CITY OF ALISO VIEJO
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 18, 2026, 7: 00 PM
Council Chambers, City Hall, 12 Journey
Aliso Viejo, California
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor 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 MAX DUNCAN
MAYOR PRO TEM MIKE MUNZING
COUNCILMEMBER TIFFANY ACKLEY
COUNCILMEMBER GARRETT DWYER
COUNCILMEMBER TIM A. ZANDBERGEN
ABSENT: NONE
STAFF PRESENT: ANN EIFERT, INTERIM CITY MANAGER/ FINANCIAL SERVICES DIRECTOR
SCOTT SMITH, CITY ATTORNEY
KATHY BAILOR, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
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
DIVISION FIRE CHIEF RYAN BISHOP
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Boy Scouts of America Troop 700 led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
1. 1 BUSINESS MONTH - WEBB' S GRAINWORKS
Mayor Duncan introduced the video and presented a certificate of recognition to Jeremy Webb, owner of Webb' s Grainworks, who provided a brief history of the business and expressed appreciation.
1 .2 OCTA E- BIKE SAFETY VIDEO
Peter Sotherland and Dulce Mejicanos with OCTA presented a short video about e-bike safety and responded to questions from council.
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2. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, REORDERING TO THE AGENDA:
None.
3. COMMUNITY INPUT:
1 . Kyle Swarts and Cooper Strull presented resolutions on behalf of Senator Steven Choi and Assemblymember Diane Dixon to Councilmember Tiffany Ackley, in recognition of her service as Mayor in 2025.
2. Julie Colombero praised Webb' s Grainworks for their customer service on New Year' s Eve.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Unless otherwise indicated below, the following pertains to all items on the Consent Calendar.
Motion: Mayor Pro Tem Munzing moved and Councilmember Ackley seconded to approve the recommended actions. ( All excluding item 4.4) 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 February 4, 2026, Special Meeting and the February 4, 2026, Regular Meeting.
4. 3 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Recommended Action: Ratify accounts payable checks and electronic funds transfers issued between January 16, 2026, and January 29, 2026, in the amount of 357, 175. 37.
4. 4 APPROVAL OF OFFICE SPACE FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF' S
DEPARTMENT AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE AND
INSTALLATION OF FURNITURE
Recommended Action: 1 . Approve and authorize the Interim City Manager to execute documents necessary to effectuate the use of City Hall, Suite 200; and
2. Authorize the Interim City Manager to appropriate $ 50,000 from the General Fund to the fiscal year 2025- 26 budget for the purchase and installation of furniture.
Councilmember Ackley commented on the item. Chief of Police Services, Captain Ryan Buhr responded to questions from Council regarding the need for new office
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furniture, current and future office space usage, existing office furniture, parameters of current OCSD contract, and options for purchasing furniture at a reduced cost.
Motion: Mayor Pro Tern Munzing moved and Councilmember Zandbergen seconded to approve the recommended action. Motion carried 4- 1 with Councilmember Ackley dissenting.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None.
6. DISCUSSION:
6. 1 RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING PROGRAM DISCUSSION
Interim City Manager Ann Eifert introduced Public Works Director Shaun Pelletier who provided an overview. Staff responded to questions regarding Attorney General guidelines for parking permit programs, potential program rules, possibility of conducting a parking study, HOA program participation, program enforcement, potential costs, and City of Laguna Niguel parking permit program. Mayor Duncan opened for public comment and the following persons spoke:
1. Art Camoia commented on the item.
2. Marie Tsaasem commented on potential costs and challenges of the program.
3. Councilmember Ackley read a comment received via email, from Laura Mohr, expressing disproval of the item.
Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file the report on permit parking; and
2. Provide direction, if any, to staff regarding whether to pursue development of a Residential Permit Parking Program for the City of Aliso Viejo.
Council agreed to receive and file the report.
7. CITY MANAGER' S REPORT:
Interim City Manager Ann Eifert announced cold overnight temperatures expected in the area from February 18 to February 20 and shared winter safety tips; announced summer camp registration and early bird pricing with scholarships available to those who qualify; Announced spring recreation class registration opens this Friday at 8 a.m.; Announced upcoming Artisans Market, to be held on March 8 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Aliso Viejo Ranch.
8. ANNOUNCEMENTS / COUNCIL COMMENTS / COMMITTEE UPDATES:
Councilmember Ackley:
Stated that she will be submitting her comments in writing at a later date.
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Councilmember Dwyer:
Attended Nourishing Great Futures Market and thanked volunteers and staff for their efforts.
Shared an update on behalf of the City Manager Recruitment Ad Hoc Committee and encouraged qualified candidates to apply by March 16.
Announced the Open House event at the Orange County Mosquito and Vector District headquarters on February 19 and shared information on how to report pest issues through the District.
Councilmember Zandbergen:
Acknowledged members of the public in attendance at tonight' s meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Munzing:
Formally closed the Hummingbird LaneAd Hoc Committee, and thanked City staff and Councilmember Zandbergen for their efforts.
Attended Aliso Viejo Chamber of Commerce event at Opah restaurant.
Attended Aliso Viejo Chamber of Lunch event.
Attended Aliso Viejo Girls Softball Opening Day.
Shared plans to attend Aliso Viejo Little League Opening Day.
Attended OCFA Budget and Finance Subcommittee meeting.
Mayor Duncan:
Expressed appreciation for staff and council' s work on the Hummingbird Lane Ad Hoc Committee.
Shared an update on the Pump Track Committee.
6. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Duncan adjourned the meeting at 8:20 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting of March 4, 2025.
Respectfully submitted: Approved by:
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