CITY OF ALISO VIEJO
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
February 7, 2024, 7:00 PM
Council Chambers, City Hall, 12 Journey
Aliso Viejo, California
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Munzing called the Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Aliso Viejo to order at 7:05 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: MAYOR MIKE MUNZING
MAYOR PRO TEM TIFFANY ACKLEY
COUNCILMEMBER ROSS CHUN
COUNCILMEMBER MAX DUNCAN
COUNCILMEMBER RICHARD W. HURT
ABSENT: NONE
STAFF PRESENT: DAVID A. DOYLE, CITY MANAGER
SCOTT SMITH, CITY ATTORNEY
LAUREN TORRES, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
ANN EIFERT, FINANCIAL SERVICES DIRECTOR
SHAUN PELLETIER, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
SO KIM, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
ROSE RIVERA, SENIOR PLANNER
ISAAC AZIZ, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER
CAPT. ALAN VILLANUEVA, CHIEF OF POLICE SERVICES
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Gavin Duncan led the pledge of allegiance.
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION:
City Attorney Scott Smith stated no reportable action was taken.
Motion: Mayor Munzing moved and Councilmember Chun seconded to continue Closed Session to February 15, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. Motion carried 5-0.
1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
1.1 RECOGNITION OF ALISO VIEJO LITTLE LEAGUE - 8-9 YEAR OLD ALL STARS DISTRICT 55 CHAMPIONS
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Mayor Munzing presented the certificates of recognition to Team Manager Scott Fricke, who commented on the team's accomplishments.
1.2 RECOGNITION OF ALISO VIEJO LITTLE LEAGUE - 10 YEAR OLD ALL STARS DISTRICT 55 CHAMPIONS
Mayor Munzing presented the certificates of recognition to Team Manager Colin Higgins, who commented on the team's accomplishments.
1.3 RECOGNITION OF ALISO VIEJO LITTLE LEAGUE - 11 YEAR OLD ALL STARS DISTRICT 55 AND SECTION 10 CHAMPIONS
Mayor Munzing presented the certificates of recognition to Team Manager Ryan Johnson, who commented on the team's accomplishments.
1.4 RECOGNITION OF ALISO VIEJO LITTLE LEAGUE - 12 YEAR OLD ALL STARS DISTRICT 55 AND SECTION 10 CHAMPIONS
Mayor Munzing presented the certificates of recognition to Coach Kevin Estrada, who commented on the team's accomplishments.
1.5 RECOGNITION OF ALISO VIEJO LITTLE LEAGUE - INTERMEDIATE ALL STARS DISTRICT 55 AND SECTION 10 CHAMPIONS
Mayor Munzing presented the certificates of recognition to Coach Robert Stemen, who commented on the team's accomplishments.
2. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, REORDERING TO THE AGENDA:
Motion: Councilmember Hurt moved and Councilmember Duncan seconded to continue Discussion Item 6.1. Motion carried 5-0.
3. COMMUNITY INPUT:
1. Cristi Millard announced a fundraiser for the Renaissance Theatre Company and their upcoming production of Anything Goes.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Unless otherwise indicated below, the following pertains to all items on the Consent Calendar.
Motion: Councilmember Chun moved and Mayor Pro Tem Ackley seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion carried 5-0.
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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 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Recommended Action: Approve the Minutes as submitted for the January 17, 2024 Regular Meeting.
4.3 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Recommended Action: Ratify accounts payable checks and electronic funds transfers issued between January 5, 2024 and January 18, 2024, in the amount of $ 319,423.69.
4.4 TREASURER'S STATEMENT - NOVEMBER 2023
Recommended Action: Receive and file the November 2023 Treasurer's Statement.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Mayor Munzing recused himself and left the Council Chambers at 7:37 p.m.
5.1 A REQUEST TO AMEND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT PA16-005 ( USE - 2023-00022) TO
ALLOW FOR THE USE OF EXISTING LABORATORIES BY OUTSIDE MEDICAL RESEARCH ENTITIES AT 1 UNIVERSITY DRIVE, BUILDING 160 ( SOKA UNIVERSITY) City Manager David Doyle introduced Senior Planner Rose Rivera, who provided an overview. City Attorney Scott Smith and applicant Bob Bunyan responded to questions regarding the potential impact of the proposed use on the community, and potential conflict of interest. Mayor Pro Tem Ackley opened the public hearing. There were no comments.
Mayor Pro Tern Ackley closed the public hearing.
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-06 approving a Conditional Use Permit Amendment, allowing the use of existing laboratories by outside medical research entities at 1 University Drive, Building 160 ( USE - 2023-00022).
Motion: Councilmember Chun moved and Councilmember Duncan seconded to approve the recommended action. Motion carried 4-0-1, with Mayor Munzing absent.
Mayor Munzing returned to the dais at 7:45 p.m. for the remainder of the meeting.
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6. DISCUSSION:
6.1 FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 FINANCIAL UPDATE
This item was removed from consideration.
7. CITY MANAGER' S REPORT:
None.
8. ANNOUNCEMENTS / COUNCIL COMMENTS / COMMITTEE UPDATES:
Councilmember Hurt:
Met with Community Christian Homeschooling students on government engagement Commented on the importance of Black History Month
Councilmember Duncan:
Congratulated youth athletes and volunteers
Councilmember Chun:
Participated in Don Juan Avila Middle School assembly
Attended Aliso Viejo Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Installation Dinner Attended the Renaissance Theatre Company's production of Steel Magnolias Attended OCFA Board of Directors Meeting
Expressed appreciation to OCFA for recent rescue of a friend Attended the Boys & Girls Clubs of Capistrano Valley Youth of the Year Celebration Commented on Boys & Girls Clubs of Capistrano Valley Club Kids Connect podcast Attended Cal Cities Housing, Community. and Economic Development Policy Committee Meeting
Attended SCAG Transportation Committee Meeting
Participated in the Orange County Point - in - Time Count Participated in interview by OC Talk Radio
Attended Aliso Viejo Girls Softball Opening Day
Expressed appreciation to Soka University for the Music for Maui Benefit Concert Expressed appreciation to American Red Cross for assisting family displaced by fire Mayor Pro Tern Ackley:
Attended the Boys & Girls Clubs of Capistrano Valley Youths of the Year Celebration Attended Aliso Viejo Girls Softball Opening Day
Expressed appreciation to OCFA for prompt response to neighborhood fire Mayor Munzing:
Attended the Boys & Girls Clubs of Capistrano Valley Youths of the Year Celebration Attended Boy Scout Troop 700 Pinewood Derby
Attended Aliso Viejo Ranch Rental Showcase
Attended ACC-OC Policy Dinner
Attended SDG&E Senior Public Affairs Manager Duane Cave's retirement celebration
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9. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Munzing adjourned the meeting at 8:03 p.m. to the regularly scheduled City Council meeting of February 21, 2024.
Respectfully submitted:
MITZI iRT
CITY CLEK
Approved by:
MIKE MUNZING
MAYOR
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