City Council Regular Meeting

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. Page 1 of 7 December 3, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes

4. CONSENT CALENDAR: 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 Page 2 of 7 December 3, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes

Synchronization Project to OCTA for funding under the competitive Measure M2 Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program ( Project P). 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 TOWN HOME 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); Page 3 of 7 December 3, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes

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 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 Tern 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. Page 4 of 7 December 3. 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes

Motion: Councilmember Zandbergen moved and Councilmember Munzing seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion carried 5- 0. 6. DISCUSSION: 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 Tern 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 Tern. There were no public comments on this matter. City Attorney Scott Smith responded to questions regarding the process to select Mayor and Mayor Pro Tern. City Clerk Bailor opened the floor to accept nominations for Mayor. Mayor Ackley nominated Mayor Pro Tern Duncan. There were no further nominations for Mayor and nominations were closed. Page 5 of 7 December 3, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes

Motion: Nomination of Mayor Pro Tern Duncan to serve as Mayor for 2026. Motion carried 5- 0. City Clerk Bailor opened the floor to accept nominations for Mayor Pro Tern. Councilmember Dwyer nominated Councilmember Munzing. There were no further nominations for Mayor Pro Tern and nominations were closed. Motion: Nomination of Councilmember Munzing to serve as Mayor Pro Tern 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 Tern 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. Page 6 of 7 December 3, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes

Respectfully submitted: Approved by: THY ILOR MAX CAN INTERI ITY CLERK MAYOR Page 7 of 7 December 3, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes

1 AGENDA ALISO VIEJO CITY COUNCIL WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2025 7:00 PM REGULAR MEETING CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 12 JOURNEY ALISO VIEJO, CA Mayor Tiffany Ackley Mayor Pro Tem Max Duncan Councilmember Garrett Dwyer Councilmember Mike Munzing 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. MITZI ORTIZ SCOTT C. SMITH KATHY BAILOR CITY MANAGER CITY ATTORNEY CITY CLERK

2 PLEASE SILENCE ALL CELL PHONES AND OTHER ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT WHILE CITY COUNCIL IS IN SESSION CALL TO ORDER: Convene Regular Meeting ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: 1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: 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 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. Draft Minutes - September 10, 2025, Special Meeting Draft Minutes - November 19, 2025, Special Meeting

3 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 an Ordinance 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. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Ordinance 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. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Accounts Payable Report 4.5 TREASURER'S STATEMENT - OCTOBER 2025 Recommended Action: Receive and file the October 2025 Treasurer's Statement. Staff Report Attachment 1 - October 2025 Treasurer's Report 4.6 ANNUAL MEASURE M2 EXPENDITURE REPORT Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution approving the City’s annual Measure M2 expenditure report for fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Resolution Attachment 2 - Measure M2 Expenditure Report 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 a Resolution 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). Staff Report Attachment 1 - Resolution 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

4 Recommended Action: Conduct a public hearing and: 1. Adopt a Resolution 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 a Resolution 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 an Ordinance 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 a Resolution 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 THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 61-UNIT RESIDENTIAL TOWNHOME COMMUNITY LOCATED AT 95 ARGONAUT (623-091-01); and 5. Introduce for first reading 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 RESIDENTIALTOWNHOME COMMUNITY LOCATED AT 95 ARGONAUT (APN: 623-091-01). Staff Report Attachment 1 - Resolution (MND) Attachment 1, Exhibit A - Resolution (MND) MND Attachment 1, Exhibit B - Resolution (MND) MMP Attachment 1, Exhibit C - Resolution (MND) Response to Comments Attachment 2 - Resolution (GPA) Attachment 3 - Ordinance (ZC) Attachment 4 - Resolution (VTTM and SDP) Attachment 4, Exhibit B - Resolution (VTTM and SDP) Proposed Plans Attachment 5 - Ordinance (DA) Attachment 5, Exhibit A - Ordinance (DA) DA Attachment 5, Exhibit A - Ordinance (DA) Exhibit D Density Bonus Housing Agreement

5 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 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 an urgency ordinance 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 an ordinance 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. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Urgency Ordinance Attachment 2 - Non-Urgency Ordinance Attachment 3 - Amended AVMC Section 15.14.180 Attachment 4 - Presentation 6. DISCUSSION: 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. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Concept Plans Attachment 2 - Project Description Attachment 3 - Presentation 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. Staff Report Attachment 1 - FY 2024-25 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report Attachment 2 - Auditor Communication Letter Attachment 3 - Report on Internal Controls Attachment 4 - Report on Appropriations Limit Attachment 5 - Report on Treasurer’s Monthly Statement Attachment 6 - Presentation

6 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. Staff Report 7. CITY MANAGER' S REPORT: 8. ANNOUNCEMENTS / COUNCIL COMMENTS / COMMITTEE UPDATES: 9. ADJOURNMENT: Adjourn to January 21, 2026. The regularly scheduled City Council meetings of December 17, 2025, and January 7, 2026, have been cancelled.

1 AGENDA ALISO VIEJO CITY COUNCIL WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2025 7:00 PM REGULAR MEETING CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 12 JOURNEY ALISO VIEJO, CA Mayor Tiffany Ackley Mayor Pro Tem Max Duncan Councilmember Garrett Dwyer Councilmember Mike Munzing 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. MITZI ORTIZ SCOTT C. SMITH KATHY BAILOR CITY MANAGER CITY ATTORNEY CITY CLERK 1

2 PLEASE SILENCE ALL CELL PHONES AND OTHER ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT WHILE CITY COUNCIL IS IN SESSION CALL TO ORDER: Convene Regular Meeting ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: 1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: 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 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. Draft Minutes - September 10, 2025, Special Meeting Draft Minutes - November 19, 2025, Special Meeting 2

3 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 an Ordinance 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. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Ordinance 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. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Accounts Payable Report 4.5 TREASURER'S STATEMENT - OCTOBER 2025 Recommended Action: Receive and file the October 2025 Treasurer's Statement. Staff Report Attachment 1 - October 2025 Treasurer's Report 4.6 ANNUAL MEASURE M2 EXPENDITURE REPORT Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution approving the City’s annual Measure M2 expenditure report for fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Resolution Attachment 2 - Measure M2 Expenditure Report 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 a Resolution 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). Staff Report Attachment 1 - Resolution 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 3

4 Recommended Action: Conduct a public hearing and: 1. Adopt a Resolution 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 a Resolution 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 an Ordinance 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 a Resolution 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 THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 61-UNIT RESIDENTIAL TOWNHOME COMMUNITY LOCATED AT 95 ARGONAUT (623-091-01); and 5. Introduce for first reading 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 RESIDENTIALTOWNHOME COMMUNITY LOCATED AT 95 ARGONAUT (APN: 623-091-01). Staff Report Attachment 1 - Resolution (MND) Attachment 1, Exhibit A - Resolution (MND) MND Attachment 1, Exhibit B - Resolution (MND) MMP Attachment 1, Exhibit C - Resolution (MND) Response to Comments Attachment 2 - Resolution (GPA) Attachment 3 - Ordinance (ZC) Attachment 4 - Resolution (VTTM and SDP) Attachment 4, Exhibit B - Resolution (VTTM and SDP) Proposed Plans Attachment 5 - Ordinance (DA) Attachment 5, Exhibit A - Ordinance (DA) DA Attachment 5, Exhibit A - Ordinance (DA) Exhibit D Density Bonus Housing Agreement 4

5 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 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 an urgency ordinance 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 an ordinance 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. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Urgency Ordinance Attachment 2 - Non-Urgency Ordinance Attachment 3 - Amended AVMC Section 15.14.180 Attachment 4 - Presentation 6. DISCUSSION: 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. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Concept Plans Attachment 2 - Project Description Attachment 3 - Presentation 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. Staff Report Attachment 1 - FY 2024-25 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report Attachment 2 - Auditor Communication Letter Attachment 3 - Report on Internal Controls Attachment 4 - Report on Appropriations Limit Attachment 5 - Report on Treasurer’s Monthly Statement Attachment 6 - Presentation 5

6 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. Staff Report 7. CITY MANAGER' S REPORT: 8. ANNOUNCEMENTS / COUNCIL COMMENTS / COMMITTEE UPDATES: 9. ADJOURNMENT: Adjourn to January 21, 2026. The regularly scheduled City Council meetings of December 17, 2025, and January 7, 2026, have been cancelled. 6

Page 1 of 2 September 20, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes CITY OF ALISO VIEJO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING SEPTEMBER 10, 2025, 7:00 PM Soka Performing Arts Center, 1 University Drive Aliso Viejo, California CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Ackley called the Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Aliso Viejo to order at 7:01 p.m. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: MAYOR TIFFANY ACKELY MAYOR PRO TEM MAX DUNCAN COUNCILMEMBER MIKE MUNZING COUNCILMEMBER TIM ZANDBERGEN ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER RICHARD W. HURT STAFF PRESENT: MITZI ORTIZ, CITY MANAGER SCOTT C. SMITH, CITY ATTORNEY HONGDAO NGUYEN, ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY 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 1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: STATE OF THE CITY PRESENTATION TITLED “YOUR CITY, YOUR VOICE: AN EVENING OF COMMUNITY CONVERSATION” Renee Bodie, Soka Performing Arts Center General Manager, welcomed those in attendance and provided information on the Performing Arts Center. Duane Cave, Moulton Niguel Water District President, provided opening remarks and served as Master of Ceremonies for the remainder of the meeting. Laurie Johnson of Orange County Realtors led the pledge of allegiance. Mr. Cave introduced the elected officials in attendance and acknowledged the event sponsors. 7

Page 2 of 2 September 20, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes Mayor Ackley provided an overview of the City, including City Council changes, safety, recreation programs, and strategic planning. City Manager Mitzi Ortiz provided updates on Aliso Viejo Town Center and The Commons at Aliso Viejo Town Center. Community Development Director So Kim provided updates on residential development projects. Public Works Director Shaun Pelletier provided an overview of the City’s infrastructure and Capital Improvement Program projects. Chief of Police Services Captain Ryan Buhr provided a department overview. Senior Fire Inspector Jonathan Lim provided fire prevention information. A question and answer period followed the presentations. Recommended Action: Receive the Mayor’s State of the City address, as presented by the Aliso Viejo Chamber of Commerce. No further action was taken. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Ackley adjourned the meeting at 8:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted: Approved by: ________________________ ________________________ KATHY BAILOR TIFFANY ACKLEY INTERIM CITY CLERK MAYOR 8

Page 1 of 5 November 19, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes CITY OF ALISO VIEJO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 19, 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 HONGDAO NGUYEN, ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY KATHY BAILOR, INTERIM CITY CLERK 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: Recreation & Community Services Manager Lizzy Mendoza led the pledge of allegiance. 1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: None. 2. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, REORDERING TO THE AGENDA: None. 3. COMMUNITY INPUT: 1. Jenna Minnick-Bull, Director of South Coast Conservatory, invited the City Council, staff, and residents to attend their Winter Festival at Capistrano Valley High School. 9

Page 2 of 5 November 19, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes 4. CONSENT CALENDAR: Unless otherwise indicated below, the following pertains to all items on the Consent Calendar. Motion: Councilmember Munzing moved and Mayor Pro Tem Duncan 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 the November 5, 2025, Special and Regular Meetings. 4.3 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE Recommended Action: Ratify accounts payable checks and electronic funds transfers issued between October 24, 2025, and November 6, 2025, in the amount of $$1,079,640.76. 4.4 APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH UNITED BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, LLC FOR THE ALISO VIEJO RANCH WOOD SEALING PROJECT Recommended Action: 1. Approve an agreement in the amount of $64,000 to United Building and Development Services, LLC as the lowest responsible bidder for the Aliso Viejo Ranch wood sealing project. 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with United Building Development Services, LLC; and 3. Authorize City staff to make total compensation to United Building Development Services, LLC up to $64,000 plus $6,400 (10% of the agreement amount) to allow for contingencies, totaling $70,400. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 5.1 REQUEST TO APPROVE AN ADMINISTRATIVE USE PERMIT TO ALLOW AN OUTDOOR DINING AREA AND AN EXPANSION OF AN ABC LICENSE INTO THE PARKING LOT AND A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO REDUCE THE PARKING REQUIREMENT BY 17% AT 7 JOURNEY (USE-2025-00018 AND USE-2025-00019) 10

Page 3 of 5 November 19, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes Mayor Pro Tem Duncan recused himself and left the Council Chambers at 7:05 pm due to his daughter being an employee at the establishment. City Manager Mitzi Ortiz introduced Senior Planner Rose Rivera, who provided an overview. Staff and Webb’s Grainworks owner Jeremy Webb, responded to questions regarding parking restrictions and live performances. Mayor Ackley opened the public hearing, and there were no requests to speak. Mayor Ackley closed the public hearing. Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No.2025-19 approving Administrative Use Permit USE-2025-00018 to allow for an outdoor dining area and an expansion of an ABC license into the parking lot and Conditional Use Permit USE-2025-00019 to reduce the parking requirement by 17% at 7 Journey. Motion: Councilmember Munzing moved and Councilmember Zandbergen seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion carried 4-0-1, with Mayor Pro Tem Duncan absent. Mayor Pro Tem Duncan returned to the dais at 7:14 p.m. for the remainder of the meeting. 5.2 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT, ZONE CHANGE, VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP, SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT, ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT, AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR 95 ARGONAUT City Manager Mitzi Ortiz introduced Community Development Director So Kim, who provided an overview. Staff and Danny Hinojosa of Meritage Homes, responded to questions regarding park in-lieu fees, affordable housing, additional impact fees and fee calculations. Mayor Ackley opened the public hearing, and there were no requests to speak. Mayor Ackley closed the public hearing. Direction was provided to use the Orange County Tax Assessor land value for park in-lieu fee calculations, apply State Density Bonus threshold for affordable housing units, not impose additional development impact fees, and use 50-year evaluation years with escalation rate based on last 5 years of CPI for fiscal impact calculation. Recommended Action: 1. Continue the public hearing to a date uncertain; and 2. Review and provide direction on the preferred impact fee structure for development agreements. Motion: Councilmember Munzing moved and Councilmember Zandbergen seconded, to continue the public hearing to the Regular City Council Meeting of December 3, 2025. Motion carried 5-0. 6. DISCUSSION: 6.1 INSTALLATION OF FIXED LICENSE PLATE READER CAMERAS 11

Page 4 of 5 November 19, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes City Manager Mitzi Ortiz introduced Chief of Police Services Captain Ryan Buhr, who provided an overview. Staff responded to questions regarding camera sizes and placements, system compatibility with neighboring jurisdictions, purchase versus leasing costs, anticipated timelines for procurement, data security, and privacy. Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the City Council discuss the purpose and intended use of License Plate Reader (LPR) cameras within the City of Aliso Viejo, including how this technology can enhance public safety and investigative capabilities. Following this discussion, the Council may direct City staff and OCSD to develop a phased implementation plan, identify LPR camera locations, select a vendor, and provide a detailed proposal for consideration. No further action was taken. 6.2 ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTION 2.04.150 OF CHAPTER 2.04 RELATING TO LOCAL CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION LIMITS TO BE REPLACED BY STATUTORY DEFAULT LIMITS City Manager Mitzi Ortiz introduced Assistant City Attorney HongDao Nguyen, who provided an overview. Staff responded to questions regarding the history, monitoring and enforcement relating to local campaign contribution limits. Mayor Ackley opened for public comment and the following person spoke: 1. Sarah Chamberlain expressed opposition to the matter. Recommended Action: Staff recommends the City Council introduce for first reading, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Aliso Viejo Repealing Section 2.04.150 of Chapter 2.04 relating to local campaign contribution limits to be replaced by statutory default limits. Motion: Councilmember Munzing moved and Councilmember Zandbergen seconded to approve the recommended action. Motion carried 4-1, with Mayor Ackley dissenting. 7. CITY MANAGER' S REPORT: City Manager Mitzi 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. 8. ANNOUNCEMENTS / COUNCIL COMMENTS / COMMITTEE UPDATES: Councilmember Munzing:  Attended Veterans Day Observance at El Toro Memorial Park 12

Page 5 of 5 November 19, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes  Attended Aliso Viejo Chamber of Commerce Networking Lunch  Attended OCFA Budget & Finance Committee Meeting  Attended City of Hope Cancer Research Hospital Grand Opening  Extended wishes for Thanksgiving and the holiday season Councilmember Dwyer:  Attended Aliso Viejo Chamber of Commerce Networking Lunch  Volunteered at Nourishing Great Futures Market at Iglesia Park Community Center  Registered to volunteer for Operation Holiday Homework  Commented on upcoming OCMVCD Budget & Finance Committee Meeting Councilmember Zandbergen:  Commented on Operation Holiday Homework  Attended SJHTCA Committee meetings  Attended City of Hope Cancer Research Hospital Grand Opening Mayor Pro Tem Duncan:  Attended Aliso Niguel High School CIF football game  Extended Thanksgiving wishes to the community  Commented that he was the 2021 AVCA Holiday Decorating Contest winner  Commented on All is Bright Holiday Celebration and Tree Lighting Ceremony  Obtained Council consensus to direct staff to explore a parking permit system Mayor Ackley:  Attended City of Hope Cancer Research Hospital Grand Opening  Attended Veterans Day Observance at El Toro Memorial Park  Attended ACC-OC Business Meeting  Attended County Selection Committee Meeting  Attended Artisans Market at Aliso Viejo Ranch  Provided an update on the Aliso Viejo Library Remodel 9. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Ackley adjourned the meeting at 9:17 p.m. to the regularly scheduled City Council meeting of December 3, 2025. Respectfully submitted: Approved by: ________________________ ________________________ KATHY BAILOR TIFFANY ACKLEY INTERIM CITY CLERK MAYOR 13

City of Aliso Viejo AGENDA ITEM DATE: December 3, 2025 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Kathy Bailor, Interim City Clerk SUBJECT: 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 an Ordinance 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. Fiscal Impact: None. Discussion: On November 19, 2025, the City Council approved the introduction and first reading of the subject Ordinance by 4-1 vote. If adopted, the Ordinance will take effect 30 days after adoption. Attachment: 1. Ordinance 14

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