​ Council acts to deter crime, drug use and more

The City Council on Tuesday passed a resolution to eliminate the threat of fentanyl and an ordinance to help deter catalytic converter threats in Mission Viejo, among other City business.

Council Members unanimously passed a resolution of support with the Orange County Board of Supervisors and law enforcement designed to eliminate the threat of fentanyl in our community. Orange County Supervisor Donald Wagner applauded the Council’s efforts and provided an additional update about what’s happening in the region.

Chief of Police Services Capt. Vuong gave an interesting report about catalytic converter thefts in the City before the Council unanimously passed an ordinance to provide Mission Viejo Police Services with an additional tool to deter this type of theft.

During Tuesday’s meeting, Assistant City Manager Keith Rattay spoke about engaging potential concepts of the Core Area Vision Plan including site studies and analysis, and Council Members offered their thoughts for developing this vibrant opportunity in the heart of Mission Viejo.

In other news, the City Council voted to move the zoning aspect of the proposed “Gardens” development through the public hearing process immediately.

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