AGENDA
ALISO VIEJO CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026
SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION AT 5:30 P.M.
STUDY SESSION AT 6:00 P.M.
REGULAR MEETING AT 7:00 P.M.
CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
12 JOURNEY ALISO VIEJO, CA
Mayor Max Duncan
Mayor Pro Tem Mike Munzing
Councilmember Tiffany Ackley
Councilmember Tim Zandbergen
Councilmember Garrett Dwyer
WELCOME to the City of Aliso Viejo City Council meeting. Persons wishing to address the City Council may submit a Request to Address City Council form to the City Clerk prior to the item being heard.
Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker . Members of the public may also participate remotely as authorized by law. Instructions for virtual participation, including the meeting link and procedures for providing public comment and the SB707 Disruption Policy, are available on the City's website at: https://avcity.org/470/Public-Comments-and-Disruption-Policy-Pu
The City complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) . If you need reasonable accommodations to participate in the meeting, please contact Human Resources at (949) 425 -2511 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
Regular meetings are held on the first and third Wednesday of the month at the City Hall Council Chambers, 12 Journey, Aliso Viejo. Agendas are available by the Friday preceding a regularly scheduled City Council meeting. Communications and supplemental materials received by the City relating to agenda items are presented at the dais and in the Public Copy agenda binder at the time of the meeting or contact the City Clerk's office to review or obtain a copy. Council proceedings are recorded.
Meetings are broadcast live on Cox Communications Channel 851, AT&T U-Verse Channel 99 and the City's website. By attending the City Council Meeting, you consent to be recorded and televised.
Meetings are rebroadcast on Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. cable channels, and can be viewed on the City's website.
BRETT CHANNING SCOTT C. SMITH MARIA KENDIG
CITY MANAGER CITY ATTORNEY CITY CLERK
PLEASE SILENCE ALL CELL PHONES AND OTHER
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT WHILE CITY COUNCIL IS IN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER: Convene Special Closed Session Meeting at 5:30 p.m.
COMMUNITY INPUT:
Members of the public wishing to address the City Council in person are requested to complete and submit a Request to Address City Council form to the City Clerk. Forms are available at the entrance to the City Council Chambers. In compliance with the Brown Act, the City Council may not discuss or take action on items not appearing on the agenda, except as authorized by law.
The City Council may briefly respond to statements made or questions posed. Public comments are generally limited to three (3) minutes per speaker.
Instructions for remote participation, including how to join the meeting online or by telephone, request to speak during public comment, participate by telephone, submit written comments, and the City's SB 707 Technology Disruption Policy, are available at: https://avcity.org/470/Public-Comments-and-Disruption-Policy-Pu
Join Online: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/257876176705929?p=7EebJ4ATObyl6INjsV Join by Telephone: (+1 323-694-9789 Conference ID: 118 228 149#
CLOSED SESSION:
The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matter will prejudice the position of the City on item(s) listed below:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representatives: City Manager and City Attorney Unrepresented Employees: All Employees
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
1. Property: 27081 Aliso Creek Road
Agency negotiator: Brett Channing, City Manager
Negotiating parties: Emilie Simard, Shea Homes
Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment for public facilities
2. Property: 400-700 Freedom Lane
Agency negotiator: Brett Channing, City Manager
Negotiating parties: Vanessa Scheidel, Meritage Homes
Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment for public facilities
3. Property: 15 Argonaut
Agency negotiator: Brett Channing, City Manager
Negotiating parties: Emanuel Robinson w/ Brandywine Homes Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment for public facilities
4. Property: 26800-26970 Aliso Viejo Parkway
Agency negotiator: Brett Channing, City Manager
Negotiating parties: JR Jones, Lennar
Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment for public facilities
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
STUDY SESSION MEETING
CALL TO ORDER: Convene Study Session at 6:00 p.m.
COMMUNITY INPUT:
Members of the public wishing to address the City Council in person are requested to complete and submit a Request to Address City Council form to the City Clerk. Forms are available at the entrance to the City Council Chambers. In compliance with the Brown Act, the City Council may not discuss or take action on items not appearing on the agenda, except as authorized by law. The City Council may briefly respond to statements made or questions posed.
Public comments are generally limited to three (3) minutes per speaker.
Members of the public may also observe and participate remotely using Teams Meeting.
Instructions for remote participation, including how to join the meeting online or by telephone, request to speak during public comment, participate by telephone, submit written comments, and the City's SB 707 Technology Disruption Policy, are available at: https://avcity.org/470/Public-Comments-and-Disruption-Policy-Pu
Join Online: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/257876176705929?p=7EebJ4ATObyl6INjsV
Join by Telephone: (+1 323-694-9789 Conference ID: 118 228 149#
Members of the public wishing to provide remote public comment should follow the participation instructions available at the link above.
STUDY SESSION
1. STUDY SESSION REGARDING OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS FOR
QUALIFYING RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS
Recommended Action: Review and provide feedback on the objective design standards.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - ODS Manual
Attachment 2 - ODS Presentation
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CALL TO ORDER: Convene Regular Meeting at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION:
1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
1.1 BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT - SENDER ONE
1.2 RECOGNITION OF FIRE DIVISION CHIEF REID GIBSON FOR HIS CHIEF OF
THE YEAR NOMINATION AT THE OCFA BEST & BRAVEST AWARDS
1.3 U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) REGARDING THE
ECONOMIC INJURY DISASTER LOAN (EIDL) ASSISTANCE
2. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, REORDERING TO THE AGENDA:
3. COMMUNITY INPUT:
Members of the public wishing to address the City Council in person are requested to complete and submit a Request to Address City Council form to the City Clerk. Forms are available at the entrance to the City Council Chambers. In compliance with the Brown Act, the City Council may not discuss or take action on items not appearing on the agenda, except as authorized by law. The City Council may briefly respond to statements made or questions posed. Public comments are generally limited to three (3) minutes per speaker.
Members of the public may also observe and participate remotely using Teams Meeting.
Instructions for remote participation, including how to join the meeting online or by telephone, request to speak during public comment, participate by telephone, submit written comments, and the City's SB 707 Technology Disruption Policy , are available at : https://avcity.org/470/Public-Comments-and-Disruption- Policy-Pu
Join Online: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/257876176705929?p=7EebJ4ATObyl6INjsV
Join by Telephone: (+1 323-694-9789 Conference ID: 118 228 149#
Members of the public wishing to provide remote public comment should follow the participation instructions available at the link above.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR:
All matters listed on the Consent Calendar will be acted upon by one vote unless members of the City Council, or staff request a matter to be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. Items removed from the Consent Calendar will be discussed and voted upon immediately following City Council action on the remainder of the Consent Calendar.
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.
Draft Minutes - July 15 2026 Meeting Minutes
Draft Minutes - July 20 2026 Special Meeting
4.3 LANDSCAPE PLANT PALETTE UPDATE
Recommended Action: Adopt the proposed Landscape Plant Palette as the City's standard plant palette for use in all future public and private improvement projects within the City of Aliso Viejo and direct staff to ensure that all applicable future projects incorporate the adopted plant palette.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Landscape Plant Palette
4.4 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Recommended Action: Ratify accounts payable checks and electronic funds transfers issued between July 3, 2026, and July 30, 2026, in the amount of $3,145,190.94.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Accounts Payable Report
4.5 TREASURER’S STATEMENT – JUNE 2026
Recommended Action: Receive and file the June 2026 Treasurer’s Statement.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - June 2026 Treasurers Statement
4.6 AGREEMENT WITH SONITROL, INC. FOR SECURITY AND ACCESS
CONTROL SYSTEMS AT CITY FACILITIES
Recommended Actions:
1. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Sonitrol, Inc. for security monitoring, access control, alarm, and related services at City facilities for an initial three-year term in an amount not to exceed $120,000; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Agreement and any amendments, including up to two additional one-year extensions.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Professional Services Agreement with Sonitrol, Inc.
5. PUBLIC HEARING:
5.1 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ESTABLISH A MARTIAL ARTS STUDIO WITH REDUCED NUMBER OF REQUIRED PARKING SPACES (17% DEFICIENCY) AT 6 JOURNEY, SUITES 350 AND 375 (USE-2026-01006)
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-XX approving a Conditional Use Permit to establish a martial arts studio with reduced number of required parking spaces (17% deficiency) at 6 Journey, Suites 350 and 375 (USE -2026- 01006).
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution
Attachment 2 - Project Plans
Attachment 3 - Project Description
Attachment 4 - Parking Study
Attachment 5 - Presentation
6. DISCUSSION:
6.1 UNCONTESTED DISTRICT 4 CITY COUNCIL SEAT IN GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION OF NOVEMBER 3, 2026
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council take one of the following actions:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-XX, pursuant to California Elections Code Section 10229, appointing the sole qualified nominee to the office of City Council Member for District 4 for the four-year term beginning upon certification of the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election, and canceling the election for that office.
2 Direct that the election for the District 4 office proceed on November 3, 2026.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution to Cancel District 4 Election
6.2 DIGITAL RIGHT OF WAY SIGNAGE DISCUSSION
Recommended Actions:
1. Receive and file the report on digital signage; and
2. Provide direction to staff regarding further investigation or implementation.
Staff Report
Presentation
6.3 COUNCIL INITIATED ITEM - DISCUSSION REGARDING PESTICIDE AND
HERBICIDE USE ON CITY PROPERTY BY COUNCILMEMBER ACKLEY
Recommended Action: Provide direction to staff.
6.4 COUNCIL INITIATED ITEM - COUNCIL AD- HOC FOR ALISO VIEJO
HISTORICAL PRESERVATION BY MAYOR DUNCAN
Recommended Action: Provide direction to staff.
6.5 COUNCIL INITIATED ITEM - FOUNDERS DAY CELEBRATION BY MAYOR DUNCAN
Recommended Action: Provide direction to staff.
7. CITY MANAGER' S REPORT:
8. ANNOUNCEMENTS / COUNCIL COMMENTS / COMMITTEE UPDATES:
9. ADJOURNMENT:
The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 7 p.m.