CITY OF ALISO VIEJO
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 18, 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
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: Ann Eifert, Financial Services Director, led the pledge of allegiance.
1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
1.1 BUSINESS OF THE MONTH - PHILZ COFFEE
Mayor Ackley introduced the video and presented a certificate of recognition to Philz Coffee General Manager Jose Ramirez, who provided a brief history of the business and expressed his appreciation.
2. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, REORDERING TO THE AGENDA:
None
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4.7 RENEWED MEASURE M ELIGIBILITY
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt a 7 - year Capital Improvements Program ( CIP) for Street Projects; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-09 of the City Council of the City of Aliso Viejo concerning the status of the Circulation Element and Mitigation Fee Program.
4.8 AGREEMENTS WITH RK ENGINEERING GROUP, INC. AND ADVANTEC CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC. FOR ON - CALL TRAFFIC ENGINEERING
SERVICES
Recommended Action:
1. Approve an agreement with RK Engineering Group, Inc. to perform on - call traffic engineering services;
2. Approve an agreement with Advantec Consulting Engineers, Inc. to perform on - call traffic engineering services;
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with RK Engineering Group, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $ 225,000; and
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with Advantec Consulting Engineers, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $ 50,000.
4.9 AGREEMENT WITH ITERIS, INC. ON - CALL TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES
FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL OPERATIONS
Recommended Action:
1. Approve an agreement with Iteris, Inc. to perform on - call traffic engineering services for traffic signal operations; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with Iteris, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $ 200,000.
4.10 AGREEMENT WITH GMU ENGINEERS AND GEOLOGISTS FOR PAVEMENT
MANAGEMENT PLAN UPDATE SERVICES
Recommended Action:
1. Approve an agreement with GMU Engineers and Geologists to perform pavement management plan update services; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with GMU Engineers and Geologists for an amount not to exceed $ 74,970.
4.11 SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH NIEVES LANDCSAPE, INC.
FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES
Recommended Action:
1. Approve a second amendment to the agreement with Nieves Landscape, Inc. to perform landscape maintenance services that renews the agreement for an additional one-year term and increases the total compensation under the agreement by $200,000 for a total amount of $ 1,090,000; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the second amendment to the agreement.
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8. ANNOUNCEMENTS I COUNCIL COMMENTS I COMMITTEE UPDATES:
Councilmember Zandbergen
Attended local community meeting regarding Hummingbird Lane traffic safety concerns Requested that staff investigate traffic calming methods on Hummingbird Lane Attended Aliso Niguel High School graduation
Mayor Ackley requested the formation of an Ad Hoc committee to discuss traffic mitigation options for Hummingbird Lane.
City Manager Ortiz, Public Works Director Shaun Pelletier and OCSD Chief of Police Services Ryan Buhr responded to questions about traffic calming efforts.
Motion: Mayor Ackley moved and Mayor Pro Tem Duncan seconded to create an Ad Hoc committee to discuss traffic mitigation options for Hummingbird Lane. The committee will include Councilmembers Zandbergen and Munzing. Motion carried 5-0.
Councilmember Hurt:
Attended OCPL Library Advisory Board meeting and provided an update on the Aliso Viejo Library remodel
Commented on recent fellowship with The Nonprofit Institute of University of San Diego Expressed appreciation for the Boys and Girls Club, for continuing to offer community resources while navigating the evolving civic landscape Requested that staff look into installing new security cameras and shades at the Boys and Girls Club
Reported that the Via Iglesia HOA has issued parking citations during food bank events and requested a meeting with HOA to prevent future citations to volunteers Commented on City's upcoming 25th anniversary event, requested the formation of an Ad Hoc committee to plan celebration
Motion: Mayor Ackley moved and Mayor Pro Tem Duncan seconded to create an Ad Hoc committee discuss the City's 25th Anniversary celebration. The committee will include Councilmember Hurt and Mayor Ackley. Motion carried 5-0.
Councilmember Munzing:
Attended Aliso Niguel High School graduation
Attended OCTA Roundtable Discussion
Attended the first Aliso Viejo Chamber of Commerce Luncheon Attended OCFA Budget & Finance Committee meeting
Mayor Pro Tem Duncan
No comments
Mayor Ackley:
Requested consensus to cancel the regularly scheduled Council Meeting of July 2, 2025
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Expressed appreciation to OCSD for their assistance during the recent peaceful protest Motion: Councilmember Munzing moved and Mayor Pro Tern Duncan seconded to cancel the regularly scheduled Council Meeting of July 2, 2025. Motion carried 5-0.
9. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Ackley adjourned the meeting at 7:42 p.m. to the regularly scheduled City Council meeting of July 16, 2025.
Respectfully submitted:
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