Regular Meeting Minutes
CITY OF ALISO VIEJO
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 5, 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: 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, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
LIZZY MENDOZA, RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES MANAGER
ISAAC AZIZ, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER
CAPT. SCOTT MERRILL, CHIEF OF POLICE SERVICES
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Chun led the pledge of allegiance.
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION:
City Attorney Scott Smith stated there was no reportable action.
1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
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1.1. PROCLAMATION - FIRE PREVENTION WEEK
Mayor Chun presented the proclamation to OCFA Division Chief Michael Contreras. Chief Contreras expressed appreciation and commented on the importance of the designation.
2. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, REORDERING TO THE AGENDA:
None.
3. COMMUNITY INPUT:
1. Don Beal expressed concern with noise impacts from events at Aliso Viejo Ranch.
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 21 , 2022 Special Meeting and the September 21, 2022 Regular Meeting.
4.4. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Recommended Action: Ratify accounts payable checks and electronic funds transfers issued September 15, 2022, in the amount of $1,380,351.83.
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4.5. TREASURER’S STATEMENT – AUGUST 2022
Recommended Action: Approve August 2022 Treasurer’s Statement
4.6. FIRST AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RDA, LLC
TO PROVIDE PLANNING CONSULTANT SERVICES
Recommended Action: Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with RDA, LLA for planning consultant services to increase the total compensation by an amount not to exceed $45,000.
4.7. VEHICLE PURCHASE AND ASSET EXPIRATION
City Manager David Doyle and Financial Services Director Ann Eifert responded to questions regarding vehicle depreciation and electric vehicle options.
Recommended Action:
1. Authorize staff to negotiate the purchase of vehicle for the new Streets Supervisor position;
2. Allocate $55,000 from Gas Tax reserves for vehicle and required safety accessories purchase; and
3. Authorize staff to negotiate the trade or sale of one exi sting fleet vehicle and expire the asset.
Motion: Mayor Pro Tem Hurt moved and Councilmember Munzing seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion carried 5-0.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None.
6. DISCUSSION:
6.1. CONVENTIONAL AND URGENCY ORDINANCES ENACTING LOCAL CAMPAIGN
CONTRIBUTION LIMITS
City Manager David Doyle introduced City Attorney Scott Smith , who provided an overview. Staff responded to questions regarding enforcement and existing limit. Council discussion ensued.
Recommended Action:
If Council desires to establish Local Campaign Contribution Limits that vary from the State’s default limits, staff recommends that the Council do so by introducing the following Ordinance:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALISO VIEJO, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 2.04.150 TO CHAPTER 2.04 (CITY COUNCIL) OF TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL) OF THE ALISO VIEJO MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO LOCAL ELECTION CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION LIMITS
AND REGULATIONS
And consider adopting the following Ordinance, with additional urgency findings if Council deems them appropriate:
AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALISO VIEJO, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 2.04.150 TO CHAPTER 2.04 (CITY COUNCIL) OF TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL) OF THE ALISO
VIEJO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO LOCAL ELECTION CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION LIMITS AND REGULATIONS.
Motion: Mayor Pro Tem Hurt moved and Councilmember Ackley seconded to approve the introduction of the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALISO VIEJO, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 2.04.150 TO CHAPTER 2.04 (CITY COUNCIL) OF TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL) OF THE ALISO VIEJO MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING T O LOCAL ELECTION CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION LIMITS
AND REGULATIONS,
as amended to establish a local campaign contribution limit of $1,000 per person, per election for City Council candidates with alleged violations to be filed by the complainant with the Orange County District Attorney for enforcement actions. Motion carried 4-1, with Councilmember Munzing dissenting.
6.2. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES – ORANGE COUNTY DIVISION BOARD OF
DIRECTORS ELECTION RESULTS
Mayor Chun provided an overview. Mayor Pro Tem Hurt and City Manager David Doyle provided additional information.
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
No further action was taken.
7. CITY MANAGER' S REPORT:
City Manager David Doyle announced the Mobile Library to be held from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on October 13 , 2022 at Iglesia Park Community Center; Health Fair and Flu Shot Clinic to be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on November 5, 2022 at Aliso Viejo Ranch; and encouraged residents to visit the City website for upcoming holiday events.
8. ANNOUNCEMENTS / COUNCIL COMMENTS / COMMITTEE UPDATES:
Councilmember Munzing:
• Attended Laguna Hills Heritage Day
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Councilmember Harrington:
• Attended ACC-OC Leadership Conference
Councilmember Ackley:
• Attended ACC-OC Leadership Conference
• Met with Cub Scout Den 8
Mayor Pro Tem Hurt:
• Attended ACC-OC Leadership Conference
• Announced Teen Fest 2022 at Aliso Viejo Library
Mayor Chun:
• Attended Capistrano Unified School District College Fair 2022 • Commented on upcoming Community Engagement Fair at Dana Hills High School • Met with Laura’s House staff
• Announced Community Cup Golf Tournament
• Attended musical performance at Soka Performing Arts Center
9. ADJ
OURNMENT: Mayor Chun adjourned the meeting at 8:23 p.m. to the regularly scheduled meeting of October 19, 2022.
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espectfully submitted: Approved by:
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MITZI ORTIZ, MMC ROSS CHUN
CITY CLERK MAYOR