CITY OF ALISO VIEJO
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
April 1 , 2026, 7: 00 P. M.
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, CITY CLERK
SHAUN PELLETIER. PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
LIZZY MENDOZA, RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES MANAGER
ISAAC AZIZ, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER
CAPT. RYAN BUHR, ALISO VIEJO POLICE SERVICES
DIVISION FIRE CHIEF REID GIBSON
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: City Engineer Shaun Pelletier led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
1. 1 PROCLAMATION - FAIR HOUSING MONTH
Mayor Duncan presented the proclamation to Christina Prado with the Fair Housing Foundation. Ms. Prado expressed appreciation for the recognition.
1. 2 PROCLAMATION — DONATE LIFE MONTH
Mayor Duncan presented the proclamation to Leslie Eskildsen with One Legacy. Ms.
Eskildsen expressed appreciation for the recognition.
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1 .3 INTRODUCTION OF OCFA DIVISION CHIEF REID GIBSON AND ADMINISTRATIVE
CAPTAIN ANDREW BERGEN
Mayor Duncan introduced Division Chief Reid Gibson, and Administrative Captain Andrew Bergen who said a few words and expressed gratitude for the opportunity to work with the City of Aliso Viejo.
2. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, REORDERING TO THE AGENDA:
None.
3. COMMUNITY INPUT:
1 . Kent Smith shared concerns about e- bikes and commented on local parks.
2. Marie T. commented on park in-lieu fees and affordable housing.
3. Sebastian shared safety concerns.
4. Nicole Watson, CEO of Boys and Girls Clubs of Capistrano Valley ( BGCCV) thanked the City for partnering with BGCCV for over twenty years and shared support for a pump track in Aliso Viejo.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Unless otherwise indicated below, the following pertains to all items on the Consent Calendar.
Motion: Councilmember Ackley moved and Councilmember Zandbergen 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 read by title, and further reading is waived.
4. 2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Recommended Action: Approve the minutes as submitted for the March 18, 2026, Regular Meeting.
4. 3 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Recommended Action: Ratify accounts payable checks and electronic funds transfers issued between February 27, 2026, and March 12, 2026, in the amount of 1, 348, 231. 42.
4. 4 TREASURER' S STATEMENT - FEBRUARY 2026
Recommended Action: Receive and file the February 2026 Treasurer' s Statement.
4. 5 OC WASTE AND RECYCLING WASTE INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEM
ENTERPRISE ( WISE) AGREEMENT
Recommended Action:
1 . Approve the attached WISE Agreement with the County of Orange for municipal solid waste disposal rates and services; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement on behalf of
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the City and make minor modifications as necessary.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
5. 1 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND EXCEPTION PERMIT TO ESTABLISH A
LARGEOUTPATIENT MEDICAL USE AND ALLOW A REDUCTION IN THE
NUMBER OF REQUIRED PARKING SPACES ( EIGHT PERCENT DEFICIENCY) AT 27432 ALISO CREEK ROAD, SUITE 200 ( USE- 2025- 00022 AND EXP- 2026- 01000) Interim City Manager Ann Eifert introduced Assistant Planner Michael Delgadillo, who provided an overview. Staff and the applicant responded to questions regarding; office space vacancy rate, proposed future tenants and parking availability. Mayor Duncan opened the Public Hearing and there we no requests to speak. Mayor Duncan closed the Public Hearing.
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution approving a Conditional Use Permit and an Exception Permit to establish a large outpatient medical use and reduction in the number of required parking spaces ( eight percent deficiency) at 27432 Aliso Creek Road, Suite 200 ( USE- 2025- 00022 and EXP- 2026- 01000) Motion: Mayor Pro Tern Munzing moved and Councilmember Dwyer seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion carried 5- 0
6. DISCUSSION:
None.
7. CITY MANAGER' S REPORT:
Interim City Manager Ann Eifert announced: Early bird special available for summer camp registrations made before April 30; American Red Cross Blood drive at Aliso Viejo Ranch to be held on Wednesday, April 8, from 12 to 6 p.m.; 25th Anniversary Logo Contest for residents under 18. Deadline for submissions is Wednesday, April 22; Movie night at Aliso Viejo Ranch featuring Shrek. to be held on Friday, April 17, starting at 6 p.m.
8. ANNOUNCEMENTS / COUNCIL COMMENTS / COMMITTEE UPDATES:
Councilmember Ackley:
Attended Aliso Viejo Library Grand Reopening
Attended Aliso Viejo Artisans Market
Commented on 25th Anniversary Logo Contest
Councilmember Dwyer:
Attended Nourishing Great Futures Market and encouraged residents to volunteer Commented on 25thAnniversary Logo Contest
Shared Mosquito Prevention Tips from OC Mosquito and Vector Control District Commented on ANHS financial literacy club and requested to agendize the topic for a future council meeting
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Councilmember Zandbergen:
Commented on City Manager Recruitment and Pump Track Ad-Hoc Committees Mayor Pro Tem Munzing:
Attended AVCA Spring Celebration
Attended Aliso Viejo Library Grand Reopening
Attended Aliso Viejo Chamber of Commerce Mixer event
Attended OCFA Board of Directors Meeting
Commented on possibility of updated bike lanes and parks Wished residents a happy Holy Week
Mayor Duncan:
Hosted City Hall tour for Girl Scouts
Attended Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Month event
Attended Aliso Viejo Library Grand Reopening
Attended Aliso Viejo Toastmasters Meeting
6. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Duncan adjourned the meeting at 7:53 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting of April 15, 2026.
Respectfully submitted: Approved by:
MATH BAILOR MAX UNC N
CITYY CLERK MAYOR
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