Aliso Viejo, California

City Council Regular Meeting

The Aliso Viejo City Council will consider items on the consent calendar, including approval of June minutes, accounts payable of $2,015,204.85, and a final tract map for 95 Argonaut. The council will also vote on a second amendment to the Management Services Agreement for the Aliso Viejo Center and an amendment to the County of Orange law‑enforcement services agreement for FY 2026‑27. A public hearing on a conditional use permit for a large outpatient medical office at 27412 Aliso Creek Road will be continued to September 16, 2026.

• Approve accounts payable checks and electronic transfers totaling $2,015,204.85
• Approve Final Tract Map No. 19340 at 95 Argonaut and transmit to county recorder
• Approve second amendment to Management Services Agreement with Aliso Viejo Banquet Center, LLC and Wedgewood Beverage, Inc., extending the contract two years
• Approve amendment to the agreement with the County of Orange for FY 2026‑27 law‑enforcement services
• Continue public hearing on conditional use permit for outpatient medical office at 27412 Aliso Creek Road to Sept. 16, 2026

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding solid waste rate increases and a second reading of an ordinance for housing project design standards. The body will also discuss the potential approval of a Pump Track Capital Improvement Project for Fiscal Year 2026-27.

• Public hearing on solid waste rate increases
• Ordinance 2026-254 establishing objective design standards for qualifying housing projects
• Contract award of $64,935.46 to Axxess Door Commercial Solutions for Aliso Viejo Ranch ADA door upgrades
• Amendment to increase contract with Mike Linares, Inc. for CDBG administrative services to $183,800
• Ratification of accounts payable totaling $212,361.86

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will discuss the proposed annual budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27, including salary schedules and cost-of-living adjustments. The body will also consider a zoning code amendment for residential project design standards and call for municipal elections on November 3, 2026.

• Proposed FY 2026-27 Annual Budget and 3.2% cost-of-living adjustments
• Law enforcement services agreement with County of Orange for $11,550,802
• Zoning Code Amendment ZA-2026-01004 for residential project design standards
• Contract for landscape maintenance with Nieves Landscape, LLC for $2,180,000
• Contract for geotechnical and materials testing with GMU Engineers & Geologists up to $200,000

City Council Special and Adjourned Meetings

The City Council will hold a special and adjourned meeting to discuss an ordinance declaring prima facie speed limits on certain city streets. This follows an engineering and traffic survey of 60 roadway segments intended to improve safety.

• Proposed ordinance to amend the Aliso Viejo Municipal Code regarding prima facie speed limits
• Proposed appropriation of $70,000 in Gas Tax funds to the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget
• Review of speed limits on 60 roadway segments, including Alicia Parkway, Aliso Creek Road, and Wood Canyon Dr.
• Determination of CEQA categorical exemption Class 1 for the ordinance

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider an ordinance to declare prima facie speed limits on certain city streets. The body is also deciding on a contract for pedestrian signals and the reinstatement of a community recognition program.

• Proposed ordinance to amend Municipal Code regarding citywide speed limits with a requested $70,000 appropriation of Gas Tax funds
• Contract award of $90,005.08 (up to $99,005.59 with contingencies) to Econolite Systems, Inc. for the FY 2025-26 Accessible Pedestrian Signal Project - CDBG
• Ratification of accounts payable checks and electronic funds transfers totaling $1,243,395.95
• Discussion on reinstating the Citizen, Senior, and Youth of the Year, Civic Service Award, and Key to the City program
• Introduction of new City Manager Brett Channing

City Council Special Meeting

The Aliso Viejo City Council will hold a special meeting and study session. The body will discuss the draft annual budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27.

• Study session regarding the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Draft Annual Budget

City Council Regular Meeting

The council will consider the FY 2026-27 draft budget, approve several contract awards for public works, and hold a public hearing on the CDBG annual action plan. A discussion will cover the bike lane striping and signing improvement project. The meeting also includes the appointment of Brett Channing as City Manager and approval of his employment agreement.

• Award contract to Bena Builders, Inc. for City Hall front counter reconfiguration – $54,000 plus $8,100 contingency ($62,100 total).
• Award contract to All American Asphalt for Aliso Viejo Parkway pavement rehabilitation – $1,658,458 plus $165,845.80 contingency ($1,824,303.80 total).
• Award contract to Palp, Inc. dba Excel Paving Company for Cedarbrook pavement rehabilitation – $854,990 plus $85,499 contingency ($940,489 total).
• Award contract to Superior Pavement Markings, LLC for bike lane striping and signing – $1,139,016.40 plus $113,901.64 contingency ($1,252,918.04 total) and $122,918.04 AQMD funding appropriation.
• Appointment of Brett Channing as City Manager and approval of his employment agreement and related salary schedule amendment.

City Council Special Meeting

City Council Regular Meeting

The Aliso Viejo City Council will consider a request to fund a financial literacy program at Aliso Niguel High School. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes, accounts payable, and a printing services agreement.

• Authorize $15,500 for Aliso Niguel High School Financial Literacy Program
• Approve minutes for April 1, 2026 meetings
• Ratify accounts payable of $720,821.02
• Approve Second Amendment to printing services agreement
• Business of the Month: Zait & Zaatar Lebanese Restaurant and Bakery

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council is holding a special meeting consisting of a closed session. The body will discuss a public employee appointment for City Manager and conduct labor negotiations with the City Manager.

• Closed session regarding City Manager appointment
• Closed session for labor negotiations with the City Manager

City Council Special Meeting

The Aliso Viejo City Council will hold a special closed‑session meeting on April 1, 2026. Council members will consider a public employee appointment for the City Manager position under Government Code 54957(b)(1). They will also discuss a conference with labor negotiators under Government Code 54957.6. No other business is listed.

• Public employee appointment – City Manager (Gov. Code 54957(b)(1))
• Conference with labor negotiators (Gov. Code 54957.6)

City Council Special Meeting

The Aliso Viejo City Council will hold a special meeting to conduct a closed session regarding the appointment of the City Manager and conference with labor negotiators. The meeting is scheduled for March 31, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at the Aliso Viejo Center.

• Closed session: Public employee appointment (City Manager)
• Closed session: Conference with labor negotiators
• Public comments period scheduled
• Meeting location: Aliso Viejo Center, 31 Santa Barbara Drive

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a medical facility and parking reduction at 27432 Aliso Creek Road. The body will also consider a waste infrastructure agreement with Orange County and ratify city expenditures.

• Public hearing for Conditional Use and Exception Permits for outpatient medical use at 27432 Aliso Creek Road, Suite 200
• Ratification of accounts payable checks and electronic funds transfers totaling $1,348,231.42
• Approval of the Waste Infrastructure System Enterprise (WISE) Agreement with the County of Orange
• Proclamations for Fair Housing Month and Donate Life Month

City Council Regular Meeting

The Aliso Viejo City Council will consider approving accounts payable checks totaling $198,754.24 and filing the 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report. The meeting also includes a financial update and a verbal presentation on the Pump Track Ad-Hoc Committee.

• Accounts payable checks totaling $198,754.24
• General Plan Annual Progress Report for 2025
• Fiscal Year 2025-26 Financial Update
• Pump Track Ad-Hoc Committee update
• 25th Anniversary Ad Hoc Committee update

City Council Regular Meeting

The Aliso Viejo City Council will consider several consent‑calendar items, including waiving the reading of ordinances, approving the February 18 minutes, and ratifying $2,053,490.62 in accounts payable. Council members will vote on a third amendment to the street‑maintenance contract with PV Maintenance, Inc., extending the term five years and adding $4,500,000 in compensation. A public hearing will be held to adopt a General Plan Safety Element Update (GPA‑2026‑01000) and declare it exempt from CEQA. The council will also review concept plans for a 58‑unit residential project at 15 Argonaut.

• Waive reading of all ordinances and resolutions (Consent Calendar)
• Approve minutes for the February 18, 2026 regular meeting
• Ratify accounts payable checks and electronic transfers totaling $2,053,490.62
• Approve third amendment to PV Maintenance, Inc. contract: 5‑year extension and $4,500,000 increase
• Adopt General Plan Safety Element Update (GPA‑2026‑01000) and CEQA exemption

City Council Regular Meeting

The Aliso Viejo City Council will discuss the creation of a Residential Permit Parking Program and approve the use of City Hall space for the Orange County Sheriff's Department.

• Approve $50,000 for Orange County Sheriff's Department furniture
• Approve OCSD use of City Hall Suite 200
• Discuss Residential Permit Parking Program
• Approve minutes from February 4, 2026 meetings
• Ratify $357,175.37 in accounts payable

City Council Special Meeting

The Aliso Viejo City Council will hold a closed‑session special meeting. Council members will consider appointing a City Manager. They will also hold a conference on labor negotiations with the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem. No public discussion or action on other items is permitted.

• Public employee appointment – City Manager
• Conference with labor negotiations – Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will discuss an employment agreement for Interim City Manager Ann Eifert and a municipal code amendment regarding accessory dwelling units. The body is also considering a professional services agreement for sales tax consulting and a conditional use permit for alcohol sales.

• Second reading of ordinance amending Section 15.14.080 regarding accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units
• Conditional Use Permit for alcohol sales at a new restaurant located at 26511 Aliso Creek Road
• Five-year agreement with Hinderliter de Llamas and Associates for sales tax consulting and auditing not to exceed $100,000
• Ratification of accounts payable checks and electronic funds transfers totaling $2,632,121.59
• Approval of Interim City Manager Employment Agreement for Ann Eifert

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council will meet in closed session to discuss legal and personnel matters. The agenda focuses on anticipated litigation and the appointment of city management roles.

• Conference with legal counsel regarding 2 potential litigation cases
• Public employee appointment for Interim City Manager
• Conference with labor negotiators regarding Interim City Manager
• Public employee appointment for City Manager
• Conference with labor negotiators regarding City Manager

City Council Regular Meeting

The Aliso Viejo City Council will consider a zone change and development agreement for a 61-unit townhome community at 95 Argonaut. The body will also approve accounts payable, a professional services agreement with Willdan Financial Services, and an ordinance amending rules for accessory dwelling units.

• Zone change and development agreement for 61-unit townhome community at 95 Argonaut
• Professional services agreement with Willdan Financial Services up to $90,400
• Accounts payable checks and electronic funds transfers totaling $2,001,391.67
• Ordinance amending rules for accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units
• Authorization to appropriate $20,570 of Gas Tax funds for Hummingbird Lane

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council will meet to consider forming an ad hoc committee and delegating authority to hire a professional recruiter for a City Manager. The meeting also includes a closed session regarding the appointment of an Interim City Manager.

• Closed session for the appointment of an Interim City Manager
• Discussion on engaging a professional City Manager recruiter

Cancelled - City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council regular meeting scheduled for January 12, 2026, is cancelled. The notice also lists the cancellation of meetings on December 17, 2025, and January 7, 2026.