CITY OF ALISO VIEJO
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
NOVEMBER 1, 2023, 7:00 P.M.
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 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: MAYOR RICHARD W. HURT
MAYOR PRO TEM MIKE MUNZING
COUNCILMEMBER TIFFANY ACKLEY
COUNCILMEMBER ROSS CHUN
COUNCILMEMBER MAX DUNCAN
ABSENT: NONE
STAFF PRESENT: DAVID A. DOYLE, CITY MANAGER
HONGDAO NGUYEN, ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY
MITZI ORTIZ, CITY CLERK
ANN EIFERT, FINANCIAL SERVICES DIRECTOR
SHAUN PELLETIER, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
CINDY COLLINS, INTERIM RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES
MANAGER
ISAAC AZIZ, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER
ROSE RIVERA, SENIOR PLANNER
CAPT. ALAN VILLANUEVA, CHIEF OF POLICE SERVICES
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Interim Recreation and Community Services Manager Cindy Collins led the pledge of allegiance.
1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
1.1. VETERANS DAY VIDEO PRESENTATION
Mayor Hurt expressed appreciation to veterans and presented a video tribute.
2. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, REORDERING TO THE AGENDA:
City Manager David Doyle announced the removal of Discussion Item 6.1.
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3. COMMUNITY INPUT:
Sarah D'Agostino, Supervisor Katrina Foley District Representative, commented on initiatives being undertaken by Supervisor Foley and her staff.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Unless otherwise indicated below, the following pertains to all items on the Consent Calendar.
Motion: Councilmember Ackley moved and Councilmember Chun 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Recommended Action: Approve the Minutes as submitted for the October 4, 2023 Special Meeting and October 4, 2023 Regular Meeting.
4.3. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Recommended Action: Ratify accounts payable checks and electronic funds transfers issued between September 15 and October 12, 2023, in the amount of $ 1,628,760.35.
4.4. TREASURER'S STATEMENT - SEPTEMBER 2023
Recommended Action: Receive and file the September 2023 Treasurer's Statement.
4.5. PROPERTY ACQUISITION — 89 PLAYA CIRCLE
City Manager David Doyle provided an overview.
Recommended Action:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase and sale agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney for 89 Playa Circle, # R, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 in an amount not to exceed $ 180,000 and direct the City Manager to take all necessary steps to secure title to the property;
2. Find that the purchase of the property is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 ( Existing Facilities);
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3. Authorize the appropriation of Community Development Block Grant funds in the amount of $ 245,000 to the Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget for the purchase, loan payoff, due diligence, associated closing costs, and necessary repairs for the property; and
4. Find that the purchase of the property is in conformance with the City's General Plan.
Motion: Mayor Hurt moved and Councilmember Chun seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion carried 4-1, with Mayor Pro Tem Munzing dissenting.
4.6. PURCHASE OF SCALE COMPUTING HYPERCONVERGED APPLIANCE FOR
VIRTUALIZATION, STORAGE, BACKUP AND DISASTER RECOVERY
City Manager David Doyle and IT Manager Isaac Aziz responded to questions regarding the need for replacement and costs.
Recommended Action: Approve and authorize the City Manager to purchase Scale Computing Hyperconverged appliance from SHI International to meet the City's virtualization, storage, backup, and disaster recovery needs for an amount not to exceed 75,000.
Motion: Mayor Hurt moved and Councilmember Chun seconded to approve the recommended action. Motion carried 5-0.
4.7. CITY COUNCIL DEFERRED COMPENSATION BENEFIT
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-32 directing monthly benefit allowances for Council Members to be equal to the cash - in - lieu health benefit available to City employees and reduce that amount by the minimum contribution required pursuant to Government Code section 22892(b)(1) for any City Council member that participates in a City offered health insurance plan pursuant to the Public Employees' Medical and Hospital Care Act ( PEMHCA).
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
5.1. CONSIDERATION OF A SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE 2023-2027 CONSOLIDATION PLAN AND 2023-2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR
EXPENDITURES OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ( CDBG) FUNDS City Manager David Doyle introduced Senior Planner Rose Rivera, who provided an overview. Staff responded to questions regarding deferred projects. Mayor Hurt opened the public hearing. There were no comments. Mayor Hurt closed the public hearing.
Recommended Action:
1. Conduct a public hearing;
2. Declare that the City Council find the amendment to the Fiscal Year (" FY") 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan and the FY 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan is not subject to the
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California Environmental Quality Act (" CEQA") because the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378 ( b)(5) of the State CEQA Guidelines;
3. Approve and adopt, via minute order, the amendment to the FY 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan and the FY 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan for the use of Community Development Grant Block ( CDBG) funds; and
4. Authorize the City Manager to submit the amendment to the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (" HUD") and authorize the City Manager to execute and submit all related documents to implement the amended plans.
Motion: Councilmember Chun moved and Mayor Pro Tern Munzing seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion carried 5-0.
6. DISCUSSION:
6.1. BY - DISTRICT ELECTIONS COMMUNICATION STRATEGY
This item was removed from the agenda.
7. CITY MANAGER' S REPORT:
City Manager David Doyle announced Health & Safety Fair to be held from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on November 4, 2023, at Aliso Viejo Ranch; and All is Bright Holiday Celebration & Tree Lighting Ceremony to be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on November 2023, at Aliso Viejo Town Center Fountain.
8. ANNOUNCEMENTS / COUNCIL COMMENTS / COMMITTEE UPDATES:
Councilmember Chun:
Attended Aliso Viejo Community Association Harvest Festival Commented on recycle bin replacement by CR&R
Commented on opening of House of Ruth
Participated in Principal for the Day at Oak Grove Elementary School Spoke at Aliso Niguel High School regarding role of city government Attended OCFA Legislation & Public Affairs Committee Meeting Attended OCFA Board of Directors Meeting
Participated in Capistrano Unified School District Education Panel Attended local dog parade
Attended The Covington event recognizing residents 100 years or older Expressed his appreciation in honor of Veterans Day
Councilmember Duncan:
Participated in Principal for the Day at Canyon Vista Elementary School Attended Aliso Niguel High School Homecoming Game
Commented on Halloween
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Councilmember Ackley:
Attended Aliso Viejo Chamber of Commerce Glaukos Ribbon Cutting & State of the City Commented on Stanley House Haunted Mansion
Attended Aliso Niguel High School Homecoming Game
Mayor Pro Tem Munzing:
Attended Aliso Viejo Chamber of Commerce Networking Breakfast Attended Aliso Viejo Chamber of Commerce Glaukos Ribbon Cutting & State of the City Attended Second Harvest Food Bank Civic Appreciation Event Attended Boys & Girls Clubs of Capistrano Valley Youth of the Month Award Ceremony Participated in Principal for the Day at Aliso Niguel High School Attended Temple Beth El Shabbat
Commented on Halloween and upcoming holidays
Mayor Hurt:
Encouraged local veterans pick up gift at Aliso Viejo Ranch Requested sales tax revenue update
9. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Hurt adjourned the meeting at 7:41 p.m. to the regularly scheduled meeting of November 15, 2023.
Respectfully submitted:
MITZI • RTI MC
CITY CLER
Approved by:
RICHARD HURT
MAYOR
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