CITY OF ALISO VIEJO
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
June 5, 2024, 7: 00 PM
Council Chambers, City Hall, 12 Journey
Aliso Viejo, California
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Pro Tem Ackley called the Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Aliso Viejo to order at 7:06 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: MITZI ORTIZ, ACTING 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
LIZZY MENDOZA, RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES MANAGER
ISAAC AZIZ, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER
CAPT. ALAN VILLANUEVA, CHIEF OF POLICE SERVICES
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Katie Pfeiffer led the pledge of allegiance.
1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
1. 1 RECOGNITION - GOLD AWARD GIRL SCOUTS
Mayor Munzing and Mayor Pro Tern Ackley presented the certificates of recognition to Girl Scouts Makena Bactat, Liliana Kopf, Caitlyn Morales, and Katie Pfeiffer. They expressed their appreciation for the recognition.
2. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, REORDERING TO THE AGENDA:
None.
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3. COMMUNITY INPUT:
1. Kimblery Leeds expressed concern with City' s Municipal Code section for vicious dogs.
2. Stacy Stemens expressed support for proposed development project at The Commons.
3. Mark Puckett expressed concern with e-bike safety.
4. Carrie Campbell requested constructions of pickleball courts.
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 May 15, 2024 Special Meeting and the May 15, 2024 Regular Meeting.
4. 3 SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT FOR 1 POLARIS WAY
Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2024- 240 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 " PROFESSIONAL OFFICE" DISTRICT AT 1 POLARIS WAY AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM CEQA UNDER GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15060 AND 15061.
4. 4 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Recommended Action: Ratify accounts payable checks and electronic funds transfers issued between April 26, 2024, and May 9, 2024, in the amount of 1, 242, 637, 31.
4. 5 TREASURER' S STATEMENT— APRIL 2024
Recommended Action: Receive and file the April 2024 Treasurer' s Statement.
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4. 6 AGREEMENT FOR FY 2024- 25 LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES Acting City Manager Mitzi Ortiz, Finance Director Ann Eifert, Captain Alan Villanueva and City Attorney Scott Smith responded to questions regarding law enforcement services costs and staffing.
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement with the County of Orange for FY 2024- 25 law enforcement services.
Motion: Councilmember Hurt moved and Councilmember Duncan seconded to approve the recommended action. Motion carried 5- 0.
4. 7 AGREEMENT FOR FY 2024- 25 CROSSING GUARD SERVICES
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement with All City Management Services, Inc. for school crossing guard services for FY 2024-
25. 4. 8 FISCAL YEAR 2024- 25 PROJECT LIST FOR ROAD MAINTENANCE AND REHABILITATION ACCOUNT FUNDING ( SB 1)
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-14 of the City Council of the City of Aliso Viejo which adopts a list of projects for fiscal year 2024- 25 funded by SB 1:
The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.
4. 9 RENEWED MEASURE M ELIGIBILITY
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt a 7- year Capital Improvements Program ( CIP) for Street Projects; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2024- 15 of the City Council of the City of Aliso Viejo concerning the status of the Pavement Management Plan.
4. 10 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION — NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2024- 16 calling for the holding of a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, for the election of certain officers as required by the provisions of the laws of the State of California relating to general law cities and for the submission to the voters a question relating to establishing term limits for Members of the City Council;
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2024- 17 requesting the Orange County Board of Supervisors to consolidate a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, with the Statewide General Election to be held on the date pursuant to § 10403 of the Elections Code; and
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2024- 18 adopting regulations for candidates for elective office pertaining to candidate statements submitted to the voters at an election to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
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5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None.
6. DISCUSSION:
6. 1 DRAFT ANNUAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024- 25
Acting City Manager Mitzi Ortiz introduced Finance Director Ann Eifert, who provided an overview. Staff responded to questions regarding Aliso Viejo Ranch, animal services contract, and capital improvement costs.
Recommended Action:
1. Review the draft FY 2024- 25 Annual Budget; and
2. Provide any additional direction to staff regarding the draft FY 2024- 25 Budget.
No further action was taken.
6. 2 ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2. 04. 130 OF THE ALISO VIEJO MUNICIPAL
CODE TO ESTABLISH A ROTATION SCHEDULE FOR MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO
TEM AND ADOPTION OF A CITY COUNCIL POLICY REGARDING THE SAME City Attorney Scott Smith provided an overview. Staff responded to questions regarding proposed rotation, an ordinance versus a policy, and years of service required for mayoral appointment.
Recommended Action:
1. Find that the proposed actions are Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060 and 15061;
2. Introduce for first reading an Ordinance, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALISO VIEJO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION
2. 04. 130 OF THE ALISO VIEJO MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE SELECTION OF MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO TEM; AND FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT FROM CEQA UNDER CEQA GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15060 AND 15061; and
3. Adopt a City Council Policy regarding the selection of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem.
Motion: Councilmember Chun moved and Councilmember Hurt seconded to continue the matter to June 19, 2024. Motion carried 5- 0.
7. CITY MANAGER' S REPORT:
Acting City Manager Mitzi Ortiz announced summer camp registration; Movie Night to be held at 6:00 p.m. on August 16, 2024, at Aliso Viejo Middle School; and the Furry Friends Pet Fair to be held from 9:00 am to 12:00 p.m. on September 7, 2024, at Aliso Viejo Ranch.
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8. ANNOUNCEMENTS / COUNCIL COMMENTS / COMMITTEE UPDATES:
Councilmember Chun
Met with Girl Scouts of Orange County CEO Vikki Shepp
Congratulated Lorenzo Gan on receiving Aliso Viejo Community Foundation scholarship Attended Aliso Niguel High School Graduation
Attended Memorial Day Observance at El Toro Memorial Park Attended OCFA Board of Directors Meeting
Announced Aliso Viejo Youth Council' s Human Trafficking Forum Obtained consensus to form Ad Hoc Committee regarding sponsorship and naming rights for City facilities
Councilmember Duncan:
Commented on local baseball fields
Attended Aliso Niguel High School Graduation
Commented on e- bike safety
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Councilmember Hurt:
Announced Orange County Public Libraries Summer Reading Program Announced Global Running Day
Commented on Orange County Public Libraries Aliso Viejo Branch closure Mayor Pro Tem Ackley:
Obtained consensus to cancel July 3, 2024, City Council Meeting Attended Aliso Niguel High School Graduation
Wished everyone a happy Pride Month
Mayor Munzing:
Attended Aliso Niguel High School Graduation
Commented on e-bike safety
9. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Pro Tern Ackley adjourned the meeting at 8:23 p.m. to the regularly scheduled meeting of June 19, 2024.
Respectfullysubmitted: Approved by:
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LA REN TORRES MIK UNZING
DEPUTY CITY CLERK MAYOR
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