CITY OF ALISO VIEJO
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
August 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 7:00 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: Councilmember Hurt led the pledge of allegiance.
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION:
City Attorney Scott Smith stated no reportable action was 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 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 July 17, 2024 Special Meeting and the July 17, 2024 Regular Meeting.
4. 3 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Recommended Action: Ratify accounts payable checks and electronic funds transfers issued between July 4, 2024, and July 18, 2024, in the amount of 453, 792. 32.
4. 4 COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH DRC PACIFIC, INC. FOR DISASTER-
RELATED DEBRIS MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Recommended Action:
1. Approve a cooperative agreement with DRC Pacific, Inc. to perform disaster- related debris management services; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the cooperative agreement.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
5. 1 ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 15. 14. 080 PERTAINING TO ACCESSORY
DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
Acting City Manager Mitzi Ortiz provided an overview. Mayor Munzing opened the public hearing. There were no speakers.
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Recommended Action: Continue the public hearing to August 21, 2024.
Motion: Councilmember Chun moved and Councilmember Duncan seconded to approve the recommended action. Motion carried 5- 0.
6. DISCUSSION:
6. 1 CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 8. 22 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING CAMPING ON PUBLIC PROPERTY
Acting City Manager Mitzi Ortiz introduced City Attorney Scott Smith, who provided an overview. Staff responded to questions regarding seizure of personal property, the Governor' s executive order regarding encampments, and County enforcement.
Councilmembers commented on the matter.
Recommended Action:
1. Find that the proposed ordinance is not a " project" subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (" CEQA") pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines section 15378( a) and, in the alternative, is exempt from CEQA under State CEQA Guidelines section 15061( b)( 3); and
2. Introduce for first reading an ordinance, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALISO VIEJO, CALIFORNIA AMENDING CHAPTER
8. 22 OF THE ALISO VIEJO MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING CAMPING ON
PUBLIC PROPERTY AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE DOES NOT QUALIFY AS
A PROJECT SUBJECT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT AND IS EXEMPT UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061( B)( 3).
Motion: Councilmember Duncan moved and Mayor Munzing seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion carried 5- 0.
6. 2 DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES
Acting City Manager Mitzi Ortiz introduced Community Development Director So Kim, who provided an overview. Staff responded to questions regarding consultant cost estimates, request for proposal process, anticipated results of fee study, and deadline.
Councilmembers commented on the matter.
Recommended Action:
1. Receive and file; or
2. Direct Staff to begin a fee study to reassess the park in-lieu fee; or
3. Direct Staff to begin a comprehensive fee study.
Motion: Mayor Pro Tern Ackley moved and Councilmember Duncan seconded to continue the matter to a future date. Motion carried 5- 0.
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7. CITY MANAGER' S REPORT:
Acting City Manager Mitzi Ortiz announced registration for fall recreation classes; Movie Night to be held at 6:00 p.m. on August 16, 2024, at Aliso Viejo Middle School; American Red Cross Blood Drive to be held from 12 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on September 11, 2024, at Aliso Viejo Ranch; and Aliso Viejo Trails and Creek Cleanup event to be held from 8:00 a. m. to 11 a. m. on September 21, 2024.
8. ANNOUNCEMENTS / COUNCIL COMMENTS / COMMITTEE UPDATES:
Councilmember Hurt:
Commented on upcoming regional meetings
Councilmember Chun:
Congratulated OCFA Fire Cadet Trainee Academy graduates Attended OCFA Human Resources Committee Meeting
Visited Trattoria Trullo
Attended Soka University Summer Concert performance
Attended Soka University Shakespeare by the Sea
Attended Premier Aquatics Road to Olympics event
Encouraged residents to donate at Red Cross Blood Drive Announced American Red Cross Sound the Alarm event
Attended Illumination Foundation' s Carnival for Kids event Attended tour of Goodwill of Orange County
Councilmember Duncan:
Commented on the start of the school year
Expressed appreciation to Recreation & Community Services staff Commented on e-bike safety
Mayor Pro Tern Ackley:
Encouraged residents to volunteer at Aliso Viejo Trails and Creek Cleanup event Commented on the start of the school year
Mayor Munzing:
Wished everyone a great summer
Commented on e-bike safety
9. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Munzing adjourned the meeting at 7:37 p.m. to the regularly scheduled City Council meeting of August 21, 2024.
Rgspectf Ily submitted: Approved by:
LAUREN ORR MIKE MUNZING
DEPUTY CITY CLERK MAYOR
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