Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Aliso Viejo public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in parks rec
City's 25th Anniversary and Historical Preservation
Mayor Duncan won council support for an ad-hoc committee (with Zandbergen) to collect, catalog, and digitize the city's history with volunteer historians, and for staff to research reviving the old Founders Day celebration.
Pump Track and Park Improvements
The city is moving toward building a pump track with ~$825,000 in park in-lieu fees on land owned by AVCA, likely at Aliso Canyon Community Park, Canyon View Park, or Woodfield Park. Supporters cite youth recreation and bike safety; critics question cost, maintenance, liability, and e-bike use.
Street parking and flea infestation at Iglesia Park
A resident near Moulton Parkway described five years of vehicles blocking curb ramps and occupying multiple spaces, plus a flea problem at Iglesia Park that he links to a child's flea-borne typhus diagnosis. He asked for striped parking, a marked crosswalk, and park inspection and treatment.
Citizen Recognition Program Reinstatement
The council revived the Citizen, Senior, and Youth of the Year awards after a seven-year gap, honoring both 2025 and 2026. One resident urged transparency so council members don't reward their own kids or friends.