City Council Regular Meeting

CITY OF ALISO VIEJO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING MAY 7, 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 RICHARD W. HURT COUNCILMEMBER MIKE MUNZING COUNCILMEMBER TIM A. ZANDBERGEN ABSENT: NONE STAFF PRESENT: MITZI ORTIZ, CITY MANAGER HONGDAO NGUYEN, ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY JANET MARTINEZ, CITY CLERK ANN EIFERT, FINANCIAL SERVICES DIRECTOR SHAUN PELLETIER, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR SO KIM, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR ROSE RIVERA, SENIOR PLANNER MICHAEL DELGADILLO, ASSISTANT PLANNER LIZZY MENDOZA, RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES MANAGER ISAAC AZIZ, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Students from Santa Margarita Catholic High School led the pledge of allegiance. 1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: 1. 1 PROCLAMATION - FRONTLINE WORKER APPRECIATION MONTH Mayor Ackley presented the proclamation to OCFA Division Chief Mike Summers. He expressed his appreciation and commented on the importance of the designation. 1. 2 PRESENTATION FROM THE ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA CITIES - ORANGE COUNTY Page 1 of 7 May 7, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes

Mayor Ackley introduced Kris Murray, Executive Director of the Association of California Cities— Orange County, who provided the presentation. 2. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, REORDERING TO THE AGENDA: None. 3. COMMUNITY INPUT: 1. Patty Mouton with Alzheimer' s Orange County, shared information about resources that are available to Orange County residents. 2. Jason Garshfield expressed concerns about Mayor Ackley's comments on Discussion Item 6. 2 from a past council meeting of April 2, 2025. 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 February 26, 2025 and April 16, 2025, Special and Regular Meetings. 4. 3 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE Recommended Action: Ratify accounts payable checks and electronic funds transfers issued between March 28, 2025, and April 10, 2025, in the amount of$ 1, 275, 234.55. 4.4 TREASURER' S STATEMENT— MARCH 2025 Recommended Action: Receive and file the March 2025 Treasurer' s Statement. Page 2 of 7 May 7, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes

4. 5 FIRST AMENDMENT TO AQUATIC CENTER MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PREMIER AQUATIC SERVICES Recommended Action: Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the Management Services Agreement with Premier Aquatic Services, extending the Aquatic Center management services for an additional two years. 4. 6 FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MICHAEL JUE FOR GRAPHIC DESIGN SERVICES Recommended Action: Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Michael Jue for graphic design services for an additional two-year term. 4. 7 FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ADVANTAGE MAILING LLC FOR PRINTING AND MAILING SERVICES OF THE COMMUNITY CONNECTION RECREATION GUIDE & CITY NEWS Recommended Action: Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Advantage Mailing Inc. for printing and mailing services of the Community Connection Recreation Guide & City News. 4. 8 38 COLONIAL WAY— DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANT Recommended Action: 1. Find that the proposed actions are not a " project" subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (" CEQA"); and 2. Approve a restrictive covenant for 38 Colonial Way related to affordable housing and authorize the City Manager to take all necessary steps to execute and record said covenant. The following person provided comments on the item: 1. Natalie Tamsut shared public safety concerns within the Vantis community. Mayor Pro Tem Duncan requested further information from the speaker. Ms. Tamsut provided additional information in regards to the property's current tenants. City Manager Ortiz and staff answered questions regarding recent staff communication with the contractor, Family Assistance Ministries, the tenant screening process, as well as clarification on grant funding conditions and agreements. Council commented on the matter. Motion: Mayor Pro Tem Duncan moved to continue the item to the next scheduled council meeting. Councilmember Zandbergen seconded the motion. Motion carried 5- 0. Page 3 of 7 May 7, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes

4. 9 SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF ORANGE Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the Second Amendment to the Solid Waste Disposal Agreement with the County of Orange. 4. 10URBAN RUNOFF TREATMENT FACILITY Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Quitclaim Deed for the Urban Runoff Treatment Facility for Storm Drain J01 P28 located on County of Orange Parcel 162; and 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Easement Deed for accessing the Urban Runoff Treatment Facility for Storm Drain JO1P28 located on County of Orange Parcels 161 and 162. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 5. 1 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ESTABLISH A PILATES, YOGA, AND FITNESS STUDIO AT 26711 ALISO CREEK ROAD, SUITE 200 ( USE- 2025- 00005) City Manager Mitzi Ortiz introduced Associate Planner Michael Delgadillo, who provided an overview. Staff responded to questions regarding parking, signage, neighboring tenants, and potential noise impacts. Mayor Ackley opened the public hearing. There were no requests to speak. Mayor Ackley closed the public hearing. Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-03 approving a Conditional Use Permit to establish a Pilates, yoga, and fitness studio at 26711 Aliso Creek Road, Suite 200 ( USE- 2025- 00005). Motion: Mayor Pro Tem Duncan moved and Councilmember Munzing seconded to approve the recommended action. Motion carried 5- 0. 5. 2 LOCAL RESPONSIBILITY AREA FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES MAP ORDINANCE City Manager Mitzi Ortiz introduced Community Development Director So Kim, who provided an overview. Staff responded to questions regarding map design and possible fire mitigation efforts. Mayor Ackley opened the public hearing and the following person provided comments: 1. Liz Cabrera Spencer commented on fire mitigation services offered by her business. There were no other comments. Mayor Ackley closed the public hearing. Recommended Action: Conduct a public hearing and introduce for first reading an Ordinance entitled: Page 4 of 7 May 7, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALISO VIEJO DESIGNATING MODERATE, HIGH, AND VERY HIGH FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES IN THE LOCAL RESPONSIBILITY AREAS IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 51179. Motion: Councilmember Munzing moved and Mayor Pro Tern Duncan seconded to approve the recommended action. Motion carried 5- 0. 5. 3 ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR ( FY) 2025- 2026 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR EXPENDITURES OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ( CDBG) FUNDS AND THE 2025- 2029 ORANGE COUNTY REGIONAL ASSESSMENT OF FAIR HOUSING City Manager Mitzi Ortiz introduced Senior Planner Rose Rivera, who provided an overview. Staff responded to questions regarding CDBG grant funding, and accessible pedestrian signals at crosswalks. Mayor Ackley opened the public hearing. There were no requests to speak. Mayor Ackley closed the public hearing. Councilmembers commented on the matter. Recommended Action: 1. Declare the City Council finds the FY 2025- 2026 Annual Action Plan is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (" CEQA") as the activity is not a project, as defined in Section 15378( b)( 5) of the state CEQA Guidelines; 2. Approve and adopt the FY 2025- 2026 Annual Action Plan (" Action Plan") for the use of Community Development Block Grant (" CDBG") funds, including the 2025- 2029 Orange County Regional Assessment of Fair Housing (Attachment 1); 3. Authorize the City Manager to submit the Action Plan to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (" HUD"), which executes the HUD contract, and authorizes the City Manager to submit all related documents with the implementation of the Action Plan. Motion: Councilmember Hurt moved and Councilmember Zandbergen seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion carried 5- 0. 6. DISCUSSION: 6. 1 CONCEPT PLAN REVIEW FOR A RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY AT 27081 ALISO CREEK ROAD City Manager Mitzi Ortiz introduced Community Development Director So Kim, who provided an overview. Applicant Emilie Simard, Director of Forward Planning with Shea Homes Southern California, provided a presentation on the proposed project. Staff and the applicant, responded to questions regarding parking, State Density Bonus concessions, potential project amenities, garages, unit sizes, current property owner's reason for selling, designated affordable housing units, community walkability, and similar Shea properties available for councilmembers to visit. Page 5 of 7 May 7, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes

Recommended Action: Review and provide initial feedback on concept plans for a development proposal involving the demolition of three existing office buildings to accommodate the construction of a 137- unit, residential community at 27081 Aliso Creek Road (" Project"). 6.2 BIKE LANE DISCUSSION City Manager Mitzi Ortiz introduced Public Works Director Shaun Pelletier, who provided an overview. Staff responded to questions regarding state requirements for adding " sharrows" on streets, bike lane stencil standards, current bids for project, estimation of project cost, and potential safety enhancements including signage. Recommended Action: 1. Receive Staff presentation; and 2. Provide direction to Staff regarding bike lane improvement implementation timeline. Council directed staff to prepare a bid package for citywide design and layout of bike lanes to obtain cost estimates. The following persons commented on the item: 1. Liz Cabrera Spencer proposed e- bike safety program events. 2. Mattheus Cribioli suggested physical barriers for bike lanes. 7. CITY MANAGER' S REPORT: City Manager Ortiz announced registration for spring recreation classes and workshops; registration for summer camps; Movie Night on June 1, 2025 starting at 7: 00 p. m. at Aliso Viejo Ranch; and Nourishing Great Futures Market every Wednesday from 10: 00 a. m. to 12: 00 p. m. at Iglesia Park Community Center. 8. ANNOUNCEMENTS / COUNCIL COMMENTS / COMMITTEE UPDATES: Councilmember Munzing: Attended Wildfire Town Hall hosted by Assemblymember Dixon and Senator Choi Councilmember Zandbergen: Attended Evening with the Mayor event hosted by the Aliso Viejo Chamber of Commerce Attended SCAG Regional Conference & General Assembly in Palm Desert Councilmember Hurt: Wished City Manager Ortiz a happy birthday Attended League of California Cities 2025 City Leaders Summit in Sacramento Attended SCAG Regional Conference & General Assembly in Palm Desert Provided economic development information from the League of California Cities and SCAG meetings Page 6 of 7 May 7, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes

Attended OC Mosquito and Vector Control District board meetings Attended OCPL Advisory Executive Committee meeting Provided updates on Aliso Viejo library project with completion date slated for June. Mayor Pro Tern Duncan: Commented on Councilmember Hurt' s committee updates and announcements Attended Taste of Aliso Niguel event Attended Evening with the Mayor event hosted by the Aliso Viejo Chamber of Commerce Commended OCSD Administrative Sergeant Duran and Deputy Barragan for e- bike safety enforcement Mayor Ackley: Attended 99 Ranch Market Grand Opening Attended Supervisor Foley' s Elected Officials Roundtable Acknowledged City staff and Associate Planner Delgadillo for providing excellent customer service Attended Councilmember Hurt' s doctoral dissertation defense 9. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Ackley adjourned the meeting at 9: 21 p. m. to the regularly scheduled City Council meeting of May 21, 2025. Respectfully submitted: Approved by: I 14 411110‘den sat J T MARTINEZ TI a ; i Y \• r CLERK MA s1' Page 7 of 7 May 7, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes

AGENDA ALISO VIEJO CITY COUNCIL WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 2025 7:00 PM REGULAR MEETING CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 12 JOURNEY ALISO VIEJO, CA Mayor Tiffany Ackley Mayor Pro Tem Max Duncan Councilmember Richard Hurt 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 JANET MARTINEZ 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: Convene Regular Meeting ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: 1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: 1.1 PROCLAMATION - FRONTLINE WORKER APPRECIATION MONTH 1.2 PRESENTATION FROM THE ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA CITIES - ORANGE COUNTY 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 February 26, 2025 and April 16, 2025, Special and Regular Meetings. Draft Minutes - February 26, 2025 Special Meeting Draft Minutes - April 16, 2025 Regular Meeting 2

4.3 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE Recommended Action: Ratify accounts payable checks and electronic funds transfers issued between March 28, 2025, and April 10, 2025, in the amount of $1,275,234.55. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Accounts Payable Report 4.4 TREASURER’S STATEMENT – MARCH 2025 Recommended Action: Receive and file the March 2025 Treasurer’s Statement. Staff Report Attachment 1 – March 2025 Treasure’s Statement 4.5 FIRST AMENDMENT TO AQUATIC CENTER MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PREMIER AQUATIC SERVICES Recommended Action: Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the Management Services Agreement with Premier Aquatic Services, extending the Aquatic Center management services for an additional two years. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Agreement Amendment 4.6 FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MICHAEL JUE FOR GRAPHIC DESIGN SERVICES Recommended Action: Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Michael Jue for graphic design services for an additional two-year term. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Agreement Amendment 4.7 FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ADVANTAGE MAILING LLC FOR PRINTING AND MAILING SERVICES OF THE COMMUNITY CONNECTION RECREATION GUIDE & CITY NEWS Recommended Action: Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Advantage Mailing Inc. for printing and mailing services of the Community Connection Recreation Guide & City News. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Agreement Amendment 4.8 38 COLONIAL WAY – DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANT Recommended Action: 1. Find that the proposed actions are not a “project” subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”); and 2. Approve a restrictive covenant for 38 Colonial Way related to affordable housing and authorize the City Manager to take all necessary steps to execute and record said covenant. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Declaration of Affordability Covenant 3

4.9 SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF ORANGE Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the Second Amendment to the Solid Waste Disposal Agreement with the County of Orange. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Agreement Amendment 4.10 URBAN RUNOFF TREATMENT FACILITY Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Quitclaim Deed for the Urban Runoff Treatment Facility for Storm Drain J01P28 located on County of Orange Parcel 162; and 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Easement Deed for accessing the Urban Runoff Treatment Facility for Storm Drain J01P28 located on County of Orange Parcels 161 and 162. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Quitclaim Deed Attachment 2 - Easement Deed 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 5.1 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ESTABLISH A PILATES, YOGA, AND FITNESS STUDIO AT 26711 ALISO CREEK ROAD, SUITE 200 (USE-2025-00005) Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution approving a Conditional Use Permit to establish a Pilates, yoga, and fitness studio at 26711 Aliso Creek Road, Suite 200 (USE-2025-00005). Staff Report Attachment 1 - Resolution Attachment 2 - Proposed Plans Attachment 3 - Project Description Attachment 4 - Presentation 5.2 LOCAL RESPONSIBILITY AREA FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES MAP ORDINANCE Recommended Action: Conduct a public hearing and introduce for first reading an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALISO VIEJO DESIGNATING MODERATE, HIGH, AND VERY HIGH FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES IN THE LOCAL RESPONSIBILITY AREAS IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 51179. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Draft Ordinance Attachment 2 - Local Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zones Map Attachment 3 - Presentation 4

5.3 ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2025-2026 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR EXPENDITURES OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS AND THE 2025-2029 ORANGE COUNTY REGIONAL ASSESSMENT OF FAIR HOUSING Recommended Action: 1. Declare the City Council finds the FY 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) as the activity is not a project, as defined in Section 15378(b)(5) of the state CEQA Guidelines; 2. Approve and adopt the FY 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan (“Action Plan”) for the use of Community Development Block Grant (“CDBG”) funds, including the 2025- 2029 Orange County Regional Assessment of Fair Housing (Attachment 1); 3. Authorize the City Manager to submit the Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”), which executes the HUD contract, and authorizes the City Manager to submit all related documents with the implementation of the Action Plan. Staff Report Attachment 1 - FY 25-26 CDBG Annual Action Plan Attachment 2 - Presentation 6. DISCUSSION: 6.1 CONCEPT PLAN REVIEW FOR A RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY AT 27081 ALISO CREEK ROAD Recommended Action: Review and provide initial feedback on concept plans for a development proposal involving the demolition of three existing office buildings to accommodate the construction of a 137-unit, residential community at 27081 Aliso Creek Road (“Project”). Staff Report Attachment 1 - Concept Plans Attachment 2 - Project Description Attachment 3 - Presentation 6.2 BIKE LANE DISCUSSION Recommended Action: 1. Receive Staff presentation; and 2. Provide direction to Staff regarding bike lane improvement implementation timeline. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Presentation 7. CITY MANAGER' S REPORT: 8. ANNOUNCEMENTS / COUNCIL COMMENTS / COMMITTEE UPDATES: 9. ADJOURNMENT: The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is May 21, 2025. 5

AGENDA ALISO VIEJO CITY COUNCIL WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 2025 7:00 PM REGULAR MEETING CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 12 JOURNEY ALISO VIEJO, CA Mayor Tiffany Ackley Mayor Pro Tem Max Duncan Councilmember Richard Hurt 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 JANET MARTINEZ CITY MANAGER CITY ATTORNEY CITY CLERK 1 1

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: 1.1 PROCLAMATION - FRONTLINE WORKER APPRECIATION MONTH 1.2 PRESENTATION FROM THE ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA CITIES - ORANGE COUNTY 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 February 26, 2025 and April 16, 2025, Special and Regular Meetings. Draft Minutes - February 26, 2025 Special Meeting Draft Minutes - April 16, 2025 Regular Meeting 2 2

4.3 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE Recommended Action: Ratify accounts payable checks and electronic funds transfers issued between March 28, 2025, and April 10, 2025, in the amount of $1,275,234.55. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Accounts Payable Report 4.4 TREASURER’S STATEMENT – MARCH 2025 Recommended Action: Receive and file the March 2025 Treasurer’s Statement. Staff Report Attachment 1 – March 2025 Treasure’s Statement 4.5 FIRST AMENDMENT TO AQUATIC CENTER MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PREMIER AQUATIC SERVICES Recommended Action: Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the Management Services Agreement with Premier Aquatic Services, extending the Aquatic Center management services for an additional two years. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Agreement Amendment 4.6 FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MICHAEL JUE FOR GRAPHIC DESIGN SERVICES Recommended Action: Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Michael Jue for graphic design services for an additional two-year term. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Agreement Amendment 4.7 FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ADVANTAGE MAILING LLC FOR PRINTING AND MAILING SERVICES OF THE COMMUNITY CONNECTION RECREATION GUIDE & CITY NEWS Recommended Action: Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Advantage Mailing Inc. for printing and mailing services of the Community Connection Recreation Guide & City News. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Agreement Amendment 4.8 38 COLONIAL WAY – DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANT Recommended Action: 1. Find that the proposed actions are not a “project” subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”); and 2. Approve a restrictive covenant for 38 Colonial Way related to affordable housing and authorize the City Manager to take all necessary steps to execute and record said covenant. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Declaration of Affordability Covenant 3 3

4.9 SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF ORANGE Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the Second Amendment to the Solid Waste Disposal Agreement with the County of Orange. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Agreement Amendment 4.10 URBAN RUNOFF TREATMENT FACILITY Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Quitclaim Deed for the Urban Runoff Treatment Facility for Storm Drain J01P28 located on County of Orange Parcel 162; and 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Easement Deed for accessing the Urban Runoff Treatment Facility for Storm Drain J01P28 located on County of Orange Parcels 161 and 162. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Quitclaim Deed Attachment 2 - Easement Deed 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 5.1 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ESTABLISH A PILATES, YOGA, AND FITNESS STUDIO AT 26711 ALISO CREEK ROAD, SUITE 200 (USE-2025-00005) Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution approving a Conditional Use Permit to establish a Pilates, yoga, and fitness studio at 26711 Aliso Creek Road, Suite 200 (USE-2025-00005). Staff Report Attachment 1 - Resolution Attachment 2 - Proposed Plans Attachment 3 - Project Description Attachment 4 - Presentation 5.2 LOCAL RESPONSIBILITY AREA FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES MAP ORDINANCE Recommended Action: Conduct a public hearing and introduce for first reading an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALISO VIEJO DESIGNATING MODERATE, HIGH, AND VERY HIGH FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES IN THE LOCAL RESPONSIBILITY AREAS IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 51179. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Draft Ordinance Attachment 2 - Local Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zones Map Attachment 3 - Presentation 4 4

5.3 ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2025-2026 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR EXPENDITURES OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS AND THE 2025-2029 ORANGE COUNTY REGIONAL ASSESSMENT OF FAIR HOUSING Recommended Action: 1. Declare the City Council finds the FY 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) as the activity is not a project, as defined in Section 15378(b)(5) of the state CEQA Guidelines; 2. Approve and adopt the FY 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan (“Action Plan”) for the use of Community Development Block Grant (“CDBG”) funds, including the 2025- 2029 Orange County Regional Assessment of Fair Housing (Attachment 1); 3. Authorize the City Manager to submit the Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”), which executes the HUD contract, and authorizes the City Manager to submit all related documents with the implementation of the Action Plan. Staff Report Attachment 1 - FY 25-26 CDBG Annual Action Plan Attachment 2 - Presentation 6. DISCUSSION: 6.1 CONCEPT PLAN REVIEW FOR A RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY AT 27081 ALISO CREEK ROAD Recommended Action: Review and provide initial feedback on concept plans for a development proposal involving the demolition of three existing office buildings to accommodate the construction of a 137-unit, residential community at 27081 Aliso Creek Road (“Project”). Staff Report Attachment 1 - Concept Plans Attachment 2 - Project Description Attachment 3 - Presentation 6.2 BIKE LANE DISCUSSION Recommended Action: 1. Receive Staff presentation; and 2. Provide direction to Staff regarding bike lane improvement implementation timeline. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Presentation 7. CITY MANAGER' S REPORT: 8. ANNOUNCEMENTS / COUNCIL COMMENTS / COMMITTEE UPDATES: 9. ADJOURNMENT: The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is May 21, 2025. 5 5

Page 1 of 4 February 26, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes CITY OF ALISO VIEJO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 26, 2025, 3:30 PM Council Chambers, City Hall, 12 Journey 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 3:30 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: MAYOR TIFFANY ACKLEY MAYOR PRO TEM MAX DUNCAN COUNCILMEMBER RICHARD W. HURT COUNCILMEMBER MIKE MUNZING COUNCILMEMBER TIM A. ZANDBERGEN STAFF PRESENT: MITZI ORTIZ, CITY MANAGER SCOTT SMITH, CITY ATTORNEY HONGDAO NGUYEN, ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY ELIZABETH W. HULL, ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY JANET MARTINEZ, 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 PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. MAYOR ACKLEY RECESSED THE MEETING TO CLOSED SESSION AT 3:34 P.M. CLOSED SESSION: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2) Number of potential cases: 1 6

Page 2 of 4 February 26, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes MAYOR ACKLEY RECONVENED THE MEETING AT 4:00 P.M. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney Scott Smith stated no reportable action was taken. COMMUNITY INPUT: 1. Tom Merritt commented on upcoming development within the City. DISCUSSION: STRATEGIC PLANNING AND GOAL SETTING WORKSHOP City Manager Mitzi Ortiz commented on the importance of the workshop. Carol Jacobs, Baker Tilly Managing Director, provided the workshop objectives including discussing good governance, establishing the City Council’s goals and priorities; and strengthening teamwork. Ms. Jacobs discussed the City Manager’s role; led the City Council in an icebreaker exercise; reviewed the Strategic Plan Framework; and reviewed the City’s recent accomplishments and challenges. Key opportunities to achieve the strategic goals include potential property tax from proposed residential developments; expanded recreational partnerships with homeowners associations; establishment of development impact fees; reenvisioned uses of Aliso Viejo Ranch; potential sales tax from The Commons shopping center remodel; and an update of the City’s master fee schedule. Initiatives already in progress include analyzing the organization and reviewing contracts and consultant services; implementing an online budget book for easier reading and viewing; installing bike lane improvements; preparing the 2025-26 budget to include a five- year forecast; reviewing City’s utility expenditures for efficiency and cost savings; preparing a neighborhood traffic calming program and traffic signal synchronization program; updating administrative policies; and upgrading data center equipment. Ms. Jacobs emphasized that these initiatives are being implemented by only 29 employees, in addition to their daily responsibilities. She also provided a brief overview of the City’s revenue and expenditures. City Council discussion ensued related to a vision for Town Center and code violations. Community Development Director So Kim noted that the City has one part-time Code Enforcement Officer and he checks for violations daily. Ms. Ortiz and Chief of Police Services Captain Ryan Buhr commented on enforcement related to overnight recreational vehicle parking. 7

Page 3 of 4 February 26, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes City Council discussion continued related to Town Center ownership, City marketing for local businesses, code enforcement, commercial rental rates, and storefront vacancies. Captain Buhr provided additional information regarding parking regulations on private property. Ms. Ortiz noted that property management has been responsive in addressing concerns and violations. Ms. Kim provided an overview of code enforcement procedures and practices, and the City’s ability to increase code enforcement staffing through its professional services agreement. The City Council provided direction to staff to address signage issues and parking concerns, and to work collaboratively with the property owners at Town Center. MAYOR ACKLEY RECESSED THE MEETING AT 5:36 P.M. AND RECONVENED AT 5:54 P.M. City Council discussion ensued regarding development initiatives, including placing concept review items on City Council meeting agendas; preparing to conduct a comprehensive update of the Zoning Code; promoting a local business of the month via social media; showcasing Aliso Viejo as a boutique, family friendly and safe community; and private redevelopment of commercial spaces into mixed use. Ms. Jacobs provided an overview of the proposed goals: financial stability; infrastructure investment; and Aliso Viejo Ranch. City Council discussion ensued regarding financial stability, including additional sources of revenue, use of reserves, and cost recovery. Financial Services Director Ann Eifert provided information related to the City’s investment policy and business licensing programs. City Council discussion ensued regarding infrastructure investment, including construction of a skate park. City Council discussion ensued regarding Aliso Viejo Ranch, including revenue opportunities, fee schedule, marketing, and community engagement. Recreation & Community Services Manager Lizzy Mendoza provided information related to the City’s event sponsorship program and most recent rental fee update. City Council discussion ensued regarding a storm drain utility fee. Public Works Director Shaun Pelletier provided an overview of the fee and approval process. City Council discussion ensued regarding grant writing. Staff provided an overview of grant funding received, the grant writing process, and eligibility constraints. The City Council reviewed and discussed proposed strategies that align with the proposed goals. Consensus was reached on the following priorities: 8

Page 4 of 4 February 26, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes Goal A – Financial Stability. Continue to ensure the City’s financial stability through careful planning and evaluation of revenue and investment opportunities. 1. Identify and pursue alternative funding opportunities to support key City projects, the Capital Improvement Program, and goals. 2. Monitor and routinely review contracts and agreements to ensure the appropriate delivery of services, alignment with procurement policies and procedures, and to identify potential cost savings. Goal B – Infrastructure Investment. Maintain, replace, and fund the City’s capital assets through infrastructure investment. 1. Prepare a master schedule to plan and budget future maintenance needs based on the recently completed asset evaluation. Goal C – Aliso Viejo Ranch. Develop a plan to establish the Ranch as a prized community asset. 1. Review expenditures and seek opportunities for cost savings. 2. Identify services and programs that will increase community participation. 3. Create a projection to increase cost recovery. The City Council and staff expressed appreciation for the opportunity to collaboratively share, discuss, and establish goals. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Ackley adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is March 5, 2025 Respectfully submitted: Approved by: ________________________ ________________________ JANET MARTINEZ TIFFANY ACKLEY CITY CLERK MAYOR 9

Page 1 of 4 April 16, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes CITY OF ALISO VIEJO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING APRIL 16, 2025, 7:00 PM Council Chambers, City Hall, 12 Journey Aliso Viejo, California CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Pro Tem 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 PRO TEM MAX DUNCAN COUNCILMEMBER RICHARD W. HURT COUNCILMEMBER MIKE MUNZING COUNCILMEMBER TIM A. ZANDBERGEN ABSENT: MAYOR TIFFANY ACKLEY STAFF PRESENT: MITZI ORTIZ, CITY MANAGER SCOTT SMITH, CITY ATTORNEY JANET MARTINEZ, 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: City Attorney Scott Smith led the pledge of allegiance. 1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: 1.1 BUSINESS OF THE MONTH – IMX PILATES Mayor Pro Tem Duncan introduced the video and presented the certificate of recognition to IM=X Owner Lea Shen. She provided a brief history on the business and expressed her appreciation. 1.2 INTRODUCTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERGEANT JASON DURAN 10

Page 2 of 4 April 16, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes Mayor Pro Tem Duncan introduced Administrative Sergeant Jason Duran. Chief of Police Services Captain Ryan Buhr provided additional comments. Administrative Sergeant Jason Duran expressed his appreciation for the welcome. 2. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, REORDERING TO THE AGENDA: Mayor Pro Tem Duncan made a motion to move Discussion Item 6.1 to the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting of May 7, 2025. Motion: Mayor Pro Tem Duncan moved and Councilmember Hurt seconded to approve the change. Motion carried 4-0-1, with Mayor Ackley absent. 3. COMMUNITY INPUT: 1. Jason Garshfield expressed concerns about Mayor Ackley’s comments on Discussion Item 6.2 from the prior council meeting of April 2, 2025. 2. Sarah Park expressed concern about the lack of financial literacy education for young people within the community. 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 4-0-1, with Mayor Ackley absent. 4.1 WAIVE THE READING OF ALL ORDINANCES RESOLUTIONS Recommended Action: Approve the reading by title only of all ordinances and resolutions wherein the titles appear on the public agenda; said titles shall be determined to have been read by title, and further reading is waived. 4.2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Recommended Action: Approve the minutes as submitted for the April 2, 2025 Special and Regular Meetings. 4.3 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE Recommended Action: Ratify accounts payable checks and electronic funds transfers issued between March 14, 2025, and March 27, 2025, in the amount of $1,019,500.53. 4.4 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FOR THE CITY’S PERMITTING SOFTWARE 11

Page 3 of 4 April 16, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes Recommended Action: Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a five- year Professional Services Agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc. for the City’s permitting software in an amount not to exceed $605,316. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 5.1 REVOCATION OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR AN OUTPATIENT MEDICAL USE AT 27141 ALISO CREEK ROAD (USE-2024-00009) City Manager Mitzi Ortiz introduced Community Development Director So Kim, who provided an overview. Staff responded to questions regarding any possible recourse regarding the Orange County Health Care Agency’s intention of self-permitting and self- inspection, and process for obtaining relevant permit documents. Mayor Pro Tem Duncan opened the public hearing. There were no requests to speak. Mayor Pro Tem Duncan closed the public hearing. Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-02 revoking a Conditional Use Permit for an outpatient medical use at 27141 Aliso Creek Road (USE-2024-00009). Motion: Councilmember Munzing moved and Councilmember Zandbergen seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion carried 4-0-1, with Mayor Ackley absent. 6. DISCUSSION: 6.1 BIKE LANE DISCUSSION Item was moved to the next regularly scheduled meeting of May 7, 2025. Recommended Action: 1. Receive Staff presentation; and 2. Provide direction to Staff regarding bike lane improvement implementation timeline. 7. CITY MANAGER' S REPORT: City Manager Mitzi Ortiz announced registration for spring recreation classes and summer camps; Movie Night at the Aliso Viejo Ranch on Sunday, June 1, 2025 beginning at 7 p.m.; and the Certified Farmers Market on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Aliso Viejo Town Center. 8. ANNOUNCEMENTS / COUNCIL COMMENTS / COMMITTEE UPDATES: Councilmember Zandbergen  Attended Don Juan Avila Elementary School 25-Year anniversary event 12

Page 4 of 4 April 16, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes  Attended the Crystal Apple Awards at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints  Attended Senator Choi’s 37 th District Women of Distinction Awards Councilmember Hurt:  Commented on completion of dissertation and obtainment of academic doctoral degree  Attended the San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency (SJHTCA) Board meeting  Announced upcoming Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District Board meeting  Met with the Eagle Scouts Councilmember Munzing:  Acknowledged Councilmember Zandbergen’s recent mountain bike race victories  Attended 99 Ranch Market Grand Opening  Commented on Holy Week  Commented on upcoming summer season Mayor Pro Tem Duncan:  Attended 99 Ranch Market Grand Opening  Toured Pump Track in San Clemente  Commented on e-bike safety enforcement 9. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Pro Tem Duncan adjourned the meeting at 7:28 p.m. to the regularly scheduled City Council meeting of May 7, 2025. Respectfully submitted: Approved by: ________________________ ________________________ JANET MARTINEZ TIFFANY ACKLEY CITY CLERK MAYOR 13

City of Aliso Viejo AGENDA ITEM DATE: May 7, 2025 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Ann Eifert, Director of Financial Services SUBJECT: ACCOUNTS PAYABLE Recommended Action: Ratify accounts payable checks and electronic funds transfers issued between March 28, 2025, and April 10, 2025, in the amount of $1,275,234.55. Fiscal Impact: Expenditures in the amount of $1,275,234.55. Background: The City issues accounts payable checks on a bi-weekly basis and presents it to City Council for ratification at its next regularly scheduled City Council meeting. Discussion: The attached registers containing checks and electronic funds transfers issued between March 28, 2025, and April 10,