CITY OF ALISO VIEJO
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
February 1, 2023, 7:00 PM
Council Chambers, City Hall, 12 Journey
Aliso Viejo, California
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Hurt 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 RICHARD W. HURT
MAYOR PRO TEM MIKE MUNZING
COUNCILMEMBER ROSS CHUN
COUNCILMEMBER MAX DUNCAN
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER TIFFANY ACKLEY
STAFF PRESENT: DAVID A. DOYLE, CITY MANAGER
RYAN STAGER, DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY
MATTHEW RICHARDSON, DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY ( arrived at 7:40 p.m)
MITZI ORTIZ, CITY CLERK
SHAUN PELLETIER, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
SO KIM, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
LIZZY MENDOZA, RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES MANAGER
ISAAC AZIZ, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER
CAPT. ALAN VILLANUEVA, CHIEF OF POLICE SERVICES
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilmember Chun led the pledge of allegiance.
1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
1.1. RECOGNITION OF ALISO VIEJO LITTLE LEAGUE - 8-10 YEAR OLD DISTRICT 55 AND SECTION 10 CHAMPIONS
Mayor Hurt presented the certificates of recognition to Team Manager Ryan Johnson. Mr.
Johnson expressed his appreciation.
1.2. RECOGNITION OF ALISO VIEJO LITTLE LEAGUE - 9-11 YEAR OLD DISTRICT 55 AND SECTION 10 CHAMPIONS
Mayor Hurt presented the certificates of recognition to Team Manager Nadim Najm. Mr.
Najm expressed his appreciation.
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1.3. RECOGNITION OF ALISO VIEJO LITTLE LEAGUE - LITTLE LEAGUE DISTRICT 55
CHAMPIONS
Mayor Hurt presented the certificates of recognition to Team Manager Chuck Alderman.
Mr. Alderman expressed his appreciation.
1.4. PROCLAMATION - BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Mayor Hurt presented the proclamation to St. Mary's School Trustee Member Kelly Garrett Zeigler. Ms. Zeigler expressed her appreciation and commented on the importance of the designation.
1.5. INTRODUCTION OF CHIEF OF POLICE SERVICES CAPTAIN ALAN VILLANUEVA City Manager David Doyle introduced Chief of Police Services Captain Alan Villanueva.
Captain Villanueva expressed his appreciation for the welcome.
2. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, REORDERING TO THE AGENDA:
Deputy City Attorney Ryan Stager requested the addition of the following Closed Session item:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2) Number of potential cases: 1
due to receipt of a demand letter and threat of litigation under the California Voting Rights Act received on January 31, 2023.
Motion: Councilmember Chun moved and Mayor Pro Tern Munzing seconded to
1. Find that the item arose after the agenda was posted and there's an immediate need for City Council action; and
2. Approve the addition of the Closed Session item.
Motion carried 4-0-1, with Councilmember Ackley absent.
3. COMMUNITY INPUT:
None.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Unless otherwise indicated below, the following pertains to all items on the Consent Calendar.
Motion: Mayor Pro Tern Munzing moved and Councilmember Chun seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion carried 4-0-1, with Councilmember Ackley absent.
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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 January 18, 2023 Special Meeting and the January 18, 2023 Regular Meeting.
4.4. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Recommended Action: Ratify accounts payable checks and electronic funds transfers issued January 19, 2023, in the amount of $ 674,237.83.
4.5. TREASURER'S STATEMENT — DECEMBER 2022
Recommended Action: Receive and file the December 2022 Treasurer's Statement.
4.6. SEVENTH AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KOSMONT & ASSOCIATES, INC. TO PROVIDE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CONSULTING SERVICES
Recommended Action: Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Seventh Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Kosmont & Associates, Inc. for economic development consulting services to increase the total compensation by an amount not to exceed $ 15,000.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
5.1. ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 15.14.080 OF THE ALISO VIEJO MUNICIPAL
CODE REGARDING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY
DWELLING UNITS AND DETERMINING THE ORDINANCE TO BE EXEMPT FROM CEQA
City Manager David Doyle introduced Community Development Director So Kim, who provided an overview. Staff responded to questions regarding permit fees, difference between ADUs and JADUs, and state legislation. Mayor Hurt opened the public hearing.
There were no comments. Mayor Hurt closed the public hearing.
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Recommended Action:
1. Hold a public hearing and introduce for first reading an Ordinance entitled: AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALISO VIEJO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 15.14.080 OF THE ALISO VIEJO MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY
DWELLING UNITS AND DETERMINING THE ORDINANCE TO BE EXEMPT FROM CEQA; and
2. Find the Ordinance exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to California Public Resources Code section 21080.17 Motion: Councilmember Munzing moved and Councilmember Duncan seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion carried 4-0-1, with Councilmember Ackley absent.
6. DISCUSSION:
6.1. APPOINTMENT OF SCAG GENERAL ASSEMBLY DELEGATE
City Manager David Doyle provided an overview.
Recommended Action: Appoint delegate and alternate for the Southern California Association of Governments ( SCAG) General Assembly to be held May 5, 2023.
Motion: Mayor Pro Tern Munzing moved and Mayor Hurt seconded to appoint Councilmember Chun as delegate and Mayor Hurt as alternate. Motion carried 4-0-1, with Councilmember Ackley absent.
7. CITY MANAGER' S REPORT:
City Manager David Doyle wished everyone a happy Valentine's Day.
8. ANNOUNCEMENTS / COUNCIL COMMENTS / COMMITTEE UPDATES:
Councilmember Duncan:
Expressed appreciation to all involved with Aliso Viejo Little League Attended New Mayors and Council Members Academy
Councilmember Chun:
Congratulated Boys & Girls Clubs of Capistrano Valley 2022 Youth of the Year Luis Alva Roman
Participated in OCFA ride along
Participated in American Red Cross 2023 Cycle Challenge Expressed appreciation to City staff and the American Red Cross for recent blood drive Attended Aliso Viejo Chamber of Commerce After Hours Event
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Congratulated Laguna Niguel Mayor Sandy Rains for appointment as OCFA Board of Directors Chair
Attended Soka University event featuring Deputy Leader of the Norwegian Nobel Committee Dr. Asle Toje
Mayor Pro Tem Munzing:
Attended Aliso Viejo Chamber of Commerce After Hours Event Attended Boys & Girls Clubs of Capistrano Valley 2022 Youth of the Year Celebration Mayor Hurt:
Attended Boys & Girls Clubs of Capistrano Valley 2022 Youth of the Year Celebration Attended New Mayors and Council Members Academy
Obtained consensus to consider resolution in support of the Iranian American community at next City Council meeting
Announced appointment as Vice Chair of TCA Joint Capital Programs and Projects Committee and Joint Toll Operations Committee
Encouraged residents to learn more about Black History Month MAYOR HURT RECESSED THE MEETING TO CLOSED SESSION AT 7:41 P.M. AND RECONVENED AT 8:21 P.M.
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION:
Deputy City Attorney Matthew Richardson stated no reportable action was taken.
9. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Hurt adjourned the meeting at 8:21 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled of February 15, 2023.
Respectfully submitted:
MITZI ORTIZ
CITY CLER
Approved by:
RICHARD HURT
MAYOR
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