CITY OF ALISO VIEJO
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 19, 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: MAYOR TIFFANY ACKLEY
MAYOR PRO TEM MAX D U N CAN ( via teleconference)
COUNCILMEMBER RICHARD W. HURT
COUNCILMEMBER MIKE MUNZING
COUNCILMEMBER TIM A. ZANDBERGEN
ABSENT: NONE
STAFF PRESENT: MITZI ORTIZ, CITY MANAGER
SCOTT SMITH, CITY ATTORNEY
JANET MARTINEZ, 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. RYAN BUHR, CHIEF OF POLICE SERVICES
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Nicole Watson, Executive Director from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Capistrano Valley, led the pledge of allegiance.
1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
1.1 RECOGNITION OF BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF CAPISTRANO VALLEY AWARD
RECIPIENTS
Kindness Award recipient James T. provided a presentation on his experience with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Capistrano Valley. Mayor Ackley presented a certificate of recognition to James and he expressed his appreciation.
1.2 PRESENTATION BY BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF CAPISTRANO VALLEY
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Mayor Ackley introduced Executive Director Nicole Watson, who provided the presentation.
2. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, REORDERING TO THE AGENDA:
None.
3. COMMUNITY INPUT:
1. Tim requested consideration of a vested rental city ordinance.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Unless otherwise indicated below, the following pertains to all items on the Consent Calendar.
Motion: Councilmember Munzing moved and Councilmember Hurt 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 February 5, 2025, Regular Meeting.
4.3 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Recommended Action: Ratify accounts payable checks and electronic funds transfers issued between January 17, 2025, and January 30, 2025, in the amount of 828,921.37.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None.
6. DISCUSSION:
6.1 FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 FINANCIAL UPDATE
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City Manager Mitzi Ortiz introduced Finance Director Ann Eifert, who provided an overview. Staff responded to questions regarding surplus funds, grant funding, and sales tax information.
Recommended Action:
1. Receive and file the fiscal year ( FY) 2024-25 financial update; and
2. Authorize an additional appropriation of $ 50,000 in Gas Tax and $ 491,257 in grant funding to the FY 2024-25 Budget.
Motion: Councilmember Zandbergen moved and Councilmember Hurt seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion carried 5-0.
6.2 CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 10.06 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING ELECTRIC BICYCLES
City Attorney Scott Smith provided an overview. Staff responded to questions regarding similar ordinance in Laguna Niguel, California Vehicle Code, safety education, citations and enforcement, and ordinance details.
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
2. Introduce for first reading an ordinance, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALISO VIEJO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 10.06 OF THE ALISO VIEJO MUNICIPAL
CODE AMENDING ELECTRIC BICYCLE REGULATIONS AND FINDING THE
ACTION DOES NOT QUALIFY AS A PROJECT SUBJECT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.
Motion: Mayor Pro Tem Duncan moved and Councilmember Zandbergen seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion carried 5-0.
6.3 APPOINTMENT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS
SCAG) GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING DELEGATE
Mayor Ackley introduced the item. Mayor Ackley nominated Councilmember Hurt as delegate. Mayor Pro Tem Duncan nominated Councilmember Zandbergen as alternate.
Recommended Action: Appoint delegate and alternate for the Southern California Association of Governments ( SCAG) General Assembly Meeting to be held May 1, 2025.
Motion: Mayor Ackley moved to appoint Councilmember Hurt as delegate, Councilmember Munzing moved to appoint Councilmember Zandbergen as alternate, and Mayor Pro Tem Duncan seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion carried 5-0.
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7. CITY MANAGER' S REPORT:
City Manager Mitzi Ortiz announced registration for summer camps; registration for spring recreation classes starting on February 21, 2025; and Artisans Market to be held on March 2, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Aliso Viejo Ranch.
8. ANNOUNCEMENTS I COUNCIL COMMENTS I COMMITTEE UPDATES:
Councilmember Munzing:
Attended Aliso Viejo Girls Softball Opening Ceremony
Commented on the upcoming Aliso Viejo Little League Opening Day Councilmember Zandbergen:
Attended Eagle Scout Court of Honor Ceremony and Gala
Attended Aliso Viejo Girls Softball Opening Ceremony
Attended Aliso Viejo Chamber of Commerce Networking Breakfast Attended sober living facilities webinar hosted by Assemblymember Diane Dixon Councilmember Hurt:
Attended TCA Board of Directors meeting
Attended Aliso Viejo Girls Softball Opening Ceremony
Mayor Pro Tem Duncan:
Commented on teleconference location
Encouraged residents to spend locally
Mayor Ackley:
Attended Aliso Viejo Girls Softball Opening Ceremony
Attended meeting regarding the International Shopping Center ( 1CSC) Convention Commented on the City's upcoming Strategic Planning Meeting
9. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Ackley adjourned the meeting at 8:19 p.m. to the regularly scheduled City Council meeting of March 5, 2025.
Respectfully submitted: Approved by:
JAN = MARTINEZ
CI CLERK
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VAY
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