CITY OF ALISO VIEJO
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 16, 2025, 7: 00 PM
Council Chambers, City Hall, 12 Journey
Aliso Viejo, California
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Pro Tern Duncan 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 PRO TEM MAX DUNCAN
COUNCILMEMBER RICHARD W. HURT
COUNCILMEMBER MIKE MUNZING
COUNCILMEMBER TIM A. ZANDBERGEN
ABSENT: MAYOR TIFFANY ACKLEY
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: City Attorney Scott Smith led the pledge of allegiance.
1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
1. 1 BUSINESS OF THE MONTH — IMX PILATES
Mayor Pro Tern Duncan introduced the video and presented the certificate of recognition to IM=X Owner Lea Shen. She provided a brief history on the business and expressed her appreciation.
1. 2 INTRODUCTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERGEANT JASON DURAN
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Mayor Pro Tern Duncan introduced Administrative Sergeant Jason Duran. Chief of Police Services Captain Ryan Buhr provided additional comments. Administrative Sergeant Jason Duran expressed his appreciation for the welcome.
2. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, REORDERING TO THE AGENDA:
Mayor Pro Tern Duncan made a motion to move Discussion Item 6. 1 to the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting of May 7, 2025.
Motion: Mayor Pro Tern Duncan moved and Councilmember Hurt seconded to approve the change. Motion carried 4- 0-1, with Mayor Ackley absent.
3. COMMUNITY INPUT:
1. Jason Garshfield expressed concerns about Mayor Ackley' s comments on Discussion Item 6.2 from the prior council meeting of April 2, 2025.
2. Sarah Park expressed concern about the lack of financial literacy education for young people within the community.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Unless otherwise indicated below, the following pertains to all items on the Consent Calendar.
Motion: Councilmember Munzing moved and Mayor Pro Tem Duncan seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion carried 4-0-1, with Mayor Ackley absent.
4. 1 WAIVE THE READING OF ALL ORDINANCES RESOLUTIONS2
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 April 2, 2025 Special and Regular Meetings.
4. 3 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Recommended Action: Ratify accounts payable checks and electronic funds transfers issued between March 14, 2025, and March 27, 2025, in the amount of $ 1, 019, 500. 53.
4. 4 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 five- year Professional Services Agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc. for the City's permitting software in an amount not to exceed $ 605, 316.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
5. 1 REVOCATION OF A 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 responded to questions regarding any possible recourse regarding the Orange County Health Care Agency' s intention of self- permitting and self- inspection, and process for obtaining relevant permit documents. Mayor Pro Tem Duncan opened the public hearing. There were no requests to speak. Mayor Pro Tem Duncan closed the public hearing.
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 2025- 02 revoking a Conditional Use Permit for an outpatient medical use at 27141 Aliso Creek Road ( USE- 2024- 00009).
Motion: Councilmember Munzing moved and Councilmember Zandbergen seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion carried 4- 0- 1, with Mayor Ackley absent.
6. DISCUSSION:
6. 1 BIKE LANE DISCUSSION
Item was moved to the next regularly scheduled meeting of May 7, 2025.
Recommended Action:
1. Receive Staff presentation; and
2. Provide direction to Staff regarding bike lane improvement implementation timeline.
7. CITY MANAGER' S REPORT:
City Manager Mitzi Ortiz announced registration for spring recreation classes and summer camps; Movie Night at the Aliso Viejo Ranch on Sunday, June 1, 2025 beginning at 7 p.m.; and the Certified Farmers Market on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Aliso Viejo Town Center.
8. ANNOUNCEMENTS / COUNCIL COMMENTS / COMMITTEE UPDATES:
Councilmember Zandbergen
Attended Don Juan Avila Elementary School 25-Year anniversary event
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Attended the Crystal Apple Awards at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Attended Senator Choi' s 37th District Women of Distinction Awards Councilmember Hurt:
Commented on completion of dissertation and obtainment of academic doctoral degree Attended the San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency ( SJHTCA) Board meeting Commented on upcoming Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District Board meeting
Met with the Eagle Scouts
Councilmember Munzing:
Acknowledged Councilmember Zandbergen' s recent mountain bike race victories Commented on the grand opening of 99 Ranch Market on Saturday, April 19, 2025 Commented on Holy Week
Commented on upcoming summer season
Mayor Pro Tern Duncan:
Commented on the grand opening of 99 Ranch Market on Saturday, April 19, 2025 Visited San Clemente' s new Pump Track
Commented on e-bike safety enforcement
9. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Pro Tern Duncan adjourned the meeting at 7:28 p.m. to the regularly scheduled City Council meeting of May 7, 2025 Respectfully submitted: Approved_ by
JANET MARTI N EZ F Y K Y
C, TY CLERK MAY
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