CITY OF ALISO VIEJO
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 6, 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 7:05 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: MAYOR TIFFANY ACKLEY
MAYOR PRO TEM MAX DUNCAN
COUNCILMEMBER RICHARD W. HURT( via teleconference)
COUNCILMEMBER MIKE MUNZING
COUNCILMEMBER TIM A. ZANDBERGEN ( via teleconference)
STAFF PRESENT: MITZI ORTIZ, CITY MANAGER
SCOTT SMITH, CITY ATTORNEY
JANET MARTINEZ, CITY CLERK
ANN EIFERT, FINANCIAL SERVICES DIRECTOR
SHAUN PELLETIER, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
JUSTIN BERRY, DEPUTY BUILDING OFFICIAL
ISAAC AZIZ, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER
CAPT. RYAN BUHR, CHIEF OF POLICE SERVICES
LIZZY MENDOZA, RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES
MANAGER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: City Clerk Janet Martinez led the pledge of allegiance.
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney Scott Smith stated there was no reportable action.
1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
1. 1 RECOGNITION OF MEDAL OF VALOR RECIPIENT OCFA DIVISION CHIEF MIKE
SUMMERS
Councilmember Mike Munzing presented the certificate of recognition to OCFA Division Chief Mike Summers. He expressed his appreciation.
2. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, REORDERING TO THE AGENDA:
None.
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3. COMMUNITY INPUT:
1. Natalie Tamsut with the Vantis HOA Board expressed safety concerns about property located at 38 Colonial Way.
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 July 16, 2025 Special and Regular Meetings.
4. 3 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Recommended Action: Ratify accounts payable checks and electronic funds transfers issued between July 3, 2025, and July 17, 2025, in the amount of $578, 757. 06.
4. 4 DESKTOP COMPUTER REPLACEMENT
Recommended Action: Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase agreement with SHI for the purchase of new desktop computers for an amount not to exceed $ 141, 680. 80.
Information Technology Manager Isaac Aziz responded to questions regarding assessment of current equipment, details of prior equipment purchases, proposed quantities to be purchased and computer programs used by staff.
Motion: Mayor Pro Tern Duncan moved to receive a systems analysis from staff.
Councilmember Zandbergen seconded the action. Motion failed 2- 3 with Councilmember Hurt, Councilmember Munzing and Mayor Ackley dissenting.
Motion: Councilmember Munzing moved and Councilmember Hurt seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion carried 4- 1 with Mayor Pro Tern Duncan dissenting.
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4. 5 PURCHASE AND REPLACE VIDEO SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS AT THE ALISO
VIEJO CENTER AND AQUATIC CENTER
Recommended Action: Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with NIC Partners for the purchase and replacement of new video surveillance cameras at the Aliso Viejo Center and Aquatic Center for an amount not to exceed $ 96, 000.
Mayor Pro Tern Duncan expressed appreciation to City Manager Mitzi Ortiz and Information Technology Manager Isaac Aziz for their efforts on this project.
Motion: Mayor Pro Tern Duncan moved and Councilmember Munzing seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion carried 5- 0.
4. 6 SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH SIGNARAMA FOR BANNER
PROGRAM
Recommended Action:
1. Approve the second amendment to the agreement with Signarama for the banner program for an additional one- year term ending June 30, 2026, and increase the total compensation by $4,000 for a total amount of $ 54,000; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None.
6. DISCUSSION:
6. 1 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 13. 02 AND 13. 04 OF THE ALISO VIEJO MUNICIPAL CODE, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE 2025 BUILDING AND FIRE CODES City Manager Mitzi Ortiz introduced Deputy Building Official Justin Berry who provided an overview. Staff and OCFA Assistant Fire Marshall Ryan Aloi responded to questions regarding State regulations and home hardening recommendations.
Recommended Action:
1. Hold a public hearing and introduce for first reading an Ordinance entitled: AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALISO VIEJO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTERS 13. 02 & 13. 04 OF TITLE 13 OF THE ALISO
VIEJO MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE FOLLOWING MODEL CODES INTO THE ALISO VIEJO MUNICIPAL CODE:
1) CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, VOLUMES 1 & 2, 2025 EDITION; WITH AMENDMENTS ( 2) CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 2025 EDITION; ( 3) CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 2025 EDITION; ( 4) CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 2025 EDITION; ( 5) INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE,
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2024 EDITION; ( 6) CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, 2025 EDITION; ( 7) CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, 2025 EDITION; ( 8) CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE, 2025 EDITION; ( 9) CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, 2025 EDITION; ( 10) CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, 2025 EDITION, WITH AMENDMENTS; ( 11) CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, 2025 EDITION; ( 12) CALIFORNIA WILDLAND URBAN INTERFACE CODE, 2025 EDITION, WITH AMENDMENTS; AND ( 13) CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 2025 EDITION, WITH AMENDMENTS; and
2. Find the attached Ordinance exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15378( a) and 15061( b)(3).
Motion: Mayor Pro Tem Duncan moved and Councilmember Zandbergen seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion carried 5- 0
6. 2 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND SELECTION OF
GENERAL ASSEMBLY VOTING DELEGATE
Mayor Ackley opened the floor for council nominations. Councilmember Munzing nominated Councilmember Richard Hurt, and Mayor Pro Tern Duncan and Councilmember Hurt nominated Councilmember Zandbergen to serve as general assembly voting delegate on behalf of the council. Councilmember Munzing also nominated Mayor Pro Tem Duncan.
Recommended Action: Designate a voting delegate and up to two alternates for the League of California Cities General Assembly to be held on October 10, 2025 at the Long Beach Convention Center.
Motion: Councilmember Munzing moved and Councilmember Zandbergen seconded to designate Mayor Pro Tem Duncan as a voting delegate and Councilmember Zandbergen as alternate. Motion carried 5- 0
6. 3 RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY EMPLOYEE SALARY SCHEDULE TO
INCLUDE A FULL- TIME HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER POSITION
City Manager Mitzi Ortiz provided an overview. Staff responded to questions regarding proposed responsibilities of the role, consultant cost estimates, feasibility of structuring the position as part-time, potential projects under the position, BB&K hourly rates for personnel assistance, costs associated with consulting services and possibility of combining a part- time position with an external consultant.
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-13 amending the City employee salary schedule to include a full-time Human Resources Manager position.
Motion: Councilmember Munzing moved and Mayor Pro Tern Duncan seconded to seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion carried 5- 0.
7. CITY MANAGER' S REPORT:
City Manager Mitzi Ortiz announced registration for fall recreation classes and programs; Red Cross Blood Drive on September 10, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Aliso Viejo
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Ranch; Health and Safety Fair to be held at Aliso Viejo Ranch on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.; Aliso Viejo Trails and Creek Cleanup Event to be held on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
8. ANNOUNCEMENTS / COUNCIL COMMENTS / COMMITTEE UPDATES:
Councilmember Munzing:
Attended Aliso Viejo Chamber of Commerce After Hours Mixer event Attended OC Fair event
Attended OCFA Human Resources Subcommittee Meeting
Expressed well wishes for a safe summer season
Councilmember Zandbergen:
Commented on personal cycling event
Councilmember Hurt:
Attended OC Mosquito and Vector Control District Board Meeting Mayor Pro Tem Duncan:
Expressed appreciation to City staff for their hard work Mayor Ackley:
Noted she will be submitting her comments to the Clerk in writing.
9. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Ackley adjourned the meeting at 8:20 p.m. to the regularly scheduled City Council meeting of August 20, 2025.
Respectfully submitted: Approved by:
ET M RTINEZ TIFFA Y C Y
C CLERK MAYO
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