Regular Meeting Minutes
CITY OF ALISO VIEJO
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
June 15, 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 7:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: M AYOR ROSS CHUN (via teleconference)
MAYOR PRO TEM RICHARD HURT (via teleconference)
COUNCILMEMBER TIFFANY ACKLEY (via teleconference)
COUNCILMEMBER DAVID C. HARRINGTON (via teleconference)
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER MIKE MUNZING
STAFF PRESENT: DAVID A. DOYLE, CITY MANAGER
SCOTT C. SMITH, CITY ATTORNEY
MITZI ORTIZ, CITY CLERK
ANN EIFERT, FINANCIAL SERVICES DIRECTOR
SHAUN PELLETIER, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
GEORGE BUELL, INTERIM COMM UNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
ROSE RIVERA, SENIOR PLANNER
LIZZY MENDOZA, RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES MANAGER
ISAAC AZIZ, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER
CAPT. SCOTT MERRILL, CHIEF OF POLICE SERVICES
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Financial Services Director Ann Eifert led the pledge of allegiance.
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION:
City Attorney Scott Smith stated there was no reportable action.
1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
1.1. FEATURED BUSINESS OF THE MONTH - GLAUKOS
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Mayor Chun introduced the video and presented the certificate of recognition to Director of Global Technical Services Kevin Massey. Mr. Massey expressed his appreciation.
1.2. TRUSTED PARTNER RECOGNITION - ALISO VIEJO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Mayor Chun presented the certif icate of recognition to He idi Stoops. Ms. Stoops expressed appreciation on behalf of the Aliso Viejo Chamber of Commerce.
2. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, REORDERING TO THE AGENDA:
None.
3. COMMUNITY INPUT:
1. Timea Tokes expressed concerns regarding e-bike regulations
2. Majid Sarraf expressed concerns regar ding pedestrian crossing in Pacific Grove.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Unless otherwise indicated below, the follo wing pertains to all items on the Consent Calendar.
Motion: Councilmember Ackley moved and C ouncilmember Harrington seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion ca rried 4-0-1 with Councilmember Munzing absent.
4.1. WAIVE THE READING OF A LL 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 AUTHORIZ ING 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 June 1, 2022 Regular Meeting.
4.4. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE REGARDING TRANSIENT
LODGING OCCUPANT REGISTRATION
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Recommended Action: Conduct second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2022-227 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALISO VIEJO, CALIFORNIA AMENDING CHAPTERS 3.06 AND 15.18 OF THE ALISO VIEJO
MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING TRANSIENT LODGING OCCUPANT REGISTRATION
AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE NOT SUBJECT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.
4.5. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING UNLAWFUL
POSSESSION OF CATALYTIC CONVERTERS IN THE CITY OF ALISO VIEJO
Recommended Action: Conduct second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2022-228 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALISO VIEJO, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 8.36 (UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A CATALYTIC CONVERTER PROHIBITED) TO TITLE 8 (PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE)
OF THE ALISO VIEJO MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS
PROHIBITING THE UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF CATALYTIC CONVERTERS IN THE CITY OF ALISO VIEJO.
4.6. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Recommended Action: Ratify accounts payable checks and electronic funds transfers issued Ma
y 26, 2022, in the amount of $389,823.15.
4.7. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMEN T WITH MIKE LINAR ES, INC. FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE CITY’S CDBG CO NSOLIDATED PLAN AND THE CDBG PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION FOR FY 2022/23 - 2024/25
Recommended Action: Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreem ent with Mike Linares, Inc. fo r a three-year term (July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025) with the ability to extend for an additional two years at the City Manager’s discretion.
4.8. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEM ENT WITH BECKY CA HA, INDEPENDENT
CONTRACTOR, FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING IMPLEMENTATION SERVICES
Recommended Action: Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Ag reement (PSA) with Becky Caha, Independent Contractor, for Affordable Housing Implementation Services for a three-year term with the ability to extend for an additional two years at the City Manager’s discretion.
4.9. FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 PROJECT LI ST FOR ROAD MAINTENANCE AND REHABILITATION ACCOUNT FUNDING (SB 1)
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 2022-13 of the City Council of the City of Aliso Viejo which adopts a list of projects for fiscal year 2022-23 funded by SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.
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4.10. RENEWED MEASURE M ELIGIBILITY
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt a 7-year Capital Improvements Program (CIP) for Street Projects; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-14 of the City C ouncil of the City of Aliso Viejo concerning the status of the Pavement Mana
gement Plan.
4.11. BIENNIAL REVIEW OF THE CITY’S CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
Recommended Action: Direct staff to review the City’s Conflict of Interest Code for updates and submit its findings to Council by October 1, 2022.
4.12. AGREEMENT FOR FY 2022-23 LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
Recommended Action: Approve and authorize the Cit y Manager to execute the agreement with the County of Orange for FY 2022-23 law enforcement services.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
5.1. REQUEST TO APPROVE PLANNING APPLICATION PA21-027 (CUP) FOR A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ESTABLIS H AN AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR FACILITY (TESLA COLLISION CENTER) AT 41 COLUMBIA
City Manager David Doyle in troduced Senior Planner Rose Rivera, who provided an overview. Staff and applicant responded to questions regarding hours of operation, fume mitigation, and services. Mayor Chun opened the public hearing and the following persons provided comment:
1. Majid Sarraf requested information regarding hazardous waste disposal.
There were no other comments.
Applicant provided information regarding hazardous
waste disposal. Mayor Chun closed the public hearing.
Recommended Action:
1. Open and conduct a public hearing;
2. Find that the request is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities); and
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-15 approving Planning Application PA21-027 (CUP) for a conditional use permit to establish an automotive repair facility at 41 Columbia.
Motion: Councilmember Harrington moved and Councilmember Ackley seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion carried 4-0-1 with Coun cilmember Munzing absent.
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5.2. MASTER FEE SCHEDULE
City Manager David Doyle introduced Financial Services Director Ann Eifert, who provided an overview. Recreation & Community Se rvices Manager Lizzy Mendoza and Public Works Director Shaun Pelletier provided additi onal information. Staff responded to questions regarding Iglesia Park Community C enter rental fees, and electric vehicle charging fees. Mayor Chun opened the public hearing and there was no public comment.
Mayor Chun closed the public hearing.
Recommended Action:
1. Conduct a public hearing;
2. Declare that the project is exempt from the Californ ia Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) under Section 15061(b)(3) and Sect ion 15273(a)(1) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations;
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-16 establishi ng and amending user fees for various City services including credit card processing, electric vehicle charging, and hourly rentals at Iglesia Park Community Center; and
4. Authorize the City Manager, or his/her designee, to adjust fees on an annual basis using inflationary indexes.
Motion: Mayor Pro Tem Hurt moved and Councilmember Ackley seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion carried 4-0-1 with Councilmember Munzin g absent.
6. DISCUSSION:
6.1. PROPOSED ANNUAL BUDG ET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23
City Manager David Doyle introduced Financial Services Director Ann Eifert, who provided an overview. Staff responded to question s regarding Orange Count y Fire Authority funding, COVID-19 stimulus funds, public safety budget, and special revenue funds.
Councilmembers commented on the matter. Mayor Chun opened for public comment and the following persons spoke:
1. Majid Sarraf requested information on fe deral grants received by the City and availability of fire mitigation grants.
There were no other comments. City Manager David Doyle and Finance Services Director Ann Eifert provided information regarding fire mitigation grants, COVID-19 stimulus funds, and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds.
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-17 adopting th e Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-18 approving up dated Salary Schedules, including cost of living adjustments and the addition of a new full-time classification.
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Motion: Councilmember Harrington moved and Mayor Pro Tem Hurt seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion carried 4-0-1 with Councilmember Munzing absent.
7. CITY MANAGER' S REPORT:
City Manager David Doyle announced Summer Camp registration and expressed wishes for a safe Independence Day.
8. ANNOUNCEMENTS / COUNCIL C OMMENTS / COMMITTEE UPDATES:
Councilmember Harrington
Attended Orange County Waste Management Commission Meeting
Councilmember Ackley
Expressed wishes for a happy Independence Day
Mayor Pro Tem Hurt
Attended Aliso Niguel High School Graduation Ceremony Expressed appreciation to staff
Mayor Chun
Attended Aliso Niguel High School Graduation Ceremony Attended Aliso Viejo Community A ssociation Concert in the Park Participated in American Cancer Society Relay for Life Attended League of California Cities Board of Directors Meeting Attended SCAG Transportation Committee Meeting
Attended Aliso Viejo Chamber of Commerce Networking Breakfast
9. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Chun adjourned the meeting at 8:28 p. m. to the regularly scheduled meeting of July 20, 2022.
Respectfully submitted: Approved by:
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MITZI ORTIZ, MMC ROSS CHUN
CITY CLERK MAYOR