CITY OF ALISO VIEJO
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 6, 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 7:07 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, CITY MANAGER
HONGDAO NGUYEN, ASSISTANT 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: John Campbell led the pledge of allegiance.
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION:
Assistant City Attorney HongDao Nguyen stated no reportable action was taken.
1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
1.1 RECOGNITION OF EMMA MODEER, PRESIDENT' S BRONZE VOLUNTEER
SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENT
Mayor Munzing commented on the recognition.
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2. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, REORDERING TO THE AGENDA:
None.
3. COMMUNITY INPUT:
1. Douglas Brown commented on the Avalon Mixed- Use Project.
2. Randy Shrock expressed concerns regarding e-bike safety.
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 October 2, 2024 Regular Meeting.
4. 3 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Recommended Action: Ratify accounts payable checks and electronic funds transfers issued between September 13, 2024, and October 24, 2024, in the amount of $ 2, 426, 522. 40.
4. 4 TREASURER' S STATEMENTS — AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER 2024 Recommended Action: Receive and file the August and September 2024 Treasurer' s Statements.
4. 5 COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005- 01 ( GLENWOOD AT ALISO VIEJO)
LOCAL AGENCY SPECIAL TAX AND BOND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT COMPLIANCE SB 165) REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024
Recommended Action: For City Council to accept and file the Community Facilities District No. 2005- 01 (Glenwood at Aliso Viejo) Local Agency Special Tax and Bond Accountability Act Compliance (" SB 165") Report for Fiscal Year June 30, 2024.
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4. 6 APPROVAL OF THE SUBMITTAL OF THE LA PAZ ROAD REGIONAL TRAFFIC
SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION PROJECT TO THE ORANGE COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
Public Works Director Shaun Pelletier responded to questions regarding traffic synchronization, traffic light timing schedules, and data collection.
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 2024- 28 approving the submittal of the La Paz Road Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Project to OCTA for funding under the competitive Measure M2 Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program Project P).
Motion: Mayor Munzing moved and Councilmember Hurt seconded to approve the recommended action. Motion carried 5- 0.
4. 7 RELEASE OF BONDS FOR THE GRADING AND LANDSCAPING IMPROVEMENTS
FOR THE CITY LIGHTS CLUBHOUSE RENOVATION PROJECT
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-29 exonerating Grading Surety Bond No. SUR0076510 and Landscaping Surety Bond No. TIC030116 for the City Lights Clubhouse Renovation Project.
4. 8 IRVINE- LAGUNA WILDLIFE CORRIDOR PARTNER CHARTER AGREEMENT Community Development Director So Kim provided an overview. Ann Larson, Laguna Greenbelt, Inc., responded to questions regarding mountain lions, corridor infrastructure, and impact on biking and hiking trails.
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to sign the Irvine- Laguna Wildlife Corridor Partner Charter, signifying the City of Aliso Viejo's support for implementing the Irvine- Laguna Wildlife Corridor.
Motion: Mayor Munzing moved and Councilmember Duncan seconded to approve the recommended action. Motion carried 5- 0
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
5. 1 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR AN OUTPATIENT MEDICAL USE AT 27141 ALISO CREEK ROAD ( USE- 2024- 00009)
City Manager Mitzi Ortiz introduced Community Development Director So Kim, who provided an overview. Staff and the applicant responded to questions regarding services offered, security protocols, time period between appointments, number of clients seen daily, geographical service area, noticing process, and facility waiting area. Mayor Munzing opened the public hearing and the following persons provided comment:
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1. Tracey Ball expressed opposition to the proposed facility.
2. Kristin Simmons expressed opposition to the proposed facility.
3. Robert Schley expressed opposition to the proposed facility.
4. Roxana Johnson expressed opposition to the proposed facility.
5. Mitch Burkhart expressed opposition to the proposed facility.
There were no other comments. Mayor Munzing closed the public hearing.
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 2024- 30 approving a Conditional Use Permit to operate an outpatient medical use at 27141 Aliso Creek Road ( USE- 2024- 00009).
Motion: Councilmember Hurt moved and Councilmember Chun seconded to continue the public hearing to December 4, 2024. Motion carried 5-0.
5. 2 CONCEPT PLAN REVIEW FOR A TOWNHOME COMMUNITY AT 95 ARGONAUT City Manager Mitzi Ortiz introduced Community Development Director So Kim, who provided an overview. Staff and the applicant responded to questions regarding landscaping, common space areas, community layout, parking, homeowners association, collaboration with the Aliso Viejo Community Association, nearby developments, proposed price range, affordable housing component, unit sizes, street ownership, garages, third- party consultant, and ad hoc committee. Mayor Munzing opened the public hearing and there were no requests to speak. Munzing closed the public hearing.
Recommended Action:
1. Conduct a public hearing to review and provide initial feedback on concept plans for a development proposal involving the demolition of an existing office building to accommodate the construction of a townhome community at 95 Argonaut Project"); and
2. Appoint two members of the City Council and establish an Ad- Hoc Committee to negotiate the terms of the Development Agreement for the Project with regular public updates, or direct Staff to contract with a third- party consultant to advise the City Council.
Motion: Mayor Pro Tem Ackley moved and Councilmember Duncan seconded to direct staff to contract with a third- party consultant to negotiate the terms of the Development Agreement and provide bimonthly updates to the City Council.
Motion carried 5- 0.
6. DISCUSSION:
None.
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7. CITY MANAGER' S REPORT:
City Manager Mitzi Ortiz announced Crafts with the Clauses to be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on December 14, 2024 at Aliso Viejo Ranch; 7thAnnual All is Bright Holiday Celebration and Tree Lighting Ceremony to be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on December 5, 2024 at Aliso Viejo Town Center; the upcoming winter edition of the Aliso Viejo Community Connection; and registration for winter recreation classes.
8. ANNOUNCEMENTS / COUNCIL COMMENTS / COMMITTEE UPDATES:
Councilmember Chun:
Attended the League of California Cities Annual Conference Met with Senator Dave Min regarding closure of Laguna Hills DMV field office Attended AVCA Fall Harvest Festival
Attended Boys & Girls Club Halloween event
Attended the Covington Retirement Community' s Ukulele Orchestra rehearsal Attended Kaiser Permanente medical building groundbreaking Attended Halloween events at Canyon Vista Elementary School and Oak Grove Elementary School
Attended OCFA HeloPod Unveiling
Attended OCFA wildland fire training
Attended Wellness and Prevention Center anniversary event Attended Aliso Viejo Youth Council meeting
Councilmember Duncan:
Attended Kaiser Permanente medical building groundbreaking Attended OCFA HeloPod Unveiling
Commented on e-bike safety
Councilmember Hurt:
Attended the League of California Cities Annual Conference Attended Orange County Public Libraries Executive Board Meeting Mayor Pro Tern Ackley:
Attended OCFA HeloPod Unveiling
Attended AVCA Fall Harvest Festival
Attended Wood Canyon Elementary School Trunk or Treat
Attended Aliso Viejo Health and Safety Fair
Attended Aliso Viejo Farmer' s Market
Commented on grant funding for city projects
Mayor Munzing:
Attended OCFA HeloPod Unveiling
Attended Kaiser Permanente medical building groundbreaking Commented on e-bike safety
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9. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Munzing adjourned the meeting at 9:04 p.m. to the regularly scheduled City Council meeting of November 20, 2024.
Respectfully submitted: Approved by:
LAUR N TORRES MIKE MUNZIN
DEPUTY CITY CLERK MAYOR
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