CITY OF ALISO VIEJO
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
April 3, 2024, 7:00 PM
Council Chambers, City Hall, 12 Journey
Aliso Viejo, California
Teleconference Location
4340 Browns Road
Eureka, CA
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Munzing called the Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Aliso Viejo to order at 7:41 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: MAYOR MIKE MUNZING
MAYOR PRO TEM TIFFANY ACKLEY ( VIA TELECONFERENCE)
COUNCILMEMBER ROSS CHUN
COUNCILMEMBER MAX DUNCAN
COUNCILMEMBER RICHARD W. HURT
ABSENT: NONE
STAFF PRESENT: MITZI ORTIZ, ACTING CITY MANAGER
HONGDAO NGUYEN, ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY
LAUREN TORRES, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
ANN EIFERT, FINANCIAL SERVICES 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: OneLegacy Ambassador Leslie Eskildsen led the pledge of allegiance.
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION:
Assistant City Attorney HongDao Nguyen stated no reportable action was taken.
1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
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1.1 BUSINESS OF THE MONTH - ALISO VIEJO ICE PALACE
Mayor Munzing introduced the video and presented the certificate of recognition to General Manager Nick Silver. Mr. Silver expressed his appreciation.
1.2 PROCLAMATION - FAIR HOUSING MONTH
Mayor Munzing presented the proclamation to Fair Housing Foundation Outreach Coordinator Alicia Nguyen. Ms. Nguyen expressed her appreciation for the recognition.
1.3 PROCLAMATION - DMV / DONATE LIFE MONTH
Mayor Munzing presented the proclamation to OneLegacy Ambassador Leslie Eskildsen. Mayor Munzing commented on the importance of organ donation. Ms.
Eskildsen expressed her appreciation and commented on the importance of the designation.
2. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, REORDERING TO THE AGENDA:
None.
3. COMMUNITY INPUT:
None.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Unless otherwise indicated below, the following pertains to all items on the Consent Calendar.
Motion: Councilmember Hurt 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 March 13, 2024 Special Meeting and the March 20, 2024 Regular Meeting.
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4.3 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Recommended Action: Ratify accounts payable checks and electronic funds transfers issued between March 1, 2024 and March 14, 2024, in the amount of 1,506,739.33.
4.4 TREASURER'S STATEMENT — FEBRUARY 2024
Recommended Action: Receive and file the February 2024 Treasurer's Statement.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
5.1 APPLICATION FOR THE PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION ( PLHA)
FUNDING FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR ELIGIBLE HOUSING - RELATED PROJECTS
AND PROGRAMS
Acting City Manager Mitzi Ortiz introduced Community Development Director So Kim, who provided an overview. Mayor Munzing opened the public hearing. There were no speakers.
Recommended Action: Consider and select one of the alternatives below and continue the item to May 1, 2024.
1. Direct Staff to prepare a resolution authorizing the PLHA application submittal for the Aliso Viejo Town Center Vision Plan efforts;
2. Direct Staff to prepare a resolution authorizing the PLHA application submittal for the acquisition of an affordable housing unit; and maintenance/repair, HOA dues, and property taxes for all City -owned affordable housing units; or
3. Direct Staff to compile a list of eligible projects.
Motion: Councilmember Hurt moved and Councilmember Chun seconded to direct Staff to compile a list of eligible projects and continue the public hearing to May 1, 2024. Motion carried 5-0.
5.2 ALISO VIEJO MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
AND OTHER ACTIONS
Acting City Manager Mitzi Ortiz provided an overview. Mayor Munzing opened the public hearing. There were no speakers.
Recommended Action: Continue the item to a date uncertain.
Motion: Councilmember Hurt moved and Councilmember Duncan seconded to approve the recommended action. Motion carried 5-0.
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5.3 HOUSING ELEMENT - ZONE CHANGES AND CODE AMENDMENTS
Acting City Manager Mitzi Ortiz introduced Community Development Director So Kim, who provided an overview. Mayor Munzing opened the public hearing. There were no speakers. Mayor Munzing closed the public hearing.
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 AMENDING THE ZONING MAP TO ADD " MIXED-USE/RESIDENTIAL OVERLAY"
DISTRICT TO THE EXISTING ZONING DESIGNATIONS OF THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES: 1 COLUMBIA, A PORTION OF ALISO VIEJO TOWN CENTER, 26800-26880 ALISO VIEJO PARKWAY, 35 JOURNEY, 2A LIBERTY, and 27231 ALISO VIEJO PARKWAY; AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM CEQA UNDER CEQA GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15060 AND 15061: and
2. Hold a public hearing and introduce for first reading an Ordinance entitled: AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALISO VIEJO AMENDING SECTION 15.26.060 ( MIXED-USE/RESIDENTIAL OVERLAY DISTRICT) AND CHAPTER 15.58 ( AFFORDABLE HOUSING INCENTIVES) OF THE ALISO VIEJO MUNICIPAL CODE; AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM CEQA UNDER CEQA GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15060 AND 15061.
Motion: Councilmember Hurt moved and Mayor Pro Tem Ackley seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion carried 5-0.
6. DISCUSSION:
None.
7. CITY MANAGER' S REPORT:
Acting City Manager Mitzi Ortiz announced registration for recreation programs and Summer Camps; announced the Red Cross Blood Drive to be held from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on April 10, 2024 at Aliso Viejo Ranch; and JamFest and Summer Camp Expo to be held from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on April 27, 2024 at Aliso Viejo Ranch.
8. ANNOUNCEMENTS / COUNCIL COMMENTS / COMMITTEE UPDATES:
Councilmember Chun
Attended Orange County Business Council Sacramento Advocacy Trip Attended OCFA Legislation & Public Affairs Committee Meeting Attended OCFA Board of Directors Meeting
Met with Aliso Viejo Youth Council
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Commented on Canyon Vista Elementary School Carnival
Attended Aliso Viejo Community Association Spring Celebration Attended OCFA Large Animal Rescue Training
Met with Orange County Supervisor Vicente Sarmiento
Participated in Boys & Girls Club event
Participated in Don Juan Avila Middle School event
Councilmember Duncan:
Wished residents a great spring break
Councilmember Hurt:
Attended Don Juan Avila Middle School Career Day
Mayor Pro Tem Ackley: None
Mayor Munzing:
Wished residents a happy Easter
9. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Munzing adjourned the meeting at 8:24 p.m. to the regularly scheduled meeting of April 17, 2024.
Respectfully submitted:
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
Approved by:
MIKE'MUNZING
MAYOR
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