Regular Meeting Minutes
CITY OF ALISO VIEJO
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
March 2, 2022, 7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers, City Hall, 12 Journey
Aliso Viejo, California
City Council conducted this meeting in accordance with California Government Code Section 54953(e)(2) and COVID-19 pandemic protocols.
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Chun called the Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Aliso Viejo to order at 7:10 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: MAYOR ROSS CHUN (via teleconference)
MAYOR PRO TEM RICHARD HURT (via teleconference)
COUNCILMEMBER TIFFANY ACKLEY (via teleconference)
COUNCILMEMBER DAVID C. HARRINGTON (via teleconference)
COUNCILMEMBER MIKE MUNZING (via teleconference)
ABSENT: NONE
STAFF PRESENT: DAVID A. DOYLE, CITY MANAGER
HONGDAO NGUYEN, ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY
MITZI ORTIZ, CITY CLERK
SHAUN PELLETIER, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
OMAR DADABHOY, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
STEPHANIE PHILLIPS, RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES
DIRECTOR
ISAAC AZIZ, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER
SHERYL MARIANO, ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR
CAPT. CHAD KAJFASZ, CHIEF OF POLICE SERVICES
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: City Manager David Doyle led the pledge of allegiance.
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION:
Assistant City Attorney HongDao Nguyen stated no reportable action was taken. Please refer to the March 2, 2022 Special Meeting Minutes.
1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
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1.1. RED CROSS MONTH PROCLAMATION AND TRUSTED PARTNER RECOGNITION
Mayor Chun presented the proclamation and certificate of recognition to Executive Director Becky Firey. Ms. Firey expressed her appreciation.
2. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, REORDERING TO THE AGENDA:
Mayor Chun received consensus to add a special presentation recognizing Captain Chad Kajfasz and Sergeant Brett Gardner in honor of their respective retirement s.
Councilmembers and City Manager David Doyle commented on their years of service and expressed well wishes.
3. COMMUNITY INPUT:
None.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Unless otherwise indicated below, the following pertains to all items on the Consent Calendar.
Motion: Councilmember Harrington moved and Mayor Pro Tem Hurt seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion carried 5-0.
4.1. WAIVE THE READING OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Recommended Action: Approve the reading by title only of all ordinances and resolutions wherein the titles appear on the public agenda; said titles shall be determined to have been read by title, and further reading is waived.
4.2. RESOLUTION EXTENSION AUTHORIZING VIRTUAL CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 361
Recommended Action: Move to reconfirm findings under Assembly bill 361 and extend Resolution No. 2021-27 to continue virtual City Council meetings.
4.3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Recommended Action: Approve the minutes as submitted for the February 16, 2022 Regular Meeting.
4.4. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Recommended Action:
1. Ratify accounts payable checks and electronic funds transfers issued February 3 , 2022, in the amount of $125,284.13;
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2. Ratify accounts payable checks and electronic funds transfers issued February 10 , 2022, in the amount of $790,050.75; and
3. Ratify accounts payable checks and electronic funds transfers issued February 17, 2022, in the amount of $592,788.68.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None.
6. DISCUSSION:
6.1. APPOINTMENT OF SCAG GENERAL ASSEMBLY DELEGATE
City Manager David Doyle introduced City Clerk Mitzi Ortiz who provided an overview.
Recommended Action: Appoint delegate and alternate for the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) General Assembly to be held May 6, 2022.
Motion: Councilmember Munzing moved and Councilmember Harrington seconded to appoint Mayor Chun as the delegate and Mayor Pro Tem Hurt as the alternate . Motion carried 5-0.
7. CITY MANAGER' S REPORT:
City Manager David Doyle announced opening of Spring Recreation Class and Summer Camp registration; encouraged residents to visit the Aliso Viejo Certified Farmers’ Market on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Aliso Viejo Town Center; and announced the City’s most recent donation of fresh produce harvested at Aliso Viejo Ranch to South County Outreach.
8. ANNOUNCEMENTS / COUNCIL COMMENTS / COMMITTEE UPDATES:
Councilmember Ackley: None
Councilmember Harrington: None
Councilmember Munzing:
• Attended Firefighters and Law Enforcement Annual Appreciation Awards Dinner • Attended South Orange County Economic Coalition 2022 Economic Report Luncheon • Attended Little League Opening Day Ceremony
Mayor Pro Tem Hurt:
• Announced OC Public Libraries Books By Mail program
• Attended AVCA Dog Park re-opening
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Mayor Chun:
• Attended AVCA Dog Park re-opening
• Attended Aliso Niguel High School PTSA Founders Day event • Attended Wellness and Prevention Center meeting
• Attended Laguna Beach Boys & Girls Club Time to Play event • Attended Cal Cities Orange County Division General Membership Meeting
9. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Chun adjourned the meeting at 7:44 p.m. to the regularly scheduled meeting of March 16, 2022.
Respectfully submitted: Approved by:
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MITZI ORTIZ, MMC ROSS CHUN
CITY CLERK MAYOR