City Council Regular Meeting

CITY OF ALISO VIEJO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING January 21 , 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 COUNCIL MEMBER TIFFANY ACKLEY COUNCILMEMBER GARRETT DWYER ( via teleconference) COUNCILMEMBER TIM A. ZANDBERGEN STAFF PRESENT: ANN EIFERT, ACTING CITY MANAGER/ FINANCIAL SERVICES DIRECTOR SCOTT SMITH, CITY ATTORNEY KATHY BAILOR, INTERIM CITY CLERK SHAUN PELLETIER, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR SO KIM, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR ROSE RIVERA, SENIOR PLANNER CORA SWANSON, HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER LIZZY MENDOZA, RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES MANAGER ISAAC AZIZ, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER CAPT. RYAN BUHR, CHIEF OF POLICE SERVICES PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Jared Ackley led the Pledge of Allegiance. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney Scott Smith reported that there was no reportable action taken on any Closed Session matters. 1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 1. 1 IN MEMORIAM FOR THE LATE CITY MANAGER, MITZI ORTIZ Mayor Duncan asked for a moment of silence to observe the passing of City Manager Ortiz. Mayor Duncan accepted a memoriam certificate from Morgan Goldstein, representative of Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley. Representatives from the Aliso Viejo Chamber of Commerce and the AVCA Board also commented. The Mayor and Councilmembers expressed sorrow at the loss of Page 1 of 5 January 21, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes

Mitzi and acknowledged her meaningful contributions to the City and community during her tenure as both City Clerk and City Manager. 1. 2 RECOGNITION OF 2025 MAYOR TIFFANY ACKLEY Mayor Duncan presented a plaque to Councilmember Ackley, in recognition of her service as Mayor in 2025. Cooper Strull, Representative of Assemblymember Diane Dixon and Morgan Goldstein, representative of Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley, presented Certificates of Recognition to Councilmember Ackley. The office of Congressmember Young Kim also provided a certificate. Councilmember Ackley expressed her appreciation to City staff, Council colleagues, and residents. 2. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, REORDERING TO THE AGENDA None. 3. COMMUNITY INPUT: 1. Public Comment Letter from The Kennedy Commission was provided to the Mayor and Councilmembers in support of the housing development at 95 Argonaut. 2. Bret Pool commented in support of appropriating additional funds for Hummingbird Lane improvements. 3. Carmel Matin introduced herself as the Public Information Officer for the Aliso Viejo Baha' i Community. 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 ready by title, and further reading is waived. 4. 2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Recommended Action: Approve the minutes as submitted for December 3, 2025, Regular Meeting; January 7, 2026, Special Meeting; and November 5, 2025, Regular Meeting as amended. Page 2 of 5 January 21, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes

4. 3 SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF TWO ORDINANCES APPROVING A ZONE CHANGE AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A RESIDENTIAL TOWNHOME COMMUNITY LOCATED AT 95 ARGONAUT Recommended Action: 1 . Conduct a second reading and adopt an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALISO VIEJO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A ZONE CHANGE FROM BUSINESS PARK 2 TO HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 61- UNIT RESIDENTIAL TOWNHOME COMMUNITY LOCATED AT 95 ARGONAUT ( 623- 091- 01); and 2. Conduct a second reading and adopt an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALISO VIEJO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND MLC HOLDINGS, INC. FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 61- UNIT RESIDENTIAL TOWNHOME COMMUNITY LOCATED AT 95 ARGONAUT ( APN: 623- 091- 01). 4. 4 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE Recommended Action: Ratify accounts payable checks and electronic funds transfers issued between November 21, 2025, and December 19, 2025, in the amount of $ 2, 001, 391. 67. 4. 5 TREASURER' S STATEMENT - NOVEMBER 2025 Recommended Action: Receive and file the November 2025 Treasurer' s Statement. 4. 6 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WILLDAN FINANCIAL SERVICES TO PREPARE A COMPREHENSIVE FEE STUDY Recommended Action: Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Willdan Financial Services for the preparation of a comprehensive fee study, in an amount not to exceed $ 90, 400; and Authorize the appropriation of $ 40, 400 from the General Fund to the Fiscal Year ( FY) 2025- 26 Budget. 4. 7 STATUS UPDATE ON MAJOR PROJECTS Recommended Action: Receive and file. 4. 8 HUMMINGBIRD LANE AD HOC FOLLOW UP REPORT Recommended Action: Authorize the Finance Director to appropriate an additional $ 20. 570 of Gas Tax funds to the fiscal year ( FY) 2025- 26 budget. Page 3 of 5 January 21, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes

5. PUBLIC HEARINGS 5. 1 CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 15. 14. 080 REGARDING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND DETERMINE THE ORDINANCES TO BE EXEMPT FROM CEQA UNDER PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE § 21080. 17 Acting City Manager Ann Eifert introduced Senior Planner Rose Rivera, who provided an update to the City' s ADU and JADU ordinance to ensure alignment with the State' s housing and community development ( HDC) guidelines. Mayor Duncan opened the public hearing. There were no comments. Mayor Duncan closed the public hearing. Recommended Action: 1. Find that the Ordinance is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act ( CEQA) under Public Resources Code § 21080. 17; and 2. Introduce for First Reading by Title Only an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALISO VIEJO AMENDING SECTION 14. 080 OF THE ALISO VIEJO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE STATUTORILY EXEMPT FROM CEQA UNDER PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE § 21080. 17. Motion: Mayor Pro Tem Munzing moved, and Councilmember Ackley seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion carried 5- 0. 6. DISCUSSION 6. 1 APPOINTMENT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS ( SCAG) GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING DELEGATES Acting City Manager Ann Eifert provided background information on SCAG and reasons for appointing delegates. Recommended Action: Appoint delegate and alternate for the Southern California Association of Governments ( SCAG) General Assembly Meeting to be held May 7 and 8, 2026. Motion: Mayor Pro Tern Munzing moved, and Councilmember Zandbergen seconded to approve that Councilmember Dwyer be appointed as delegate, and Councilmember Zandbergen be appointed as alternate for the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) General Assembly Meeting to be held May 7 and 8, 2026. Motion carried 5- 0. Page 4 of 5 January 21, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes

7. CITY MANAGER' S REPORT: Acting City Manager Eifert announced the new Winter 2026 Recreation Brochure and open registration for seasonal programs; summer camp registration begins February 1; Aliso Viejo Ranch Rental Showcase on Sunday, February 1, from 10 a. m. to 1: 30 p. m.; and thanked everyone who donated during today' s Red Cross Blood Drive. 8. ANNOUNCEMENTS / COUNCIL COMMENTS / COMMITTEE UPDATES: Councilmember Ackley: Provided a status update on the Aliso Viejo Library, noting that the Certificate of Occupancy is expected to be issued soon, and the library will open to the public six to eight weeks after. Councilmember Dwyer: Currently attending the Mayors and Councilmembers Academy in Sacramento and publicizing that Aliso Viejo is seeking to hire a new City Manager. Volunteered at Nourishing Great Futures Market at Iglesia Park Community Center. Councilmember Zandbergen: Attended late City Manager Ortiz' s Celebration of Life. Attended the Grand Opening of Kaiser Permanente' s Aliso Creek Medical Offices. Mayor Pro Tern Munzing: Attended late City Manager Ortiz' s Celebration of Life. Attended the Grand Opening of Kaiser Permanente' s Aliso Creek Medical Offices. Reported that OCFA is seeking to appoint a new Fire Chief. Mayor Duncan Attended the late City Manager Ortiz' s Celebration of Life. Attended the Grand Opening of Kaiser Permanente' s Aliso Creek Medical Offices. Presented his wife, Monica, with a bouquet of flowers for her 24 years of support, especially during his campaign for City Council and current term as Mayor. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Duncan adjourned the meeting at 8: 01 p. m. to the Regularly scheduled City Council meeting of February 4, 2026. Respectfully submitted: Approved by: THY ILOR M DU A INTERINkITY CLERK MAYOR Page 5 of 5 January 21, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes

AGENDA ALISO VIEJO CITY COUNCIL WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2026 6:00 PM CLOSED SESSION 7:00 PM REGULAR MEETING CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 12 JOURNEY ALISO VIEJO, CA Mayor Max Duncan Mayor Pro Tem Mike Munzing Councilmember Tiffany Ackley Councilmember Garrett Dwyer Councilmember Tim Zandbergen 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. ANN EIFERT SCOTT C. SMITH KATHY BAILOR ACTING CITY MANAGER CITY ATTORNEY INTERIM CITY CLERK

PLEASE SILENCE ALL CELL PHONES AND OTHER ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT WHILE CITY COUNCIL IS IN SESSION CALL TO ORDER: Convene Special Meeting PUBLIC COMMENTS: CLOSED SESSION: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2) Number of potential cases: 2 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT Pursuant to Government Code section 54957(b) Title: Interim City Manager CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6 Agency Designated Representatives: Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem Unrepresented Employee: Interim City Manager PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT Pursuant to Government Code section 54957(b) Title: City Manager CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6 Agency Designated Representatives: Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem Unrepresented Employee: City Manager CALL TO ORDER: Convene Regular Meeting ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION: 1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 1.1 IN MEMORIAM FOR THE LATE CITY MANAGER, MITZI ORTIZ 1.2 RECOGNITION OF 2025 MAYOR TIFFANY ACKLEY 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 Action: Approve the minutes as submitted for the December 3, 2025; Regular Meeting, January 7, 2026, Special Meeting; and November 5, 2025, Regular Meeting as amended. Draft Minutes - December 3, 2025, Regular Meeting Draft Minutes - January 7, 2026, Special Meeting Draft Minutes - November 5, 2025, Regular Meeting, as amended 4.3 SECOND READING AND ADOPTON OF TWO ORDINANCES APPROVING A ZONE CHANGE AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A RESIDENTIAL TOWNHOME COMMUNITY LOCATED AT 95 ARGONAUT Recommended Action: 1. Conduct a second reading and adopt an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALISO VIEJO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A ZONE CHANGE FROM BUSINESS PARK 2 TO HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 61-UNIT RESIDENTIAL TOWNHOME COMMUNITY LOCATED AT 95 ARGONAUT (623- 091-01); and 2. Conduct a second reading and adopt an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALISO VIEJO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND MLC HOLDINGS, INC. FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 61-UNIT RESIDENTIAL TOWNHOME COMMUNITY LOCATED AT 95 ARGONAUT (APN: 623-091-01). Staff Report Attachment 1: Ordinance for Zone Change Attachment 2: Ordinance for Development Agreement

4.4 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE Recommended Action: Ratify accounts payable checks and electronic funds transfers issued between November 21, 2025, and December 19, 2025, in the amount of $2,001,391.67. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Accounts Payable Report 4.5 TREASURER’S STATEMENT – NOVEMBER 2025 Recommended Action: Receive and file the November 2025 Treasurer’s Statement. Staff Report Attachment 1 - November 2025 Treasurer’s Statement 4.6 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WILLDAN FINANCIAL SERVICES TO PREPARE A COMPREHENSIVE FEE STUDY Recommended Action: Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Willdan Financial Services for the preparation of a comprehensive fee study, in an amount not to exceed $90,400; and Authorize the appropriation of $40,400 from the General Fund to the FiscalYear (FY) 2025-26 Budget. Staff Report Attachment 1: Agreement 4.7 STATUS UPDATE ON MAJOR PROJECTS Recommended Action: Receive and file. Staff Report 4.8 HUMMINGBIRD LANE AD HOC FOLLOW UP REPORT Recommended Action: Authorize the Finance Director to appropriate an additional $20,570 of Gas Tax funds to the fiscal year (FY) 2025-26 budget. Staff Report 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 5.1 CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 15.14.080 REGARDING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND DETERMINE THE ORDINANCES TO BE EXEMPT FROM CEQA UNDER PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE § 21080.17 Recommended Action: 1. Find that the ordinance is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Public Resources Code § 21080.17; and 2.Introduce for first reading by title only an ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALISO VIEJO AMENDING SECTION 14.080 OF THE ALISO VIEJO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE STATUTORILY EXEMPT FROM CEQA UNDER Public Resources Code § 21080.17. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Ordinance Attachment 2 - Redlined Ordinance Attachment 3 - Presentation

6. DISCUSSION: 6.1 APPOINTMENT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SCAG) GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING DELEGATES Recommended Action: Appoint delegate and alternate for the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) General Assembly Meeting to be held May 7 and 8, 2026. Staff Report 7. CITY MANAGER' S REPORT: 8. ANNOUNCEMENTS / COUNCIL COMMENTS / COMMITTEE UPDATES: 9. ADJOURNMENT: The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is February 4, 2026.

AGENDA ALISO VIEJO CITY COUNCIL WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2026 6:00 PM CLOSED SESSION 7:00 PM REGULAR MEETING CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 12 JOURNEY ALISO VIEJO, CA Mayor Max Duncan Mayor Pro Tem Mike Munzing Councilmember Tiffany Ackley Councilmember Garrett Dwyer Councilmember Tim Zandbergen 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. ANN EIFERT SCOTT C. SMITH KATHY BAILOR ACTING CITY MANAGER CITY ATTORNEY INTERIM CITY CLERK 1

PLEASE SILENCE ALL CELL PHONES AND OTHER ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT WHILE CITY COUNCIL IS IN SESSION CALL TO ORDER: Convene Special Meeting PUBLIC COMMENTS: CLOSED SESSION: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2) Number of potential cases: 2 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT Pursuant to Government Code section 54957(b) Title: Interim City Manager CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6 Agency Designated Representatives: Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem Unrepresented Employee: Interim City Manager PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT Pursuant to Government Code section 54957(b) Title: City Manager CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6 Agency Designated Representatives: Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem Unrepresented Employee: City Manager CALL TO ORDER: Convene Regular Meeting ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION: 1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 1.1 IN MEMORIAM FOR THE LATE CITY MANAGER, MITZI ORTIZ 1.2 RECOGNITION OF 2025 MAYOR TIFFANY ACKLEY 2. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, REORDERING TO THE AGENDA: 2

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 Action: Approve the minutes as submitted for the December 3, 2025; Regular Meeting, January 7, 2026, Special Meeting; and November 5, 2025, Regular Meeting as amended. Draft Minutes - December 3, 2025, Regular Meeting Draft Minutes - January 7, 2026, Special Meeting Draft Minutes - November 5, 2025, Regular Meeting, as amended 4.3 SECOND READING AND ADOPTON OF TWO ORDINANCES APPROVING A ZONE CHANGE AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A RESIDENTIAL TOWNHOME COMMUNITY LOCATED AT 95 ARGONAUT Recommended Action: 1. Conduct a second reading and adopt an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALISO VIEJO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A ZONE CHANGE FROM BUSINESS PARK 2 TO HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 61-UNIT RESIDENTIAL TOWNHOME COMMUNITY LOCATED AT 95 ARGONAUT (623- 091-01); and 2. Conduct a second reading and adopt an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALISO VIEJO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND MLC HOLDINGS, INC. FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 61-UNIT RESIDENTIAL TOWNHOME COMMUNITY LOCATED AT 95 ARGONAUT (APN: 623-091-01). Staff Report Attachment 1: Ordinance for Zone Change Attachment 2: Ordinance for Development Agreement 3

4.4 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE Recommended Action: Ratify accounts payable checks and electronic funds transfers issued between November 21, 2025, and December 19, 2025, in the amount of $2,001,391.67. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Accounts Payable Report 4.5 TREASURER’S STATEMENT – NOVEMBER 2025 Recommended Action: Receive and file the November 2025 Treasurer’s Statement. Staff Report Attachment 1 - November 2025 Treasurer’s Statement 4.6 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WILLDAN FINANCIAL SERVICES TO PREPARE A COMPREHENSIVE FEE STUDY Recommended Action: Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Willdan Financial Services for the preparation of a comprehensive fee study, in an amount not to exceed $90,400; and Authorize the appropriation of $40,400 from the General Fund to the FiscalYear (FY) 2025-26 Budget. Staff Report Attachment 1: Agreement 4.7 STATUS UPDATE ON MAJOR PROJECTS Recommended Action: Receive and file. Staff Report 4.8 HUMMINGBIRD LANE AD HOC FOLLOW UP REPORT Recommended Action: Authorize the Finance Director to appropriate an additional $20,570 of Gas Tax funds to the fiscal year (FY) 2025-26 budget. Staff Report 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 5.1 CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 15.14.080 REGARDING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND DETERMINE THE ORDINANCES TO BE EXEMPT FROM CEQA UNDER PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE § 21080.17 Recommended Action: 1. Find that the ordinance is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Public Resources Code § 21080.17; and 2.Introduce for first reading by title only an ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALISO VIEJO AMENDING SECTION 14.080 OF THE ALISO VIEJO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE STATUTORILY EXEMPT FROM CEQA UNDER Public Resources Code § 21080.17. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Ordinance Attachment 2 - Redlined Ordinance Attachment 3 - Presentation 4

6. DISCUSSION: 6.1 APPOINTMENT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SCAG) GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING DELEGATES Recommended Action: Appoint delegate and alternate for the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) General Assembly Meeting to be held May 7 and 8, 2026. Staff Report 7. CITY MANAGER' S REPORT: 8. ANNOUNCEMENTS / COUNCIL COMMENTS / COMMITTEE UPDATES: 9. ADJOURNMENT: The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is February 4, 2026. 5

Page 1 of 6 December 3, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes CITY OF ALISO VIEJO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 3, 2025, 7:00 PM Council Chambers, City Hall, 12 Journey Aliso Viejo, California CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Ackley 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 TIFFANY ACKLEY MAYOR PRO TEM MAX DUNCAN COUNCILMEMBER GARRETT DWYER COUNCILMEMBER MIKE MUNZING COUNCILMEMBER TIM A. ZANDBERGEN STAFF PRESENT: MITZI ORTIZ, CITY MANAGER SCOTT SMITH, CITY ATTORNEY KATHY BAILOR, INTERIM CITY CLERK ANN EIFERT, FINANCIAL SERVICES DIRECTOR 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 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Youth Gavin Duncan led the pledge of allegiance. 1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: None. 2. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, REORDERING TO THE AGENDA: Councilmember Zandbergen requested that item 4.7 be considered separately from the Consent Calendar. Mayor Pro Tem Duncan requested that item 6.3 be considered just after item 4.7. 3. COMMUNITY INPUT: Julie Colombero thanked Mayor Ackley for her service to the community during her tenure as Mayor. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR: 6

Page 2 of 6 December 3, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes Unless otherwise indicated below, the following pertains to all items on the Consent Calendar. Motion: Mayor Pro Tem Duncan moved and Councilmember Munzing seconded to approve the recommended actions. (All items excluding item 4.7) 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 September 10, 2025, Special Meeting and the November 19, 2025, Regular Meeting. 4.3 SECOND READING AND ADOPTON OF AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTION 2.04.150 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION LIMITS Recommended Action: Conduct second reading and adopt Ordinance No 2025-248 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALISO VIEJO, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING SECTION 2.04.150 OF THE ALISO VIEJO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO LOCAL ELECTION CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION LIMITS TO BE REPLACED BY STATUTORY DEFAULT LIMITS 4.4 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE Recommended Action: Ratify accounts payable checks and electronic funds transfers issued between November 7, 2025, and November 20, 2025, in the amount of $790,067.72. 4.5 TREASURER'S STATEMENT - OCTOBER 2025 Recommended Action: Receive and file the October 2025 Treasurer's Statement. 4.6 ANNUAL MEASURE M2 EXPENDITURE REPORT Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-20 approving the City’s annual Measure M2 expenditure report for fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. 4.7 APPROVAL OF THE SUBMITTAL OF THE OSO PARKWAY/PACIFIC PARK DRIVE/GLENWOOD DRIVE REGIONAL TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION PROJECT TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-21 approving the submittal of the Oso Parkway/Pacific Park Drive/Glenwood Drive Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Project to OCTA for funding under the competitive Measure M2 Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program (Project P). 7

Page 3 of 6 December 3, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes Motion: Councilmember Zandbergen moved and Councilmember Munzing seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion carried 5-0. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 5.1 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GPA-2025-00002, ZONE CHANGE ZC-2025-00002, VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 19340, SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT SDP- 2024-00001, ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT, AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AND ADOPTION OF A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 61-UNIT RESIDENTIAL TOWNHOME COMMUNITY AT 95 ARGONAUT City Manager Mitzi Ortiz introduced Community Development Director So Kim, who provided an overview. Director Kim introduced the Applicant who provided additional information about Meritage Homes. Both Staff and the Applicant responded to questions regarding parking and the use of garages being addressed in the HOA documents. Mayor Ackley opened the public hearing. The following persons provided comments concerning the project: Ben Patterson, Elizabeth Hansburg, and Ryan Allen. Mayor Ackley closed the public hearing. Recommended Action: Conduct a public hearing and: 1. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-22 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALISO VIEJO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND A MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GPA-2025-00002, ZONE CHANGE ZC-2025- 00002, VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 19340, AND A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT TO ALLOW THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 61-UNIT RESIDENTIAL TOWNHOME COMMUNITY LOCATED AT 95 ARGONAUT (APN: 623-091-01); 2. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-23 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALISO VIEJO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION AND ASSOCIATED LAND USE MAP FROM BUSINESS PARK TO HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 61-UNIT RESIDENTIAL TOWNHOME COMMUNITY LOCATED AT 95 ARGONAUT (APN: 623-091-01); 3. Introduce for first reading Ordinance No. 2026-250 entitled: A ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALISO VIEJO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A ZONE CHANGE FROM BUSINESS PARK 2 TO HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 61-UNIT RESIDENTIAL TOWNHOME COMMUNITY LOCATED AT 95 ARGONAUT (623-091-01); 4. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-24 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALISO VIEJO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 19340 FOR SUBDIVISION INTO CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES AND SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT (SDP-2024-00001) TO ALLOW 8

Page 4 of 6 December 3, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 61-UNIT RESIDENTIAL TOWNHOME COMMUNITY LOCATED AT 95 ARGONAUT (623-091-01); and 5. Introduce for first reading Ordinance No. 2026-251 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALISO VIEJO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND MLC HOLDINGS, INC. FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 61-UNIT RESIDENTIALTOWNHOME COMMUNITY LOCATED AT 95 ARGONAUT (APN: 623-091-01). Motion: Councilmember Munzing moved and Mayor Pro Tem Duncan seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion carried 5-0. 5.2 CONSIDERATION OF AN URGENCY ORDINANCE AND A NON-URGENCY ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 15.14.080 REGARDING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND DETERMINE THE ORDINANCES TO BE EXEMPT FROM CEQA UNDER PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE § 21080.17 City Manager Mitzi Ortiz introduced Senior Planner Rose Rivera, who provided an overview. Senior Planner Rivera. Staff responded to questions regarding parking and the use of garages being addressed in the HOA documents. Mayor Ackley opened the public hearing. No one requested to speak. Mayor Ackley closed the public hearing. Recommended Action: Find that the adoption of the proposed urgency and non-urgency ordinance is statutorily exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)under Public Resources Code § 21080.17; 1. Adopt by title only Urgency Ordinance No. 2025-249 entitled: AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALISO VIEJO AMENDING SECTION 15.14.080 OF THE ALISO VIEJO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS TO COMPLY WITH RECENT CHANGES IN STATE LAW AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE STATUTORILY EXEMPT FROM CEQA UNDER PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE § 21080.17; and 2. Introduce for first reading by title only Ordinance No. 2026-252 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALISO VIEJO AMENDING SECTION 15.14.080 OF THE ALISO VIEJO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS TO COMPLY WITH RECENT CHANGES IN STATE LAW AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE STATUTORILY EXEMPT FROM CEQA UNDER PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE § 21080.17. Motion: Councilmember Zandbergen moved and Councilmember Munzing seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion carried 5-0. 6. DISCUSSION: 9

Page 5 of 6 December 3, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes 6.1 CONCEPT PLAN REVIEW FOR A RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY AT 1-5 POLARIS Recommended Action: Review and provide initial feedback on concept plans for a development proposal involving the demolition of five existing office buildings to accommodate the construction of a 405-unit, residential community at 1-5 Polaris. City Manager Mitzi Ortiz introduced Community Development Director So Kim, who provided an overview. Director Kim introduced the Applicant who provided additional information. Both Staff and the Applicant responded to questions regarding parking, ingress and egress, aesthetics. Speakers: Sandy Boylan, Art Cauroia, and Eric Higuchi. No further action was taken. 6.2 FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT Recommended Action: Receive and file the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the year ended June 30, 2025. City Manager Mitzi Ortiz introduced Financial Services Director Ann Eifert, who provided an overview. Staff responded to questions regarding the report. The Mayor and City Council expressed appreciation to City Manager Ortiz for her leadership and staff’s efforts for the City’s budget on behalf of the community. City Manager Ortiz expressed her appreciation for the teamwork with Staff and City Council in meeting the established budget goals. No further action was taken. 6.3 CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION Recommended Action: Select a Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem in accordance with Ordinance No. 2001-022, for the 2026 calendar year. City Manager Mitzi Ortiz introduced Interim City Clerk Kathy Bailor who provided an overview of the nomination process for both Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem. There were no public comments on this matter. City Attorney Scott Smith responded to questions regarding the process to select Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem. City Clerk Bailor opened the floor to accept nominations for Mayor. Mayor Ackley nominated Mayor Pro Tem Duncan. There were no further nominations for Mayor and nominations were closed. Motion: Nomination of Mayor Pro Tem Duncan to serve as Mayor for 2026. Motion carried 5-0. City Clerk Bailor opened the floor to accept nominations for Mayor Pro Tem. Councilmember Dwyer nominated Councilmember Munzing. There were no further nominations for Mayor Pro Tem and nominations were closed. 10

Page 6 of 6 December 3, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes Motion: Nomination of Councilmember Munzing to serve as Mayor Pro Tem for 2026. Motion carried 5-0. 7. CITY MANAGER' S REPORT: City Manager Ortiz announced the 8th Annual All is Bright Holiday Celebration and Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 4, 2025, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Town Center Fountain; Boys & Girls Club of Capistrano Valley accepting donations and volunteers for Operation Holiday Homework event on December 12, 2025, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Aliso Viejo Ranch; and the Nourishing Great Futures Market every Wednesday from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Iglesia Park Community Center. She encouraged the residents to share the joy and creativity of Recreation Programs this Christmas by purchasing Recreation Gift Cards. 8. ANNOUNCEMENTS / COUNCIL COMMENTS / COMMITTEE UPDATES: Councilmember Munzing attended the OCFA monthly meeting and encouraged the community to come and join the Christmas celebration at the All is Bright Holiday Celebration and Tree Lighting. Councilmember Dwyer visited the Nourishing Great Futures Market, which is every Wednesday morning; and is looking forward to the Boys and Girls Club Operation Homework Club Christmas shopping event; attended the OC Vector Control meeting; and encouraged the community to participate in the coat drives sponsored within the city to help those in need. Councilmember Zandbergen attended the Transportation Corridor Agencies meeting; and encouraged the community to come to the All is Bright Holiday Celebration. Mayor Pro Tem Duncan joined the other Councilmembers inviting the community to come to the All is Bright Holiday Celebration. Mayor Ackley encouraged the community to participate in Wood Canyon School’s fundraiser on December 12, 2025, from 3:00-8:00 p.m. Wood Canyon is a Title 1 school and the funds raised will help provide needed materials. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Ackley adjourned the meeting at 9:31 p.m. to the regularly scheduled City Council meeting of January 21, 2025. The regularly scheduled City Council meetings of December 17, 2025, and January 7, 2026, have been cancelled. Respectfully submitted: Approved by: ________________________ ________________________ KATHY BAILOR TIFFANY ACKLEY INTERIM CITY CLERK MAYOR 11

Page 1 of 2 January 7, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes CITY OF ALISO VIEJO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING JANUARY 7, 2026 Council Chambers, City Hall, 12 Journey 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 6:00 p.m. CLOSED SESSION: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT Pursuant to Government Code Subsection 54957(b) Title: Interim City Manager Mayor Duncan reconvened the Special Meeting at 7:06 p.m. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney Scott Smith stated no reportable action was taken. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: MAYOR MAX DUNCAN MAYOR PRO TEM MIKE MUNZING COUNCILMEMBER TIFFANY ACKLEY COUNCILMEMBER GARRETT DWYER COUNCILMEMBER TIM A. ZANDBERGEN STAFF PRESENT: ANN EIFERT, ACTING CITY MANAGER/FINANCIAL SERVICES DIRECTOR SCOTT SMITH, CITY ATTORNEY HONGDAO NGUYEN, ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY KATHY BAILOR, INTERIM CITY CLERK SO KIM, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR CORA SWANSON, HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER ISAAC AZIZ, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER CAPT. RYAN BUHR, CHIEF OF POLICE SERVICES PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Duncan led the pledge of allegiance. 12

Page 2 of 2 January 7, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes 1. COMMUNITY INPUT: None. 2. DISCUSSION: 2.1 CONSIDERATION OF COUNCIL AD HOC COMMITTEE AND DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO ENGAGE PROFESSIONAL CITY MANAGER RECRUITER AND/OR FOLLOW-ON DUTIES Acting City Manager Ann Eifert introduced City Attorney Scott Smith. Mr. Smith provided an overview of the options available for the recruitment of City Manager. Councilmembers Zandbergen and Dwyer, and Mayor Duncan supported establishing an Ad Hoc Committee. Councilmember Ackley supported using the City’s Human Resources Department for this recruitment. Motion: Mayor Duncan moved and Councilmember Dwyer seconded to establish an Ad Hoc Committee with Councilmember Dwyer and Councilmember Zandbergen serving as the City Council representatives. Motion carried 3-2, with Mayor Pro Tem Munzing and Councilmember Ackley dissenting. 8. ANNOUNCEMENTS / COUNCIL COMMENTS: The Mayor and Councilmembers expressed their sorrow over the loss of City Manager Mitzi Ortiz. Councilmembers Ackley requested support from the City Council to place an item on the January 21, 2026, agenda allowing the public to express their appreciation for Ms. Ortiz’s efforts on behalf of the community of City of Aliso Viejo. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Duncan adjourned the meeting at 7:20 p.m. to the regularly scheduled City Council meeting of Janua