Mission Viejo May Get New Theater As City Explores Options

MISSION VIEJO, CA — Mission Viejo residents may see a performing arts theater in their city's future, after the City Council voted on Tuesday to approve a plan that would explore the feasibility of building such a theater in the community.

In addition to the plan that was passed during Tuesday's City Council meeting, council members also approved the development of a community and engagement program with neighboring cities, including Laguna Hills and Rancho Santa Margarita.

According to the city, the partnership will help combat homelessness in the community as the city loses homeless outreach services currently provided by Mercy House come June 30.

Here's a run-down on what you missed at this week's city council meeting:

• Council members approved an amendment to continue services for the city's Senior Mobility Program, which provides economical taxi service to Mission Viejo seniors. The program is funded through Measure M2 and because of its popularity, does not cost the city.
• Related to Measure M2 funding, the City applied for and received grants to fund the Marguerite Parkway Corridor Traffic Signal Synchronization and Olympiad/Felipe Road Corridor Traffic Signal Synchronization projects. City staff spoke about how difficult these grants can be to obtain and manage; however, the projects will improve traffic congestion and flow and add needed infrastructure.
• During the presentation portion of the meeting, the Council declared April as Community College Awareness Month and presented a proclamation to South Orange County Community College District Board of Trustees President Timothy Jemal.

Mission Viejo City Council members meet on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month. Meetings are streamed live on the City’s website and air on Cox Channel 30 and AT&T U-Verse Channel 99.