Regular Meeting Minutes
CITY OF ALISO VIEJO
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
September 21, 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 7:03 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
ANN EIFERT, FINANCIAL SERVICES DIRECTOR
SHAUN PELLETIER, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
SO KIM, INTERIM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
JOHN KANLUND, CONTRACT ASSOCIATE PLANNER
LIZZY MENDOZA, RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES MANAGER
ISAAC AZIZ, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER
CAPT. SCOTT MERRILL, CHIEF OF POLICE SERVICES
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilmember Munzing led the pledge of allegiance.
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION:
City Attorney Scott Smith reported the following action from Closed Session.
Motion: Councilmember Munzing moved and Councilmember Ackley seconded decline the option to purchase real property located at 84 Playa Circle, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656. Motion carried 5-0.
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1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
1.1. TRUSTED PARTNER RECOGNITIONS - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON AND
SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC
Mayor Chun presented the certificate of recognition to Southern California Edison Government Relations Manager Kelley Lee. Ms. Lee expressed her appreciation.
2. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, REORDERING TO THE AGENDA:
City Manager David Doyle announced the removal of Discussion Item 5.2 from consideration at applicant’s request.
3. COMMUNITY INPUT:
None.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Unless otherwise indicated below, the following pertains to all items on the Consent Calendar.
Motion: Mayor Pro Tem 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 C ITY 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 September 7, 2022 Special Meeting and the September 7, 2022 Regular Meeting.
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4.4. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING
REGULATIONS RELATING TO ELECTRIC BICYCLES, MOTORIZED SCOOTERS, AND
OTHER ELECTRICALLY MOTORIZED BOARDS IN THE CITY
Recommended Action: Conduct second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2022-229 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALISO VIEJO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 10.06 (PEDESTRIAN, BICYCLE, AN D SKATEBOARD REGULATIONS) OF TITLE 10 (STREETS AND SIDEWALKS) AND CHAPTER 11.10 (PARKS) OF TITLE 11 (PARKS AND PUBLIC SPACES) OF THE
ALISO VIEJO MUNICIPAL CODE, ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS RELATING TO
ELECTRIC BICYCLES, MOTORIZED SCOOTERS, AND OTHER ELECTRICA LLY MOTORIZED BOARDS ON SIDEWALKS AND PARKS IN THE CITY.
4.5. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Recommended Action: Ratify accounts payable checks and electronic funds transfers issued September 1, 2022, in the amount of $748,882.47.
4.6. ADOPTION OF THE 2021 -2022 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND
EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER) FOR EXPENDITURES OF COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS
Recommended Action:
1. Find that the 2021- 2022 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378 (b)(5) of the State CEQA Guidelines;
2. Approve and adopt the 2021-2022 CAPER; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to submit the CAPER to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and authorize the City Manager to submit all related documents.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
5.1. PLANNING APPLICATION PA22-001 FOR A SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT (SDP) TO CONSTRUCT A 505 SQUARE FOOT UPPER DECK EXPANSION AND EXTERIOR STAIRCASE TO ACCOMMODATE ADDITIONAL OUTDOOR SEATING; AN EXCEPTION PERMIT (EP) FOR REDUCED PARKING CAPACITY; AND A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) TO EXPAND ESTABLISHED ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) LICENSE TYPE 47 (ON -SALE GENERAL – EATING
PLACE AND BEER AND WINE) FOR A FULL -SERVICE RESTAURANT (STADIUM BREW COMPANY) AT 26731 ALISO CREEK ROAD UNIT C
City Manager David Doyle introduced Associate Planner John Kanlund, who provided an overview. Community Development Director So Kim provided additional information.
Staff responded to questions regarding proposed lounge area, existing trees, parking
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deficiency, and external staircase. Mayor Chun opened the public hearing . There were no comments. Mayor Chun closed the public hearing.
Recommended Action:
1. Find that the request is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities); and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-26 approving Planning Application PA22- 001 for a Site Development Permit (SDP) to construct a 505 square foot upper deck expansion and exterior staircase to accommodate additional outdoor seating; an Exception Permit (EP) for reduced parking capacity; and a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to expand established Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license type 47 (on- sale general – eating place and beer and wine) for a full-service restaurant (Stadium Brew Company) at 26731 Aliso Creek Road.
Motion: Councilmember Munzing m oved and Councilmember Ackley seconded t o approve the recommended actions, as amended to add a condition requiring submittal to OCFA for review and approval. Motion carried 5-0.
5.2. REQUEST TO APPROVE PLANNING APPLICATION PA22 -006 FOR A SITE
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT TO REMODEL THE TWO -STORY CLUBHOUSE BUILDING,
UPGRADE THE OUTDOOR COMMON AREA INCLUDING THE POOL AND
ASSOCIATED LANDSCAPE/HARDSCAPE, AND DEMOLISH THE GUARD SHACK AT 5000 CITY LIGHTS DRIVE, AND DETERMINE THAT THE PROJECT IS
CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM CEQA
This item was removed from consideration.
6. DISCUSSION:
6.1. CITY SPONSORSHIP OF THE ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH PANEL AT ALISO
VIEJO RANCH
City Manager David Doyle provided an overview. Mayor Chun provided additional information. Staff responded to questions regarding Council discretion to waive fees.
Recommended Action: Consider City sponsorship of the Adolescent Mental Health Panel at Aliso Viejo Ranch.
Motion: Councilmember Ackley m oved and Councilmember Munzing seconded t o approve the recommended actions. Motion carried 5-0.
7. CITY MANAGER' S REPORT:
City Manager David Doyle announced upcoming promotion of Adolescent Mental Health Panel; expressed appreciation to Red Cross Blood Drive donors; expressed appreciation to Aliso Viejo Trails and Creek Clean-up volunteers; encouraged residents to subscribe to City eNews; and announced registration for fall recreation programs.
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8. ANNO UNCEMENTS / COUNCIL COMMENTS / COMMITTEE UPDATES:
Councilmember Ackley:
• Attended Aliso Viejo Trails and Creek Clean-up
Councilmember Harrington: None
Councilmember Munzing:
• Expressed appreciation to community volunteers
• Attended Advance Auto Parts Grand Opening
• Attended Ridgecrest Park bocce ball courts and horseshoe pits grand opening • Attended Boys & Girls Club receipt of donation from Orange County Sheriff’s Department
Mayor Pro Tem Hurt:
• Attended Boys & Girls Club receipt of donation from Orange County Sheriff’s Department • Attended Ridgecrest Park bocce ball courts and horseshoe pits grand opening • Attended League of California Cities Annual Conference • Attended tour of CR&R facility
• Obtained consensus to consider campaign contribution limits
Mayor Chun:
• Obtained consensus to review League of California Cities OC Division election results • Attended remembrance in honor of Sean Bond at Canyon View Park • Announced American Red Cross Sound the Alarm event
9. ADJ
OURNMENT : Mayor Chun adjourned the meeting in memory of Ventura County Supervisor and SCAG Regional Council First Vice President Carmen Ramirez at 8:03 p.m. to the regularly scheduled meeting of October 5, 2022.
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espectfully submitted: Approved by:
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MITZI ORTIZ, MMC ROSS CHUN
CITY CLERK MAYOR