CITY OF ALISO VIEJO
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
January 21, 2026
Council Chambers, City Hall, 12 Journey
Aliso Viejo, California
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Duncan called the Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Aliso Viejo to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: MAYOR MAX DUNCAN
MAYOR PRO TEM MIKE MUNZING
COUNCILMEMBER TIFFANY ACKLEY
COUNCILMEMBER GARRETT DWYER ( via teleconference)
COUNCILMEMBER TIM A. ZANDBERGEN
ABSENT: NONE
STAFF PRESENT: SCOTT SMITH, CITY ATTORNEY
ANN EIFERT, ACTING CITY MANAGER
CORA SWANSON, HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
CLOSED SESSION:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956. 9(d)(2) Number of potential cases: 2
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
Pursuant to Government Code section 54957( b)
Title: Interim City Manager
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATIORS
Pursuant to Government Code section 54957. 6
Agency Designated Representatives: Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem Unrepresented Employee: Interim City Manager
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
Pursuant to Government Code section 54957( b)
Title: City Manager
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code section 54957. 6
Agency Designated Representatives: Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem Unrepresented Employee: City Manager
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PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION:
City Attorney Scott Smith stated no reportable action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Duncan the meeting at 6:45 p.m. to January 21, 2026, Regular Council Meeting.
Respectfully submitted: Approved by:
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KATHY B LOR M CA
INTERIM- CITY CLERK M R
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