Regular Meeting Minutes
CITY OF ALISO VIEJO
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
March 16, 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 7:05 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
SCOTT C. SMITH, 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. SCOTT MERRILL, CHIEF OF POLICE SERVICES
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilmember Hurt led the pledge of allegiance.
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION:
City Attorney Scott Smith stated there was no reportable action. Please refer to the March 16, 2022 Special Meeting Minutes.
1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
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1.1. FEATURED BUSINESS OF THE MONTH – NORTH STAR IMAGING
Mayor Chun introduced the video and presented the certificate of recognition to Business Unit Manager David Nokk. Mr. Nokk expressed his appreciation.
1.2. RECOGNITION OF PROFESSOR JUDY WU FOR WOMEN ’S HISTORY MONTH
PRESENTATIONS TO ALISO VIEJO STUDENTS
This matter was heard following Discussion Item 6.1.
1.3. INTRODUCTION OF CHIEF OF POLICE SERVICES CAPTAIN SCOTT MERRILL AND
ADMINISTRATIVE SERGEANT CHAD PHILLIPS
Mayor Chun introduced City Manager David Doyle who welcomed Chief of Police Services Captain Scott Merrill and Administrative Sergeant Chad Phillips.
2. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, REORDERING TO THE AGENDA:
None.
3. COMMUNITY INPUT:
1. Marlene Lewis requested changes to reporting procedures to barking dogs.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Unless otherwise indicated below, the following pertains to all items on the Consent Calendar.
Motion: Councilmember Hurt moved and Councilmember Ackley 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
City Manager David Doyle provided an overview.
Recommended Action: Move to reconfirm findings under Assembly bill 361 and extend Resolution No. 2021-27 to continue virtual City Council meetings.
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Motion: Mayor Chun moved and Mayor Pro Tem Hurt seconded to approve the recommended action. Motion carried 5-0.
4.3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Recommended Action: Approve the minutes as submitted for the March 2, 2022 Special Meeting and the March 2, 2022 Regular Meeting.
4.4. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Recommended Action: Ratify accounts payable checks and electronic funds transfers issued March 3, 2022, in the amount of $219,250.75.
4.5. GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2021
Recommended Action:
1. Find that the action is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5);
2. Receive and file the 2021 General Plan Annual Progress Report (APR); and
3. Direct staff to submit the APR to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).
4.6. NAMING OF PRIVATE STREET
City Manager David Doyle responded to questions regarding stakeholder consent.
Recommended Action: Approve a request to name a new private street Glaukos Way.
Motion: Mayor Pro Tem Hurt moved and Councilmember Munzing seconded to approve the recommended action. Motion carried 5-0.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None.
6. DISCUSSION:
6.1. MID-YEAR BUDGET UPDATE
City Manager David Doyle introduced Accounting Supervisor Sheryl Mariano, who provided an overview. Staff responded to questions regarding revenue sources, unfunded pension liability, proposed projects, grant funding opportunities, Aliso Viejo Town Center, and Aliso Viejo Ranch sponsorships. Councilmembers commented on the matter.
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Recommended Action: Adopt the recommended Mid-Year Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-
22. Motion: Councilmember Munzing moved and Mayor Pro Tem Hurt seconded to approve the recommended action. Motion carried 5-0.
1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS CONTINUED:
1.2. RECOGNITION OF PROFESSOR JUDY WU FOR WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
PRESENTATIONS TO ALISO VIEJO STUDENTS
Mayor Chun presented the certificate of recognition to Professor Judy Wu. Professor Wu expressed her appreciation.
7. CITY MANAGER' S REPORT:
City Manager David Doyle expressed appreciation to Recreation & Community Services Director Stephanie Phillips for her years of service; announced spring Recreation C lass and Summer Camp registration; and Movie Night to be held at 6:00 p.m. on March 25, 2022 at Aliso Viejo Middle School.
8. ANNOUNCEMENTS / COUNCIL COMMENTS / COMMITTEE UPDATES:
Councilmember Ackley:
• Commented on upcoming 4th of July celebration
Councilmember Harrington:
• Expressed appreciation to Recreation & Community Services Director Stephanie Phillips
• Obtained Council consensus to consider fee waiver for Taste of Aliso Niguel event
Councilmember Munzing:
• Expressed appreciation to Recreation & Community Services Director Stephanie Phillips
• Attended Aliso Viejo Chamber of Commerce Networking Breakfast • Attended retirement luncheon for Captain Kajfasz and Sergeant Gardner
Mayor Pro Tem Hurt:
• Attended TCA Board of Directors Meeting
• Expressed birthday wishes to Councilmember Munzing
Mayor Chun:
• Expressed birthday wishes to Councilmember Munzing
• Attended Aliso Viejo Chamber of Commerce Networking Breakfast • Attended retirement luncheon for Captain Kajfasz and Sergeant Gardner
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9. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Chun adjourned the meeting at 8:20 p.m. t o the regularly scheduled meeting of A pril 6, 2022.
Respectfully submitted: Approved by:
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MITZI ORTIZ, MMC ROSS CHUN
CITY CLERK MAYOR