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## Recent meetings (14)

- [2026-10-21 — 137-unit Shea Homes townhome project at 27081 Aliso Creek Road clears final council hurdle](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/meetings/905c007e-dd8b-4a81-890f-4701d2a4f388): City Council
- [2026-10-07 — Council greenlights 58 townhomes at 15 Argonaut, expands Aliso CrossFit, and honors its volunteers](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/meetings/f87d8066-1f17-4771-8276-4fc25a03f2de): City Council
- [2026-09-23 — Aliso Viejo Turns 25: City Honors Local Volunteers at State of the City](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/meetings/488ac5c6-cc6e-4179-81b8-3807f10e8cc8): City Council Special Meeting - Aliso Viejo State of the City
- [2026-09-16 — Council pockets a $5.1M budget surplus, renews transitional housing lease, and puts $4M in road projects back on track](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/meetings/da144191-8988-4065-b45c-8819eef18b8d): City Council Special Closed, Study Session, and Regular Meetings
- [2026-09-02 — Council boosts employee health allowance 7% and expands fee-study contract, all votes unanimous](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/meetings/dbdf2822-2681-4c38-ac75-de0481d8e9b5): City Council Special Closed Session and Regular Meetings
- [2026-08-19 — Council pauses synthetic pesticides for 180 days, backs martial arts studio and appoints Ackley to District 4 seat](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/meetings/7a218910-35da-4b9e-8dea-dc5a58986763): City Council
- [2026-08-05 — No council meeting August 5 — it was cancelled; next one is August 19](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/meetings/12bb7f30-6c89-4fbe-84db-a86db302f29e): City Council
- [2026-07-20 — City Council huddles in closed session over Shea Homes property talks on Aliso Creek Road](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/meetings/b1249014-3b45-4f36-a153-c2918e65f715): City Council
- [2026-07-15 — Council continues medical office decision to September after developer asks for more time](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/meetings/ca3a1473-a0de-4efc-b4b0-2875b96ee796): City Council
- [2026-07-01 — Aliso Viejo City Council's July 1 meeting was canceled — next one is July 15](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/meetings/8c4769d9-c6c6-477d-8ee8-ada8b9cfb126): City Council
- [2026-06-17 — Trash rates going up 13% this summer as council OKs county deal — and a $825K pump track moves forward](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/meetings/afe93d2b-35b9-4939-9f10-3acbdefbf3a6): City Council
- [2026-06-03 — Council adopts new budget with 3.2% raises, OKs lower speed limits and election resolutions — all 5-0](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/meetings/6807b9ca-6086-4797-b059-aa32b0827c1a): City Council
- [2026-05-27 — Aliso Viejo lowers speed limits on 33 street segments — unanimously approved after weeks of debate](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/meetings/15fd52b7-f926-48df-9e52-d6c24886f86e): City Council Special and Adjourned Meetings
- [2026-05-20 — Council pumps brakes on citywide speed limit cuts, calls special meeting for next week](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/meetings/b6aa008d-b510-45d8-91c1-e79fcc4d396e): City Council


## Civic issues (25)

- [E-Bike Safety](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/issues/e-bike-safety): public-safety · priority: high
- [Road Repairs and Capital Projects](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/issues/road-repairs-and-capital-projects): roads · priority: high
- [Shea Homes property negotiations at 27081 Aliso Creek Road](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/issues/shea-homes-property-negotiations-at-27081-aliso-creek-road): development · priority: high
- [Housing Development Pipeline](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/issues/housing-development-pipeline): development · priority: high
- [City Finances and FY26-27 Budget](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/issues/city-finances-and-budget): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [Objective Design Standards for Housing Projects](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/issues/objective-design-standards-for-housing-projects): zoning · priority: high
- [Automated License Plate Readers (Flock Cameras)](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/issues/automated-license-plate-readers): public-safety · priority: medium
- [New Businesses and Economic Vitality](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/issues/new-businesses-and-economic-vitality): business-jobs · priority: medium
- [City's 25th Anniversary and Historical Preservation](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/issues/citys-25th-anniversary-and-historical-preservation): parks-rec · priority: low
- [Public Tree-Care Ordinance and Tree City USA Recognition](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/issues/public-tree-care-ordinance-and-tree-city-usa-recognition): environment · priority: low
- [Pump Track and Park Improvements](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/issues/pump-track-and-park-improvements): parks-rec · priority: medium
- [Citywide speed limit reductions on 33 street segments](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/issues/citywide-speed-limit-reductions-on-33-street-segments): roads · priority: high
- [Uncontested District 4 council seat](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/issues/uncontested-district-4-council-seat): taxes-budget · priority: low
- [Synthetic pesticide use on city property](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/issues/synthetic-pesticide-use-on-city-property): environment · priority: high
- [CDBG Annual Report (CAPER) Adoption](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/issues/cdbg-annual-report-adoption): taxes-budget · priority: low
- [Street parking and flea infestation at Iglesia Park](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/issues/street-parking-and-flea-infestation-at-iglesia-park): parks-rec · priority: medium
- [Transitional Housing Lease Renewal at 35 Playa Circle](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/issues/transitional-housing-lease-renewal-at-35-playa-circle): development · priority: medium
- [Potential Closure of Providence Mission Hospital Laguna Beach ER](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/issues/potential-closure-of-providence-mission-hospital-laguna-beach-er): public-safety · priority: high
- [West Nile virus mosquito activity](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/issues/west-nile-virus-mosquito-activity): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Medical office and parking waiver at 27412 Aliso Creek Road](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/issues/medical-office-and-parking-waiver-at-27412-aliso-creek-road): development · priority: medium
- [Senior Mobility Program service hours](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/issues/senior-mobility-program-service-hours): roads · priority: medium
- [Fiber broadband expansion](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/issues/fiber-broadband-expansion): water-utilities · priority: medium
- [School Lockdown Communication Gap](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/issues/school-lockdown-communication-gap): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Citizen Recognition Program Reinstatement](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/issues/citizen-recognition-program-reinstatement): parks-rec · priority: low
- [Crossing Guard Coverage Gaps](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/issues/crossing-guard-coverage-gaps): schools · priority: low


## Development applications (8)

- [Presidio at Pacific Park (15 Argonaut)](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/development/presidio-at-pacific-park): other · approved
- [137-Unit Residential Townhome Community at 27081 Aliso Creek Road](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/development/137-unit-residential-townhome-community-at-27081-aliso-creek-road): other · approved
- [Aliso CrossFit Expansion](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/development/aliso-crossfit-expansion): conditional-use · approved
- [Presidio at Pacific Park — 58-Unit Townhome Community](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/development/presidio-at-pacific-park-58-unit-townhome-community): general-plan-amendment · approved
- [Large Outpatient Medical Office at 27412 Aliso Creek Road](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/development/large-outpatient-medical-office-at-27412-aliso-creek-road): conditional-use · withdrawn
- [RYSK Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu martial arts studio](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/development/rysk-brazilian-jiu-jitsu-martial-arts-studio): conditional-use · approved
- [Final Tract Map No. 19340 at 95 Argonaut](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/development/final-tract-map-no-19340-at-95-argonaut): subdivision · approved
- [Objective Design Standards — Zoning Code Amendment ZA-2026-01004 (Ordinance No. 2026-254)](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/development/objective-design-standards-zoning-code): general-plan-amendment · approved


## Community topics (41)

- [Pesticide and herbicide use](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/community/pesticide-and-herbicide-use): environment
- [27081 Aliso Creek Road project](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/community/27081-aliso-creek-road-project): development
- [Speed limit reductions](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/community/speed-limit-reductions): roads
- [Flock license plate readers](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/community/flock-license-plate-readers): public-safety
- [Election endorsements](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/community/election-endorsements): taxes-budget
- [Flock cameras and bike lanes](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/community/flock-cameras-and-bike-lanes): public-safety
- [Pump Track Project](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/community/pump-track-project): parks-rec
- [Bike lanes and traffic safety](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/community/bike-lanes-and-traffic-safety): roads
- [Solid Waste Rate Increase](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/community/solid-waste-rate-increase): taxes-budget
- [National security remarks](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/community/national-security-remarks): public-safety
- [Recreation cooking classes](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/community/recreation-cooking-classes): parks-rec
- [Objective Design Standards — solar](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/community/objective-design-standards-solar): zoning
- [15 Argonaut townhome project — parking](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/community/15-argonaut-townhome-project-parking): development
- [15 Argonaut townhome project](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/community/15-argonaut-townhome-project): development
- [Veterans Strong USA fundraiser](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/community/veterans-strong-usa-fundraiser): parks-rec
- [Iglesia Park parking and fleas](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/community/iglesia-park-parking-and-fleas): public-safety
- [Parking and Traffic Enforcement](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/community/parking-and-traffic-enforcement): public-safety
- [OCTA Senior Mobility Program agreement](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/community/octa-senior-mobility-program-agreement): roads
- [Providence Laguna Beach ER Closure](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/community/providence-laguna-beach-er-closure): public-safety
- [Speed limit study](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/community/speed-limit-study): roads
- [Moulton Niguel Water District re-election campaign](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/community/moulton-niguel-water-district-re-election-campaign): water-utilities
- [E-bike Safety Reform](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/community/e-bike-safety-reform): public-safety
- [Affordable Housing](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/community/affordable-housing): development
- [Founders Day celebration](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/community/founders-day-celebration): parks-rec
- [Digital signage / marquee signs](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/community/digital-signage-marquee-signs): roads
- [FY 2025-26 Year-End Results and Five-Year Financial Forecast](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/community/fy-2025-26-year-end-results-and-five-year-financial-forecast): taxes-budget
- [Digital signage / speed limits](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/community/digital-signage-speed-limits): roads
- [South Coast Conservatory performing arts partnership](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/community/south-coast-conservatory-performing-arts-partnership): parks-rec
- [Bicycle infrastructure](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/community/bicycle-infrastructure): roads
- [Bike and e-bike safety](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/community/bike-and-e-bike-safety): public-safety
- [Veterans Strong USA fundraiser fee waiver](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/community/veterans-strong-usa-fundraiser-fee-waiver): budget
- [Affordable housing and short-term rentals](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/community/affordable-housing-and-short-term-rentals): development
- [School lockdown communication and gun safety](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/community/school-lockdown-communication-and-gun-safety): public-safety
- [State of the City event announcement](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/community/state-of-the-city-event-announcement): business-jobs
- [Objective Design Standards](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/community/objective-design-standards): zoning
- [South Coast Conservatory performing arts](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/community/south-coast-conservatory-performing-arts): parks-rec
- [City 25th Anniversary](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/community/city-25th-anniversary): development
- [Speed limits and e-bike safety](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/community/speed-limits-and-e-bike-safety): roads
- [Fiber broadband expansion](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/community/fiber-broadband-expansion): water-utilities
- [Speed limits and street design](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/community/speed-limits-and-street-design): roads
- [Citizen of the Year program transparency](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/community/citizen-of-the-year-program-transparency): parks-rec


## Officials (8)

- [Max Duncan](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/officials/max-duncan): Mayor
- [Mike Munzing](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/officials/mike-munzing): Mayor Pro Tem
- [Tiffany Ackley](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/officials/tiffany-ackley): Council Member
- [Garrett Dwyer](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/officials/garrett-dwyer): Council Member
- [Tim Zandbergen](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/officials/tim-zandbergen): Council Member
- [Kathy Bailor](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/officials/kathy-bailor): Interim City Clerk — Administration
- [Scott Smith](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/officials/scott-smith): City Attorney — Administration
- [Ann Eifert](https://californiarecord.org/alisoviejo/officials/ann-eifert): Acting City Manager — Administration