Aliso Viejo — 2026-08-19
City Council
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Closed Session
CLOSED SESSION:
The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain matters without members of the public present. The
City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matter
will prejudice the position of the City on item(s) listed below:
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Order of Business 4
4.1 WAIVE THE READING OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Recommended Action: Approve the reading by title only of all ordinances and
resolutions wherein the titles appear on the public agenda; said titles shall be
determined to have been read by title, and further reading is waived.
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Order of Business 4
4.2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Recommended Action: Approve the minutes as submitted.
Draft Minutes - July 15 2026 Meeting Minutes
Draft Minutes - July 20 2026 Special Meeting
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Order of Business 4
4.3 LANDSCAPE PLANT PALETTE UPDATE
Recommended Action: Adopt the proposed Landscape Plant Palette as the
City's standard plant palette for use in all future public and private improvement
future projects incorporate the adopted plant palette.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Landscape Plant Palette
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Order of Business 4
4.4 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Recommended Action: Ratify accounts payable checks and electronic funds
transfers issued between July 3, 2026, and July 30, 2026, in the amount of
$3,145,190.94.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Accounts Payable Report
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Order of Business 4
4.5 TREASURER’S STATEMENT – JUNE 2026
Recommended Action: Receive and file the June 2026 Treasurer’s Statement.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - June 2026 Treasurers Statement
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Order of Business 4
4.6 AGREEMENT WITH SONITROL, INC. FOR SECURITY AND ACCESS
CONTROL SYSTEMS AT CITY FACILITIES
Recommended Actions:
1. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Sonitrol, Inc. for security
monitoring, access control, alarm, and related services at City facilities for an
initial three-year term in an amount not to exceed $120,000; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Agreement and any
amendments, including up to two additional one-year extensions.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Professional Services Agreement with Sonitrol, Inc.
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Order of Business 5
5.1 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ESTABLISH A MARTIAL ARTS STUDIO WITH
REDUCED NUMBER OF REQUIRED PARKING SPACES (17% DEFICIENCY)
AT 6 JOURNEY, SUITES 350 AND 375 (USE-2026-01006)
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-XX approving a Conditional
Use Permit to establish a martial arts studio with reduced number of required
parking spaces (17% deficiency) at 6 Journey, Suites 350 and 375 (USE-2026-
01006).
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution
Attachment 2 - Project Plans
Attachment 3 - Project Description
Attachment 4 - Parking Study
Attachment 5 - Presentation
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Order of Business 6
6.1 UNCONTESTED DISTRICT 4 CITY COUNCIL SEAT IN GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION OF NOVEMBER 3, 2026
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council take one of the
following actions:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-XX, pursuant to California Elections Code Section
10229, appointing the sole qualified nominee to the office of City Council
Member for District 4 for the four-year term beginning upon certification of the
November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election, and canceling the election for
that office.
2 Direct that the election for the District 4 office proceed on November 3, 2026.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution to Cancel District 4 Election
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Order of Business 6
6.2 DIGITAL RIGHT OF WAY SIGNAGE DISCUSSION
Recommended Actions:
1. Receive and file the report on digital signage; and
2. Provide direction to staff regarding further investigation or implementation.
Staff Report
Presentation
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Order of Business 6
6.3 COUNCIL INITIATED ITEM - DISCUSSION REGARDING PESTICIDE AND
HERBICIDE USE ON CITY PROPERTY BY COUNCILMEMBER ACKLEY
Recommended Action: Provide direction to staff.
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Order of Business 6
6.4 COUNCIL INITIATED ITEM - COUNCIL AD-HOC FOR ALISO VIEJO
HISTORICAL PRESERVATION BY MAYOR DUNCAN
Recommended Action: Provide direction to staff.
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Order of Business 6
6.5 COUNCIL INITIATED ITEM - FOUNDERS DAY CELEBRATION BY MAYOR
DUNCAN
Recommended Action: Provide direction to staff.