City Council Regular Meeting

CITY OF ALISO VIEJO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING June 17, 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. TELECONFERENCE: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953( b), Councilmember Zandbergen participated in the meeting via teleconference from 104 Mule Deer Rd., West Montana, 59758. The agenda for said meeting was posted at the location as required by the Brown Act. 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: BRETT CHANNING, CITY MANAGER ANN EIFERT, DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL SERVICES HONGDAO NGUYEN, ASSISTANT 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 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: City Manager Brett Channing led the Pledge of Allegiance. 1. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: 1. 1 BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT - SOKA UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA Mayor Duncan introduced the business spotlight video and welcomed Soka University of America' s Executive Director of Strategic Marketing and

Communications, Martin Beck who accepted a proclamation recognizing Soka University of America' s 25th anniversary. Mr. Beck expressed gratitude for recognition. 2. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, REORDERING TO THE AGENDA: None. 3. COMMUNITY INPUT: 1. Former Aliso Viejo Mayor Carmen Cave welcomed City Manager Brett Channing to the City and presented him with a commemorative gift in honor of the City' s 25th anniversary. 2. Marie commented on affordable housing. 3. Trish Sweeney commented on the planned closure of the Providence Mission Hospital Laguna Beach emergency room. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR: Councilmember Ackley moved and Councilmember Dwyer seconded to approve the recommended actions for Items 4. 1, 4. 2, and 4.4 through 4.9. Motion carried 5- 0. Councilmember Zandbergen pulled agenda item 4. 3 for separate discussion. 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 Actions: 1. Approve the minutes as submitted for the March 31, 2026, Special Meeting. 2. Approve the minutes as submitted for the June 3, 2026, Regular Meeting. 4. 3 SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS FOR QUALIFYING HOUSING PROJECTS AND DETERMINING THE ACTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM CEQA Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading and adopt an Ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 2026- 254: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALISO VIEJO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ALISO VIEJO MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS FOR QUALIFYING HOUSING PROJECTS AND DETERMINING THE ACTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM CEQA Councilmember Zandbergen requested that staff provide an objective design standards manual for discussion at a future meeting. Page 2 of 6 June 17, 2026 Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting

Motion: Councilmember Zandbergen moved and Councilmember Dwyer seconded to approve the recommended action and direct staff to agendize a Study Session regarding the Objective Design Standards Manual for further review and potential revisions. Motion carried 5- 0. 4. 4 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE Recommended Action: Ratify accounts payable checks and electronic funds transfers issued between May 22, 2026, and June 4, 2026, in the amount of 212, 361. 86. 4. 5 FISCAL YEAR 26- 27 PROJECT LIST FOR ROAD MAINTENANCE AND REHABILITATION ACCOUNT FUNDING ( SB 1) Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 2026- 14 which adopts a list of projects for fiscal year 2026- 27 funded by SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. 4. 6 RENEWED MEASURE M ELIGIBILITY Recommended Actions: 1. Adopt a 7- year Capital Improvements Program ( CIP) for Street Projects; 2. Adopt Resolution No. 2026- 15 concerning the status of the Pavement Management Plan; and 3. Adopt Resolution No. 2026- 16 concerning the status of the Local Signal Synchronization Plan. 4. 7 INVESTMENT POLICY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026- 27 Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 2026- 17 approving the Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2026- 27 and rescinding Resolution No. 2025- 06 in its entirety. 4. 8 AWARD CONTRACT TO AXXESS DOOR COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS FOR THE ALISO VIEJO RANCH AUTOMATIC DOOR ( ADA) UPGRADE PROJECT Recommended Actions: 1. Approve the contract documents, specifications, and plans for the Aliso Viejo Ranch Automatic Door ( ADA) Upgrade Project; 2. Award a contract in the amount of $ 64, 935. 46 to Axxess Door Commercial Solutions as the lowest responsible bidder for the Aliso Viejo Ranch Automatic Door ( ADA) Upgrade Project; 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Axxess Door Commercial Solutions; 4. Authorize City staff to provide total compensation to Axxess Door Commercial Solutions up to $ 67, 435. 67 plus $ 3, 246. 77 ( 5% of the contract amount) to allow for contingencies, totaling $ 68, 182. 23; and Page 3 of 6 June 17, 2026 Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting

5. Declare this project categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ( CEQA) process Per Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, Chapter 3, Article 19, Section 15301 ( Class 1: Existing Facilities). 4. 9 THIRD AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MIKE LINARES, INC. FOR CDBG ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES Recommended Actions: 1. Approve a Third Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Aliso Viejo and Mike Linares, Inc. to extend the term of the agreement and to increase the total contract amount to $ 183, 800; and 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the third amendment to the contract. 5. PUBLIC HEARING: 5. 1 PROPOSITION 218 HEARING FOR SOLID WASTE RATE INCREASE Recommended Actions: 1. Conduct a public hearing on the solid waste rate increases; and 2. Adopt Resolution No. 2026- 18 adopting solid waste service charges. Public Works Director Shaun Pelletier presented the staff report and responded to City Council questions regarding notification timelines for residents and businesses, deadlines for submitting letters of protest, proposed rates for multifamily housing properties, what agency determines waste disposal rates, franchise agreement provisions, low-income assistance programs, and comparisons between Aliso Viejo' s rates and average rates throughout Orange County. Councilmembers also requested that staff include information about solid waste agreements and fees to the City' s website and bring any future items related to the City' s WISE agreement forward as discussion items rather than part of the consent calendar. Mayor Duncan opened the Hearing, and the following spoke on the matter: 1. Marie thanked staff for the presentation and expressed concern that residents were not provided information with sufficient advance notice. 2. Art Camoia shared concerns about increased fees. There were no other speakers and the Mayor closed the Hearing. The City received 13 written protest letters. A majority protest would require 50 percent of 11, 561 single family households or 164 multifamily/ commercial accounts to submit valid protest letters. Because fewer than the required number of protest letters were received, a majority protest does not exist. Motion: Councilmember Ackley moved and Councilmember Dwyer seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion carried 5- 0. Page 4 of 6 June 17, 2026 Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting

6. DISCUSSION: 6. 1 PUMP TRACK PROJECT UPDATE Recommended Actions: 1. Receive staffs report on the Pump Track project; and 2. Provide direction to staff on the approval or disapproval of the Pump Track Capital Improvement Project initially proposed by Mayor Max Duncan for Fiscal Year 2026- 27. Approval of the project would include: 1. Staff working with Aliso Viejo Community Association ( AVCA) to obtain approval for a location and a land- use agreement for the pump track. 2. Staff contracting for the design and construction of the pump track via the City' s purchasing process typical of a Capital Improvement Project, which may include using a cooperative purchasing agreement and foregoing a public bidding process. Finance Director Ann Eifert presented the staff report and responded to City Council questions along with City Manager Channing regarding liability, fencing, future maintenance needs and costs, the use of e- bikes on the pump track, and what City department would manage the project. The following spoke on the matter: 1. Yazmin Reyes expressed support for the project. 2. Art Camoia expressed support for the project, requested an opportunity for community input on the use of park in- lieu fees, and shared concerns about funding, 3. Keval Shah expressed support for the project. 4. Loren McQuade expressed disapproval of the project. 5. David Browning expressed support for the project. Council discussion ensued. Motion: Councilmember Ackley moved and Councilmember Zandbergen seconded to direct staff to work with Aliso Viejo Community Association AVCA) to obtain approval for a location and a land- use agreement for the pump track, contract for the design and construction of the pump track via the City' s purchasing process typical of a Capital Improvement Project, which may include using a cooperative purchasing agreement and foregoing a public bidding process, and include information on the City' s website. Motion carried 5- 0. 7. CITY MANAGER' S REPORT: City Manager Channing announced that nominations for Citizen, Senior and Youth of the Year may be submitted through June 30, summer camp registration is open and scholarships are available for those who qualify, the City of Aliso Viejo' s 25th Anniversary celebration on July 15 before the next regular scheduled council meeting, and wished everyone a safe and happy 4th of July. Page 5 of 6 June 17, 2026 Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting

8. ANNOUNCEMENTS / COUNCIL COMMENTS / COMMITTEE UPDATES: Councilmember Ackley: Attended Aliso Niguel High School graduation ceremony. Attended Flag Day Ceremony in Dana Point. Attended 25th Anniversary Ad- Hoc Committee Meeting and encouraged residents to attend the upcoming celebratory reception on July 15. Attended AVCA' s Movie in the Park. Visited the Aliso Viejo Library. Councilmember Dwyer: Provided an update on the planning process of the Know Your Dough Financial Literacy Program. Attended the Junior Achievement of Southern California Gala. Attended Aliso Niguel High School graduation ceremony. Attended OC Taxpayers Association Luncheon. Attended Aliso Viejo Chamber of Commerce Luncheon. Volunteered at the Nourishing Great Futures Market. Councilmember Zandbergen: Attended Aliso Viejo Chamber of Commerce Luncheon. Attended Aliso Niguel High School graduation ceremony. Announced AVCA' s annual 4th of July Celebration at Grand Park. Mayor Pro Tem Munzing: Attended Aliso Niguel High School graduation ceremony. Attended OC Taxpayers Association Luncheon. Mayor Duncan: Attended AVCA' s Summer Concert Series. Announced AVCA' s annual 4th of July Celebration at Grand Park. Attended Aliso Niguel High School graduation ceremony. 9. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Duncan adjourned the meeting at 8: 33 p. m. The Regular City Council Meeting scheduled for July 1, 2026, has been cancelled. The next Regular City Council Meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 7: 00 p. m. in the City Council Chambers, 12 Journey, Aliso Viejo, California. Respectfully submitted: Approved by: M RIA KENDIG MAX UNCAN CITY CLERK MAYOR Page 6 of 6 June 17, 2026 Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting

AGENDA ALISO VIEJO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2026 7:00 PM CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 12 JOURNEY, ALISO VIEJO, CA TELECONFERENCE LOCATION*: 104 Mule Deer Rd West Montana, MO 59758 *Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b), a member of the City Council will participate in this meeting via teleconference. 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. Those persons wishing to address the City Council are requested to complete and submit to the City Clerk a “Request to Address City Council” form available at the entrance to the City Council Chambers. Speakers will be called at the appropriate time as their interested matter is heard. COMMENTS WILL BE LIMITED TO THREE MINUTES PER SPEAKER. Council proceedings are recorded. It is the City's intention to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) . If you need special assistance to participate in the meeting, the City will make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility and/or accommodations. [28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title II] Please contact the City Clerk's Office at (949) 425-2505 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Regular meetings of the City Council are held on the first and third Wednesday of the month at the City Hall Council Chambers, 12 Journey, Aliso Viejo. Copies of the agenda are available in the lobby at City Hall on the Thursday preceding a regularly scheduled City Council meeting. All communications received by the City regarding an agenda item have been included in the agenda materials. Supplemental documents relating to specific agenda items, including communications received after agenda delivery, are presented at the dais and in the Public Copy agenda binder at the time of the meeting. Supplemental documents are also available for review in the City Clerk's office, 12 Journey, Aliso Viejo. For more information, please contact City Hall at (949) 425-2505. This meeting will be 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 are giving your permission to be televised. The Council Meetings are rebroadcast on Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. on Cox Communications Channel 851, AT&T U-Verse Channel 99, and can be viewed on the internet at www.avcity.org. 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 ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION: 1. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: 1.1 BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT - SOKA UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA 2. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, REORDERING TO THE AGENDA: 3. COMMUNITY INPUT: Members of the public wishing to address the City Council are requested to complete and submit to the City Clerk a "Request to Address City Council" form available at the entrance to the City Council Chambers. In compliance with the Brown Act, no discussion or action may be taken on comments received at this time, except the City Council may briefly respond to statements made or questions posed. Comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. 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 Actions: 1. Approve the minutes as submitted for the March 31, 2026, Special Meeting. 2. Approve the minutes as submitted for the June 3, 2026, Regular Meeting. DRAFT 2026-03-31 Special Meeting Minutes DRAFT 2026-06-03 Regular Meeting Minutes

4.3 SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS FOR QUALIFYING HOUSING PROJECTS AND DETERMINING THE ACTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM CEQA Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading and adopt an Ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 2026-254: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALISO VIEJO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ALISO VIEJO MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS FOR QUALIFYING HOUSING PROJECTS AND DETERMINING THE ACTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM CEQA Staff Report Attachment 1 - Ordinance 2026-254 ODS Manual 4.4 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE Recommended Action: Ratify accounts payable checks and electronic funds transfers issued between May 22, 2026, and June 4, 2026, in the amount of $212,361.86. Staff Report Attachment - Accounts Payable Report 4.5 FISCAL YEAR 26-27 PROJECT LIST FOR ROAD MAINTENANCE AND REHABILITATION ACCOUNT FUNDING (SB 1) Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Aliso Viejo which adopts a list of projects for fiscal year 2026-27 funded by SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. Staff Report Attachment - Resolution 4.6 RENEWED MEASURE M ELIGIBILITY Recommended Actions: 1. Adopt a 7-year Capital Improvements Program (CIP) for Street Projects; 2. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Aliso Viejo concerning the status of the Pavement Management Plan; and 3. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Aliso Viejo concerning the status of the Local Signal Synchronization Plan. Staff Report Attachment 1 - 7-year Capital Improvements Program for Street Projects Attachment 2 - Pavement Management Plan Resolution Attachment 3 - Pavement Management Plan Attachment 4 - Resolution for Local Signal Synchronization Plan Attachment 5 - Local Signal Synchronization Plan

4.7 INVESTMENT POLICY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution approving the Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2026-27 and rescinding Resolution No. 2025-06 in its entirety. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Resolution Attachment 2 - FY 2026-27 Investment Policy - Clean Attachment 3 - FY 2026-27 Investment Policy - Redline Attachment 4 - Resolution 2025-06 4.8 AWARD CONTRACT TO AXXESS DOOR COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS FOR THE ALISO VIEJO RANCH AUTOMATIC DOOR (ADA) UPGRADE PROJECT Recommended Actions: 1. Approve the contract documents, specifications, and plans for the Aliso Viejo Ranch Automatic Door (ADA) Upgrade Project; 2. Award a contract in the amount of $64,935.46 to Axxess Door Commercial Solutions as the lowest responsible bidder for the Aliso Viejo Ranch Automatic Door (ADA) Upgrade Project; 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Axxess Door Commercial Solutions; 4. Authorize City staff to provide total compensation to Axxess Door Commercial Solutions up to $67,435.67 plus $3,246.77 (5% of the contract amount) to allow for contingencies, totaling $68,182.23; and 5. Declare this project categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) process Per Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, Chapter 3, Article 19, Section 15301 (Class 1: Existing Facilities). Staff Report Attachment - Contract with Axxess Door Commercial Solutions 4.9 THIRD AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MIKE LINARES, INC. FOR CDBG ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES Recommended Actions: 1. Approve a Third Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Aliso Viejo and Mike Linares, Inc. to extend the term of the agreement and to increase the total contract amount to $183,800; and 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the third amendment to the contract. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Original Professional Services Agreement Attachment 2 - 3rd Amendment Agreement

PUBLIC HEARING: 5.1 PROPOSITION 218 HEARING FOR SOLID WASTE RATE INCREASE Recommended Actions: 1. Conduct a public hearing on the solid waste rate increases; and 2. Adopt a Resolution adopting solid waste service charges. Staff Report Attachment - Resolution Presentation DISCUSSION: 6.1 PUMP TRACK PROJECT Recommended Action: Provide direction to staff on the approval or disapproval of the Pump Track Capital Improvement Project initially proposed by Mayor Max Duncan for Fiscal Year 2026-27. Approval of the project would include the following: 1. Staff working with Aliso Viejo Community Association (AVCA) to obtain approval for a location and a land-use agreement for the construction and operation of a pump track. 2. Staff undergoing the purchasing process for the design and construction of the pump track, which may include using a cooperative purchasing agreement. Contracts for the design and construction of the project will be brought to City Council for approval. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Presentation CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: ANNOUNCEMENTS / COUNCIL COMMENTS / COMMITTEE UPDATES: ADJOURNMENT: The Regular City Council Meeting scheduled for July 1, 2026, has been cancelled. The next Regular City Council Meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 12 Journey, Aliso Viejo, California.

AGENDA ALISO VIEJO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2026 7:00 PM CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 12 JOURNEY, ALISO VIEJO, CA TELECONFERENCE LOCATION*: 104 Mule Deer Rd West Montana, MO 59758 *Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b), a member of the City Council will participate in this meeting via teleconference. 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. Those persons wishing to address the City Council are requested to complete and submit to the City Clerk a “Request to Address City Council” form available at the entrance to the City Council Chambers. Speakers will be called at the appropriate time as their interested matter is heard. COMMENTS WILL BE LIMITED TO THREE MINUTES PER SPEAKER. Council proceedings are recorded. It is the City's intention to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) . If you need special assistance to participate in the meeting, the City will make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility and/or accommodations. [28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title II] Please contact the City Clerk's Office at (949) 425-2505 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Regular meetings of the City Council are held on the first and third Wednesday of the month at the City Hall Council Chambers, 12 Journey, Aliso Viejo. Copies of the agenda are available in the lobby at City Hall on the Thursday preceding a regularly scheduled City Council meeting. All communications received by the City regarding an agenda item have been included in the agenda materials. Supplemental documents relating to specific agenda items, including communications received after agenda delivery, are presented at the dais and in the Public Copy agenda binder at the time of the meeting. Supplemental documents are also available for review in the City Clerk's office, 12 Journey, Aliso Viejo. For more information, please contact City Hall at (949) 425-2505. This meeting will be 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 are giving your permission to be televised. The Council Meetings are rebroadcast on Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. on Cox Communications Channel 851, AT&T U-Verse Channel 99, and can be viewed on the internet at www.avcity.org. BRETT CHANNING SCOTT C. SMITH MARIA KENDIG CITY MANAGER CITY ATTORNEY CITY CLERK 1

PLEASE SILENCE ALL CELL PHONES AND OTHER ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT WHILE CITY COUNCIL IS IN SESSION ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION: 1. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: 1.1 BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT - SOKA UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA 2. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, REORDERING TO THE AGENDA: 3. COMMUNITY INPUT: Members of the public wishing to address the City Council are requested to complete and submit to the City Clerk a "Request to Address City Council" form available at the entrance to the City Council Chambers. In compliance with the Brown Act, no discussion or action may be taken on comments received at this time, except the City Council may briefly respond to statements made or questions posed. Comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. 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 Actions: 1. Approve the minutes as submitted for the March 31, 2026, Special Meeting. 2. Approve the minutes as submitted for the June 3, 2026, Regular Meeting. DRAFT 2026-03-31 Special Meeting Minutes DRAFT 2026-06-03 Regular Meeting Minutes 2

4.3 SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS FOR QUALIFYING HOUSING PROJECTS AND DETERMINING THE ACTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM CEQA Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading and adopt an Ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 2026-254: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALISO VIEJO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ALISO VIEJO MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS FOR QUALIFYING HOUSING PROJECTS AND DETERMINING THE ACTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM CEQA Staff Report Attachment 1 - Ordinance 2026-254 ODS Manual 4.4 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE Recommended Action: Ratify accounts payable checks and electronic funds transfers issued between May 22, 2026, and June 4, 2026, in the amount of $212,361.86. Staff Report Attachment - Accounts Payable Report 4.5 FISCAL YEAR 26-27 PROJECT LIST FOR ROAD MAINTENANCE AND REHABILITATION ACCOUNT FUNDING (SB 1) Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Aliso Viejo which adopts a list of projects for fiscal year 2026-27 funded by SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. Staff Report Attachment - Resolution 4.6 RENEWED MEASURE M ELIGIBILITY Recommended Actions: 1. Adopt a 7-year Capital Improvements Program (CIP) for Street Projects; 2. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Aliso Viejo concerning the status of the Pavement Management Plan; and 3. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Aliso Viejo concerning the status of the Local Signal Synchronization Plan. Staff Report Attachment 1 - 7-year Capital Improvements Program for Street Projects Attachment 2 - Pavement Management Plan Resolution Attachment 3 - Pavement Management Plan Attachment 4 - Resolution for Local Signal Synchronization Plan Attachment 5 - Local Signal Synchronization Plan 3

4.7 INVESTMENT POLICY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution approving the Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2026-27 and rescinding Resolution No. 2025-06 in its entirety. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Resolution Attachment 2 - FY 2026-27 Investment Policy - Clean Attachment 3 - FY 2026-27 Investment Policy - Redline Attachment 4 - Resolution 2025-06 4.8 AWARD CONTRACT TO AXXESS DOOR COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS FOR THE ALISO VIEJO RANCH AUTOMATIC DOOR (ADA) UPGRADE PROJECT Recommended Actions: 1. Approve the contract documents, specifications, and plans for the Aliso Viejo Ranch Automatic Door (ADA) Upgrade Project; 2. Award a contract in the amount of $64,935.46 to Axxess Door Commercial Solutions as the lowest responsible bidder for the Aliso Viejo Ranch Automatic Door (ADA) Upgrade Project; 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Axxess Door Commercial Solutions; 4. Authorize City staff to provide total compensation to Axxess Door Commercial Solutions up to $67,435.67 plus $3,246.77 (5% of the contract amount) to allow for contingencies, totaling $68,182.23; and 5. Declare this project categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) process Per Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, Chapter 3, Article 19, Section 15301 (Class 1: Existing Facilities). Staff Report Attachment - Contract with Axxess Door Commercial Solutions 4.9 THIRD AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MIKE LINARES, INC. FOR CDBG ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES Recommended Actions: 1. Approve a Third Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Aliso Viejo and Mike Linares, Inc. to extend the term of the agreement and to increase the total contract amount to $183,800; and 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the third amendment to the contract. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Original Professional Services Agreement Attachment 2 - 3rd Amendment Agreement 4

PUBLIC HEARING: 5.1 PROPOSITION 218 HEARING FOR SOLID WASTE RATE INCREASE Recommended Actions: 1. Conduct a public hearing on the solid waste rate increases; and 2. Adopt a Resolution adopting solid waste service charges. Staff Report Attachment - Resolution Presentation DISCUSSION: 6.1 PUMP TRACK PROJECT Recommended Action: Provide direction to staff on the approval or disapproval of the Pump Track Capital Improvement Project initially proposed by Mayor Max Duncan for Fiscal Year 2026-27. Approval of the project would include the following: 1. Staff working with Aliso Viejo Community Association (AVCA) to obtain approval for a location and a land-use agreement for the construction and operation of a pump track. 2. Staff undergoing the purchasing process for the design and construction of the pump track, which may include using a cooperative purchasing agreement. Contracts for the design and construction of the project will be brought to City Council for approval. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Presentation CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: ANNOUNCEMENTS / COUNCIL COMMENTS / COMMITTEE UPDATES: ADJOURNMENT: The Regular City Council Meeting scheduled for July 1, 2026, has been cancelled. The next Regular City Council Meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 12 Journey, Aliso Viejo, California. 5

CITY OF ALISO VIEJO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING March 31, 2026, 9:00 a.m. Aliso Viejo Center 31 Santa Barbara Drive 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 9:00 a.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: SCOTT SMITH, CITY ATTORNEY CLOSED SESSION: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT Pursuant to Government Code section 54957(b)(1) Title: City Manager CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency Designated Representatives: City Manager Recruitment Ad Hoc Committee PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney Scott Smith stated no reportable action was taken. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Duncan adjourned the meeting at 1 p.m. to April 1, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting. 6

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CITY OF ALISO VIEJO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING June 3, 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 7:02 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: BRETT CHANNING, CITY MANAGER SCOTT SMITH, CITY ATTORNEY ANN EIFERT, DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL SERVICES SO KIM, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SHAUN PELLETIER, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS MARIA KENDIG, DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT SERVICES/CITY CLERK LIZZY MENDOZA, RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES MANAGER ISAAC AZIZ, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER CAPT. RYAN BUHR, ALISO VIEJO POLICE SERVICES DIVISION CHIEF REID GIBSON, ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Brett Channing led the Pledge of Allegiance. 1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: None. 2. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, REORDERING TO THE AGENDA: None. 3. COMMUNITY INPUT: 1. Marie commented on market rate housing availability, illegal short-term rentals posted on web and noted that city had not applied for state grant funding for affordable housing and sustainable communities. 8

Page 2 of 8 June 3, 2026 Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting 4. CONSENT CALENDAR: Motion: Councilmember Ackley moved, and Mayor Pro Tem Munzing seconded to approve the recommended actions for items 4.1, 4.2, and 4.4 through 4.14. Motion carried 5-0. Councilmember Ackley pulled item 4.3 for separate action. 4.1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Recommended Actions: 1. Approve the minutes as submitted for the May 20, 2026, Regular Meeting. 2. Approve the minutes as submitted for the May 27, 2026, Special and Adjourned Regular Meetings. 4.2 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE Recommended Action: Ratify accounts payable checks and electronic funds transfers issued between May 8, 2026, and May 21, 2026, in the amount of $574,630.82. 4.3 TREASURER’S STATEMENT – APRIL 2026 Recommended Action: Receive and file the April 2026 Treasurer’s Statement. Councilmember Ackley inquired about negative CFD funds and long-term interest rates. Director of Financial Services Eifert provided background information. Motion: Councilmember Ackley moved, and Councilmember Dwyer seconded to approve the recommended actions for Items 4.3. Motion carried 5-0. 4.4 BIENNIAL REVIEW OF THE CITY’S CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE Recommended Action: Direct staff to conduct a review of the City’s Conflict of Interest Code and return to the City Council with its findings and any recommended updates by October 1, 2026. 4.5 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION – NOVEMBER 3, 2026 Recommended Actions: 1. Adopt Resolution 2026-05 Calling for the holding of a Regular General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the election of certain officers as required by the provisions of the laws of the State of California relating to general law cities; 2. Adopt Resolution 2026-06 Calling for the holding of a Special Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the election of certain officers as required by the provisions of the laws of the State of California relating to general law cities; 3. Adopt Resolution 2026-07 Requesting the Orange County Board of Supervisors to consolidate the Regular General Municipal Election to be held 9

Page 3 of 8 June 3, 2026 Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, with the Statewide General Election to be held on the same date pursuant to Section 10403 of the California Elections Code; 4. Adopt Resolution 2026-08 Requesting the Orange County Board of Supervisors to consolidate the Special Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, with the Statewide General Election to be held on the same date pursuant to Section 10403 of the California Elections Code; and 5. Adopt Resolution 2026-09 Adopting regulations pertaining to candidate statements submitted to the voters for an election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. 4.6 APPROVAL OF COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITIES OF ALISO VIEJO, LAGUNA NIGUEL, LAGUNA HILLS, AND MISSION VIEJO FOR THE ALICIA PARKWAY REGIONAL TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION PROGRAM PROJECT Recommended Actions: 1. Approve the Cooperative Agreement by and between the City of Laguna Niguel and the cities of Aliso Viejo, Laguna Hills, and Mission Viejo for the Alicia Parkway Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program Project; 2. Authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the agreement; and 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute future amendments to the agreement. 4.7 AWARD CONTRACT TO GMU ENGINEERS & GEOLOGISTS FOR ON-CALL GEOTECHNICAL AND MATERIAL TESTING SERVICES Recommended Actions: 1. Award a contract to GMU Engineers & Geologists, Inc. (GMU) to perform geotechnical and materials testing services; and 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services contract with GMU for an amount not to exceed $200,000. 4.8 SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH NV5, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION SERVICES Recommended Actions: 1. Approve a second amendment to the agreement with NV5, Inc. to perform construction inspection services that renews the agreement for an additional one-year term and increases the total compensation under the agreement by $360,000 for a total contract amount of $660,000; and 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the second amendment to the contract. 4.9 FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH NV5, INC. FOR ON-CALL CIVIL ENGINEERING SERVICES Recommended Actions: 1. Approve a first amendment to the agreement with NV5, Inc. to perform on-call civil engineering services that renew the agreement for an additional one-year 10

Page 4 of 8 June 3, 2026 Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting term and increases the total compensation under the agreement by $50,000 for a total contract amount of $100,000; and 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment to the contract. 4.10 THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH NIEVES LANDSCAPE, LLC. FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES Recommended Action: 1. Approve a third amendment to the agreement with Nieves Landscape, LLC to perform landscape maintenance services that renews the agreement for an additional five-year term and increases the total compensation under the agreement by $1,090,000.00 total contract amount of $2,180,000; and 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the third amendment to the contract. 4.11 SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH GREAT SCOTT TREE SERVICES, INC. FOR TREE MAINTENANCE SERVICES Recommended Actions: 1. Approve a second amendment to the agreement with Great Scott Tree Services, Inc. to renew the agreement for an additional three-year term for tree maintenance services, and increase the total compensation amount by $101,000 to $277,000; and 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the second amendment to the contract. 4.12 SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE DECLARING PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS ON CERTAIN CITY STREETS Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading and adopt an Ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 2026-253 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALISO VIEJO CALIFORNIA, DECLARING PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS ON CERTAIN CITY STREETS. 4.13 AGREEMENT WITH ALL CITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 CROSSING GUARD SERVICES Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement with All City Management Services, Inc. for school crossing guard services for fiscal year (FY) 2026-27. 4.14 AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF ORANGE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES Recommended Action: Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement with the County of Orange for Fiscal Year 2026-27 law enforcement services in the amount of $11,550,802. 11

Page 5 of 8 June 3, 2026 Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting 5. PUBLIC HEARING: 5.1 REPORT ON STAFF VACANCIES, RECRUITMENT, AND RETENTION EFFORTS Recommended Actions: 1. Conduct the public hearing; and 2. Receive and file the report on staff vacancies, recruitment, and retention efforts. Mayor Duncan opened the Hearing. There were no speakers and the hearing closed. Motion: Councilmember Zandbergen moved and Councilmember Dwyer seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion carried 5-0. 5.2 ZONING CODE AMENDMENT ZA-2026-01004: OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS FOR QUALIFYING RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS Recommended Actions: 1. Find that Zoning Code Amendment ZA-2026-02004 is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines; and 2. Introduce for first reading of an Ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 2026- 254 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALISO VIEJO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ALISO VIEJO MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS FOR QUALIFYING HOUSING PROJECTS AND DETERMINING THE ACTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM CEQA. Director of Community Development Kim introduced Allen Lunas, consultant from PlaceWorks who provided an overview and responded to questions from Councilmembers. Planning Consultant presented the proposed Objective Design Standards for qualifying residential projects. The presentation reviewed the purpose and applicability of the standards, related zoning code amendments, stakeholder outreach, and proposed site planning, architectural, and large-scale residential design requirements. Mayor Duncan opened the Hearing. The following spoke on the matter: 1. Marie T suggested community input be included in addition to developers. There were no other speakers, and the Mayor closed the Hearing. Motion: Councilmember Ackley moved and Councilmember Dwyer seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion carried 5-0. 12

Page 6 of 8 June 3, 2026 Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting 6. DISCUSSION: 6.1 ADOPTION OF TELECONFERENCING DISRUPTION POLICY AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT PLAN IN COMPLIANCE WITH SENATE BILL 707 (SB707) Recommended Actions: 1. Adopt Resolution 2026-10, a new City Council policy addressing a disruption of telephonic or internet service during City Council meetings, in compliance with Senate Bill 707 and Government Code Sections 54953.9 and 54953.10; and 2. Approve the SB 707 Community Outreach and Public Engagement Plan to encourage participation by historically underrepresented and underserved communities. Director of Government Services/City Clerk Kendig provided an overview of new legislation and policy requirements. Motion: Councilmember Zandbergen moved and Councilmember Ackley seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion carried 5-0. 6.2 PROPOSED ANNUAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 Recommended Actions: 1. Adopt Resolution 2026-11 adopting the Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2026- 27; 2. Adopt Resolution 2026-12 approving updated City Salary Schedules to include cost-of-living adjustments of 3.2% and the addition of Principal Civil Engineer and Principal Planner job classifications, effective July 1, 2026; and 3. Adopt Resolution 2026-13 setting the annual appropriations limit for Fiscal Year 2026-27. Director of Financial Services Eifer presented proposed budget and responded to questions from Councilmembers. The City Council requested that a 5-year Forecast be presented within the next 60 days. Motion: Mayor Pro Tem Munzing moved and Councilmember Zandbergen seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion carried 5-0. 7. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: City Manager Channing reported that he was entering the third week of his tenure and expressed appreciation to City staff for their efforts in maintaining operations over the past six months. He highlighted the recent budget adoption and encouraged residents to participate in the City's summer recreation classes and camps, noting that scholarships are available for eligible participants. He also announced the upcoming Shakespeare by the Sea performance at Soka University on July 23, 2026, and reminded the community 13

Page 7 of 8 June 3, 2026 Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting that applications for the Citizen of the Year, Senior of the Year, and Youth of the Year awards will be accepted through June 30, 2026. 8. ANNOUNCEMENTS / COUNCIL COMMENTS / COMMITTEE UPDATES: Councilmember Ackley:  Inquired about the deadline for submitting nominations for Citizen of the Year. City Manager Channing stated that nominations are due by June 30 and that the information is posted online.  Noted that any additional comments will be submitted in writing. Councilmember Dwyer:  Announced the City's upcoming 25th Anniversary Celebration, including recognition of the winning anniversary logo. He noted that the City will host a booth highlighting summer programs and activities and that a community celebration is scheduled for July 15, 2026.  Reported that the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District detected West Nile virus activity and encouraged residents to eliminate standing water and take precautions to avoid mosquito bites. Additional information is available at OCVector.org.  Attended the Memorial Day ceremony at El Toro Memorial Park and recognized those who have served in the military.  Attended the Orange County Fire Authority's Best and Bravest Awards Ceremony on May 29, 2026, and congratulated Division Chief Reid Gibson on being recognized as a Chief of the Year n