CITY OF ALISO VIEJO
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 15, 2025, 7:00 PM
Council Chambers, City Hall, 12 Journey
Aliso Viejo, California
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Ackley called the Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Aliso Viejo to order at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT:
MAYOR TIFFANY ACKLEY
MAYOR PRO TEM MAX DUNCAN
COUNCILMEMBER RICHARD W. HURT
COUNCILMEMBER MIKE MUNZING
COUNCILMEMBER TIM A. ZANDBERGEN
NONE
MITZI ORTIZ, CITY MANAGER
HONGDAO NGUYEN, ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY
JANET MARTINEZ, CITY CLERK
ANN EIFERT, FINANCIAL SERVICES DIRECTOR
SHAUN PELLETIER, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
SO KIM, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
ROSE RIVERA, SENIOR PLANNER
LIZZY MENDOZA, RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES MANAGER
ISAAC AZIZ, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER
CAPT. RYAN BUHR, CHIEF OF POLICE SERVICES
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: City Clerk Janet Martinez led the pledge of allegiance.
1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
1.1 RECOGNITION OF ALISO VIEJO LITTLE LEAGUE - 10 & 12 YEAR OLD ALL STARS DISTRICT 55 & SECTION 10 CHAMPIONS
Mayor Ackley presented the certificates of recognition to 10 - Year - Old All - Stars Team Manager Jeff Perkins, who commented on the team's accomplishments.
Mayor Ackley presented the certificates of recognition to 12 - Year - Old All - Stars Team Manager Ryan Johnson, who commented on the team's accomplishments.
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1.2 RECOGNITION OF 2024 MAYOR MIKE MUNZING
Mayor Ackley presented the recognition to Councilmember Munzing. Janelle Atienza, Field Representative for Assemblymember Dinae Dixon presented a certificate of recognition. Councilmember Munzing expressed his appreciation to City staff, Council colleagues, and residents.
1.3 INTRODUCTION OF CITY CLERK JANET MARTINEZ
Mayor Ackley introduced City Clerk Janet Martinez. City Manager Mitzi Ortiz provided additional comments. City Clerk Janet Martinez expressed her appreciation for the welcome.
1.4 INTRODUCTION OF CHIEF OF POLICE SERVICES CAPTAIN RYAN BUHR Mayor Ackley introduced Chief of Police Services Captain Ryan Buhr. City Manager Mitzi Ortiz provided additional comments. Chief of Police Services Captain Ryan Buhr expressed his appreciation for the welcome.
2. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, REORDERING TO THE AGENDA:
None.
3. COMMUNITY INPUT:
1. Finn Sullivan commented on a donation drive benefitting Los Angeles fire victims.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Unless otherwise indicated below, the following pertains to all items on the Consent Calendar.
Motion: Councilmember Hurt moved and Councilmember Munzing 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 December 4, 2024 Regular Meeting.
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4.3 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Recommended Action: Ratify accounts payable checks and electronic funds transfers issued between November 22, 2024, and December 19, 2024, in the amount of 1,998,474.57.
4.4 TREASURER'S STATEMENT - NOVEMBER 2024
Recommended Action: Receive and file the November 2024 Treasurer's Statement.
4.5 MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN CITY OF ALISO VIEJO, CITY
OF LAGUNA HILLS, CITY OF LAKE FOREST, CITY OF MISSION VIEJO, AND CITY
OF LAGUNA NIGUEL FOR SHARING OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
RESOURCES
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Agreement by and between the City of Aliso Viejo, City of Laguna Hills, City of Lake Forest, City of Mission Viejo, and City of Laguna Niguel for sharing of emergency management resources.
4.6 AGREEMENT WITH TROY AND BANKS INC. FOR COST REDUCTION
CONSULTING SERVICES
Recommended Action:
1. Approve an agreement with Troy and Banks, Inc. for cost reduction consulting services; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with Troy and Banks. Inc. in the amount not - to - exceed $ 49,999 through June 30, 2026.
4.7 AUTHORIZE THE RENEWAL OF ARCTIC WOLF MANAGED DETECTION AND
RESPONSE CYBERSECURITY SOLUTION
Recommended Action:
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to issue a purchase order to RedNight Consulting Inc., authorized reseller of Artic Wolf, Inc., in the amount of $ 34,996.45 for Fiscal Year 2024-25 for the renewal of cloud - based cybersecurity event log aggregation, threat detection and response, and Security Operations Center services; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to administratively approve up to two additional renewals of the purchase order on the same terms with an annual increase not - to - exceed 3% per year for Fiscal Years 2025-26 through 2026-27.
4.8 FIRST AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FOR THE CITY'S PERMITTING SOFTWARE
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Recommended Action: Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc. for the City's permitting software to increase the total compensation by $ 73,352.
4.9 SPECIAL EVENT SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM
City Manager Mitzi Ortiz responded to questions regarding advertising.
Recommended Action: Approve and authorize the proposed Special Event Sponsorship Policy and Procedures.
Motion: Councilmember Hurt moved and Councilmember Munzing seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion carried 5-0.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
5.1 CONCEPT PLAN REVIEW FOR A RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY AT 26800-26970
ALISO VIEJO PARKWAY
City Manager Mitzi Ortiz introduced Community Development Director So Kim, who provided an overview. Staff and the applicant responded to questions regarding proposed garage sizes, parking, traffic impacts, unit layouts, sales model of duplex units, EV charging stations, gas or electric utilities, estimated construction timeline, and estimated price range of units. Mayor Ackley opened the public hearing and the following provided comment:
1. Alp Kalaycioglu expressed concerns about the project
2. Matt Young with Glaukos expressed concerns about the project.
3. Jeff Merritt expressed support for the project.
4. Art Camoia expressed concerns about the project.
5. Kevin A. expressed opposition to the project.
There were no other comments. Mayor Ackley closed the public hearing.
5.2 CONCEPT PLAN REVIEW FOR A TOWNHOME COMMUNITY AT 400-700
FREEDOM LANE
City Manager Mitzi Ortiz introduced Senior Planner Rose Rivera, who provided an overview. Staff and the applicant responded to questions regarding garage sizes, unit layouts, parking, gas or electric utilities, affordable units, estimated price ranges, traffic impacts, density bonus, amenities, noise mitigation, and ventilation requirements.
Mayor Ackley opened the public hearing and there were no requests to speak. Mayor Ackley closed the public hearing.
6. DISCUSSION:
None.
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7. CITY MANAGER' S REPORT:
City Manager Mitzi Ortiz commented on disaster preparedness resources available on the City's website; announced winter registration for recreation classes; and announced the Aliso Viejo Rental Showcase to be held on January 26, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Aliso Viejo Ranch.
8. ANNOUNCEMENTS / COUNCIL COMMENTS / COMMITTEE UPDATES:
Councilmember Munzing:
Expressed enthusiasm for the new year ahead
Offered wishes for a safe recovery to OCSD Deputy Clara Dossland Wished a happy birthday to Mayor Pro Tem Duncan and Councilmember Zandbergen Councilmember Zandbergen:
Attended All is Bright Celebration and Tree Lighting Ceremony Attended Boys & Girls Club holiday events
Councilmember Hurt:
Attended SJHTCA Board meeting
Shared information about phishing scam affecting FasTrak customers Commended Aliso Viejo businesses on raising funds for fire victims Mayor Pro Tem Duncan:
Commented on recent wildfires
Expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve as Mayor Pro Tem Congratulated Mayor Ackley on being appointed as Mayor
Welcomed Councilmember Zandbergen to the City Council
Complimented OCSD Deputy Aaron Barragan for work with local e - bike riders Obtained consensus to consider amendment to City's e - bike ordinance Mayor Ackley:
Wished a happy birthday to Councilmember Hurt
Expressed enthusiasm for the new year ahead
Asked Councilmember Hurt to adjourn the meeting
9. ADJOURNMENT: Councilmember Hurt adjourned the meeting in memory of resident Joe Brooks at 9:26 p.m. to the regularly scheduled City Council meeting of ebruary 5, 2025.
Respectfully submitted:
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