CITY OF ALISO VIEJO
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 5 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 DUNCAN
COUNCILMEMBER RICHARD W. HURT
COUNCILMEMBER MIKE MUNZING
COUNCILMEMBER TIM A. ZANDBERGEN
ABSENT: NONE
STAFF PRESENT: 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
LIZZY MENDOZA, RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES MANAGER
ISAAC AZIZ, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER
CAPT. RYAN BUHR, CHIEF OF POLICE SERVICES
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: IT Manager Isaac Aziz led the pledge of allegiance.
1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
1.1 PROCLAMATION - RED CROSS MONTH
Mayor Pro Tern Duncan presented the proclamation to American Red Cross of Orange County Executive Director Becky Firey. She expressed her appreciation and commented on the importance of the designation.
2. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, REORDERING TO THE AGENDA:
None.
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3. COMMUNITY INPUT:
1. Morgan Goldstein provided an update on behalf of Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley.
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 January 15, 2025, Regular Meeting.
4.3 SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 10.06
OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING ELECTRIC BICYCLES
Recommended Action: Conduct second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2025-244 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.
4.4 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Recommended Action: Ratify accounts payable checks and electronic funds transfers issued between January 31, 2025, and February 13, 2025, in the amount of 1,322,629.66.
4.5 TREASURER'S STATEMENT — JANUARY 2025
Recommended Action: Receive and file the January 2025 Treasurer's Statement.
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5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
5.1 CONCEPT PLAN REVIEW FORA SELF - STORAGE FACILITY AT 15 ARGONAUT City Manager Mitzi Ortiz introduced Community Development Director So Kim, who provided an overview. Staff and Applicant Bryan Miranda responded to questions regarding size of proposed buildings, appearance and dimensions of storage units, business practices, operating hours, potential traffic flow, safety concerns, and appearance of exterior of building. Mayor Ackley opened the public hearing and the following persons provided comment:
1. Nila Trider expressed concerns about the project.
2. Rose Hosseini expressed concerns about the project.
There were no other comments. Mayor Ackley closed the public hearing.
Councilmembers commented on the matter.
Recommended Action: 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 self - storage facility at 15 Argonaut.
No further action was taken.
6. DISCUSSION:
None.
7. CITY MANAGER' S REPORT:
City Manager Mitzi Ortiz announced registration for summer camps, spring recreation classes, and spring break camps; the American Red Cross Blood Drive to be held on April 9, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Aliso Viejo Ranch; and the Aliso Viejo Certified Farmers Market on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Aliso Viejo Town Center.
8. ANNOUNCEMENTS 1 COUNCIL COMMENTS 1 COMMITTEE UPDATES:
Councilmember Munzing:
Attended the City's Strategic Planning Workshop
Attended Artisans Market
Attended OCFA Board Meeting
Councilmember Zandbergen
Attended the City's Strategic Planning Workshop
Attended Artisans Market
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Councilmember Hurt:
Attended SJHTCA Board Meeting; and was voted Chair of Toll Operations Attended OC Mosquito and Vector Control District Meeting Mayor Pro Tern Duncan:
Visited Aliso Viejo Aquatic Center to view pool deck rehabilitation sample area Attended Aliso Niguel High School Girls Soccer Banquet
Met with Cub Scouts at City Hall
Mayor Ackley
Attended Aliso Viejo Little League Opening Day
Commented on AVCA fields and recent changes to their Board
9. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Ackley adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m. to the regularly scheduled City Council meeting of March 19, 2025
Respectfully submitted:
T MARTI N EZ
CLERK
Approved by:
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