CITY OF ALISO VIEJO
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
December 6, 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 7:09 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
SO KIM, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
ISAAC AZIZ, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER
CAPT. ALAN VILLANUEVA, CHIEF OF POLICE SERVICES
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Laurel Ackley led the pledge of allegiance.
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION:
Assistant City Attorney HongDao Nguyen stated there was no reportable action taken.
1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
None.
2. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, REORDERING TO THE AGENDA:
None.
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3. COMMUNITY INPUT:
None.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Unless otherwise indicated below, the following pertains to all items on the Consent Calendar.
Motion: Councilmember Chun moved and Mayor Pro Tern Munzing 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 November 1, 2023 Regular Meeting.
4.3. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
City Manager David Doyle responded to questions regarding purchases on behalf of the Orange County City Managers Association.
Recommended Action: Ratify accounts payable checks and electronic funds transfers issued between October 13, and November 8, 2023, in the amount of $ 1,598,534.94.
Motion: Councilmember Ackley moved and Councilmember Chun seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion carried 5-0.
4.4. TREASURER'S STATEMENT - OCTOBER 2023
Recommended Action: Receive and file the October 2023 Treasurer's Statement.
4.5. ANNUAL MEASURE M2 EXPENDITURE REPORT
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-33 approving the City's annual Measure M2 expenditure report for fiscal year ending June 30, 2023.
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4.6. APPROPRIATION OF GRANT FUNDS FROM CALRECYLE
Recommended Action: Authorize the appropriation of $ 71,231 in grant funding to the Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget.
4.7. AWARD CONTRACT TO HARDY AND HARPER, INC. FOR THE ENTERPRISE STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT — ALISO VIEJO PARKWAY TO ALISO CREEK ROAD
Recommended Action:
1. Approve Contract Documents, Specifications, and Plans for Enterprise Street Rehabilitation Project — Aliso Viejo Parkway to Aliso Creek Road;
2. Award a contract in the amount of $ 1,284,000 to Hardy & Harper, Inc. as the lowest responsible bidder for the Enterprise Street Rehabilitation Project — Aliso Viejo Parkway to Aliso Creek Road;
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Hardy & Harper, Inc.;
4. Authorize City staff to make total compensation to Hardy & Harper, Inc. up to 1,284,000 plus $ 128,400 ( 10% of the contract amount) to allow for contingencies, totaling $ 1,412,400;
5. Declare this project categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ( CEQA) process Per Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, Chapter 3, Article 19, Section 15301 ( Class 1: Existing Facilities); and
6. Authorize the appropriation of $ 92,400 in SB 1 Funds to the fiscal year 2023-24 budget.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None.
6. DISCUSSION:
6.1. CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION
Mayor Hurt opened for public comment and following persons spoke:
1. Darik Walton expressed support for Mike Munzing to serve as Mayor.
2. Scott White expressed support for Mike Munzing to serve as Mayor.
3. Jason Spielfogel expressed support for Mike Munzing to serve as Mayor.
4. Greg Prete expressed support for Mike Munzing to serve as Mayor.
5. Janine Heft expressed support for Mike Munzing to serve as Mayor.
City Manager David Doyle and Assistant City Attorney HongDao Nguyen responded to questions regarding the process to select Mayor. Mayor Hurt obtained consensus to direct staff to provide options for City Council consideration for the annual selection of Mayor.
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City Clerk Mitzi Ortiz opened the floor to accept nominations for Mayor. Councilmember Duncan nominated Mayor Pro Tem Munzing. There were no further nominations for Mayor and nominations were closed.
Motion: Nomination of Mayor Pro Tem Munzing to serve as Mayor for 2024. Motion carried 5-0.
City Clerk Mitzi Ortiz opened the floor to accept nominations for Mayor Pro Tem. Mayor Pro Tem Munzing nominated Councilmember Ackley. There were no further nominations for Mayor Pro Tern and nominations were closed.
Motion: Nomination of Councilmember Ackley to serve as Mayor Pro Tem for 2024.
Motion carried 5-0.
6.2. CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS TO SERVE ON REGIONAL BOARDS,
COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
City Clerk Mitzi Ortiz provided the staff report. Mayor Hurt opened for public comment and following person spoke:
1. Justin Dillon expressed support for Councilmember Chun to be reappointed to the OCFA Board of Directors.
City Council discussion ensued.
Recommended Action:
1. Review and update Council appointment list to regional boards, commissions, and committees; and
2. If needed, adopt a Resolution designating and appointing the City's representative to the Orange County Fire Authority Board of Directors.
Motion: Mayor Pro Tem Munzing moved and Councilmember Ackley seconded to approve the appointment list as presented. Motion carried 5-0.
7. CITY MANAGER' S REPORT:
City Manager David Doyle expressed appreciation to staff for the All is Bright Holiday Celebration & Tree Lighting Ceremony and wished everyone happy holidays.
8. ANNOUNCEMENTS / COUNCIL COMMENTS / COMMITTEE UPDATES:
Councilmember Chun:
Expressed appreciation to the City of Laguna Hills for hosting SCAG virtual meetings Temple Beth El expressed appreciation to the City and Police Services Expressed appreciation to Aliso Viejo Youth Council for their work
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Expressed appreciation to Shea Equestrian Center for large animal rescue training Attended Southern California Edison Government Relations Panel Attended Southern California Edison Community Relations Panel Thanked staff for All is Bright Holiday Celebration & Tree Lighting Ceremony Councilmember Duncan:
Thanked staff for All is Bright Holiday Celebration & Tree Lighting Ceremony Expressed appreciation to Mayor Hurt for his work as Mayor Thanked Council for their support and mentorship in his first year as a Councilmember Councilmember Ackley:
Expressed appreciation to Mayor Hurt for his work as Mayor Congratulated Mayor Pro Tern Munzing on his selection as Mayor for 2024 Announced Wood Canyon Elementary School Winter COMETIand fundraiser Mayor Pro Tern Munzing:
Expressed appreciation to his supporters
Expressed appreciation to Mayor Hurt for his work as Mayor Thanked staff for All is Bright Holiday Celebration & Tree Lighting Ceremony Wished everyone happy holidays
Mayor Hurt:
Congratulated BN Cleaners on 5 -year anniversary
Expressed appreciation to Council and staff for support in his year as Mayor Urged residents to volunteer and support those who struggle during holiday season
9. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Hurt adjourned the meeting at 8:06 p.m. to the regularly scheduled meeting of January 17, 2024.
Respectfully submitted:
MITZI •' T'. MMC
CITY CLEK
Approved by:
RICHARD HURT
MAYOR
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