Elks Lodge recognized for funding another police dog
The City Council this month recognized the Mission Viejo/Saddleback Valley Elks Lodge No. 2444 for its $14,000 donation to purchase and train a K-9 dog for the Orange County Sheriff’s Department. Conan is the fifth fully trained K-9 dog donated by the Elks Lodge over the past several decades. During her presentation at the standing-room [...]
Special program will educate parents about growing issue of drug abuse
In an effort to save the lives of local youth, the City of Mission Viejo on Thursday, February 28 will host the second half of a 2-part program to educate parents about the growing issue of drug abuse in south Orange County. The program continues an anti-drug campaign launched last year by Mayor Rhonda Reardon. [...]
Public hearing March 4 will address Housing Element Update
The City Council on March 4 will host a public hearing to consider an update to the Housing Element of the City’s General Plan. The Housing Element identifies the City’s housing conditions, needs and establishes the goals, objectives and policies that are the foundation of Mission Viejo’s housing and growth strategy. The Housing Element recommends [...]
Council scheduled to take final action to reject Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone map and designate a Special Fire Protection Area with City on July 2
The City Council on July 2 will consider adopting a Special Fire Protection Area within the City rather than the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps. The City is mandated by state law to designate by ordinance Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones. The zones were recommended by the California Department of Forestry and [...]
Council to consider alternatives to Very High Hazard Severity Zone maps June 18
The City Council on June 18 will discuss four alternatives to adopting a proposed ordinance designating Very High Hazard Severity Zone maps in Mission Viejo. The City is mandated by state law to designate by ordinance Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones. The zones were recommended by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection [...]
Oso Park Trail Overnight Leaves Happy Campers Wanting S’More
Taking a celebratory mood to the Celebration Garden, over 200 eager campers gathered on Saturday, October 22, for the Camp Out with the Mayor on the Oso Creek Trail, hosted by the City and the YMCA. After staking their tents in the late afternoon, campers performed skits, sang songs and swapped stories as darkness fell [...]
The City Council on Monday recognized top recyclers and embraced a performance by two young vocalists
Council recognitions are designed to honor those who make a difference in Mission Viejo. Monday’s meeting began with a lively duet of Frank Sinatra’s “The Lady is a Tramp” by gifted Mission Viejo High School students, Kenny Davis and Jean-Luc Rollando. The City Council also recognized Atria del Sol senior living community for their exemplary [...]
City Council honors outstanding volunteers
The City Council on Tuesday recognized an American Cancer Society volunteer and two volunteers from the Mission Viejo Activities Committee for their outstanding efforts. Council recognitions are designed to pay homage to those who make a difference in Mission Viejo. City staffer Denise Matson was honored for her role in raising awareness of a cancer [...]
February 2 Recall Passes by 19 Votes; Leckness Elected by 1,085 Votes
With a total of 14,721 votes cast, the Registrar of Voters reports that the recall of Mayor Lance MacLean from his City Council seat was approved by voters on Tuesday by a total of 19 votes. According to official results released by the Orange County Registrar of Voters at 5:00 this afternoon, 7,370 residents were [...]
2010 Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem selected Monday
Council Member Lance MacLean was selected to serve as Mayor and Council Member Trish Kelley as Mayor Pro Tem during the City Council’s annual reorganization on Monday. The Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem are selected by their colleagues to serve a one-year term. This is the second mayoral stint for MacLean, who was first elected [...]
