The council voted to reshuffle what the city is paying for, increasing the cost by about $20,000 for a total yearly amount of roughly $390,000.
Category: Mission Viejo
Mission Viejo, a planned community and home to Saddleback College, has about 90,000 residents. We cover the City Council’s votes, its budget, development and elections.
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Mission Viejo Rejects Proposal to Create Professional Cricket Fields
The council voted against the item due to concerns that it would take away space for youth soccer and arts in the city.
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Does Mission Viejo Need Two Dozen New Pickleball Courts?
A four-level parking structure proposal in Mission Viejo could include 28 pickleball courts on the top floor, which could boost the overall cost.
Posted inGovernment
The Deepest and Darkest Pockets At Your Local City Hall
Orange County city managers can oftentimes approve contracts without little to no public oversight, with the limits ranging from city to city but reaching as high as $200,000.
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Mission Viejo’s $12 Million Redevelopment Effort Raises Cost and Transparency Concerns
Officials are spending $12 million to get a new building for city staff and vehicles, along with plans to build some bridges and trails near city hall. But some question the transparency of the plans.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
City Officials Across Orange County Are Taking a Stand Against Iran’s Violent Regime
City council members in 13 OC cities have declared support of the Iranian American community as protests against the government and its morality police continue in Iran.
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Mission Viejo Scraps Term Limits And Anti-Nepotism Proposal for City Commissions
The Mission Viejo City Council is set to remove term limits for all city commissioners after the ordinance’s second reading later this month.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
Orange County Cities Struggle To Handle Electric Bike Regulations
While e-bikes have exploded in popularity over the past three years, local lawmakers are racing to keep up with managing the local impacts of the ever growing market.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Mission Viejo City Council Gets New Members For the First Time in Six Years
While the majority of the new council is poised to be returning council members, longtime Councilmen Ed Sachs and Greg Raths appear to be on their way out of office.
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Mission Viejo Sees First Election With Districts: Who’s Winning So Far?
No matter what, the city is guaranteed at least one new council member, and the remaining incumbents are up against a slate of newcomers. Here’s the initial election night results.
