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Mission Viejo council approves ordinance, contracts, facility renaming and midyear budget adjustments
Summary
At the March 25 meeting the council adopted a sober-living ordinance, awarded a HVAC contract for the Atrium building ($69,426) with electrical work (NTE $40,000), agreed to rename the Marguerite dive well for Dr. Ron O’Brien (city covered $2,540 installation), and adopted midyear budget amendments increasing general-fund revenues by ~$647,000 and appropriations by $577,566.
The Mission Viejo City Council carried several formal actions at its March 25 meeting.
Ordinance: Council adopted a new Chapter 5.06 to regulate group homes and sober living residences (see separate coverage). The ordinance rescinded the prior registration program and added permitting and operational standards. The motion passed on a voice vote with four yes votes and one council member absent.
Contracts: Staff recommended awarding the Atrium HVAC installation contract to Tri Pacific Heating and Air for $69,426 and approving a first amendment to David Electric not-to-exceed $40,000 for electrical work. Assistant staff said Tri Pacific was the lowest bidder and the work will be funded from the golf course operating budget. The council approved the contract and amendment by voice vote (4-0).
Facility naming: The council approved renaming the Marguerite Aquatics Complex dive well after Dr. Ron O’Brien. Staff estimated total signage and installation costs at roughly $7,800; the applicant (the Mission Viejo Natadors) offered to pay most costs and asked the city to consider covering $2,540 for installation. After discussion about reporting compliance by the Natadors and potential conflicts, the council approved the renaming and (as moved) to cover installation costs; one councilmember recorded a no vote on the funding portion.
Budget: City staff presented a midyear budget review for FY 2024-25. Notable adjustments included an approximate $647,000 increase in projected general-fund revenues and $577,566 in appropriation increases, with key items such as $250,000 from licenses and permits tied to the city-side fiber project, $249,000 for infrastructure maintenance, and $161,000 for engineering and transportation programs linked to the fiber work. Staff projected discretionary reserves of roughly $38 million (about 48.8% of the target reserve). Council adopted the midyear adjustments by unanimous vote.
Staff will proceed with procurement and implementation activities listed in the staff reports; the Natadors or applicant will coordinate signage installation details with the city’s parks/facilities staff.
