CITY OF ALISO VIEJO
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 2, 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
HONGDAO NGUYEN, ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY
LEKKINA LONG, 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: Julie Wright led the pledge of allegiance.
1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
1. 1 BUSINESS OF THE MONTH - SUSHI KIZUNA
Mayor Munzing introduced the video and presented the certificate of recognition to Owner Junko Yabe. Ms. Yabe expressed her appreciation.
2. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, REORDERING TO THE AGENDA:
None.
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3. COMMUNITY INPUT:
1. Tom Merrit expressed opposition to the Avalon Aliso Viejo Mixed- Use Project.
2. Jeff Merrit expressed opposition to street parking on Journey.
3. Mark Vanbloem expressed opposition to the Avalon Aliso Viejo Mixed- Use Project.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Unless otherwise indicated below, the following pertains to all items on the Consent Calendar.
Motion: Councilmember Hurt moved and Councilmember Duncan 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 September 18, 2024 Special Meeting, and the September 18, 2024 Regular Meeting.
4. 3 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Recommended Action: Ratify accounts payable checks and electronic funds transfers issued between August 30, 2024, and September 12, 2024, in the amount of 1, 265, 220. 03.
4. 4 CONTRACT WITH GENESIS FLOOR COVERING, INC. FOR VISTA PARK
PLAYGROUND RUBBER PIP SAFETY SURFACING
Recommended Action:
1. Approve Contract Documents for Vista Park Playground Rubber PIP Safety Surfacing Project;
2. Award a contract in the amount of $ 57,041 to Genesis Floor Covering, Inc. as the lowest responsible bidder for Vista Park Playground Rubber PIP Safety Surfacing Project;
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Genesis Floor Covering, Inc;
4. Authorize City staff to make total compensation to Genesis Floor Covering, Inc. up to $ 57,041 plus $ 2,852 (5% of the contract amount) to allow for contingencies, totaling $ 59, 893; and
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).
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4. 5 CONTRACT WITH ALL AMERICAN ASPHALT FOR THE ALISO CREEK ROAD PAVEMENT REHABILITATION BETWEEN ENTERPRISE AND SR- 73, AND
STRIPING OF BIKE LANES FROM ENTERPRISE TO ALISO VIEJO PARKWAY
PROJECT
Public Works Director Shaun Pelletier and Assistant City Attorney HongDao Nguyen responded to questions regarding upcoming road pavement rehabilitation, bike lane striping, and contract terms.
Recommended Action:
1. Approve Contract Documents, Specifications, and Plans for Aliso Creek Road Pavement Rehabilitation Between Enterprise to SR- 73 and Striping of Bike Lanes from Enterprise to Aliso Viejo Parkway Project;
2. Award a contract in the amount of $ 906, 749 to All American Asphalt as the lowest responsible bidder for the Aliso Creek Road Pavement Rehabilitation Between Enterprise to SR- 73 and Striping of Bike Lanes from Enterprise to Aliso Viejo Parkway Project;
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with All American Asphalt;
4. Appropriate an additional $ 252, 129. 28 in Measure M2 funds to the Fiscal Year 2024- 25 Capital Improvement Plan budget;
5. Authorize City staff to make total compensation to All American Asphalt up to 906, 749 plus $ 90,674. 90 ( 10% of the contract amount) to allow for contingencies, totaling $ 997, 423. 90; and
6. 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).
Motion: Councilmember Hurt moved and Councilmember Duncan seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion carried 5- 0.
4. 6 AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT NO. C- 9- 1419 FOR OCTA M2 REGIONAL TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION PROGRAM — ALISO CREEK
CORRIDOR
Recommended Action: Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 to Cooperative Agreement C-9-1419 with the Orange County Transportation Authority OCTA).
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
6. DISCUSSION:
6. 1 ON- STREET PARKING — JOURNEY
Acting City Manager Mitzi Ortiz introduced Public Works Director Shaun Pelletier, who provided an overview. Community Development Director So Kim and Ryan Hatch,
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Webb' s Grainworks Chief Operating Officer, provided additional information. Staff and applicant responded to questions regarding costs, funding, and parking requirements.
Recommended Action:
1. Approve an applicant request to modify the lane configuration on Journey to allow for on-street parking; and
2. Authorize Staff to finalize parking/ lane configuration and complete the work on Journey.
Motion: Councilmember Duncan moved and Councilmember Chun seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion carried 4- 1, with Mayor Pro Tern Ackley dissenting.
6. 2 APPOINTMENT OF MITZI ORTIZ AS CITY MANAGER AND APPROVAL OF CITY
MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
Acting City Manager Mitzi Ortiz introduced Assistant City Attorney HongDao Nguyen, who provided an overview. Council members commented on the matter.
Recommended Action:
1. That the Council appoint Mitzi Ortiz (" Ortiz") as Aliso Viejo City Manager; and
2. That the Council approve the City Manager Employment Agreement between the City and Ortiz memorializing the terms of her employment.
Motion: Councilmember Chun moved and Councilmember Duncan seconded to approve the recommended actions, as amended, to include 3% deferred compensation.
Motion carried 5- 0.
7. CITY MANAGER' S REPORT:
Acting City Manager Mitzi Ortiz expressed appreciation to the City Council and staff for their support; announced the OC Public Libraries Mobile Library to be held from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. on October 3, 2024 at Iglesia Park Community Center; 17thAnnual Orange County Senior Summit to be held from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on October 6, 2024, at Aliso Viejo Ranch; Aliso Viejo Health and Safety Fair to be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Aliso Viejo Ranch; Annual Regional AIertOC test to be held at 10: 17 a. m. on October 17, 2024, in conjunction with the Great ShakeOut; and encouraged residents to register for AIertOC and Nixie to receive emergency alerts.
8. ANNOUNCEMENTS / COUNCIL COMMENTS / COMMITTEE UPDATES:
Councilmember Chun:
Commented on OCFA hand crew accident
Commented on passing of OCFA IT Division Manager Joel Brodowski Attended Terumo Neuro Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Attended the Boys & Girls Clubs of Capistrano Valley Youth of the Month Ceremony
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Attended concert at Soka University
Commented on events at Soka University
Attended Tustin Public Schools Foundation Celebration of Schools Attended Wood Canyon Elementary School Book Fair
Attended Regus Workspaces Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Commented on Orange County Senior Summit
Commented on Avalon Aliso Viejo Mixed- Use Project
Councilmember Duncan:
Attended Regus Workspaces Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Attended Terumo Neuro Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Announced participation in Principal for the Day at Aliso Niguel High School Councilmember Hurt:
Attended Aliso Viejo Trails and Creek Clean- Up Event
Attended OC Mosquito and Vector Control District Budget& Finance Committee Meeting Attended TCA Board of Directors Meeting
Commented on seasonal increase of mosquito activity in the region Mayor Pro Tern Ackley:
Attended Aliso Viejo Trails and Creek Clean- Up Event
Attended Capistrano Unified School District Scavenger Hunt Commented on Don Juan Avila Elementary School Boo Bash Event Encouraged residents to vote in upcoming election
Mayor Munzing:
Attended Regus Workspaces Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Attended OC Mayors' Prayer Breakfast
Attended OCTax Event
Attended Hispanic 100 Foundation Event
Attended Terumo Neuro Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Commented on e-bike safety
9. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Munzing adjourned the meeting at 8: 17 p.m. to the regularly scheduled City Council meeting of November 6, 2024.
Respectfully submitted: Approved by:
LEKKINA LONG IKE MUNZI
DEPUTY CITY CLERK MAYOR
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