Re-elected Council Members expected to be sworn in Dec. 3
Mayor Frank Ury The City Council on December 3 is expected to certify the results of Tuesday’s election in which Mission Viejo voters re-elected Mayor Frank Ury and Council Member Cathy Schlicht to 4-year posts. Council Member Cathy Schlicht According to the “unofficial” results from the Registrar of Voters, Mayor Ury was the top vote [...]
Students learning about government through fun, educational tours
Students, scouts and groups are making a habit of taking field trips to City Hall to learn about City government firsthand. Recently, third-grade students from Mission Viejo Christian School toured the Mission Viejo Civic Center with Council Member Trish Kelley. They met staff and learned about City operations and government as part of their third-grade [...]
City Council takes action on State’s efforts to take further monies from the City
The City Council of the City of Mission Viejo took action today to authorize the City Attorney to commence legal actions intended to slow down the State’s efforts to take further monies from the City. This action stems from recent legislation, AB 1484, which was passed as part of the State’s budget adoption in late [...]
Council rejects Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone map and designates a Special Fire Protection area
The City Council on Monday adopted a Special Fire Protection Area within Mission Viejo 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 Fire Protection and [...]
Filing period for municipal office starts July 16
The filing period to run for municipal office opens at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, July 16. City Council Candidate Nomination Papers are available for two 4-year terms during the nomination period that ends on Friday, Aug. 3. The Municipal Election takes place on Nov. 6. The incumbents currently holding the two seats up for election [...]
Applications available for a seat on the Planning & Transportation Commission
The Mission Viejo City Council is seeking applications to fill a vacancy on the Planning & Transportation Commission, which acts as an advisory board to the Council. Mission Viejo residents interested in applying for appointment to this commission should submit an application to the City Clerk’s Office by 5 p.m. Friday, April 27. Applicants must [...]
Mission Viejo’s top employees feted Monday
The City Council on Monday recognized Mission Viejo’s top employees of the year. They are Daniel Hernandez, Deputy Jarrett Kurimay and Fire Captain Brad Haldeman. Each individual does exemplary work and is an example for others to follow. Daniel was named the City of Mission Viejo’s Employee of the Year because he has put his [...]
Commercial Building Permit Fee Program will save businesses money
The City Council on Monday gave the green light to a new program designed to help stimulate the local economy by saving businesses money on commercial building permits. The Commercial Building Permit Fee Program includes a 25 percent discount to commercial permit fees for the period from Feb. 1, 2012 to July 31, 2012. The [...]
Improve Don’t Move program meant to save homeowners money
The City Council on Tuesday approved a plan that would save taxpaying homeowners money by using surplus City funds to help them improve their most valuable assets. The “Improve Don’t Move” program, the brainchild of Mayor Frank Ury, is designed to waive all building permit fees for Mission Viejo homeowners for the period of January [...]
High school cross country team honored for recent win
The Trabuco Hills High School Boys Cross Country Team was recognized by the City Council this week for winning the CIF State Championships. The recognition part of City Council meetings is designed to highlight programs and events and recognize groups and individuals for making a difference in the community. The team of dedicated young athletes [...]
