,896
thanks to the diligence and guidance of Captain Larsen,

665
01:40:59,896 --> 01:41:04,391
we must realize that we are only a part of a national system that

666
01:41:04,391 --> 01:41:07,196
frankly seems to exhibit some gaping holes

667
01:41:07,196 --> 01:41:09,126
in its administration.

668
01:41:09,126 --> 01:41:12,206
Add to that the possibility of accessing and hacking

669
01:41:12,206 --> 01:41:14,606
of sensitive information, compounded

670
01:41:14,846 --> 01:41:17,966
by the rapid evolution of AI systems,

671
01:41:17,966 --> 01:41:21,206
that make that easier, if not inevitable.

672
01:41:21,206 --> 01:41:25,406
But my biggest concern is the overall concept

673
01:41:25,406 --> 01:41:28,102
that history and the very nature of human beings and governments

674
01:41:28,102 --> 01:41:30,680
show that if you build a mass surveillance apparatus,

675
01:41:30,680 --> 01:41:35,259
even with the best of intentions and regardless of protections,

676
01:41:35,259 --> 01:41:37,166
eventually someone or some entity

677
01:41:37,166 --> 01:41:38,639
will come along and misuse it.

678
01:41:38,639 --> 01:41:41,256
And with a network as comprehensive as this,

679
01:41:41,256 --> 01:41:44,238
our democracy could lose total control over it.

680
01:41:44,238 --> 01:41:46,910
What happens when our captain retires?

681
01:41:46,910 --> 01:41:48,971
When our council changes?

682
01:41:48,971 --> 01:41:50,798
When state laws are modified?

683
01:41:50,798 --> 01:41:52,326
When our leaders no longer respect

684
01:41:52,326 --> 01:41:55,826
our Constitution or system of checks and balances.

685
01:41:55,826 --> 01:41:58,518
Many people around the country are asking the City Council

686
01:41:58,518 --> 01:42:01,910
to pull out their contracts with these cameras

687
01:42:01,910 --> 01:42:05,646
and be banned altogether some are calling

688
01:42:05,646 --> 01:42:07,510
for searches of these databases to be

689
01:42:07,510 --> 01:42:08,946
subject to judicial warrants.

690
01:42:08,946 --> 01:42:13,318
I believe discussion of these issues is crucial on all levels.

691
01:42:13,318 --> 01:42:15,718
City Council, staff, residents.

692
01:42:16,446 --> 01:42:18,446
Thank you.

693
01:42:21,219 --> 01:42:22,531
>> Dave Bernstein.

694
01:42:22,531 --> 01:42:24,931
Followed by Bill Moorhead.

695
01:42:26,460 --> 01:42:29,730
>> Hello, mayor, and city Council members my name is Faith

696
01:42:29,730 --> 01:42:30,230
Bernstein.

697
01:42:30,230 --> 01:42:35,539
I live at 22921 via Santa Maria in Mission Viejo.

698
01:42:35,539 --> 01:42:37,628
I live next door to the hoarder that

699
01:42:37,628 --> 01:42:40,628
lives at 22931 via Santa Maria.

700
01:42:41,219 --> 01:42:44,290
I attended the hearing in August the 5th.

701
01:42:44,290 --> 01:42:47,416
I was surprised the only issues code

702
01:42:47,416 --> 01:42:50,198
enforcement was talking about were the trash

703
01:42:50,198 --> 01:42:52,782
cans, the trailer, and stuff.

704
01:42:52,782 --> 01:42:54,902
Not fire or safety hazards.

705
01:42:54,902 --> 01:43:00,312
The officer did not seem very knowledgeable about the case,

706
01:43:00,312 --> 01:43:03,614
even though she said she's been on it for three years.

707
01:43:03,614 --> 01:43:06,614
He has gotten many extensions.

708
01:43:06,686 --> 01:43:11,186
I would like to be informed if the warrant was obtained

709
01:43:11,186 --> 01:43:14,278
and when it will be acted upon.

710
01:43:14,278 --> 01:43:16,426
He has collected more stuff.

711
01:43:16,426 --> 01:43:18,426
Thank you.

712
01:43:18,632 --> 01:43:20,632
>> Thank you.

713
01:43:23,670 --> 01:43:24,378
>> Bill Moorhead.

714
01:43:24,378 --> 01:43:26,778
Followed by Wiley Foran.

715
01:43:28,486 --> 01:43:30,486
>> Good evening mayor.

716
01:43:30,598 --> 01:43:31,592
And Council.

717
01:43:31,592 --> 01:43:34,623
Most of you know who I am.

718
01:43:34,623 --> 01:43:35,668
I'm Bill Moorhead.

719
01:43:35,668 --> 01:43:41,452
I'm a resident of 27022 Presidio Drive here in Mission Viejo.

720
01:43:41,452 --> 01:43:42,869
I've been a resident for 33 years.

721
01:43:42,869 --> 01:43:44,686
Also a member of the Presbyterian Church

722
01:43:44,686 --> 01:43:45,652
up the street.

723
01:43:45,652 --> 01:43:50,418
I also sit on the board of directors at Milton Legal Water

724
01:43:50,418 --> 01:43:50,918
District.

725
01:43:50,918 --> 01:43:52,506
And also Mission Viejo.

726
01:43:52,506 --> 01:43:54,980
I am not here to talk about water.

727
01:43:54,980 --> 01:43:59,126
I am here as a thank you to the City Council and staff

728
01:43:59,126 --> 01:44:03,926
and specifically Mr. Robert Burton and Dave Likness.

729
01:44:04,166 --> 01:44:08,366
Who were the drivers behind the parade 250.

730
01:44:08,446 --> 01:44:12,377
I was very proud to be invited to that parade as part

731
01:44:12,377 --> 01:44:15,560
of the Milton Water District.

732
01:44:15,560 --> 01:44:18,352
People that are elected officials here in the city.

733
01:44:18,352 --> 01:44:21,326
I also wanted to call out others.

734
01:44:21,326 --> 01:44:25,499
Mark Nix told me not to call him out, he's not here.

735
01:44:25,499 --> 01:44:27,754
O, there he is.

736
01:44:27,754 --> 01:44:30,502
There's a lot of people that were

737
01:44:30,502 --> 01:44:32,426
involved in this parade, 250.

738
01:44:32,426 --> 01:44:37,491
I wanted to make sure both Dave Robert and Mark got called out

739
01:44:37,491 --> 01:44:39,971
on what a great job they did.

740
01:44:39,971 --> 01:44:43,119
On a more personal note, I was raised

741
01:44:43,119 --> 01:44:45,390
in Gettysburg Pennsylvania and Gettysburg

742
01:44:45,390 --> 01:44:48,917
was known for lots of parades and it's a very nostalgic

743
01:44:48,917 --> 01:44:51,240
for me to be invited to be in this parade.

744
01:44:51,240 --> 01:44:55,699
I do remember as a grade school student from one through six,

745
01:44:55,699 --> 01:44:59,899
we would take flowers through the town.

746
01:45:00,106 --> 01:45:02,106
All the graves.

747
01:45:04,156 --> 01:45:06,451
That meant a lot to me.

748
01:45:06,451 --> 01:45:08,966
It was a big part of my life as far as parades.

749
01:45:08,966 --> 01:45:14,900
Being involved and the Mission Viejo 250th parade was a big

750
01:45:14,900 --> 01:45:18,546
honor for me and made me very nostalgic.

751
01:45:18,546 --> 01:45:22,539
I might be so bold to suggest future parades.

752
01:45:22,539 --> 01:45:24,939
Celebrating our country's birthday.

753
01:45:25,726 --> 01:45:27,619
Say parade 251.

754
01:45:27,619 --> 01:45:28,166
252.

755
01:45:28,166 --> 01:45:31,446
But let's not get too anxious.

756
01:45:31,446 --> 01:45:34,428
I think 255 might be a good one to focus on.

757
01:45:34,428 --> 01:45:38,860
If the city does decide to do parades in the future,

758
01:45:38,860 --> 01:45:41,228
celebrating the 4th of July, I would be honored to be part

759
01:45:41,228 --> 01:45:44,390
of that parade and I would certainly be a volunteer.

760
01:45:44,390 --> 01:45:47,990
In conclusion, most importantly for me,

761
01:45:48,790 --> 01:45:53,460
speaking tonight, I want to thank again both Dave and Robert

762
01:45:53,460 --> 01:45:55,526
for the work they did on this parade.

763
01:45:55,526 --> 01:45:57,339
I was very proud to be a part of it.

764
01:45:57,339 --> 01:45:58,714
I think you guys did a great job.

765
01:45:58,714 --> 01:46:01,481
With that, thank you very much for listening to me

766
01:46:01,481 --> 01:46:03,766
and I'll see you sometime in the future, I'm sure.

767
01:46:03,766 --> 01:46:06,166
Thank you very much.

768
01:46:06,806 --> 01:46:08,806
>> Wiley Farran.

769
01:46:09,854 --> 01:46:12,254
Followed by David Shmyr.

770
01:46:18,473 --> 01:46:19,902
>> Howdy there.

771
01:46:19,902 --> 01:46:21,902
I'm Wiley Farran.

772
01:46:22,526 --> 01:46:23,954
Resident of Mission Viejo.

773
01:46:23,954 --> 01:46:25,290
I'm here because I'm upset.

774
01:46:25,290 --> 01:46:26,632
Why am I upset?

775
01:46:26,632 --> 01:46:28,466
Great question, mayor.

776
01:46:28,466 --> 01:46:29,626
Flock cameras.

777
01:46:29,626 --> 01:46:31,316
They're everywhere these days.

778
01:46:31,316 --> 01:46:33,960
They're in the news.

779
01:46:33,960 --> 01:46:35,678
I probably pass by ten of them on my way

780
01:46:35,678 --> 01:46:36,761
to work every single day.

781
01:46:36,761 --> 01:46:38,339
I'm not sure how I feel about that.

782
01:46:38,339 --> 01:46:39,570
I think it's a little creepy.

783
01:46:39,570 --> 01:46:41,600
I think it's a little invasive.

784
01:46:41,600 --> 01:46:42,464
And I don't really feel comfortable

785
01:46:42,464 --> 01:46:45,286
being watched all the time by the government or by police.

786
01:46:45,286 --> 01:46:49,352
I didn't even know about these things until six months ago.

787
01:46:49,352 --> 01:46:50,412
That's my bad.

788
01:46:50,412 --> 01:46:52,529
You guys voted on this in April 2025.

789
01:46:52,529 --> 01:46:54,399
I was behind the times.

790
01:46:54,399 --> 01:46:54,899
I'm sorry.

791
01:46:54,899 --> 01:46:55,639
I'm here now.

792
01:46:55,639 --> 01:46:57,626
I want to get rid of these cameras.

793
01:46:57,626 --> 01:47:02,201
April 8th, 2025 meeting, it sounded like some of the members

794
01:47:02,201 --> 01:47:03,326
of the council were scared.

795
01:47:03,326 --> 01:47:06,742
Scared of roving bands from South America coming up here

796
01:47:06,742 --> 01:47:09,952
and committing violence against the people of Mission Viejo.

797
01:47:09,952 --> 01:47:13,154
Particular emphasis was placed on car crimes and property

798
01:47:13,154 --> 01:47:13,654
damage.

799
01:47:13,654 --> 01:47:16,238
In particular, one of you even mentioned

800
01:47:16,238 --> 01:47:19,486
that you've been the victim of catalytic converter theft

801
01:47:19,486 --> 01:47:20,766
multiple times.

802
01:47:20,766 --> 01:47:23,926
The police commander who was here,

803
01:47:23,926 --> 01:47:26,462
wove a stirring narrative of flock cameras

804
01:47:26,462 --> 01:47:29,346
being able to save a little old lady from a carjacking.

805
01:47:29,346 --> 01:47:30,906
Thank you.

806
01:47:30,906 --> 01:47:35,806
Or being able to track catalytic converters with the cameras.

807
01:47:35,806 --> 01:47:38,422
How could you not get the cameras?

808
01:47:38,422 --> 01:47:40,422
It made sense.

809
01:47:40,510 --> 01:47:43,598
I mean, exchange the Populace's privacy for safety.

810
01:47:43,598 --> 01:47:45,626
We all want safety, right?

811
01:47:45,626 --> 01:47:47,716
Who's providing the safety?

812
01:47:47,716 --> 01:47:52,516
The commander that day, he mentioned misusing --

813
01:47:53,899 --> 01:47:57,346
but right over in Costa Mesa a police officer stalked his wife,

814
01:47:57,346 --> 01:47:58,774
stalked his mistress.

815
01:47:58,774 --> 01:48:00,774
Are they safer?

816
01:48:00,838 --> 01:48:03,126
I don't think they are.

817
01:48:03,126 --> 01:48:05,846
That's just one bad officer, right.

818
01:48:05,846 --> 01:48:07,860
One bad apple.

819
01:48:07,860 --> 01:48:09,222
You all know the phrase.

820
01:48:09,222 --> 01:48:12,480
The whole phrase is one bad apple spoils the bunch.

821
01:48:12,480 --> 01:48:14,600
And I don't really feel comfortable with anyone

822
01:48:14,600 --> 01:48:16,706
in that bunch having access to where I'm going.

823
01:48:16,706 --> 01:48:20,134
In particular, the company that controls this data.

824
01:48:20,134 --> 01:48:22,486
Where were they ten years ago?

825
01:48:22,486 --> 01:48:26,435
What kind of security system do they have in place that

826
01:48:26,435 --> 01:48:30,803
Facebook, Equifax, chase Bank have that they don't?

827
01:48:30,803 --> 01:48:32,846
All those three companies I just listed

828
01:48:32,846 --> 01:48:34,846
had data breaches with catastrophic consequences

829
01:48:34,846 --> 01:48:36,300
for the public.

830
01:48:36,300 --> 01:48:38,860
And you're telling me that flock has

831
01:48:38,860 --> 01:48:40,522
some magic security that will prevent these data breaches?

832
01:48:40,522 --> 01:48:44,146
If this data gets out, who could get access to this?

833
01:48:44,146 --> 01:48:46,406
Gangs, terrorist, knowing where we

834
01:48:46,406 --> 01:48:48,366
go at every moment of the day.

835
01:48:48,366 --> 01:48:50,766
That seems way worse.

836
01:48:50,846 --> 01:48:53,174
I think I'm running low on time.

837
01:48:53,174 --> 01:48:55,910
How much time do I have left, does it say?

838
01:48:55,910 --> 01:48:58,806
27 seconds, perfect, let's keep going then.

839
01:48:58,806 --> 01:49:00,406
Catalytic converter theft.

840
01:49:00,406 --> 01:49:02,106
This all started because of that.

841
01:49:02,106 --> 01:49:06,975
I don't think these car crimes are so omnipresent that we need

842
01:49:06,975 --> 01:49:09,937
to be monitored at all times and even if they are,

843
01:49:09,937 --> 01:49:12,386
I think there's a simpler solution than monitoring

844
01:49:12,386 --> 01:49:13,318
the entire public.

845
01:49:13,318 --> 01:49:19,318
We could just put serial numbers on the catalytic converters.

846
01:49:19,386 --> 01:49:22,286
Turn it into a more controlled thing.

847
01:49:22,286 --> 01:49:23,630
I'm out of time.

848
01:49:23,630 --> 01:49:26,630
I'll be here next week.

849
01:49:26,286 --> 01:49:28,286
Thank you.

850
01:49:29,406 --> 01:49:32,406
>> David, followed by Angela Monticelli.

851
01:49:40,690 --> 01:49:42,469
>> Madam mayor, city council.

852
01:49:44,700 --> 01:49:46,146
My name is David Samir.

853
01:49:46,146 --> 01:49:49,417
I'm a longtime resident of Mission Viejo

854
01:49:49,417 --> 01:49:54,526
and I live with my back up against the Maryland's

855
01:49:54,526 --> 01:49:56,526
International Speedway.

856
01:49:56,552 --> 01:50:03,152
Since Maryland's has been adopted as the route from La Paz

857
01:50:03,411 --> 01:50:07,611
to the freeway or whatever freeway access.

858
01:50:07,686 --> 01:50:12,486
La Paz has turned into a speed detriment.

859
01:50:13,460 --> 01:50:16,876
Within the last ten days, there was an accident.

860
01:50:16,876 --> 01:50:20,496
Within the last month, there was another accident.

861
01:50:20,496 --> 01:50:24,660
Both of which happened right behind my house.

862
01:50:24,660 --> 01:50:29,749
There are a couple of speed signs on the street.

863
01:50:29,749 --> 01:50:34,260
But I called police before and asked for help.

864
01:50:34,260 --> 01:50:37,131
I've asked for any kind of advice

865
01:50:37,131 --> 01:50:42,626
or any kind of furthering of information to maybe help

866
01:50:42,626 --> 01:50:47,520
with us that live in that speed zone.

867
01:50:47,520 --> 01:50:49,526
The accidents have gotten worse.

868
01:50:49,526 --> 01:50:53,126
One just a few days ago.

869
01:50:53,486 --> 01:50:55,598
Bounced across the freeway.

870
01:50:55,598 --> 01:50:57,726
Or bounced across the street.

871
01:50:57,726 --> 01:51:00,434
Two sides of the street and ended up on a curve.

872
01:51:00,434 --> 01:51:04,752
The one prior to that took out trees, it was late at night.

873
01:51:04,752 --> 01:51:08,522
It took out trees and then it was a hit and run.

874
01:51:08,522 --> 01:51:09,858
They disappeared.

875
01:51:09,858 --> 01:51:12,806
The police did finally catch them.

876
01:51:12,806 --> 01:51:17,342
All I'm saying is, that street has turned

877
01:51:17,342 --> 01:51:20,342
very violent and very fast.

878
01:51:20,526 --> 01:51:23,457
It wasn't like that when I moved in here.

879
01:51:23,457 --> 01:51:25,379
I get it, progress.

880
01:51:25,379 --> 01:51:26,106
Etc..

881
01:51:26,106 --> 01:51:33,246
All I ask is that we put up some additional speed limits signs

882
01:51:33,246 --> 01:51:37,160
or perhaps a flashing sign that says hey,

883
01:51:37,160 --> 01:51:39,160
you're doing 70 miles an hour.

884
01:51:39,160 --> 01:51:41,582
The way the street is designed, there

885
01:51:41,582 --> 01:51:44,672
are blind spots coming up and over the top of the hill

886
01:51:44,672 --> 01:51:47,414
and coming from the bottom over the top of the hill.

887
01:51:47,414 --> 01:51:48,526
Either way.

888
01:51:48,526 --> 01:51:52,726
Motorcycles and trucks haul down that street.

889
01:51:53,256 --> 01:51:58,319
A lot of it's because of the detour from the freeway.

890
01:51:58,319 --> 01:52:02,519
Again, as a long time resident, I

891
01:52:02,694 --> 01:52:06,839
just ask for some help from you guys and maybe

892
01:52:06,839 --> 01:52:10,327
to address it or look into it and see what we can do.

893
01:52:10,327 --> 01:52:13,506
I've been told it was too expensive to put a sign up

894
01:52:13,506 --> 01:52:18,366
that flashes and says you're doing 35 or you're doing 65.

895
01:52:18,366 --> 01:52:20,483
That's what the police told me.

896
01:52:20,483 --> 01:52:21,976
I don't know if that's the case.

897
01:52:21,976 --> 01:52:24,499
I don't know if anybody has looked into that.

898
01:52:24,499 --> 01:52:27,699
But I would think that would be a small price

899
01:52:27,699 --> 01:52:31,416
to pay to prevent impending doom for the next person who's

900
01:52:31,416 --> 01:52:35,202
walking across the street or driving across the street

901
01:52:35,202 --> 01:52:37,838
and getting clipped by somebody doing 70.

902
01:52:37,838 --> 01:52:39,838
Thank you.

903
01:52:49,593 --> 01:52:50,385
>> Angela Fancelli.

904
01:52:50,385 --> 01:52:52,785
Followed by Tom Moore.

905
01:52:58,429 --> 01:53:03,510
>> Good evening mayor and members of the city Council

906
01:53:03,510 --> 01:53:06,563
my name is Angela Ponticelli and I'm a mother of three young

907
01:53:06,563 --> 01:53:07,230
active children.

908
01:53:07,230 --> 01:53:09,332
With another baby on the way.

909
01:53:09,332 --> 01:53:10,219
Praise God.

910
01:53:10,219 --> 01:53:12,446
And have been a resident of Mission Viejo

911
01:53:12,446 --> 01:53:14,960
for the better part of my life.

912
01:53:14,960 --> 01:53:15,319
Approximately 23 years.

913
01:53:15,319 --> 01:53:17,990
I also have the honor of speaking tonight

914
01:53:17,990 --> 01:53:20,720
on behalf of the Creek team.

915
01:53:20,720 --> 01:53:22,460
I was motivated to speak after learning

916
01:53:22,460 --> 01:53:24,886
about the deeply concerning cancer cases reported

917
01:53:24,886 --> 01:53:27,620
in Ladera Ranch and the questions that

918
01:53:27,620 --> 01:53:29,206
have been raised regarding potential connection

919
01:53:29,206 --> 01:53:30,582
to pesticide exposure.

920
01:53:30,582 --> 01:53:33,584
As a mother, this has caused me to think very carefully

921
01:53:33,584 --> 01:53:35,542
about the environments where our children spend

922
01:53:35,542 --> 01:53:37,660
so much of their time.

923
01:53:37,660 --> 01:53:40,876
I was very pleased to learn that the approximately three weeks

924
01:53:40,876 --> 01:53:44,476
ago the city of Mission Viejo implemented an integrated

925
01:53:44,476 --> 01:53:47,374
pest management or IPM guideline.

926
01:53:47,374 --> 01:53:49,910
I appreciate the city choosing to be proactive

927
01:53:49,910 --> 01:53:53,460
and taking steps to reduce unnecessary pesticide

928
01:53:53,460 --> 01:53:56,646
exposure while maintaining our public spaces.

929
01:53:56,846 --> 01:54:00,766
Tonight I am respectfully asking the city

930
01:54:00,766 --> 01:54:03,746
to consider one additional step that would work naturally

931
01:54:03,746 --> 01:54:05,686
alongside these new guidelines.

932
01:54:05,686 --> 01:54:08,606
Updating the city's current public notification practices

933
01:54:08,606 --> 01:54:12,646
to residents, so we can be clearly informed

934
01:54:12,646 --> 01:54:14,326
when pesticides have been applied

935
01:54:14,326 --> 01:54:15,766
to specific public areas.

936
01:54:15,766 --> 01:54:20,566
This would include parks, turf, grass areas, playgrounds,

937
01:54:20,686 --> 01:54:23,806
surrounding areas, athletic fields and sports parks

938
01:54:23,806 --> 01:54:24,886
throughout Mission Viejo.

939
01:54:24,886 --> 01:54:26,866
My children regularly play in parks

940
01:54:26,866 --> 01:54:29,672
and participate in football and soccer throughout the city.

941
01:54:29,672 --> 01:54:31,320
Like many parents.

942
01:54:31,320 --> 01:54:34,446
I simply want the ability to make an informed decision

943
01:54:34,446 --> 01:54:38,190
about when my children play, following a pesticide

944
01:54:38,190 --> 01:54:39,686
application period this is not a request

945
01:54:39,686 --> 01:54:42,142
to prevent the city from properly maintaining its parks.

946
01:54:42,142 --> 01:54:45,686
It's a request for greater transparency and communication.

947
01:54:45,686 --> 01:54:50,486
Clear signage or another easily accessible notification system

948
01:54:50,486 --> 01:54:53,686
identifying what was applied, where it was applied,

949
01:54:53,686 --> 01:54:57,962
and when it was applied, would give parents and residents

950
01:54:57,962 --> 01:54:59,900
to make their own informed choices.

951
01:54:59,900 --> 01:55:02,102
I am grateful that Mission Viejo has already

952
01:55:02,102 --> 01:55:05,336
taken an important step through its new IPM guidelines

953
01:55:05,336 --> 01:55:07,206
and I respectfully ask the Council

954
01:55:07,206 --> 01:55:09,146
to build upon that progress by strengthening

955
01:55:09,146 --> 01:55:11,506
the public notification requirements thank you

956
01:55:11,506 --> 01:55:14,646
for your time, your service to our community,

957
01:55:14,646 --> 01:55:19,460
and for considering the concerns of Mission Viejo families.

958
01:55:19,460 --> 01:55:21,460
>> Thank you.

959
01:55:21,606 --> 01:55:26,406
And the final speaker -- is that correct?

960
01:55:28,646 --> 01:55:29,606
>> There's two more.

961
01:55:29,606 --> 01:55:33,206
Tom Moore followed by Alex Guest.

962
01:55:36,641 --> 01:55:37,308
>> Good evening.

963
01:55:37,308 --> 01:55:37,606
Tom Moore.

964
01:55:37,606 --> 01:55:38,266
Bear with me.

965
01:55:38,266 --> 01:55:39,766
I'm going to read an article.

966
01:55:39,766 --> 01:55:45,126
This is out of Thursday six, August 26th, New York Times.

967
01:55:45,126 --> 01:55:47,646
Adam Crafton writes for The Athletic.

968
01:55:47,646 --> 01:55:52,566
Which is a subsidiary of the New York Times.

969
01:55:52,566 --> 01:55:56,326
Host cities claim FIFA still owns the money.

970
01:55:56,326 --> 01:56:01,126
U.S. Host cities for the 2026 World Cup

971
01:56:02,819 --> 01:56:05,596
are chasing FIFA for millions of dollars

972
01:56:05,596 --> 01:56:08,356
they believe they were promised by soccer's governing body.

973
01:56:08,356 --> 01:56:11,956
Which has gone so far unpaid.

974
01:56:14,166 --> 01:56:17,166
FIFA's president Gianni Infantino announced

975
01:56:21,646 --> 01:56:25,366
that people would make a contribution of $1 million

976
01:56:25,366 --> 01:56:29,379
to each of the 11 cities across the country who are hosting

977
01:56:29,379 --> 01:56:30,796
matches during the club tournament

978
01:56:30,796 --> 01:56:33,116
period this was described as a legacy contribution.

979
01:56:33,116 --> 01:56:37,582
He said the funds would be used to build many fields.

980
01:56:37,582 --> 01:56:39,582
Small fields.

981
01:56:39,758 --> 01:56:42,158
And support social projects.

982
01:56:44,406 --> 01:56:47,546
The U.S. City is scheduled to host

983
01:56:47,546 --> 01:56:49,546
games in 2026. (indiscernible).

984
01:56:54,806 --> 01:56:59,558
Across 39 games during the World Cup according to the four

985
01:56:59,558 --> 01:57:03,286
executives at U.S. Host City committees, all of whom

986
01:57:03,286 --> 01:57:05,952
remain anonymous to protect relationships,

987
01:57:05,952 --> 01:57:08,926
FIFA management repeatedly assured the cities

988
01:57:08,926 --> 01:57:10,819
they would receive the same $1 million

989
01:57:10,819 --> 01:57:13,670
contribution toward legacy, despite no public statements

990
01:57:13,670 --> 01:57:17,270
ever being made by the organization.

991
01:57:21,446 --> 01:57:26,610
This was made verbally by the members of the FIFA management.

992
01:57:26,610 --> 01:57:27,949
I'm reading this because not too long ago

993
01:57:27,949 --> 01:57:30,254
there were questions about the contracts.

994
01:57:30,254 --> 01:57:32,654
For the Olympics in 28.

995
01:57:34,619 --> 01:57:38,632
I want to thank Council Member Vazquez for asking questions.

996
01:57:38,632 --> 01:57:41,632
Actually asking questions and verifying

997
01:57:41,996 --> 01:57:44,438
that these things are closed.

998
01:57:44,438 --> 01:57:46,746
We have good contracts.

999
01:57:46,746 --> 01:57:47,701
Strong contracts.

1000
01:57:47,701 --> 01:57:49,618
I didn't hear anything in that meeting

1001
01:57:49,618 --> 01:57:54,206
that assured me that these contracts are closed and good.

1002
01:57:54,206 --> 01:57:58,966
I just want to say, this stuff happens all the time.

1003
01:57:58,966 --> 01:58:00,426
Everybody wants to have a party.

1004
01:58:00,426 --> 01:58:04,846
But then when the party is over, all of a sudden

1005
01:58:04,846 --> 01:58:07,576
there's a few people left holding the bag

1006
01:58:07,576 --> 01:58:10,679
and I don't want the residents of Mission Viejo holding

1007
01:58:10,679 --> 01:58:11,912
the bag.

1008
01:58:11,912 --> 01:58:16,600
I want to thank Council Member Vazquez for her comments

1009
01:58:16,600 --> 01:58:16,766
and questions.

1010
01:58:16,766 --> 01:58:18,766
Thank you.

1011
01:58:21,721 --> 01:58:23,721
>> Alex guest.

1012
01:58:28,903 --> 01:58:30,903
>> Good evening.

1013
01:58:33,600 --> 01:58:36,492
Distinguished mayor and city Council members.

1014
01:58:36,492 --> 01:58:40,325
My name is Alex Guest and I'm here

1015
01:58:40,325 --> 01:58:42,547
representing 827 Orange County residents

1016
01:58:42,547 --> 01:58:45,966
who have signed a petition demanding e-bike safety reform.

1017
01:58:45,966 --> 01:58:48,318
E-bikes are everywhere in our community.

1018
01:58:48,318 --> 01:58:50,536
Fast, heavy, and almost completely unregulated.

1019
01:58:50,536 --> 01:58:54,259
They can hit 25mph with no age restrictions.

1020
01:58:54,259 --> 01:58:56,260
No speed controls.

1021
01:58:56,260 --> 01:58:57,746
No licensing.

1022
01:58:57,746 --> 01:59:00,366
And they're entering people regularly.

1023
01:59:00,366 --> 01:59:03,666
I started this petition because I believe we can fix this.

1024
01:59:03,666 --> 01:59:06,876
34 cities in California have passed local e-bike safety

1025
01:59:06,876 --> 01:59:07,376
ordinances.

1026
01:59:07,376 --> 01:59:08,612
We can two.

1027
01:59:08,612 --> 01:59:10,974
We're asking for five things.

1028
01:59:10,974 --> 01:59:15,774
First, a minimum age of 16 years old second,

1029
01:59:16,600 --> 01:59:18,296
mandatory speedometers on all e-bikes.

1030
01:59:18,296 --> 01:59:22,486
Third, a county issued e-bike license with a road rules

1031
01:59:22,486 --> 01:59:23,934
on the road safety test.

1032
01:59:23,934 --> 01:59:28,206
So the county knows who's illegally or legally

1033
01:59:28,206 --> 01:59:30,606
riding on a (indiscernible).

1034
01:59:33,192 --> 01:59:37,886
And fifth, diverting these funds into a city

1035
01:59:37,886 --> 01:59:40,556
held youth E-bike Safety fund to fund infrastructure

1036
01:59:40,556 --> 01:59:43,846
for bike lanes and e-bike safety research.

1037
01:59:43,846 --> 01:59:46,382
These aren't radical, they're practical.

1038
01:59:46,382 --> 01:59:49,382
If 827 Orange County residents agree,

1039
01:59:49,846 --> 01:59:51,846
residents from every corner of our county,

1040
01:59:51,846 --> 01:59:55,376
including many from Mission Viejo who understand this safety

1041
01:59:55,376 --> 01:59:58,606
issue that affects all of us.

1042
01:59:58,606 --> 02:00:01,946
A Laguna Niguel City Council member

1043
02:00:01,946 --> 02:00:04,390
has already endorsed this petition.

1044
02:00:04,390 --> 02:00:08,980
Has praised us in an op Ed in the voice of OC.

1045
02:00:08,980 --> 02:00:10,518
I'm asking Mission Viejo to join us.

1046
02:00:10,518 --> 02:00:11,686
Endorse the petition.

1047
02:00:11,686 --> 02:00:14,486
Draft a resolution supporting e-bike safety.

1048
02:00:14,486 --> 02:00:17,286
Let's show that when young people stand up for communities,

1049
02:00:17,286 --> 02:00:19,460
cities listen.

1050
02:00:19,460 --> 02:00:21,460
Thank you.

1051
02:00:21,166 --> 02:00:23,166
>> Thank you.

1052
02:00:25,406 --> 02:00:29,179
Very well done very well done, sir.

1053
02:00:29,179 --> 02:00:31,179
Well done.

1054
02:00:32,246 --> 02:00:36,779
Will you give that information to our city clerk?

1055
02:00:36,779 --> 02:00:39,779
Thank you very much. (laughs)

1056
02:00:50,583 --> 02:00:52,166
>> That is our last in-person speaker.

1057
02:00:52,166 --> 02:00:54,566
>> Thank you so much.

1058
02:00:54,651 --> 02:00:59,592
Okay, I would like to have staff address one of the items

1059
02:00:59,592 --> 02:01:03,591
and then I'm going to -- actually two of the items.

1060
02:01:03,591 --> 02:01:06,926
If you could quickly address the protocols

1061
02:01:06,926 --> 02:01:08,786
we put into place regarding pesticides.

1062
02:01:08,786 --> 02:01:11,546
That was actually done more than three weeks ago.

1063
02:01:11,546 --> 02:01:13,946
Thank you for noticing.

1064
02:01:14,860 --> 02:01:16,462
If you could give a timeline of that.

1065
02:01:16,462 --> 02:01:19,294
We understand the importance of that

1066
02:01:19,294 --> 02:01:22,539
and we understood a long time ago before all of this stuff

1067
02:01:22,539 --> 02:01:25,646
has come up here Jerry, if you could do that.

1068
02:01:25,646 --> 02:01:32,574
And then also, I'm going to move up something on the agenda

1069
02:01:32,574 --> 02:01:34,430
up here can you address the e-bike?

1070
02:01:34,430 --> 02:01:37,286
I know there's an ordinance that you're

1071
02:01:37,286 --> 02:01:38,550
thinking of bringing forth.

1072
02:01:38,550 --> 02:01:40,550
Thank you.

1073
02:01:40,886 --> 02:01:43,710
>> Good evening Madam Mayor, city council.

1074
02:01:43,710 --> 02:01:48,259
Yes, in regards to our pesticide policy, our integrated

1075
02:01:48,259 --> 02:01:50,373
pest management program, we've actually

1076
02:01:50,373 --> 02:01:53,206
had it in place for over a decade officially period prior

1077
02:01:53,206 --> 02:01:57,948
to that, 20 years prior to that we were actually practicing it,

1078
02:01:57,948 --> 02:02:03,366
but we put it to paper a little over a decade ago.

1079
02:02:03,366 --> 02:02:07,540
And IPM program, I don't know if everyone knows what that is.

1080
02:02:07,540 --> 02:02:10,146
It's a sponsored program created by the University of California

1081
02:02:10,146 --> 02:02:12,146
Cooperative Extension Sciences.

1082
02:02:13,106 --> 02:02:15,506
It's a science based.

1083
02:02:16,654 --> 02:02:20,854
It's not all about spraying a pesticide.

1084
02:02:21,341 --> 02:02:22,966
It's about looking at the whole program

1085
02:02:22,966 --> 02:02:26,886
of how you manage your landscapes and your property.

1086
02:02:26,886 --> 02:02:30,526
Before a pesticide is considered to be used,

1087
02:02:30,526 --> 02:02:34,126
being organic or synthetic, whatever, staff

1088
02:02:34,526 --> 02:02:36,350
goes out and monitors the situation.

1089
02:02:36,350 --> 02:02:39,798
Finds out what the pest might be.

1090
02:02:39,798 --> 02:02:44,486
And then decides whether it's worth acting on.

1091
02:02:44,486 --> 02:02:47,486
Some pest thresholds, there okay.

1092
02:02:48,386 --> 02:02:49,622
There natural.

1093
02:02:49,622 --> 02:02:52,518
Plant selection is a Biggie.

1094
02:02:52,518 --> 02:02:54,700
I'll give you an example.

1095
02:02:54,700 --> 02:02:57,646
A pest on a California pepper tree.

1096
02:02:57,646 --> 02:03:00,620
Everybody probably knows what that is.

1097
02:03:00,620 --> 02:03:04,576
Well, it grows through, it Disfigures a leaf a little bit.

1098
02:03:04,576 --> 02:03:06,190
But the plant sustains itself.

1099
02:03:06,190 --> 02:03:08,299
So we choose not to treat that plant.

1100
02:03:08,299 --> 02:03:10,299
There's a lot of things when it comes to rodents

1101
02:03:10,299 --> 02:03:12,226
and insects and whatnot.

1102
02:03:12,226 --> 02:03:15,186
Making sure your buildings have Weatherstripping.

1103
02:03:15,186 --> 02:03:16,539
Really simple things.

1104
02:03:16,539 --> 02:03:19,660
It's part of a very effective program for keeping

1105
02:03:19,660 --> 02:03:20,246
your plants healthy.

1106
02:03:20,246 --> 02:03:22,160
Fertilizing your plants.

1107
02:03:22,160 --> 02:03:24,726
Like your body, you keep your plant healthy

1108
02:03:24,726 --> 02:03:26,600
and it can ward off pests.

1109
02:03:26,600 --> 02:03:28,886
You keep the area clean, most organic mulch

1110
02:03:28,886 --> 02:03:33,346
is a wonderful tool that has many benefits.

1111
02:03:33,346 --> 02:03:37,546
We use that extensively throughout the city.

1112
02:03:37,598 --> 02:03:39,220
Cultural habits.

1113
02:03:39,220 --> 02:03:43,102
Like I said, the appropriate plant material in the right

1114
02:03:43,102 --> 02:03:43,926
places.

1115
02:03:43,926 --> 02:03:47,238
We've changed our plant palette over the years

1116
02:03:47,238 --> 02:03:50,238
in Mission, many, many times.

1117
02:03:50,726 --> 02:03:53,422
Certain melodies come down the pike of different insects

1118
02:03:53,422 --> 02:03:55,430
from around the world.

1119
02:03:55,430 --> 02:03:59,830
We could choose to keep a particular plant because we like

1120
02:03:59,830 --> 02:04:00,750
it, but to keep that plant healthy would

1121
02:04:00,750 --> 02:04:02,416
require a lot of pesticide.

1122
02:04:02,416 --> 02:04:07,706
Examples like the oleanders that used to be all over our slopes.

1123
02:04:07,706 --> 02:04:10,942
Beautiful plant but there was a cute little insect called

1124
02:04:10,942 --> 02:04:13,299
a glassy winged sharpshooter.

1125
02:04:13,299 --> 02:04:17,706
That decided to be a vector to a very ugly disease.

1126
02:04:17,706 --> 02:04:20,706
Which is known as the oleander disease.

1127
02:04:20,706 --> 02:04:22,294
So we don't plant that anymore.

1128
02:04:22,294 --> 02:04:27,172
The same with the major premium all over the slopes.

1129
02:04:27,172 --> 02:04:30,176
We treated it for a while but realized

1130
02:04:30,176 --> 02:04:32,426
that's really not the responsible thing to do.

1131
02:04:32,426 --> 02:04:34,460
And there's other plants.

1132
02:04:34,460 --> 02:04:36,832
There's hibiscus that we loved.

1133
02:04:36,832 --> 02:04:39,126
But it gets a terrible whitefly.

1134
02:04:39,126 --> 02:04:40,518
Along with other plants.

1135
02:04:40,518 --> 02:04:43,446
That's just an example about being responsible upfront.

1136
02:04:43,446 --> 02:04:46,406
Rather than being reactionary and trying

1137
02:04:46,406 --> 02:04:49,241
to catch up and fight a battle that probably

1138
02:04:49,241 --> 02:04:51,491
shouldn't even be fought.

1139
02:04:51,491 --> 02:04:53,491
That's examples upfront.

1140
02:04:53,566 --> 02:04:56,566
We always evaluate situations when

1141
02:04:56,745 --> 02:04:58,923
we need to apply pesticides.

1142
02:04:58,923 --> 02:05:02,780
We always go through the least toxic pesticide first.

1143
02:05:02,780 --> 02:05:07,886
Most of the herbicides we use are in the level three category,

1144
02:05:07,886 --> 02:05:09,854
which is caution.

1145
02:05:09,854 --> 02:05:12,110
Which is very safe.

1146
02:05:12,110 --> 02:05:14,554
It's nothing you can't buy at Home Depot

1147
02:05:14,554 --> 02:05:15,866
to be honest with you.

1148
02:05:15,866 --> 02:05:19,366
All of our applicators -- our city staff,

1149
02:05:19,366 --> 02:05:22,534
we have pest control advisors, licensed by the city

1150
02:05:22,534 --> 02:05:26,734
of California -- the state of California.

1151
02:05:28,460 --> 02:05:30,460
They're heavily regulated.

1152
02:05:30,536 --> 02:05:34,940
All the pesticides are going through the process

1153
02:05:34,940 --> 02:05:36,940
of EPA regulations.

1154
02:05:37,566 --> 02:05:42,366
The county ag Commissioner oversees all the implementation

1155
02:05:42,486 --> 02:05:44,186
of the chemical pesticides.

1156
02:05:44,186 --> 02:05:46,166
They do reporting.

1157
02:05:46,166 --> 02:05:51,118
Our contractors are required to report monthly to the state.

1158
02:05:51,118 --> 02:05:55,814
We require them to report monthly applications to us

1159
02:05:55,814 --> 02:05:56,391
as well.

1160
02:05:56,391 --> 02:05:59,596
So we know what's going on on our property.

1161
02:05:59,596 --> 02:06:02,226
We have no governance over the HOA.

1162
02:06:02,226 --> 02:06:05,720
There's over 60 Hoa's in this town.

1163
02:06:05,720 --> 02:06:06,379
A lot of landscape.

1164
02:06:06,379 --> 02:06:08,526
We have no oversight over the.

1165
02:06:08,526 --> 02:06:11,902
We can only do oversight on our own property.

1166
02:06:11,902 --> 02:06:15,826
We don't spray any chemicals in the grass areas.

1167
02:06:15,826 --> 02:06:17,694
Where people recreate.

1168
02:06:17,694 --> 02:06:20,110
We stay away from playground areas.

1169
02:06:20,110 --> 02:06:23,710
We focus on ground cover areas.

1170
02:06:24,136 --> 02:06:25,506
Slopes.

1171
02:06:25,506 --> 02:06:26,600
Planters.

1172
02:06:26,600 --> 02:06:27,446
Things like that.

1173
02:06:27,446 --> 02:06:30,798
Where people aren't supposed to be walking through.

1174
02:06:30,798 --> 02:06:33,859
That's just a short little snippet of our program.

1175
02:06:33,859 --> 02:06:36,190
We take it very seriously.

1176
02:06:36,190 --> 02:06:40,192
We're very responsible with what we do.

1177
02:06:40,192 --> 02:06:42,606
I just wanted to share that.

1178
02:06:42,606 --> 02:06:43,720
>> Thank you very much.

1179
02:06:43,720 --> 02:06:46,340
I just want to say to the folks that we're asking,

1180
02:06:46,340 --> 02:06:49,340
I think they left, --

1181
02:06:57,595 --> 02:07:00,530
>> I just wanted everyone to know that I'm adding an agenda

1182
02:07:00,530 --> 02:07:02,446
item to the September 8th meeting which will essentially

1183
02:07:02,446 --> 02:07:06,106
direct the staff to update the current IPM program guidelines.

1184
02:07:06,106 --> 02:07:09,286
That will include things like codifying the city's website

1185
02:07:09,286 --> 02:07:10,134
guidance.

1186
02:07:10,134 --> 02:07:12,176
Strengthening the organic pesticide requirements.

1187
02:07:12,176 --> 02:07:14,130
A few other things.

1188
02:07:14,130 --> 02:07:17,363
It does include adding a public notice requirement.

1189
02:07:17,363 --> 02:07:19,119
So just keep that in mind.

1190
02:07:19,119 --> 02:07:20,559
Thank you.

1191
02:07:20,559 --> 02:07:21,590
>> Okay.

1192
02:07:21,590 --> 02:07:21,512
Thank you.

1193
02:07:21,512 --> 02:07:22,929
What I would like to do is I would

1194
02:07:22,929 --> 02:07:26,446
like to add for the folks that shared with us

1195
02:07:26,446 --> 02:07:30,626
the tragic accident, that that issue is coming to the traffic

1196
02:07:30,626 --> 02:07:31,126
committee.

1197
02:07:31,126 --> 02:07:34,660
Staff is already looking into it.

1198
02:07:34,660 --> 02:07:36,990
Hopefully they'll hear this and listen to this

1199
02:07:36,990 --> 02:07:38,286
after the meeting.

1200
02:07:38,286 --> 02:07:40,786
Elaine alerted me to that.

1201
02:07:40,786 --> 02:07:41,340
Thank you.

1202
02:07:41,340 --> 02:07:46,678
I would like to do a reorder of the agenda at this point.

1203
02:07:46,678 --> 02:07:48,991
And move the public Safety report

1204
02:07:48,991 --> 02:07:52,381
that Chief Larson was already set to give, which I think

1205
02:07:52,381 --> 02:07:55,999
will speak to some of these other items that have come up.

1206
02:07:55,999 --> 02:08:01,642
Have him move that up to, prior to the consent calendar.

1207
02:08:01,642 --> 02:08:03,642
With that --

1208
02:08:07,551 --> 02:08:08,176
>> Madam mayor?

1209
02:08:08,176 --> 02:08:12,236
Would you like me to give a presentation on the Santa Ana

1210
02:08:12,236 --> 02:08:13,682
matter now?

1211
02:08:13,682 --> 02:08:19,326
Or wait until the attorney report at the end of the agenda?

1212
02:08:19,326 --> 02:08:22,926
>> Thank you for that, appreciate that.

1213
02:08:22,992 --> 02:08:25,398
>> I just wanted to let the city know,

1214
02:08:25,398 --> 02:08:30,798
the residents know that following the exploration of --

1215
02:08:33,539 --> 02:08:36,446
after the public hearing on the abatement matter following

1216
02:08:36,446 --> 02:08:39,206
the expiration of the residents opportunity to cure

1217
02:08:39,206 --> 02:08:44,698
the violation, my office was in court filing for the abatement

1218
02:08:44,698 --> 02:08:45,198
warrant.

1219
02:08:45,198 --> 02:08:47,826
We were in this past Friday.

1220
02:08:47,826 --> 02:08:50,606
We filed the request for abatement warrant

1221
02:08:50,606 --> 02:08:52,202
this past Friday.

1222
02:08:52,202 --> 02:08:54,902
We're in court again on Monday.

1223
02:08:54,902 --> 02:08:57,406
We're in court again today waiting

1224
02:08:57,406 --> 02:08:58,681
for that abatement order.

1225
02:08:58,681 --> 02:09:00,264
And we were told to come back tomorrow

1226
02:09:00,264 --> 02:09:02,911
to await the return of the abatement order.

1227
02:09:02,911 --> 02:09:04,286
We'll stay in court as long as it

1228
02:09:04,286 --> 02:09:07,406
takes to receive the abatement order hopefully

1229
02:09:07,406 --> 02:09:10,899
the city can then proceed with actually performing

1230
02:09:10,899 --> 02:09:12,899
the abatement itself.

1231
02:09:13,886 --> 02:09:15,352
>> Thank you very much.

1232
02:09:15,352 --> 02:09:20,432
Okay moving on now to report from our Chief of Police.

1233
02:09:20,432 --> 02:09:23,432
If you could please proceed?

1234
02:09:24,806 --> 02:09:28,502
>> Good evening Mayor and City Council and city staff.

1235
02:09:28,502 --> 02:09:30,486
Last council meeting you asked me

1236
02:09:30,486 --> 02:09:34,600
to prepare on the Orange County Sheriff's blotter

1237
02:09:34,600 --> 02:09:36,499
as to why it's no longer on our website.

1238
02:09:36,499 --> 02:09:40,986
We had an issue, a cyber incident that

1239
02:09:40,986 --> 02:09:43,646
had us cut that server tie as.

1240
02:09:43,646 --> 02:09:46,646
Which housed our taggers database.

1241
02:09:48,406 --> 02:09:52,406
It had the who's in jail as well as the bladder.

1242
02:09:52,406 --> 02:09:56,646
Once we got rid of the blotter, we realized it was a well sought

1243
02:09:56,646 --> 02:10:03,846
after -- which Actually lays out a longer period of time versus

1244
02:10:07,566 --> 02:10:10,222
those calls that are in service at that moment.

1245
02:10:10,222 --> 02:10:13,678
You can go back 30 days and see the crimes that

1246
02:10:13,678 --> 02:10:16,526
are reported through our contract cities

1247
02:10:16,526 --> 02:10:18,872
and do your own mapping for that area.

1248
02:10:18,872 --> 02:10:23,654
In regards to the e-bikes, the Sheriff's department

1249
02:10:23,654 --> 02:10:26,590
has taken a very proactive approach.

1250
02:10:26,590 --> 02:10:29,499
Especially our southeast and southwest operation Division.

1251
02:10:29,499 --> 02:10:32,770
Partnering with our traffic office.

1252
02:10:32,770 --> 02:10:36,277
We're going through different city municipal codes.

1253
02:10:37,406 --> 02:10:40,745
Who have had several issues with the e-bikes.

1254
02:10:40,745 --> 02:10:43,886
And we are in the process of creating

1255
02:10:43,886 --> 02:10:46,505
an e-bike municipal code that's going to encompass

1256
02:10:46,505 --> 02:10:48,686
a lot of our contract cities and it

1257
02:10:48,686 --> 02:10:52,260
includes a lot of the topics that were brought up.

1258
02:10:52,260 --> 02:10:55,710
The 16 year old riding an e-bike that they're not supposed to.

1259
02:10:55,710 --> 02:10:57,850
The different laws we can enforce

1260
02:10:57,850 --> 02:11:00,226
throughout our city parks and sidewalks and roadways.

1261
02:11:00,226 --> 02:11:03,400
That we are hindered doing right now.

1262
02:11:03,400 --> 02:11:07,126
In that program also is a diversion program.

1263
02:11:07,126 --> 02:11:11,340
As well as, as you'll see in the future,

1264
02:11:11,340 --> 02:11:12,575
a lot of these community education

1265
02:11:12,575 --> 02:11:14,156
events that we're hosting.

1266
02:11:14,156 --> 02:11:17,500
Where parents can come out with the kids and do e-bike classes

1267
02:11:17,500 --> 02:11:20,829
and put on an eight hour e-bike safety class.

1268
02:11:20,829 --> 02:11:26,460
That's going to help us a lot in teaching the younger

1269
02:11:26,460 --> 02:11:29,486
kids the rules of the road as well as giving them

1270
02:11:29,486 --> 02:11:30,536
school safety.

1271
02:11:30,536 --> 02:11:35,299
We've also partnered with the Saddleback Valley and Capital

1272
02:11:35,299 --> 02:11:38,696
Valley school districts to conduct e-bike inspections

1273
02:11:38,696 --> 02:11:43,579
at the campus appeared to allow those legal e-bikes and the kids

1274
02:11:43,579 --> 02:11:47,414
that pass their test, their written test,

1275
02:11:47,414 --> 02:11:51,140
we are taking a proactive approach.

1276
02:11:51,259 --> 02:11:54,222
Working with city staff on an e-bike municipal code

1277
02:11:54,222 --> 02:11:55,446
for the city.

1278
02:11:55,446 --> 02:11:57,798
That's going to encompass a lot of those concerns

1279
02:11:57,798 --> 02:11:59,838
that we're seeing throughout our community.

1280
02:11:59,838 --> 02:12:04,477
The last topic the council and the mayor wanted to discuss

1281
02:12:04,477 --> 02:12:06,350
was related to flock.

1282
02:12:06,350 --> 02:12:10,550
I'll go through the history of flock.

1283
02:12:11,726 --> 02:12:15,406
Data privacy laws as well as our policies.

1284
02:12:15,406 --> 02:12:17,126
State laws that we abide by.

1285
02:12:17,126 --> 02:12:19,896
As well as share some success stories

1286
02:12:19,896 --> 02:12:24,325
related to flock camera system that we currently have in place

1287
02:12:24,325 --> 02:12:25,598
throughout the city.

1288
02:12:25,598 --> 02:12:28,946
A little background history, April 21st, 2025,

1289
02:12:28,946 --> 02:12:34,606
the city of Mission Viejo entered a contract with flock

1290
02:12:34,606 --> 02:12:35,686
safety.

1291
02:12:35,686 --> 02:12:38,726
To implement both automated license plate reader

1292
02:12:38,726 --> 02:12:41,399
technology and Zoom cameras throughout the city.

1293
02:12:41,399 --> 02:12:44,386
These cameras are deployed at the main entrances to the city

1294
02:12:44,386 --> 02:12:47,272
and cameras are deployed throughout busy intersections

1295
02:12:47,272 --> 02:12:48,272
in the city.

1296
02:12:48,272 --> 02:12:51,466
These technologies provide mission Viejo deputies

1297
02:12:51,466 --> 02:12:55,566
with additional investigative tools to enhance public safety.

1298
02:12:55,566 --> 02:12:58,139
While maintaining strong privacy protections.

1299
02:12:58,139 --> 02:13:01,446
The technology captures images of the vehicle

1300
02:13:01,446 --> 02:13:03,779
and uses optical character recognition

1301
02:13:03,779 --> 02:13:05,758
to identify license plate numbers.

1302
02:13:05,758 --> 02:13:08,821
It is an investigative tool designed to generate leads

1303
02:13:08,821 --> 02:13:10,821
during criminal investigations.

1304
02:13:10,846 --> 02:13:14,806
Assist in locating stolen vehicles and missing persons.

1305
02:13:14,806 --> 02:13:18,406
Support investigations involving crimes, residential burglaries

1306
02:13:20,379 --> 02:13:21,825
and organized theft.

1307
02:13:21,825 --> 02:13:24,245
More importantly, the technology enhances

1308
02:13:24,245 --> 02:13:26,286
the location of abducted children

1309
02:13:26,286 --> 02:13:27,862
and the rapid location of suspects

1310
02:13:27,862 --> 02:13:30,990
involved in crimes in our city.

1311
02:13:30,990 --> 02:13:32,746
The system is not designed to provide continuous surveillance

1312
02:13:32,746 --> 02:13:34,846
or track the movements of individuals.

1313
02:13:34,846 --> 02:13:37,806
It does not photograph drivers or vehicle occupants.

1314
02:13:37,806 --> 02:13:40,518
Its purpose is to identify vehicles.

1315
02:13:40,518 --> 02:13:42,766
Not the people inside of the.

1316
02:13:42,766 --> 02:13:46,100
Mission Viejo retains the data for one year,

1317
02:13:46,100 --> 02:13:47,686
allowing investigators to develop leads

1318
02:13:47,686 --> 02:13:51,590
in both current and long term criminal investigations.

1319
02:13:51,590 --> 02:13:54,366
PTZ camera footage is only retained for ten days

1320
02:13:54,366 --> 02:13:56,156
and is primarily used to provide deputies

1321
02:13:56,156 --> 02:13:57,779
with real time situational awareness

1322
02:13:57,779 --> 02:13:59,779
during active incidents.

1323
02:14:01,486 --> 02:14:08,460
It serves as a force multiplier by providing real time crime

1324
02:14:08,460 --> 02:14:08,926
monitoring.

1325
02:14:08,926 --> 02:14:11,952
Live streaming and access to investigative databases.

1326
02:14:11,952 --> 02:14:14,574
This partnership allows Mission Viejo deputies

1327
02:14:14,574 --> 02:14:17,416
to respond more effectively to crimes in progress.

1328
02:14:17,416 --> 02:14:20,166
Locate suspects and missing persons.

1329
02:14:20,166 --> 02:14:22,166
Recover stolen vehicles.

1330
02:14:22,179 --> 02:14:24,720
Enhance overall safety.

1331
02:14:24,720 --> 02:14:25,259
Officer Safety.

1332
02:14:25,259 --> 02:14:29,720
Since January 2026, the real time Operations Center

1333
02:14:29,720 --> 02:14:33,842
has provided operational support on 56 incidents related to Alpr

1334
02:14:33,842 --> 02:14:34,342
data.

1335
02:14:34,342 --> 02:14:37,566
When it comes to privacy, security and accountability,

1336
02:14:37,566 --> 02:14:40,334
protecting the privacy and civil liberties

1337
02:14:40,334 --> 02:14:42,238
of the community as a fundamental component

1338
02:14:42,238 --> 02:14:46,438
of the city's public safety technology program.

1339
02:14:46,476 --> 02:14:49,392
The technology is governed by California law

1340
02:14:49,392 --> 02:14:52,339
and comprehensive Orange County Sheriff's Department policy that

1341
02:14:52,339 --> 02:14:55,939
establishes strict requirements regarding access, retention,

1342
02:14:56,291 --> 02:14:58,411
auditing, and data sharing.

1343
02:14:58,411 --> 02:15:01,411
California Civil Code section 1798.90.5 through 1798.90.55

1344
02:15:06,806 --> 02:15:12,206
which commonly referred to as California's LPR Privacy law.

1345
02:15:13,446 --> 02:15:15,726
Requires the enforcement agencies

1346
02:15:15,726 --> 02:15:18,126
to adopt privacy policies.

1347
02:15:18,752 --> 02:15:22,606
Maintain audit logs, documenting all system access

1348
02:15:22,606 --> 02:15:24,766
period conduct regular audits.

1349
02:15:24,766 --> 02:15:28,859
Ensure the technology is used only for legitimate law

1350
02:15:28,859 --> 02:15:29,936
enforcement purposes.

1351
02:15:29,936 --> 02:15:32,779
It must be independently verified

1352
02:15:32,779 --> 02:15:35,126
through traditional investigation methods

1353
02:15:35,126 --> 02:15:37,942
before enforcement action is actually taken.

1354
02:15:37,942 --> 02:15:39,552
In addition to these requirements,

1355
02:15:39,552 --> 02:15:42,206
Orange County Sheriffs Department policy

1356
02:15:42,206 --> 02:15:43,512
provides additional safeguards.

1357
02:15:43,512 --> 02:15:45,670
Cameras are deployed only in public locations.

1358
02:15:45,670 --> 02:15:48,476
Where there is no reasonable expectation of privacy

1359
02:15:48,476 --> 02:15:51,134
and department policy prohibits the use

1360
02:15:51,134 --> 02:15:54,206
of facial recognition and biometric identification

1361
02:15:54,206 --> 02:15:54,766
technology.

1362
02:15:54,766 --> 02:15:58,512
The technology may not be used for arbitrary, discriminatory,

1363
02:15:58,512 --> 02:16:01,380
or unauthorized monitoring of individuals.

1364
02:16:01,380 --> 02:16:04,719
It may not be used to monitor First Amendment activities

1365
02:16:04,719 --> 02:16:07,606
except when necessary to address a legitimate public safety

1366
02:16:07,606 --> 02:16:08,616
concern.

1367
02:16:08,616 --> 02:16:12,816
Access is restricted to authorized department personnel

1368
02:16:13,556 --> 02:16:16,566
who have completed department approved training.

1369
02:16:16,566 --> 02:16:19,630
Every search requires a documented law enforcement

1370
02:16:19,630 --> 02:16:19,646
justification.

1371
02:16:19,646 --> 02:16:22,654
Such as a call number or case number.

1372
02:16:22,654 --> 02:16:25,126
Before information can even be accessed.

1373
02:16:25,126 --> 02:16:28,726
User authentication and audit logs audit

1374
02:16:29,590 --> 02:16:34,390
who access the system, ensuring transparency and accountability

1375
02:16:34,459 --> 02:16:37,352
California law also plays a strict limitations

1376
02:16:37,352 --> 02:16:40,952
on how information may be shared.

1377
02:16:42,860 --> 02:16:46,286
Information cannot be sold, shared, or transferred,

1378
02:16:46,731 --> 02:16:49,966
except to another public agency and only as otherwise permitted

1379
02:16:49,966 --> 02:16:50,726
by law.

1380
02:16:50,726 --> 02:16:53,620
In accordance with California law,

1381
02:16:53,620 --> 02:16:57,666
it does not use information for enforcement purposes.

1382
02:16:57,666 --> 02:17:03,326
And does not share data with any federal agency, especially

1383
02:17:03,326 --> 02:17:06,326
those involved with immigration enforcement.

1384
02:17:06,646 --> 02:17:11,166
Data is not shared with private out of state law enforcement

1385
02:17:11,166 --> 02:17:15,179
agencies and any authorized sharing with California agencies

1386
02:17:15,179 --> 02:17:17,179
requires written request.

1387
02:17:17,366 --> 02:17:19,766
An overall department approval.

1388
02:17:19,806 --> 02:17:22,806
To ensure accountability, Alpr usage

1389
02:17:23,360 --> 02:17:26,636
is monitored monthly by supervisor personnel.

1390
02:17:27,166 --> 02:17:30,166
While it undergoes an audit.

1391
02:17:31,760 --> 02:17:35,276
These audits review user access, in compliance

1392
02:17:35,579 --> 02:17:39,179
with department policy and many (indiscernible).

1393
02:17:44,686 --> 02:17:48,499
Here in the city of mission Viejo,

1394
02:17:48,499 --> 02:17:51,566
Sergeant Sandler conducts a monthly audit

1395
02:17:51,566 --> 02:17:55,214
related to our Alpr usage by our deputies.

1396
02:17:55,214 --> 02:17:58,950
To share some success stories related to flock usage,

1397
02:17:58,950 --> 02:18:01,926
within the city, mission Viejo deputies

1398
02:18:01,926 --> 02:18:05,326
investigated a felony hit and run involving an e-bike rider.

1399
02:18:05,326 --> 02:18:09,486
Using our flock Alpr technology and the PTZ cameras

1400
02:18:09,486 --> 02:18:11,866
at the nearby intersection, deputies

1401
02:18:11,866 --> 02:18:14,860
identified a suspect vehicle with a damage

1402
02:18:14,860 --> 02:18:15,486
consistent with the collision.

1403
02:18:15,486 --> 02:18:18,146
Eventually deputies obtained a search warrant.

1404
02:18:18,146 --> 02:18:20,142
The vehicle was seized as evidence

1405
02:18:20,142 --> 02:18:24,860
and registered owner was arrested for felony hit and run.

1406
02:18:24,860 --> 02:18:26,560
Another incident of victim reported

1407
02:18:26,560 --> 02:18:28,646
that another driver pointed a handgun at them

1408
02:18:28,646 --> 02:18:30,726
during a road rage incident.

1409
02:18:30,726 --> 02:18:33,126
Technology identified the suspect.

1410
02:18:34,752 --> 02:18:37,152
Another incident involved deputies

1411
02:18:37,726 --> 02:18:39,966
investigating a sexual assault. Used

1412
02:18:39,966 --> 02:18:44,220
flock to identify the suspect vehicle and a nearby camera

1413
02:18:44,220 --> 02:18:46,526
located the vehicle at a gas station.

1414
02:18:46,526 --> 02:18:49,486
Allowing deputies to safely conduct a high risk

1415
02:18:49,486 --> 02:18:51,906
stop and take the suspect into custody without incident.

1416
02:18:51,906 --> 02:18:55,150
Another one related to a stolen vehicle entering the city.

1417
02:18:55,150 --> 02:18:56,958
Flock alert notified deputies that

1418
02:18:56,958 --> 02:19:00,134
were on duty of a stolen U-Haul that had entered

1419
02:19:00,134 --> 02:19:01,832
the city of Mission Viejo.

1420
02:19:01,832 --> 02:19:04,146
Deputies quickly located the vehicle and safely

1421
02:19:04,146 --> 02:19:07,146
detained both occupants without incident.

1422
02:19:19,726 --> 02:19:23,926
Mission Viejo deputies routinely use the cameras

1423
02:19:24,446 --> 02:19:27,720
during domestic violence incidents, robberies,

1424
02:19:27,720 --> 02:19:31,216
traffic collision, welfare checks, and suspicious person

1425
02:19:31,216 --> 02:19:34,486
calls and any other critical incident.

1426
02:19:34,486 --> 02:19:37,486
In several cases camera observation

1427
02:19:38,219 --> 02:19:40,846
confirmed that emergency responders were already

1428
02:19:40,846 --> 02:19:41,406
on scene.

1429
02:19:41,406 --> 02:19:44,986
Or that a situation had stabilized allowing our deputies

1430
02:19:44,986 --> 02:19:47,886
to reduce lights and siren.

1431
02:19:47,886 --> 02:19:50,662
Reducing the risk to the deputies as well as the public.

1432
02:19:50,662 --> 02:19:53,992
The city of Mission Viejo investment in flock technology

1433
02:19:53,992 --> 02:19:55,806
has provided Mission Viejo deputies

1434
02:19:55,806 --> 02:19:59,346
with modern investigative tools and enhanced public safety

1435
02:19:59,346 --> 02:20:01,706
while maintaining strong privacy protections.

1436
02:20:01,706 --> 02:20:04,460
Since implementation, the technology

1437
02:20:04,460 --> 02:20:08,392
has helped to us identify suspects, solve serious crimes,

1438
02:20:08,392 --> 02:20:11,600
recover stolen vehicles, locate missing persons,

1439
02:20:11,600 --> 02:20:15,806
preserve critical evidence, and improve overall officer safety.

1440
02:20:16,406 --> 02:20:20,106
Flock demonstrates that effective policing and strong

1441
02:20:20,106 --> 02:20:22,860
privacy protections can coexist.

1442
02:20:22,860 --> 02:20:25,571
The technology has helped deputies solve serious crimes.

1443
02:20:25,571 --> 02:20:27,571
Locate missing persons.

1444
02:20:27,579 --> 02:20:29,886
Improve officer safety while operating

1445
02:20:29,886 --> 02:20:31,686
under strict legal safeguards.

1446
02:20:31,686 --> 02:20:35,126
California Law, Orange County Sheriff's Department policy,

1447
02:20:35,126 --> 02:20:37,126
documented search justifications,

1448
02:20:37,126 --> 02:20:39,126
comprehensive audit requirements,

1449
02:20:39,526 --> 02:20:42,986
restricted user access and carefully limited data

1450
02:20:42,986 --> 02:20:46,720
sharing practices ensure the technology is used responsibly.

1451
02:20:46,720 --> 02:20:49,899
For legitimate public safety purposes period while

1452
02:20:49,899 --> 02:20:51,712
protecting the constitutional rights

1453
02:20:51,712 --> 02:20:55,726
and civil liberties of the Mission Viejo Community Park

1454
02:20:55,726 --> 02:20:57,726
>> Thank you.

1455
02:20:58,766 --> 02:21:03,278
I plan on agenda a presentation in the future

1456
02:21:03,278 --> 02:21:04,606
as things progress.

1457
02:21:04,606 --> 02:21:07,190
I will be doing that as well.

1458
02:21:07,190 --> 02:21:08,126
Thank you.

1459
02:21:08,126 --> 02:21:11,726
Moving on to the consent calendar.

1460
02:21:12,246 --> 02:21:18,846
Do we have any requests to speak on the consent calendar?

1461
02:21:20,460 --> 02:21:22,460
>> We do.

1462
02:21:22,166 --> 02:21:23,156
>> Okay, we do.

1463
02:21:23,156 --> 02:21:24,782
I would ask if any council members

1464
02:21:24,782 --> 02:21:28,254
would like to pull any other items besides items number 17

1465
02:21:28,254 --> 02:21:29,371
and 18.

1466
02:21:29,371 --> 02:21:32,371
Which I plan to pull.

1467
02:21:32,600 --> 02:21:35,410
If not, I will move the remainder.

1468
02:21:35,410 --> 02:21:36,618
I'm waiting.

1469
02:21:36,618 --> 02:21:40,634
I was waiting because I wasn't sure if you were done.

1470
02:21:40,634 --> 02:21:41,134
Okay.

1471
02:21:41,134 --> 02:21:45,340
I've got a motion and a second.

1472
02:21:45,340 --> 02:21:49,286
We have to do verbal votes tonight because Council Member

1473
02:21:49,286 --> 02:21:54,496
rice is -- do we have to take public comment first?

1474
02:21:54,496 --> 02:21:55,566
Excuse me.

1475
02:21:55,566 --> 02:21:56,766
Pardon me.

1476
02:21:56,766 --> 02:21:59,766
So for item number 14--

1477
02:22:08,180 --> 02:22:10,366
>> If you want to come up and speak, this is your time.

1478
02:22:10,366 --> 02:22:12,366
>> Thank you.

1479
02:22:30,531 --> 02:22:31,198
>> Good evening.

1480
02:22:31,198 --> 02:22:34,798
I'm a resident of Mission Viejo.

1481
02:22:34,886 --> 02:22:37,886
My resident property sits directly

1482
02:22:38,786 --> 02:22:41,186
behind Barbara Dane's Park.

1483
02:22:41,726 --> 02:22:47,726
While I understand the city's desire to renovate the park,

1484
02:22:47,926 --> 02:22:52,356
the current scope of the project introduces critical noise,

1485
02:22:52,356 --> 02:22:56,556
safety, and nuisance liabilities that directly affect

1486
02:22:58,358 --> 02:23:01,302
the quality of life, peace and security

1487
02:23:01,302 --> 02:23:03,406
of the immediate perimeter residents.

1488
02:23:03,406 --> 02:23:07,166
We already face ongoing documented nighttime intrusions.

1489
02:23:07,166 --> 02:23:10,792
Late night loitering and severe noise disruption

1490
02:23:10,792 --> 02:23:13,456
that frequently disrupts our sleep

1491
02:23:13,456 --> 02:23:15,986
and requires intervention from the Orange County Sheriff's

1492
02:23:15,986 --> 02:23:16,486
Department.

1493
02:23:16,486 --> 02:23:20,112
The proposed layout changes and lighting additions

1494
02:23:20,112 --> 02:23:23,346
will severely amplify these existing problems

1495
02:23:23,346 --> 02:23:26,946
under the strict design implications immediately.

1496
02:23:28,166 --> 02:23:31,166
As a directly impacted homeowner,

1497
02:23:31,956 --> 02:23:36,156
I formally request that the city integrate

1498
02:23:38,320 --> 02:23:41,632
the following modifications before final approval.

1499
02:23:43,206 --> 02:23:48,606
Number one is establish a stricter area park hours.

1500
02:23:49,484 --> 02:23:51,392
Changing it from 11 p.m.

1501
02:23:51,392 --> 02:23:53,392
To 9 p.m..

1502
02:23:56,206 --> 02:24:01,238
The number two is the mandatory automatic lighting timer.

1503
02:24:01,238 --> 02:24:06,380
And number three is illuminated enforceable rule signage

1504
02:24:06,299 --> 02:24:10,886
at the entrance to the park and also at the basketball court.

1505
02:24:10,886 --> 02:24:15,860
And careful placement of the water stations.

1506
02:24:15,558 --> 02:24:20,958
And number five is acoustic buffering for the basketball

1507
02:24:22,406 --> 02:24:23,246
court.

1508
02:24:23,246 --> 02:24:27,446
Because our property is shared direct boundaries

1509
02:24:27,576 --> 02:24:29,826
with the public space.

1510
02:24:29,826 --> 02:24:31,826
We (indiscernible).

1511
02:24:35,600 --> 02:24:38,610
I request that my comments be added

1512
02:24:38,610 --> 02:24:39,886
to the official public records.

1513
02:24:39,886 --> 02:24:40,934
Thank you.

1514
02:24:40,934 --> 02:24:42,226
>> Thank you for your comments.

1515
02:24:42,226 --> 02:24:43,546
Appreciate it.

1516
02:24:43,546 --> 02:24:49,506
We have a motion and a second for the remainder of the items?

1517
02:24:49,506 --> 02:24:54,306
I will go ahead and call the vote.

1518
02:24:57,521 --> 02:24:59,521
[Members voting]

1519
02:25:04,851 --> 02:25:05,643
>> I am also a yes.

1520
02:25:05,643 --> 02:25:07,529
Thank you.

1521
02:25:07,529 --> 02:25:08,442
Okay.

1522
02:25:08,442 --> 02:25:13,242
Could I get a staff report on item 17.

1523
02:25:15,249 --> 02:25:19,769
I'm really doing this just to shine a light

1524
02:25:19,769 --> 02:25:21,642
on this particular issue.

1525
02:25:21,642 --> 02:25:26,490
That has been a real challenge for us.

1526
02:25:26,490 --> 02:25:28,460
I think we answered it very well.

1527
02:25:28,460 --> 02:25:31,849
So if I could get the staff report.

1528
02:25:31,849 --> 02:25:33,673
>> Yes.

1529
02:25:33,673 --> 02:25:38,473
Madam mayor, our community director will give that.

1530
02:25:38,609 --> 02:25:40,622
>> Thank you come on good evening.

1531
02:25:40,622 --> 02:25:45,422
This is the city of Mission Viejo response

1532
02:25:46,945 --> 02:25:49,945
to the 2025, 2026 California housing mandates,

1533
02:25:56,969 --> 02:25:59,409
the reshaping of Orange County neighborhoods.

1534
02:25:59,409 --> 02:26:02,839
The grand jury report examines the role and responsibilities

1535
02:26:02,839 --> 02:26:06,595
of the State Department of Housing and Community

1536
02:26:06,595 --> 02:26:07,622
Development.

1537
02:26:07,622 --> 02:26:11,570
In determining the number of new housing units

1538
02:26:11,570 --> 02:26:14,489
the state of California should plan for every eight years

1539
02:26:14,489 --> 02:26:18,881
and across various income levels and designing a fair share

1540
02:26:18,881 --> 02:26:22,889
portion of the statewide housing need to each of the Metropolitan

1541
02:26:22,889 --> 02:26:24,529
planning agencies in the state.

1542
02:26:24,529 --> 02:26:28,177
This is known as the Regional Housing Needs Assessment.

1543
02:26:28,177 --> 02:26:29,713
Or Rina.

1544
02:26:29,713 --> 02:26:35,113
The grand jury explores the sixth Cycle 2020 Rina planning

1545
02:26:35,185 --> 02:26:38,555
process and examines how Rina and other prescriptive housing

1546
02:26:38,555 --> 02:26:42,479
mandates have placed a substantial pressure on Orange

1547
02:26:42,479 --> 02:26:46,229
County jurisdictions to plan for significantly greater levels

1548
02:26:46,229 --> 02:26:47,753
of housing capacity.

1549
02:26:47,753 --> 02:26:50,719
Based on the challenges and constraints observed,

1550
02:26:50,719 --> 02:26:54,153
the Orange County grand jury determined that the impacts

1551
02:26:54,153 --> 02:26:58,145
of the state's housing mandates are of concern and cannot be

1552
02:26:58,145 --> 02:26:58,673
ignored.

1553
02:26:58,673 --> 02:27:02,195
The report outlines 22 findings and 20 recommendations

1554
02:27:02,195 --> 02:27:05,555
to improve Orange County's role in promoting

1555
02:27:05,555 --> 02:27:09,155
greater equity, transparency, and public understanding

1556
02:27:09,349 --> 02:27:11,299
of the Rina process.

1557
02:27:11,299 --> 02:27:14,899
And the city's response is largely

1558
02:27:15,490 --> 02:27:18,649
agree with the grand jury's findings.

1559
02:27:19,490 --> 02:27:23,689
Staff is seeking council's authorization for the mayor

1560
02:27:23,689 --> 02:27:28,249
to sign and for staff to transmit the city's proposed

1561
02:27:28,249 --> 02:27:29,369
response.

1562
02:27:29,369 --> 02:27:32,629
For the grand jury report as presented

1563
02:27:32,629 --> 02:27:37,959
in the first attachment, exhibit A to the staff report

1564
02:27:37,959 --> 02:27:40,249
that concludes our presentation.

1565
02:27:40,249 --> 02:27:41,370
>> Thank you.

1566
02:27:41,370 --> 02:27:44,545
I just want to highlight that because much of what they

1567
02:27:44,545 --> 02:27:49,289
thought should be done -- the city of Mission Viejo was

1568
02:27:49,289 --> 02:27:49,929
actually doing.

1569
02:27:49,929 --> 02:27:51,512
I don't know how many of you remember,

1570
02:27:51,512 --> 02:27:54,281
but I was doing a report at every single meeting,

1571
02:27:54,281 --> 02:27:58,363
reporting out of scag and out of Rina,

1572
02:27:58,363 --> 02:28:02,929
and I was reporting that the state determined that the region

1573
02:28:02,929 --> 02:28:04,929
needed 1,341,827 units.

1574
02:28:05,761 --> 02:28:08,761
Just for the Scag region.

1575
02:28:10,990 --> 02:28:11,481
That's six counties.

1576
02:28:11,481 --> 02:28:14,324
Orange County being one of them.

1577
02:28:14,324 --> 02:28:17,324
And Mission Viejo was assigned 2217.

1578
02:28:17,589 --> 02:28:25,389
And the one thing that we asked was, where did you get --

1579
02:28:25,393 --> 02:28:31,393
orange County was assigned -- sorry I left that out,

1580
02:28:32,111 --> 02:28:36,311
we just asked where you got the 1,000,341 827.

1581
02:28:38,730 --> 02:28:41,730
That was really never answered.

1582
02:28:41,829 --> 02:28:43,822
Talk about transparency.

1583
02:28:43,822 --> 02:28:48,622
It's really required of us by the state.

1584
02:28:48,649 --> 02:28:51,449
But the transparency that we were getting from the state

1585
02:28:51,449 --> 02:28:54,949
was not there and so we actually are

1586
02:28:54,949 --> 02:28:57,679
pushing for legislation and regulations that

1587
02:28:57,679 --> 02:28:59,629
require just that.

1588
02:28:59,629 --> 02:29:01,494
Out of HCD.

1589
02:29:01,494 --> 02:29:06,137
I hope we get that for your sake.

1590
02:29:06,137 --> 02:29:09,395
After December, I'm off the city council.

1591
02:29:09,395 --> 02:29:11,549
But I'll still be advocating as a resident.

1592
02:29:11,549 --> 02:29:13,490
You better believe it.

1593
02:29:13,490 --> 02:29:17,969
With that, if anybody has any questions or comments,

1594
02:29:17,969 --> 02:29:22,769
I'll move the item, and I'm gladly --

1595
02:29:23,483 --> 02:29:24,733
I'm glad we signed the letter.

1596
02:29:24,733 --> 02:29:29,533
We're going to do a roll call vote.

1597
02:29:34,629 --> 02:29:36,629
[Members voting]

1598
02:29:38,509 --> 02:29:42,377
And I just wanted to bring this one to light.

1599
02:29:42,377 --> 02:29:44,305
This is a fun one.

1600
02:29:44,305 --> 02:29:45,500
Item number 18.

1601
02:29:45,500 --> 02:29:50,269
Could I get a staff report on the resident block Party

1602
02:29:50,269 --> 02:29:52,269
program?

1603
02:30:02,909 --> 02:30:05,242
>> Thank you mayor comment as we get adjusted back here.

1604
02:30:05,242 --> 02:30:09,557
I brought community services supervisor Marcelo Dario with me

1605
02:30:09,557 --> 02:30:12,530
who worked with the commission on this.

1606
02:30:12,530 --> 02:30:15,669
I'd like him to present the initial report.

1607
02:30:15,669 --> 02:30:18,210
>> Good evening mayor and fellow council members.

1608
02:30:18,210 --> 02:30:22,221
At the October 21st Community Services Commission

1609
02:30:24,242 --> 02:30:24,909
(indiscernible).

1610
02:30:24,909 --> 02:30:30,909
Where brought on to an ad hoc and Commissioner Conroy

1611
02:30:31,679 --> 02:30:34,149
were appointed onto this block party

1612
02:30:34,149 --> 02:30:36,409
where we met for several months in

1613
02:30:36,409 --> 02:30:38,642
regards to a block party program for our residents.

1614
02:30:38,642 --> 02:30:42,189
This program basically we came up with two options.

1615
02:30:42,189 --> 02:30:45,649
Option A was a bin delivery program.

1616
02:30:45,649 --> 02:30:48,485
In which these bins are containing supplies

1617
02:30:48,485 --> 02:30:50,369
that are reserved by the residents

1618
02:30:50,369 --> 02:30:53,490
and delivered directly to their homes by the city staff.

1619
02:30:53,490 --> 02:30:56,569
Or option B where the bins can be reserved by residents

1620
02:30:56,569 --> 02:30:59,589
and picked up at a designated city location.

1621
02:30:59,589 --> 02:31:03,341
Commissioners came up with a lot of ideas

1622
02:31:03,341 --> 02:31:06,709
in regards to how this benefits the community

1623
02:31:06,709 --> 02:31:09,109
and promoting community togetherness.

1624
02:31:12,429 --> 02:31:17,829
And also, a community survey was conducted in addition

1625
02:31:19,997 --> 02:31:23,597
to this, in which 47 residents that

1626
02:31:23,969 --> 02:31:28,169
attended a mission activities springtime Paris boutique

1627
02:31:29,499 --> 02:31:34,277
and April spring Madness week Night Market agreed with us.

1628
02:31:34,277 --> 02:31:36,919
And to residents saying no.

1629
02:31:36,919 --> 02:31:40,122
Those residents lived in a gated community parent

1630
02:31:40,122 --> 02:31:44,922
Commissioner is also here to answer any questions.

1631
02:31:46,727 --> 02:31:49,269
>> I just wanted the residents to know that this is something

1632
02:31:49,269 --> 02:31:57,900
that is going to be -- can you give us an idea of what the cost

1633
02:31:57,900 --> 02:31:59,409
will be for residents?

1634
02:31:59,749 --> 02:32:01,122
>> Yes.

1635
02:32:01,122 --> 02:32:03,522
It's a $100 refundable deposit.

1636
02:32:04,219 --> 02:32:07,820
You can rent the bins for $45.

1637
02:32:07,820 --> 02:32:10,249
Which is the permit fee for that.

1638
02:32:10,249 --> 02:32:15,490
These bins will be anything you need basically

1639
02:32:15,469 --> 02:32:19,669
games come a party equipment, traffic control.

1640
02:32:23,290 --> 02:32:23,790
>> Great.

1641
02:32:23,790 --> 02:32:27,349
Over the 4th of July there's many different people,

1642
02:32:27,349 --> 02:32:28,533
that's just one example.

1643
02:32:28,533 --> 02:32:30,189
This happens at other times.

1644
02:32:30,189 --> 02:32:33,389
There's a lot of neighborhoods that have little bike parades

1645
02:32:33,389 --> 02:32:35,695
and some of them are larger than little.

1646
02:32:35,695 --> 02:32:39,461
This is a great opportunity for those folks

1647
02:32:39,461 --> 02:32:44,293
to have a resource for those types of events

1648
02:32:44,293 --> 02:32:48,269
and have contact with city staff and you're making it really easy

1649
02:32:48,269 --> 02:32:50,957
for them and I wanted to make sure we highlighted

1650
02:32:50,957 --> 02:32:54,769
that for people as you plan for the events that are coming up.

1651
02:32:54,769 --> 02:32:57,963
I think the next big one is how do we in.

1652
02:32:57,963 --> 02:33:01,563
It seems like that happens. --

1653
02:33:06,909 --> 02:33:08,757
I think the next big one is Halloween.

1654
02:33:08,757 --> 02:33:11,757
It seems like that happens.

1655
02:33:16,269 --> 02:33:18,669
Any questions on this?

1656
02:33:19,869 --> 02:33:23,562
I'll go ahead and move the item.

1657
02:33:23,562 --> 02:33:24,909
Thank you.

1658
02:33:24,909 --> 02:33:30,855
Were there any comments, I guess we probably handled that

1659
02:33:30,855 --> 02:33:31,922
at the very beginning.

1660
02:33:31,922 --> 02:33:32,719
Thank you.

1661
02:33:32,719 --> 02:33:34,719
Council member Kelly?

1662
02:33:38,589 --> 02:33:40,989
Calling for the vote.

1663
02:33:41,223 --> 02:33:44,223
Probably should have said that.

1664
02:33:46,657 --> 02:33:48,657
[Members voting]

1665
02:33:49,307 --> 02:33:51,376
And then I am a yes as well.

1666
02:33:51,376 --> 02:33:52,709
Thank you.

1667
02:33:52,709 --> 02:33:53,376
Okay.

1668
02:33:53,376 --> 02:33:56,376
Next we have public hearings.

1669
02:33:57,236 --> 02:34:00,836
And this first one, item number 20

1670
02:34:01,238 --> 02:34:05,496
is a public hearing to consider all objections to the proposed

1671
02:34:05,496 --> 02:34:09,960
abatement of weeds on parcels less

1672
02:34:09,960 --> 02:34:13,728
than one acre for the annual weed abatement program 2026.

1673
02:34:13,728 --> 02:34:18,576
Any members that would like to speak on this item

1674
02:34:18,576 --> 02:34:22,360
would need to request to speak with the clerk

1675
02:34:22,360 --> 02:34:28,360
or raise your hand in the Zoom at this time.

1676
02:34:29,834 --> 02:34:31,376
>> We have no requests for this item.

1677
02:34:31,376 --> 02:34:34,376
>> Okay thank you so much.

1678
02:34:35,296 --> 02:34:39,236
Should I at this point consider the public hearing open.

1679
02:34:39,236 --> 02:34:42,236
And we have no comments.

1680
02:34:42,936 --> 02:34:44,916
Or no speakers.

1681
02:34:44,916 --> 02:34:48,380
Do we consider it closed at this point

1682
02:34:48,380 --> 02:34:52,216
or do we wait for the staff report?

1683
02:34:52,216 --> 02:34:53,900
Sorry.

1684
02:34:53,900 --> 02:34:59,900
Okay, I'll ask for a staff report now, thank you.

1685
02:34:59,736 --> 02:35:03,396
>> I'll ask our operations manager for the report.

1686
02:35:03,396 --> 02:35:05,364
>> Thank you, Jerry.

1687
02:35:05,364 --> 02:35:07,392
Good evening city Council.

1688
02:35:07,392 --> 02:35:10,616
This is to consider all objections to the proposed

1689
02:35:10,616 --> 02:35:12,451
abatement of weeds on parcels less

1690
02:35:12,451 --> 02:35:17,326
than one acre for the annual weed abatement for 2026.

1691
02:35:17,326 --> 02:35:19,346
Instruct Public Services Department

1692
02:35:19,346 --> 02:35:22,946
to proceed the removal of weeds.

1693
02:35:23,896 --> 02:35:29,296
On June 23rd, 2026, City Council adopted resolution 26-33 that

1694
02:35:32,189 --> 02:35:35,736
required notification of certain property owners to remove weeds

1695
02:35:35,736 --> 02:35:39,944
from properties designated and set the date of August 25th,

1696
02:35:39,944 --> 02:35:43,904
2026, for public hearing to hear and consider all objections

1697
02:35:43,904 --> 02:35:47,448
to the proposed removal of weeds by the City of Mission Viejo.

1698
02:35:47,448 --> 02:35:50,976
City staff mailed notices to all properties as designated

1699
02:35:50,976 --> 02:35:55,272
in resolution 26-33 exhibit A. In the past,

1700
02:35:55,272 --> 02:35:59,528
the majority of property is notified by the due date.

1701
02:35:59,528 --> 02:36:01,856
Staff recommends the City Council,

1702
02:36:01,856 --> 02:36:05,304
after hearing all objections for the proposed removal of weeds

1703
02:36:05,304 --> 02:36:08,456
on parcels less than one acre, overrule any objections

1704
02:36:08,456 --> 02:36:11,456
in accordance with sections 39568 through 39588

1705
02:36:13,960 --> 02:36:20,296
of the Government Code and -- when we brought this to City

1706
02:36:22,496 --> 02:36:27,286
Council on June 23rd, 2026, there were four residents

1707
02:36:27,286 --> 02:36:28,528
on the non-compliant list.

1708
02:36:28,528 --> 02:36:30,116
There are now currently three.

1709
02:36:30,116 --> 02:36:32,696
One was able to become in compliance.

1710
02:36:32,696 --> 02:36:35,696
And that is the report.

1711
02:36:35,976 --> 02:36:37,976
>> Thank you.

1712
02:36:38,416 --> 02:36:41,415
At this point is the point where I'm officially

1713
02:36:41,415 --> 02:36:43,332
opening the public hearing and I'm confirming,

1714
02:36:43,332 --> 02:36:46,216
we still do not have any requests to speak?

1715
02:36:46,216 --> 02:36:47,840
Thank you.

1716
02:36:47,840 --> 02:36:51,216
I will go ahead and close the public hearing at this point.

1717
02:36:51,216 --> 02:36:54,216
Colleagues, is there any discussion on this?

1718
02:36:54,216 --> 02:37:00,981
Seeing none, we do this every year, so thank you for that.

1719
02:37:00,981 --> 02:37:03,936
I did highlight, there was only three and one

1720
02:37:03,936 --> 02:37:05,412
came into compliance.

1721
02:37:05,412 --> 02:37:09,978
With that, I will ask for a motion.

1722
02:37:09,978 --> 02:37:12,378
With a staff recommendation.

1723
02:37:14,960 --> 02:37:15,736
>> I move.

1724
02:37:15,736 --> 02:37:16,994
>> Second.

1725
02:37:16,994 --> 02:37:17,536
>> Thank you.

1726
02:37:17,536 --> 02:37:19,619
That is to instruct the public Services department

1727
02:37:19,619 --> 02:37:22,796
to proceed and perform the removal of the weeds

1728
02:37:22,796 --> 02:37:27,596
in accordance with section 39568 and 39588 of the Government

1729
02:37:28,556 --> 02:37:30,556
Code.

1730
02:37:36,696 --> 02:37:43,896
Seeing no further comment, I'll go ahead and call for the vote.

1731
02:37:45,180 --> 02:37:47,180
[Members voting]

1732
02:37:53,932 --> 02:37:54,724
>> I am also a yes.

1733
02:37:54,724 --> 02:37:55,392
Thank you.

1734
02:37:55,392 --> 02:37:58,378
The next public hearing that we have

1735
02:37:58,378 --> 02:38:03,178
is a General Plan amendment, zone map amendment.

1736
02:38:03,792 --> 02:38:05,792
Development code amendment.

1737
02:38:06,752 --> 02:38:11,320
Which is petition for the city initiated for consideration

1738
02:38:11,320 --> 02:38:16,362
of an amendment to title nine of the Mission Viejo Municipal Code

1739
02:38:16,362 --> 02:38:19,818
to establish Development Code amendments to implement program

1740
02:38:19,818 --> 02:38:20,485
for.

1741
02:38:20,485 --> 02:38:21,692
Replacement housing.

1742
02:38:21,692 --> 02:38:23,692
And program 13.

1743
02:38:23,712 --> 02:38:25,432
Development Code amendments.

1744
02:38:25,432 --> 02:38:30,880
As identified in the Housing Plan of the city's sixth cycle.

1745
02:38:30,880 --> 02:38:32,880
Which is 2021 through 29.

1746
02:38:32,624 --> 02:38:33,728
Housing element.

1747
02:38:33,728 --> 02:38:36,672
And to comply with state housing law.

1748
02:38:36,672 --> 02:38:39,496
The General Plan Amendment and Zoning

1749
02:38:39,496 --> 02:38:42,456
map amendment, for the zone change,

1750
02:38:42,456 --> 02:38:45,752
or proposed to create a low barrier Navigation Center

1751
02:38:45,752 --> 02:38:50,552
overlay zone and and emergency shelter, residential overlay

1752
02:38:52,272 --> 02:38:52,812
zone.

1753
02:38:52,812 --> 02:38:57,720
As identified in the program 13 of the housing element.

1754
02:38:57,720 --> 02:39:00,985
For members of the public who wish to speak on this item,

1755
02:39:00,985 --> 02:39:04,420
please submit a request to speak with the clerk,

1756
02:39:04,420 --> 02:39:06,690
or raise your hand in the Zoom.

1757
02:39:06,690 --> 02:39:10,269
Can I please get a staff report?

1758
02:39:10,592 --> 02:39:12,978
>> Laura do you want to take it away?

1759
02:39:12,978 --> 02:39:17,128
>> Thank you again, Mayor and members of the council.

1760
02:39:17,128 --> 02:39:19,338
I'll ask if we can pull up the presentation.

1761
02:39:19,338 --> 02:39:24,738
As you mentioned, mayor, the housing element development code

1762
02:39:24,752 --> 02:39:26,952
amendments this evening implement two programs

1763
02:39:26,952 --> 02:39:28,852
in the housing Element.

1764
02:39:28,852 --> 02:39:32,125
Programs four and 13 of the city's

1765
02:39:32,125 --> 02:39:36,325
adopted and Certified General Plan housing element.

1766
02:39:36,805 --> 02:39:40,376
These programs and the actions being taken tonight

1767
02:39:40,376 --> 02:39:42,752
are all in compliance with and as

1768
02:39:42,752 --> 02:39:44,992
required by state housing law.

1769
02:39:44,992 --> 02:39:48,532
The code updates are primarily text changes.

1770
02:39:48,532 --> 02:39:53,272
There are general plan and zoning map revisions as well.

1771
02:39:53,272 --> 02:39:55,384
To add the two overlays.

1772
02:39:55,384 --> 02:39:59,392
Again, as you mentioned, for the low barrier

1773
02:39:59,392 --> 02:40:02,141
navigation center and the emergency center overlays.

1774
02:40:02,141 --> 02:40:04,432
All of which we will go over this evening.

1775
02:40:04,432 --> 02:40:08,318
This effort is funded by a state grant that

1776
02:40:08,318 --> 02:40:12,332
was awarded to the city called Regional Early Action

1777
02:40:12,332 --> 02:40:13,952
Planning or Repe.

1778
02:40:13,952 --> 02:40:15,912
2.0 grant program.

1779
02:40:15,912 --> 02:40:18,752
The grant is awarded through Scag and Acog

1780
02:40:18,752 --> 02:40:22,856
and it was Ocog who selected Interwest consulting Group

1781
02:40:22,856 --> 02:40:27,272
to help draft these amendments with Curt Pringle and Associates

1782
02:40:27,272 --> 02:40:29,378
assisting with the public outreach.

1783
02:40:29,378 --> 02:40:31,378
Housing consultant, Nick.

1784
02:40:32,312 --> 02:40:35,280
Is, with Interwest is here tonight

1785
02:40:35,280 --> 02:40:37,738
and will review the proposed code amendments.

1786
02:40:37,738 --> 02:40:39,456
Before we get into those details,

1787
02:40:39,456 --> 02:40:46,112
I want to briefly point out how one of the actions that

1788
02:40:46,112 --> 02:40:50,682
was proposed this evening also addresses the city's arena

1789
02:40:50,682 --> 02:40:51,487
accommodation.

1790
02:40:51,487 --> 02:40:54,702
A no net loss regulation that stipulates the city

1791
02:40:54,702 --> 02:40:59,352
must always be able to accommodate its remaining arena

1792
02:40:59,352 --> 02:40:59,925
obligation.

1793
02:40:59,925 --> 02:41:03,472
Related to tonight's actions, state law

1794
02:41:03,472 --> 02:41:06,512
requires that on properties where emergency shelters are

1795
02:41:06,512 --> 02:41:10,167
permitted, the city also has to permit development

1796
02:41:10,167 --> 02:41:12,167
of residential projects.

1797
02:41:12,378 --> 02:41:15,285
Its proposed onto specific sites and we'll

1798
02:41:15,285 --> 02:41:16,752
review those in just a moment.

1799
02:41:16,752 --> 02:41:19,432
This will result in additional Rena

1800
02:41:19,432 --> 02:41:22,916
capacity that helps the city meet its no net loss

1801
02:41:22,916 --> 02:41:23,416
requirement.

1802
02:41:23,416 --> 02:41:26,112
I want to emphasize this point.

1803
02:41:26,112 --> 02:41:29,312
Additional arena capacity is now needed

1804
02:41:29,312 --> 02:41:33,992
based on the city's recent approval, the Planning

1805
02:41:33,992 --> 02:41:37,492
Commission's approval, of the Burlington Site housing project.

1806
02:41:37,492 --> 02:41:40,720
As advocates for affordable housing,

1807
02:41:40,720 --> 02:41:43,445
the city initially relied on a long standing policy

1808
02:41:43,445 --> 02:41:46,223
to require for that project a minimum

1809
02:41:46,223 --> 02:41:50,285
of 15% of the units as affordable to lower income

1810
02:41:50,285 --> 02:41:51,312
households.

1811
02:41:51,312 --> 02:41:56,112
However the applicant offered only 5% of affordability per

1812
02:41:56,392 --> 02:42:01,480
citing SB 330 state law provisions and claiming the city

1813
02:42:01,480 --> 02:42:03,880
cannot enforce its 15% policy.

1814
02:42:03,892 --> 02:42:07,416
The applicant further asked the state Department

1815
02:42:07,416 --> 02:42:09,192
of Housing and Community Development

1816
02:42:09,192 --> 02:42:11,922
to weigh in on the issue.

1817
02:42:11,922 --> 02:42:16,122
And unfortunately, HCD agreed with the applicant

1818
02:42:16,464 --> 02:42:20,552
and sent the city and advisory stating that it could not

1819
02:42:20,552 --> 02:42:24,820
enforce its long standing policy because it was not formally

1820
02:42:24,820 --> 02:42:28,112
written and adopted prior to the application

1821
02:42:28,112 --> 02:42:29,752
submittal for that project.

1822
02:42:29,752 --> 02:42:32,462
The housing project was therefore

1823
02:42:32,462 --> 02:42:37,262
approved with only 5% affordable units, leaving the city

1824
02:42:37,655 --> 02:42:41,448
with a greater shortfall for its affordable units

1825
02:42:41,448 --> 02:42:42,792
than it would otherwise have.

1826
02:42:42,792 --> 02:42:47,584
The good news is, fortunately the arena capacity that

1827
02:42:47,584 --> 02:42:49,142
would be added by tonight's actions

1828
02:42:49,142 --> 02:42:52,272
would cover the shortfall from that Burlington project.

1829
02:42:52,272 --> 02:42:56,776
As well as provide capacity for potential future projects.

1830
02:42:56,776 --> 02:43:00,232
If there are no questions on that issue,

1831
02:43:00,232 --> 02:43:05,320
I'll ask Nick to take over the presentation.

1832
02:43:08,953 --> 02:43:10,953
>> Nick?

1833
02:43:21,182 --> 02:43:22,386
>> Good evening.

1834
02:43:22,386 --> 02:43:25,632
Mayor and city Council members my name

1835
02:43:25,632 --> 02:43:29,232
is Nick, with Interwest consulting Group.

1836
02:43:29,292 --> 02:43:32,920
I've been the project manager on this zoning code

1837
02:43:32,920 --> 02:43:34,812
amendment for about nine months or so tonight

1838
02:43:34,812 --> 02:43:39,612
for your consideration our city initiated zoning amendments

1839
02:43:39,658 --> 02:43:44,104
to implement programs for N 13 for the city certified 2021

1840
02:43:44,104 --> 02:43:47,662
to 2029 Housing Element and to ensure compliance

1841
02:43:47,662 --> 02:43:50,672
with recent changes to state law,

1842
02:43:50,672 --> 02:43:53,742
housing laws the amendments also support the city's

1843
02:43:53,742 --> 02:43:56,392
ongoing efforts to address housing

1844
02:43:56,392 --> 02:43:57,965
needs within the community.

1845
02:43:57,965 --> 02:44:02,532
As part of this effort the city conducted a community outreach

1846
02:44:02,532 --> 02:44:05,852
program to gather input from a variety of stakeholders.

1847
02:44:05,852 --> 02:44:09,672
Included stakeholder interviews conducted in early March.

1848
02:44:09,672 --> 02:44:11,272
Focus group meetings held in mid-March

1849
02:44:11,272 --> 02:44:13,172
with local housing advocates.

1850
02:44:13,172 --> 02:44:14,778
Nonprofit organizations.

1851
02:44:14,778 --> 02:44:20,178
And the development community, such as the building Industry

1852
02:44:20,632 --> 02:44:23,632
Association, B, and specific developers

1853
02:44:23,784 --> 02:44:26,520
who have worked in South Orange County.

1854
02:44:26,520 --> 02:44:29,222
A community workshop was hosted in April.

1855
02:44:29,222 --> 02:44:31,372
Feedback received through these efforts

1856
02:44:31,372 --> 02:44:33,200
was considered during the development

1857
02:44:33,200 --> 02:44:35,178
of the proposed zoning amendments.

1858
02:44:35,178 --> 02:44:40,578
In addition, the city also make social media announcement.

1859
02:44:42,942 --> 02:44:47,742
And sent notices to the paper, affected properties,

1860
02:44:47,805 --> 02:44:49,805
and stakeholders.

1861
02:44:51,192 --> 02:44:54,938
The first set of amendments was to address program

1862
02:44:54,938 --> 02:44:57,920
for the Housing Element.

1863
02:44:57,920 --> 02:45:01,292
February 8th, 2024, the California Department of Housing

1864
02:45:01,932 --> 02:45:04,472
and Community Development certified the city's housing

1865
02:45:04,472 --> 02:45:08,296
element as being in substantial compliance with state housing

1866
02:45:08,296 --> 02:45:08,920
Element Law.

1867
02:45:08,920 --> 02:45:11,232
The amendments ensure that new housing developments

1868
02:45:11,232 --> 02:45:13,967
do not reduce the total number of existing housing units

1869
02:45:13,967 --> 02:45:17,258
and do not reduce the number of dwellings.

1870
02:45:17,258 --> 02:45:20,000
Housing lower income persons as required

1871
02:45:20,000 --> 02:45:25,368
by program four of the Housing Element and State law.

1872
02:45:25,368 --> 02:45:29,744
This slide shows code amendments and the following

1873
02:45:29,744 --> 02:45:35,640
slides after this that are under program 13 of the Housing

1874
02:45:35,640 --> 02:45:35,648
Element.

1875
02:45:35,648 --> 02:45:38,952
Adjust for the general public, what

1876
02:45:38,952 --> 02:45:42,112
that means is temporary service and shelters designated

1877
02:45:42,112 --> 02:45:44,152
to quickly transition individuals

1878
02:45:44,152 --> 02:45:46,892
experiencing homelessness into permanent housing.

1879
02:45:46,892 --> 02:45:51,432
They remove obstacles to shelters such as bans on pets

1880
02:45:51,432 --> 02:45:56,232
and connect residents to directly intensive on case

1881
02:45:56,680 --> 02:45:59,800
manager and public benefits.

1882
02:45:59,112 --> 02:46:04,272
State law requires that cities allow development of low barrier

1883
02:46:04,272 --> 02:46:07,272
navigation centers permitting multi-family uses

1884
02:46:09,872 --> 02:46:12,184
if the facility meets specified requirements

1885
02:46:12,184 --> 02:46:15,942
periods such as a coordinated entry system and a system

1886
02:46:15,942 --> 02:46:17,422
for entering client information.

1887
02:46:17,422 --> 02:46:19,912
State law applies statutory timelines

1888
02:46:19,912 --> 02:46:23,132
for review and approval of low barrier navigation centers.

1889
02:46:23,132 --> 02:46:27,620
The intent of state law is to provide for low barrier

1890
02:46:27,620 --> 02:46:30,612
navigation centers as a tool for alleviating the homelessness

1891
02:46:30,612 --> 02:46:36,312
crisis and your community in Orange County and at large.

1892
02:46:36,312 --> 02:46:40,942
The city is proposing to update the existing emergency shelter

1893
02:46:40,942 --> 02:46:44,170
provisions that are currently in the code with a new overlay

1894
02:46:44,170 --> 02:46:44,517
district.

1895
02:46:44,517 --> 02:46:48,327
This include establishing an emergency shelter overlay

1896
02:46:48,327 --> 02:46:51,850
in the business Park zone with revised development

1897
02:46:51,850 --> 02:46:53,872
and operational standards the updated development

1898
02:46:53,872 --> 02:46:56,192
standards and reduced development constraints,

1899
02:46:56,192 --> 02:47:00,294
such as parking and separation requirements, as required

1900
02:47:00,294 --> 02:47:03,112
by program 13 of the Housing Element state law.

1901
02:47:03,112 --> 02:47:06,120
So two properties were identified

1902
02:47:06,120 --> 02:47:07,272
in the housing element.

1903
02:47:07,272 --> 02:47:10,122
To have an overlay for emergency shelters,

1904
02:47:10,122 --> 02:47:14,322
which are shown here on this map.

1905
02:47:14,432 --> 02:47:17,478
On the screen in an area close to the border of Laguna

1906
02:47:17,478 --> 02:47:22,278
Hills and the properties are 26941 Cabot Road and 27194

1907
02:47:23,688 --> 02:47:25,688
Camino Capistrano. (indiscernible).

1908
02:47:29,957 --> 02:47:33,592
The amendments will permit supportive housing developments,

1909
02:47:33,592 --> 02:47:35,592
50 units or fewer.

1910
02:47:35,685 --> 02:47:39,152
In applicable multifamily zones in the city.

1911
02:47:39,152 --> 02:47:42,752
Which is RPD 14, 30, 50, and 80, as required

1912
02:47:44,712 --> 02:47:47,216
by state law and housing element.

1913
02:47:47,216 --> 02:47:50,420
A new parking standard for supportive housing

1914
02:47:50,420 --> 02:47:54,332
has also been added to the development code for this.

1915
02:47:54,332 --> 02:47:56,752
Employee housing was also addressed.

1916
02:47:56,752 --> 02:47:59,104
Employee housing is privately housing

1917
02:47:59,104 --> 02:48:02,104
for five or more employees.

1918
02:48:04,112 --> 02:48:07,712
We updated definitions of employee housing

1919
02:48:09,800 --> 02:48:13,512
and added it as a permitted use in all residential districts.

1920
02:48:13,512 --> 02:48:16,658
We also address residential care facilities

1921
02:48:16,658 --> 02:48:18,232
and reasonable accommodations.

1922
02:48:18,232 --> 02:48:21,851
The amendments differentiate between small and large

1923
02:48:21,851 --> 02:48:23,180
residential care facilities.

1924
02:48:23,180 --> 02:48:25,902
Allowing small facilities by right and large facilities

1925
02:48:25,902 --> 02:48:28,416
with a conditional use permit that's

1926
02:48:28,416 --> 02:48:31,112
subject to objective design standards

1927
02:48:31,112 --> 02:48:34,472
as required by program 13 of the Housing Element

1928
02:48:34,472 --> 02:48:35,692
and also state law.

1929
02:48:35,692 --> 02:48:38,960
The city will update its rules for review

1930
02:48:38,960 --> 02:48:40,412
of disability related housing.

1931
02:48:40,412 --> 02:48:42,784
By removing certain findings that

1932
02:48:42,784 --> 02:48:46,240
are no longer allowed under state law and federal law.

1933
02:48:46,240 --> 02:48:49,192
Making the process clearer and more fair.

1934
02:48:49,192 --> 02:48:54,418
In terms of senior housing, the senior housing overlay,

1935
02:48:54,418 --> 02:48:56,376
these amendments assure that the senior housing

1936
02:48:56,376 --> 02:48:58,712
would be treated similarly to multifamily housing

1937
02:48:58,712 --> 02:49:02,272
by removing the conditional use permit requirement.

1938
02:49:02,272 --> 02:49:05,272
Retaining that senior housing overlay.

1939
02:49:05,312 --> 02:49:07,850
To avoid non-conforming properties

1940
02:49:07,850 --> 02:49:08,605
and reducing parking requirements

1941
02:49:08,605 --> 02:49:10,872
to encourage future development.

1942
02:49:10,872 --> 02:49:14,472
These revisions to the development Code

1943
02:49:15,892 --> 02:49:19,492
include the RPG 14, 30, 50, 80, and the five

1944
02:49:21,848 --> 02:49:24,132
sites in the senior Housing overlay,

1945
02:49:24,132 --> 02:49:28,178
will allow senior housing and congregate care

1946
02:49:28,178 --> 02:49:32,720
by right, with a plan development permit required

1947
02:49:32,720 --> 02:49:32,936
for the structure.

1948
02:49:32,936 --> 02:49:35,336
It will also (indiscernible).

1949
02:49:38,298 --> 02:49:39,865
Next slide.

1950
02:49:39,865 --> 02:49:43,465
The development code we had addressed,

1951
02:49:43,992 --> 02:49:47,592
SB 35, or streamlining of certain projects.

1952
02:49:48,125 --> 02:49:51,725
Projects that developers proposed and applicants.

1953
02:49:51,872 --> 02:49:54,572
This requires the city to establish

1954
02:49:54,572 --> 02:49:58,172
procedures to implement SB 35 eligible projects.

1955
02:49:58,952 --> 02:50:01,352
Include objective design standards.

1956
02:50:07,232 --> 02:50:12,320
And the application review process and approval authority

1957
02:50:13,352 --> 02:50:17,720
for the ministerial Review of Qualifying multifamily housing

1958
02:50:17,720 --> 02:50:19,645
projects under SB 35 has been added

1959
02:50:19,645 --> 02:50:24,216
to section nine of the Development Code period the code

1960
02:50:24,216 --> 02:50:27,816
update also addresses SB nine, which

1961
02:50:28,212 --> 02:50:31,848
allows the splitting of lots into two parcels.

1962
02:50:31,848 --> 02:50:34,848
One property into two parcels.

1963
02:50:36,720 --> 02:50:39,362
This has the city doing amendments

1964
02:50:39,362 --> 02:50:42,602
to implement SB nine requirements for urban lot

1965
02:50:42,602 --> 02:50:44,322
splits and duplex development.

1966
02:50:44,322 --> 02:50:49,122
And helps provide technical assistance to property owners.

1967
02:50:53,312 --> 02:50:55,668
The last set of development standards

1968
02:50:55,668 --> 02:50:57,376
includes adjustments to the height limits

1969
02:50:57,376 --> 02:51:00,152
for residential multifamily residential zones.

1970
02:51:00,152 --> 02:51:04,752
That includes an RPG 30 zone updating the height limit from

1971
02:51:04,752 --> 02:51:08,680
35 to 40ft and from two stories to three stories.

1972
02:51:08,680 --> 02:51:14,120
Also allows or recommends RPG 50 updating the height limit five

1973
02:51:14,120 --> 02:51:18,558
feet from 50 to 55ft and then RPG 80 zone is updating

1974
02:51:18,558 --> 02:51:21,992
the height limit from 65 to 84ft.

1975
02:51:21,992 --> 02:51:27,150
Which is a property zone, which is the mall site.

1976
02:51:27,150 --> 02:51:29,512
That's where that would be allowed.

1977
02:51:29,512 --> 02:51:34,105
With that, I'm going to turn over to Cliff Jones

1978
02:51:34,105 --> 02:51:38,178
to talk about the recommended actions for this evening.

1979
02:51:38,178 --> 02:51:39,245
>> Thank you, Nick.

1980
02:51:39,245 --> 02:51:41,320
The recommended action from staff

1981
02:51:41,320 --> 02:51:45,732
is that you find the project to be exempt from the California

1982
02:51:45,732 --> 02:51:49,932
Environmental Quality Act, based on staff determination.

1983
02:51:58,472 --> 02:52:03,672
And adopt resolution for approval of the general Plan

1984
02:52:03,672 --> 02:52:06,882
amendment and zoning amendment and development code amendment.

1985
02:52:06,882 --> 02:52:09,282
And introduce that ordinance.

1986
02:52:09,372 --> 02:52:16,572
Staff and the -- our consultants are available to respond to any

1987
02:52:17,472 --> 02:52:19,320
questions that you may have.

1988
02:52:19,320 --> 02:52:20,512
Thank you.

1989
02:52:20,512 --> 02:52:21,936
>> Okay.

1990
02:52:21,936 --> 02:52:23,936
Mr. City attorney?

1991
02:52:25,352 --> 02:52:27,560
>> Thank you.

1992
02:52:27,560 --> 02:52:30,598
Mayor Buckham has recused herself from this item.

1993
02:52:30,598 --> 02:52:34,274
She will not be hearing this item and she is not on the dais.

1994
02:52:34,274 --> 02:52:39,372
Apparently, out of an abundance of caution, a source of income

1995
02:52:39,372 --> 02:52:41,744
to her, Curt Pringle is a consultant

1996
02:52:41,744 --> 02:52:43,582
or otherwise involved in this process.

1997
02:52:43,582 --> 02:52:48,344
And therefore, mayor has recused herself from this item.

1998
02:52:48,344 --> 02:52:50,744
That is my report.

1999
02:52:52,512 --> 02:52:53,932
>> That's it.

2000
02:52:53,932 --> 02:52:56,572
That's a new position for her.

2001
02:52:56,572 --> 02:52:58,944
It's sort of just happened.

2002
02:52:58,944 --> 02:53:01,344
Kind of an oops.

2003
02:53:01,432 --> 02:53:06,832
Leave the dais here because of the potential conflict

2004
02:53:07,120 --> 02:53:10,612
or perception of conflict of interest.

2005
02:53:10,882 --> 02:53:11,982
Nothing major.

2006
02:53:11,982 --> 02:53:14,382
Just a procedural issue.

2007
02:53:14,832 --> 02:53:18,432
Is there any request to speak?

2008
02:53:19,408 --> 02:53:21,808
We do have some?

2009
02:53:21,812 --> 02:53:22,403
>> We do.

2010
02:53:22,403 --> 02:53:22,994
We have two.

2011
02:53:22,994 --> 02:53:26,525
The first is going to be Jim Pitkin and the second one

2012
02:53:26,525 --> 02:53:28,525
is Sal Faso.

2013
02:53:32,559 --> 02:53:34,559
>> Good evening.

2014
02:53:35,578 --> 02:53:37,352
>> Good morning Carbajal.

2015
02:53:37,352 --> 02:53:39,752
First of all, (indiscernible).

2016
02:53:45,392 --> 02:53:50,765
I'm one of those units that were put in that thing ten days ago.

2017
02:53:50,765 --> 02:53:55,992
We got the letter and said what the hell is going on?

2018
02:53:55,992 --> 02:53:59,752
Thanks to Elaine and Larry for Being very

2019
02:53:59,752 --> 02:54:01,712
responsive to my questions.

2020
02:54:01,712 --> 02:54:02,480
Very informative.

2021
02:54:02,480 --> 02:54:06,232
I was able to read all of that and another 64 pages.

2022
02:54:06,232 --> 02:54:10,962
Understanding this, that we have been layered as commercial.

2023
02:54:10,962 --> 02:54:13,544
Then we've been overlaid as a residential

2024
02:54:13,544 --> 02:54:19,140
and now we're being overlaid as another temporary or homeless

2025
02:54:19,140 --> 02:54:19,640
housing.

2026
02:54:19,640 --> 02:54:21,372
Whatever that may be.

2027
02:54:21,372 --> 02:54:25,290
I see that as what you're doing for the state, as requirements.

2028
02:54:25,290 --> 02:54:27,146
I get that.

2029
02:54:27,146 --> 02:54:29,628
But I have to have these questions.

2030
02:54:29,628 --> 02:54:35,628
Being the owner in the center, there are no busses.

2031
02:54:36,512 --> 02:54:42,205
There are no places for people to go and get

2032
02:54:42,205 --> 02:54:43,472
their health stuff.

2033
02:54:43,472 --> 02:54:46,992
Any kind of groceries in our area.

2034
02:54:46,992 --> 02:54:49,802
If you're talking about temporary housing

2035
02:54:49,802 --> 02:54:52,494
you're talking about somebody who has to move.

2036
02:54:52,494 --> 02:54:53,317
Be mobile.

2037
02:54:53,317 --> 02:54:54,945
Have to do things.

2038
02:54:54,945 --> 02:54:59,145
And it's a mile down the street or even more.

2039
02:54:59,145 --> 02:55:01,352
Where a destination location with a reputation

2040
02:55:01,352 --> 02:55:04,552
of great food, community service, and why

2041
02:55:04,552 --> 02:55:06,784
would we be looking to change our business

2042
02:55:06,784 --> 02:55:08,366
to do temporary housing?

2043
02:55:08,366 --> 02:55:14,312
I am 71 years old and I want to pay off my SBA loan

2044
02:55:14,312 --> 02:55:17,300
and I want my daughter, for the next 30 years,

2045
02:55:17,300 --> 02:55:18,584
to run my restaurant.

2046
02:55:18,584 --> 02:55:22,172
That puts me out of the picture.

2047
02:55:22,172 --> 02:55:23,198
I'm gone.

2048
02:55:23,198 --> 02:55:25,160
But we're here to support the community.

2049
02:55:25,160 --> 02:55:28,712
We always have been and we will continue to be.

2050
02:55:28,712 --> 02:55:31,572
Why would they rezone this building?

2051
02:55:31,572 --> 02:55:33,972
I don't get it.

2052
02:55:34,372 --> 02:55:38,572
It's sort of missing a few elements

2053
02:55:38,592 --> 02:55:42,320
and I don't know how we met the criteria.

2054
02:55:42,320 --> 02:55:46,897
Again, I have to compliment your staff on what you've done.

2055
02:55:46,897 --> 02:55:49,297
I appreciate your forthrightness,

2056
02:55:49,520 --> 02:55:51,920
getting back to me.

2057
02:55:52,103 --> 02:55:57,503
Obviously this is something that we read across --

2058
02:56:03,340 --> 02:56:07,234
we are right across from Paul mayor.

2059
02:56:10,792 --> 02:56:14,223
One of the biggest residential areas in the city.

2060
02:56:14,223 --> 02:56:16,732
So, thank you for your time.

2061
02:56:16,732 --> 02:56:18,732
>> Thank you.

2062
02:56:24,512 --> 02:56:26,472
>> As Jim said, good morning.

2063
02:56:26,472 --> 02:56:28,632
I want to come at night.

2064
02:56:28,632 --> 02:56:34,306
Councilman, women, managers and clerks, thank you for your time.

2065
02:56:34,306 --> 02:56:39,980
Not that I'm here in the same line of Jim,

2066
02:56:39,980 --> 02:56:41,474
I don't understand how the decision was made

2067
02:56:41,474 --> 02:56:43,272
or how the picks were made.

2068
02:56:43,272 --> 02:56:45,520
I could have picked different locations.

2069
02:56:45,520 --> 02:56:47,352
I'm not sure how that one got picked.

2070
02:56:47,352 --> 02:56:50,468
If that happens, I'll sell the building and leave.

2071
02:56:50,468 --> 02:56:55,672
I can't find a place in the world where you live comfortable