City Council Regular Meeting

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.

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 Page 2 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 Page 3 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 S11, 550, 802. Page 4 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. Page 5 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 Tern 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 Page 6 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 nominee. Attended the Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Month event on May 21, 2026. Attended the Second Harvest Great Futures Market food distribution event held earlier that day. Councilmember Zandbergen: Attended the Memorial Day ceremony at El Toro Memorial Park. Attended the Orange County Fire Authority' s Best and Bravest Awards Ceremony. Requested discussion regarding the placement of additional speed feedback signs at strategic locations throughout the City. He suggested evaluating potential permanent locations near The Ranch and along both sides of Aliso Creek Road and exploring partnership opportunities with the Aliso Viejo Community Association regarding use of its electronic signs. Inquired about the schedule for bicycle lane striping and upcoming street resurfacing projects. Mayor Pro Tern Munzing: Attended a Memorial Day observance. Participated in the Aliso Viejo Community Association and City Subcommittee meeting, where several matters of mutual interest were discussed. Commented on recent reductions to speed limits within the City. Page 7 of 8 June 3, 2026 Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting

Attended the Orange County Fire Authority' s Best and Bravest Awards Ceremony in his capacity as an OCFA Board Member and congratulated Division Chief Reid Gibson on his recognition. Reported that the Orange County Fire Authority is finalizing labor negotiations with its firefighters. Wished residents a safe and enjoyable summer. Mayor Duncan Commented on the positive and productive meeting between the City and the Aliso Viejo Community Association Subcommittee. Reflected on the life and contributions of Ron Withnell and requested that the meeting be adjourned in his memory. 9. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Duncan adjourned the meeting at 9: 16 p. m. to the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 7: 00 p. m. Adjourned In Memory of Ron Whitmill Respectfully submitted: Approved by: RI K M D C CITY CLERK MAYOR Page 8 of 8 June 3, 2026 Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting

AGENDA ALISO VIEJO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2026 7:00 PM 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. 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 CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: 1. SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S): None. 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 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. Draft Minutes - May 20 2026 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes - May 27 2026 Special Meeting Draft Minutes - May 27 2026 Adjourned Regular Meeting 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. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Accounts Payable Report

4.3 TREASURER’S STATEMENT – APRIL 2026 Recommended Action: Receive and file the April 2026 Treasurer’s Statement. Staff Report Attachment 1 - April 2026 Treasurer's Statement 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. Staff Report 4.5 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION – NOVEMBER 3, 2026 Recommended Actions: 1. Adopt a Resolution 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 a Resolution 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 a Resolution requesting the Orange County Board of Supervisors to consolidate the Regular General 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; 4. Adopt a Resolution 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 a Resolution adopting regulations pertaining to candidate statements submitted to the voters for an election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Resolution Calling for Regular Election Attachment 2 - Resolution Calling for Special Election Attachment 3 - Resolution Consolidating Regular Election Attachment 4 - Resolution Consolidating Special Election Attachment 5 - Candidate Statement 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.

Staff Report Attachment 1 - Vicinity Map Attachment 2 - Cooperative 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. Staff Report Attachment - Contract with GMU 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. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Second Amendment to Agreement with NV5, Inc. 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 renews the agreement for an additional one-year 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. Staff Report Attachment - 1st Contact Amendment with NV5, Inc. 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. Staff Report Attachment - Third Amendment to Agreement with Nieves Landscape, LLC.

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. Staff Report Attachment 1 - 2nd Amend to Agreement with Great Scott Tree Service, Inc. 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: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALISO VIEJO CALIFORNIA, DECLARING PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS ON CERTAIN CITY STREETS. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Ordinance 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. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Crossing Guard Agreement Pricing Letter Attachment 2 - Agreement with All City Management Services, Inc. 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. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Agreement Attachment 2 - FY 2026-27 OCSD Summary Cost Sheet 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 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. Staff Report

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: 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 - ODS Ordinance Attachment 2 - ODS Manual Attachment 3 - Response to Developer Comments Attachment_4 - ODS Presentation .pptx 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. That the City Council of the City of Aliso Viejo (“City”) adopt Resolution No. 2026-XX, 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. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Resolution Attachment 2 - Council Policy re Disruption of Meeting Transmission Attachment 3 - Community Outreach and Public Engagement Plan SB707 PPT 6.2 PROPOSED ANNUAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 Recommended Actions: 1. Adopt a Resolution adopting the Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27; and 2. Adopt a Resolution 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 a Resolution setting the annual appropriations limit for Fiscal Year 2026- 27. Staff Report Attachment 1 - FY 2026-27 Budget Resolution Attachment 2 - FY 2026-27 Proposed Budget Attachment 3 - Salary Schedule Resolution Attachment 4 - Proposed Salary Schedule Attachment 5 - Principal Civil Engineer Job Classification Description Attachment 6 - Principal Planner Job Classification Description

Attachment 7 - Appropriations Limit Resolution Attachment 8 - Appropriations Limit Calculation Attachment 9 - Proposed Budget Presentation 7. CITY MANAGER' S REPORT: 8. ANNOUNCEMENTS / COUNCIL COMMENTS / COMMITTEE UPDATES: 9. ADJOURNMENT: The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 7 p.m.

AGENDA ALISO VIEJO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2026 7:00 PM 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. 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 CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: 1. SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S): None. 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 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. Draft Minutes - May 20 2026 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes - May 27 2026 Special Meeting Draft Minutes - May 27 2026 Adjourned Regular Meeting 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. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Accounts Payable Report 2

4.3 TREASURER’S STATEMENT – APRIL 2026 Recommended Action: Receive and file the April 2026 Treasurer’s Statement. Staff Report Attachment 1 - April 2026 Treasurer's Statement 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. Staff Report 4.5 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION – NOVEMBER 3, 2026 Recommended Actions: 1. Adopt a Resolution 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 a Resolution 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 a Resolution requesting the Orange County Board of Supervisors to consolidate the Regular General 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; 4. Adopt a Resolution 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 a Resolution adopting regulations pertaining to candidate statements submitted to the voters for an election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Resolution Calling for Regular Election Attachment 2 - Resolution Calling for Special Election Attachment 3 - Resolution Consolidating Regular Election Attachment 4 - Resolution Consolidating Special Election Attachment 5 - Candidate Statement 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. 3

Staff Report Attachment 1 - Vicinity Map Attachment 2 - Cooperative 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. Staff Report Attachment - Contract with GMU 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. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Second Amendment to Agreement with NV5, Inc. 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 renews the agreement for an additional one-year 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. Staff Report Attachment - 1st Contact Amendment with NV5, Inc. 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. Staff Report Attachment - Third Amendment to Agreement with Nieves Landscape, LLC. 4

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. Staff Report Attachment 1 - 2nd Amend to Agreement with Great Scott Tree Service, Inc. 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: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALISO VIEJO CALIFORNIA, DECLARING PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS ON CERTAIN CITY STREETS. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Ordinance 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. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Crossing Guard Agreement Pricing Letter Attachment 2 - Agreement with All City Management Services, Inc. 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. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Agreement Attachment 2 - FY 2026-27 OCSD Summary Cost Sheet 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 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. Staff Report 5

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: 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 - ODS Ordinance Attachment 2 - ODS Manual Attachment 3 - Response to Developer Comments Attachment_4 - ODS Presentation .pptx 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. That the City Council of the City of Aliso Viejo (“City”) adopt Resolution No. 2026-XX, 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. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Resolution Attachment 2 - Council Policy re Disruption of Meeting Transmission Attachment 3 - Community Outreach and Public Engagement Plan SB707 PPT 6.2 PROPOSED ANNUAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 Recommended Actions: 1. Adopt a Resolution adopting the Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27; and 2. Adopt a Resolution 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 a Resolution setting the annual appropriations limit for Fiscal Year 2026- 27. Staff Report Attachment 1 - FY 2026-27 Budget Resolution Attachment 2 - FY 2026-27 Proposed Budget Attachment 3 - Salary Schedule Resolution Attachment 4 - Proposed Salary Schedule Attachment 5 - Principal Civil Engineer Job Classification Description Attachment 6 - Principal Planner Job Classification Description 6

Attachment 7 - Appropriations Limit Resolution Attachment 8 - Appropriations Limit Calculation Attachment 9 - Proposed Budget Presentation 7. CITY MANAGER' S REPORT: 8. ANNOUNCEMENTS / COUNCIL COMMENTS / COMMITTEE UPDATES: 9. ADJOURNMENT: The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 7 p.m. 7

CITY OF ALISO VIEJO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING May 20, 2026 Council Chambers, City Hall, 12 Journey Aliso Viejo, California CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Duncan called the Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Aliso Viejo to order at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: MAYOR MAX DUNCAN MAYOR PRO TEM MIKE MUNZING COUNCILMEMBER 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 FIRE CHIEF REID GIBSON PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Cub Scout Pack 702 led the Pledge of Allegiance. 1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: 1.1 INTRODUCTION OF NEW CITY MANAGER BRETT CHANNING Mayor Duncan introduced City Manager Brett Channing. City Manager Channing expressed gratitude and excitement to serve the City of Aliso Viejo. 1.2 PROCLAMATION FOR DROWNING PREVENTION AND AWARENESS SEASON Mayor Duncan presented the proclamation to Division Fire Chief Reid Gibson who expressed gratitude for the recognition. OCFA Community Educator Milton Neira addressed the audience and provided information regarding water safety practices, supervision around pools and open water, and methods to help prevent drowning incidents. 8

Page 2 of 5 May 20, 2026 Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting 1.3 PROCLAMATION FOR WILDFIRE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION SEASON Mayor Duncan presented the proclamation to Division Fire Chief Reid Gibson who expressed gratitude for the recognition. OCFA Community Educator Milton Neira provided remarks regarding wildfire preparedness, defensible space, evacuation readiness, and fire prevention measures for the community. 2. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, REORDERING TO THE AGENDA: None. 3. COMMUNITY INPUT: 1. Sebastian commented on recent public safety incident and shared concerns about community outreach. 2. Randy Schrock commented on bike safety. 3. Jena Minnick-Bull shared information about upcoming South Coast Conservatory events. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR: Motion: Mayor Pro Tem Munzing moved, and Councilmember Ackley seconded to approve the recommended actions for Items 4.2 through 4.4. Motion carried 5-0. Councilmember Dwyer pulled agenda item 4.1 for separate discussion. 4.1 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE Recommended Action: Ratify accounts payable checks and electronic funds transfers issued between April 24, 2026, and May 7, 2026, in the amount of $1,243,395.95. Councilmember Dwyer requested additional information regarding a $1,000 grant payment to the Assistance League of Capistrano Valley. Director of Financial Services Eifert provided an overview of the purpose and distribution of grant funding. Councilmember Dwyer also inquired about a recent payment to GrayMar Environmental Services for hazardous materials cleanup services. Director Eifert provided information regarding the scope of services performed. Motion: Councilmember Zandbergen moved, and Councilmember Dwyer seconded to approve the recommended actions for Items 4.1. Motion carried 5-0. 4.2 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. 9

Page 3 of 5 May 20, 2026 Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting 4.3 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Recommended Action: Approve the minutes as submitted for the May 6, 2026, Regular and Special Meetings. 4.4 AWARD CONTRACT TO ECONOLITE SYSTEMS, INC. FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 ACCESSIBLE PEDESTRIAN SIGNAL PROJECT - CDBG Recommended Actions: 1. Approve Contract Documents, Specifications, and Plans for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Accessible Pedestrian Signal Project - CDBG; 2. Award a contract in the amount of $90,005.08 to Econolite Systems, Inc. as the lowest responsible bidder for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Accessible Pedestrian Signal Project - CDBG; 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Econolite Systems, Inc.; 4. Authorize City staff to make total compensation to Econolite Systems Inc. up to $90,005.08 plus $9,000.51 (10% of the contract amount) to allow for contingencies, totaling $99,005.59; 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). 5. PUBLIC HEARING: None 6. DISCUSSION: 6.1 PRIMA FACIE CITYWIDE SPEED LIMITS — ORDINANCE Recommended Actions: 1. Find that this Ordinance is subject to CEQA categorical exemption Class 1 pursuant to the CEQA Guidelines, respectively, Title 14, California Code of Regulations Section 15301; 2. Introduce an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Aliso Viejo, California, Amending the Aliso Viejo Municipal Code Declaring Prima Facie Speed Limits on Certain City Streets; and 3. Authorize the Finance Director to appropriate an additional $70,000 of Gas Tax 4. funds to the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget. Director of Public Works Pelletier, along with representatives from RK Engineering Group, Inc., presented the staff report and responded to City Council questions regarding the methodology and frequency of traffic studies, impacts on traffic safety enforcement, legal requirements for conducting vehicle speed surveys, current traffic safety data, and the rationale for the proposed speed limit reductions. 10

Page 4 of 5 May 20, 2026 Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting Mayor Duncan proposed that the matter be scheduled for a future Study Session to allow for further discussion and public input. The following spoke on the matter: 1. Sebastian shared concerns about traffic safety. 2. Art Camoia shared same concerns about traffic safety. Motion: Mayor Duncan moved, and Councilmember Dwyer seconded to continue the item to May 27, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. Motion carried 4-1 (Councilmember Ackley dissented). 6.2 CITIZEN, SENIOR, AND YOUTH OF THE YEAR, CIVIC SERVICE AWARD, AND “KEY TO THE CITY” PROGRAM Recommended Actions: 1. Review and discuss Council Policy 400-12 - Citizen, Senior, and Youth of the Year Program, Civic Service Award, and “Key to the City” Program and nomination process; 2. Direct Staff to make any necessary changes to Council Policy 400-12 and/or nomination process; 3. Approve the reinstatement of the program and begin the annual nomination and selection process for the 2026 recognition cycle. Mayor Duncan provided an overview. Council members expressed support for reinstating the recognition program and honoring community members for their contributions over the past two years. The following spoke on the matter: 1. Marie T. shared support for civic service awards and shared concerns about transparency in the selection process. Motion: Mayor Duncan moved and Councilmember Zandbergen seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion carried 5-0. 7. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: City Manager Channing announced upcoming summer recreation classes and camps, including scholarship opportunities available for eligible participants. He also announced that Shakespeare by the Sea will present “Macbeth” at Soka University on Thursday, July 23, at 7:00 p.m. 8. ANNOUNCEMENTS / COUNCIL COMMENTS / COMMITTEE UPDATES: Councilmember Ackley:  Attended a housing development tour with Lennar. 11

Page 5 of 5 May 20, 2026 Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting Councilmember Dwyer:  Participated in the SCAG Regional Conference and General Assembly in Palm Desert.  Volunteered at the Nourishing Great Futures Market supporting community food access efforts.  Attended the Aliso Viejo Chamber of Commerce Luncheon.  Provided comments regarding retail vacancies at the Aliso Viejo Town Center.  Raised observations regarding campaign signage within the City.  Shared an update on the Know Your Dough Financial Literacy Program.  Attended the Esprit de Wolverine Awards ceremony at Aliso Niguel High School. Councilmember Zandbergen:  Participated in the SJHTCA Board of Directors Meeting.  Provided an update on the SR-73 Catalina View Improvements Project.  Welcomed newly appointed City Manager Brett Channing. Mayor Pro Tem Munzing:  Expressed gratitude for City staff.  Attended Orange County City Selection Committee Meeting.  Participated in a Lennar housing development tour.  Attended Aliso Viejo Chamber of Commerce Luncheon. Mayor Duncan  Attended Aliso Viejo Chamber of Commerce Luncheon.  Thanked City staff for their ongoing dedication and work.  Commented on recent incident at Aliso Niguel High School. 9. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Duncan adjourned the meeting at 8:08 p.m. to Wednesday, May 27, at 7:00 p.m. to continue discussion of Agenda Item 6.1. Respectfully submitted: Approved by: ____________________________ _____________________________ MARIA KENDIG MAX DUNCAN CITY CLERK MAYOR 12

CITY OF ALISO VIEJO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING May 27, 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 6:33 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 FIRE CHIEF REID GIBSON STUDY SESSION: SPEED LIMITS ON CERTAIN CITY STREETS Director of Public Works Pelletier, together with Bryan Estrada of RK Engineering Group, Inc., presented the Citywide speed limit evaluation. The presentation focused on data- driven approaches to establishing safer speeds, with the goal of reducing the potential for severe and fatal collisions. Staff explained that Engineering and Traffic Surveys (E&TS) are required to establish enforceable speed limits using radar or lidar and to support speed enforcement in accordance with the California Vehicle Code (CVC), including protections