CITY OF ALISO VIEJO
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
July 15, 2026
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 GARRETT DWYER
COUNCILMEMBER TIM A. ZANDBERGEN
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER TIFFANY ACKLEY
STAFF PRESENT: BRETT CHANNING, CITY MANAGER
ANN EIFERT, DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL SERVICES
SCOTT SMITH, CITY ATTORNEY
MARIA KENDIG, DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT SERVICES/ CITY
CLERK
SO KIM, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
SHAUN PELLETIER, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
LIZZY MENDOZA, RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES
MANAGER
ISAAC AZIZ, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER
CAPT. RYAN BUHR, ALISO VIEJO POLICE SERVICES
DIVISION CHIEF REID GIBSON, OC FIRE AUTHORITY
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Community Development Director So Kim led the Pledge Allegiance.
1. SPECIAL PRESENTATION:
None.
2. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, REORDERING TO THE AGENDA:
None.
3. COMMUNITY INPUT:
1. Shervin Farivar encouraged the city to support and facilitate the fiber optics project.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Motion: Councilmember Zandbergen moved and Mayor Pro Tern Munzing seconded to approve Items 4. 1 through 4. 7, and 4. 9. Motion carried 4- 0.
A public comment request was received for Item 4. 8.
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 from the June 17, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting as submitted.
4. 3 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Recommended Action: Ratify accounts payable checks and electronic funds transfers issued between June 5, 2026, and July 2, 2026, in the amount of 2, 015, 204. 85.
4. 4 FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 19340 AT 95 ARGONAUT
Recommended Actions:
1. Approve, via minute order, Final Tract Map No. 19340 at 95 Argonaut; and
2. Authorize the City Clerk to transmit the approved final map to the county recorder for recordation.
4. 5 SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT
FOR THE ALISO VIEJO CENTER WITH ALISO VIEJO BANQUET CENTER,
LLC AND WEDGEWOOD BEVERAGE, INC
Recommended Actions:
1. Approve a Second Amendment to the Management Services Agreement with Aliso Viejo Banquet Center, LLC and Wedgewood Beverage, Inc.
Wedgewood) for the management and operations of the Aliso Viejo Center extending the agreement for an additional two- year term; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Second Amendment to the Management Services Agreement.
4. 6 RESPONSE TO 2025- 2026 ORANGE COUNTY GRAND JURY REPORT TITLED CALIFORNIA HOUSING MANDATES"
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Recommended Action: Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign a response to the 2025- 2026 Orange County Grand Jury report titled " California Housing Mandates."
4. 7 RESOLUTION OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005- 01
GLENWOOD AT ALISO VIEJO) AUTHORIZING THE ANNUAL LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/ 2027
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 2026- 19 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 2026/ 2027.
4. 8 COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT EXTENSION WITH ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY ( OCTA) FOR MEASURE M2 SENIOR
MOBILITY PROGRAM
Recommended Action: Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a five-year cooperative agreement extension with the Orange County Transportation Authority ( OCTA) to continue participation in the Senior Mobility Program and receive associated funding for senior transportation services.
1. Marie commented on transportation service hours of the Senior Mobility Program agreement.
Motion: Councilmember Munzing moved and Councilmember Dwyer seconded to approve Item 4. 8. Motion carried 4- 0.
4. 9 RESPONSE TO 2025- 2026 ORANGE COUNTY GRAND JURY REPORT TITLED WILDFIRES HIT HOME"
Recommended Action: Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to submit the City of Aliso Viejo's response to the Orange County Grand Jury report entitled " Wildfires Hit Home."
4. 10 AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF ORANGE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026- 27 LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
Recommended Action: Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment to the agreement
5. PUBLIC HEARING:
5. 1 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND EXCEPTION PERMIT TO ESTABLISH A
LARGE OUTPATIENT MEDICAL OFFICE WITH A REDUCED NUMBER OF REQUIRED PARKING SPACES ( ELEVEN PERCENT DEFICIENCY) AT 27412 ALISO CREEK ROAD ( USE- 2026- 01005 AND EXP- 2026- 01001).
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Recommended Action: Continue the public hearing to September 16, 2026.
Motion: Councilmember Zandbergen moved and Councilmember Dwyer seconded to approve the recommended action. Motion carried 4- 0.
6. DISCUSSION:
6. 1 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND SELECTION
OF GENERAL ASSEMBLY VOTING DELEGATE
Recommended Actions:
1. Designate a Voting Delegate and up to two ( 2) Alternates for the League of California Cities Annual Business Meeting, scheduled for Friday, September 25, 2026;
2. Authorize the City Council' s Voting Delegate to vote in a manner that most adequately reflects the best interests of the City, on any potential resolution( s) not yet submitted for consideration during the League of California Cities' General Assembly Meeting; and
3. Authorize the City Clerk to complete and submit the required Voting Delegate Form to Cal Cities by September 1, 2026.
Council discussion ensued.
Motion: Councilmember Dwyer moved and Mayor Pro Tern Munzing seconded to designate Councilmember Zandbergen as the Voting Delegate and Councilmember Ackley as the Alternate Voting Delegate. Motion carried 4- 0.
7. CITY MANAGER' S REPORT:
City Manager Channing announced summer camp registration; Soka University will present Macbeth as part of Shakespeare by the Sea, co-hosted by the city, on Thursday, July 23rdat 7pm; the Fall Community Connection recreation brochure and registration are now available; and the City has launched the "25 Businesses for 25 Years" special year- long initiative as part of the City of Aliso Viejo's 25thAnniversary Celebration.
8. ANNOUNCEMENTS / COUNCIL COMMENTS / COMMITTEE UPDATES:
Councilmember Dwyer:
Congratulated participants of the City's 25thAnniversary Logo Contest.
Attended AVCA' s Fourth of July Celebration.
Attended AVCA' s Summer Concert in the Park.
Met with Aliso Viejo Town Center Association, along with Councilmember Zandbergen and City Manager Channing, to discuss efforts to encourage new tenancy.
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Attended OCVD Board meeting and provided update on mosquito activity.
Volunteered at Nourishing Great Futures Market food pantry.
Councilmember Zandbergen:
Commended award recipients of the City's 25thAnniversary Logo Contest.
Attended AVCA' s Fourth of July Celebration.
Attended AVCA' s Summer Concert in the Park.
Met with Aliso Viejo Town Center Association, along with Councilmember Dwyer and City Manager Channing, to discuss efforts to encourage new tenancy.
Thanked AVCA for everything they do including concerts, Fourth of July Celebration fireworks show, and maintenance of the City' s beautiful greenbelts.
Mayor Pro Tern Munzing:
Commented on City Manager Channing' s tenure with the city thus far.
Attended OCFA Board meeting.
Attended AVCA' s Fourth of July Celebration.
Attended South Orange County Economic Coalition Board of Installation.
Attended Sgt. Pepperoni' s sixth year anniversary in Aliso Viejo and recognized the company's 50thyear anniversary.
Attended Artisans Market at the Ranch.
Wished everyone a great summer.
Mayor Duncan:
Complimented Management Analyst Lauren Torres on city' s social media content.
Attended AVCA on their Fourth of July Celebration and commended AVCA on a successful event.
Attended Artisans Market at the Ranch and congratulated the Recreation and Community Services department on its success.
Congratulated Soka University and the City on their 25thyear anniversaries.
Expressed appreciation to staff for City's 25thAnniversary Celebration.
9. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Duncan adjourned the meeting at 7:33 p.m. in honor and memory of Jennifer Long. The next Special City Council Meeting will be held on Monday, July 20, 2026, at 4: 00 p. m. in the City Council Chambers, 12 Journey, Aliso Viejo, California.
Respectfully submitted: Approved by:
MARIA KENDI MAX DUN AN
CITY CLERK MAYOR
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