CITY OF ALISO VIEJO
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
JULY 16, 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
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: Councilmember Zandbergen led the pledge of allegiance.
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney HongDao Nguyen stated there was no reportable action.
1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
1. 1 BUSINESS OF THE MONTH - REGUS ALISO VIEJO
Mayor Ackley introduced the video and presented a certificate of recognition to Regus Senior Sales Director Aahmes Kubicki, who provided a brief history of the business and expressed her appreciation.
1. 2 PRESENTATION FROM WORKING WARDROBES
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Mayor Ackley introduced Working Wardrobes CEO Bonni Pomush, who provided the presentation, along with Board Member Suzy Betz and Costa Mesa Council Member Don Harper.
2. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, REORDERING TO THE AGENDA:
None.
3. COMMUNITY INPUT:
1. Kurt Schutte expressed public safety concerns regarding 38 Colonial Way.
2. Mark Ronson expressed public safety concerns regarding 38 Colonial Way.
3. Bret Pool expressed gratitude for new radar speed signs at Hummingbird Lane.
4. Doug Owens expressed gratitude to Administrative Sergeant Duran for assistance with a civil matter.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Unless otherwise indicated below, the following pertains to all items on the Consent Calendar.
Motion: Councilmember Munzing moved and Mayor Pro Tern Duncan 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 ready by title, and further reading is waived.
4. 2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Recommended Action: Approve the minutes as submitted for the June 18, 2025 Regular Meeting.
4. 3 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Recommended Action: Ratify accounts payable checks and electronic funds transfers issued between June 6, 2025, and July 2, 2025, in the amount of 2, 660, 541. 05.
4. 4 TREASURER' S STATEMENT - MAY 2025
Recommended Action: Receive and file the May 2025 Treasurer' s Statement.
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1 4. 5 RESOLUTION OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005- 01
GLENWOOD AT ALISO VIEJO) AUTHORIZING THE ANNUAL LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025- 2026
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 2025- 10 of the City Council, acting as the legislative body of Community Facilities District No. 2005- 01 (Glenwood at Aliso Viejo) ( the " CFD"), authorizing the annual levy of special taxes for fiscal year 2025- 2026.
4. 6 AGREEMENT WITH HDL COREN AND CONE FOR PROPERTY TAX
CONSULTING AND AUDITING SERVICES
Recommended Action: Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a five- year Professional Services Agreement with HdL Coren and Cone for property tax consulting and auditing services in an amount not to exceed $ 105, 000.
4. 7 MAJOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS STATUS UPDATE
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
4. 8 APPROVAL OF NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC CALMING GUIDELINES Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 2025- 11 of the City Council of the City of Aliso Viejo which adopts and approves Neighborhood Traffic Calming Guidelines
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
5. 1 APPLICATION FOR THE PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION
PROGRAM
City Manager Mitzi Ortiz introduced Community Development Director So Kim, who provided an overview. Staff responded to questions regarding allocation of program funds.
Mayor Ackley opened the public hearing.
There were no requests to speak. Mayor Ackley closed the public hearing.
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 2025- 12 authorizing the application submittal and adopting the Permanent Local Housing Allocation ( PLHA) for the Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program.
Motion: Mayor Pro Tem Duncan moved and Councilmember Zandbergen seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion carried 5- 0.
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6. DISCUSSION:
6. 1 FEE WAIVER REQUEST FOR ORANGE COUNTY ANNUAL SENIOR SUMMIT
EVENT AT ALISO VIEJO RANCH
City Manager Mitzi Ortiz introduced Recreation and Community Services Manager Lizzy Mendoza, who provided an overview. Staff, along with Chief of Staff Nick Anas from the office of Orange County Supervisor Foley, responded to questions regarding waiving fees for nonprofit organizations, procedures of last year's event, event details, and estimated cost to the City and event sponsors.
Recommended Action: Consider a request to waive Aliso Viejo Ranch rental fees in the amount of$ 3,387 for the Orange County Annual Senior Summit event held by Fifth District Supervisor Katrina Foley and Cal Optima Health.
Motion: Mayor Ackley made a motion and Councilmember Munzing seconded to approve waiving a portion of the rental fees, reducing the total to $ 2,621, excluding fees for security and cleanup. Motion carried 3-2 with Mayor Pro Tem Duncan and Councilmember Zandbergen voting no.
6. 2 HUMMINGBIRD LANE AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORT
City Manager Mitzi Ortiz introduced Public Works Director Shaun Pelletier, who provided an overview. Staff responded to questions regarding potential options to reduce speeding, including striping, crosswalks, edge lines, bulb- outs, and stop signs.
Recommended Action: Direct staff how to proceed with Hummingbird Lane traffic improvements.
Motion: Mayor Pro Tern Duncan made a motion and Mayor Ackley seconded to evaluate traffic conditions with the recently installed radar speed signs for one month before bringing the item back for further discussion. Motion carried 5-0.
7. CITY MANAGER' S REPORT:
City Manager Mitzi Ortiz announced registration for fall recreation classes, with the digital fall brochure available on the city's website; Shakespeare by the Sea featuring As You Like It at Soka University on July 24, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.; Community Input Survey for Aliso Viejo Ranch available until July 17, 2025; and Aliso Viejo Farmers Market at Aliso Viejo Town Center from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. every Saturday.
8. ANNOUNCEMENTS / COUNCIL COMMENTS / COMMITTEE UPDATES:
Councilmember Munzing:
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Attended Aliso Viejo Chamber of Commerce Networking Lunch Attended OCFA Budget & Finance Committee meeting
Attended OCFA Fallen Heroes Memorial Ceremony
Attended AVCA July 4th Celebration & Fireworks
Attended Hummingbird Lane Ad Hoc Committee meetings
Councilmember Zandbergen:
Attended AVCA July 4th Celebration & Fireworks
Attended Aliso Viejo Chamber of Commerce Networking Lunch Commented on personal mountain bike training
Councilmember Hurt:
Commended Boys and Girls Club on their efforts with local food pantry Attended Run Club at the Iglesia Park Community Center
Commented on upcoming one- mile race event at ANHS on July 29 Mayor Pro Tern Duncan:
Commended AVCA on their July 4th Celebration & Fireworks event Commended OCSD on e-bike enforcement and decrease of related safety complaints Commended OCSD on their contributions to AVCA July 4th Celebration & Fireworks Commended OCSD on their presence during an incident at Ridgecrest Park Mayor Ackley:
Commended AVCA on their July 4th Celebration & Fireworks event Volunteered at Boys and Girls Club food pantry
9. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Ackley adjourned the meeting at 8:47 p.m. to the regularly scheduled City Council meeting of August 6, 2025.
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