Ryan Buhr

The council meeting agenda included a Public Hearing for the adoption of the General Plan Safety Element Update and a discussion regarding a concept plan for a new 58-unit residential community. Other business items involved the ratification of accounts payable, the approval of a third amendment to the street maintenance contract, and the receipt and filing of the January 2026 Treasurer's Statement. The meeting also included reports from the City Manager and various council announcements.

The City Council meeting addressed various municipal matters, including the ratification of accounts payable and the approval of a third amendment to a contract for street maintenance services. A public hearing was held regarding the General Plan Safety Element Update, which was subsequently adopted. The Council reviewed a concept plan for a new residential development at 15 Argonaut, gathering feedback from community members and stakeholders. Additionally, the City Manager provided updates on upcoming community events and initiatives, while Council members shared information regarding committee appointments, library project statuses, and other local community updates.

The City Council meeting agenda includes the ratification of accounts payable checks and electronic fund transfers, and the receipt and filing of the 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report. The Council will also receive updates regarding the Pump Track Ad-Hoc Committee and the 25th Anniversary Ad-Hoc Committee. Additionally, the agenda features a fiscal year 2025-26 financial update with a proposed budget amendment and an item to waive the reading of ordinances and resolutions.

The special meeting was focused on the State of the City Presentation, titled "Your City, Your Voice: An Evening of Community Conversation." Presentations were delivered by the Soka Performing Arts Center General Manager and the Moulton Niguel Water District President, who served as Master of Ceremonies. Key updates were provided by the Mayor regarding City Council changes, safety, recreation programs, and strategic planning. Further updates covered the Aliso Viejo Town Center developments, residential development projects, infrastructure and Capital Improvement Program projects, and overviews from the Chief of Police Services and Senior Fire Inspector. The session concluded with a question and answer period.

The standing committee meeting covered several new business items. Discussions included an update on the City/AVCA GIS Partnership Project, with AVCA expressing appreciation and willingness to continue assisting. Updates were also provided on marquee sign upgrades, where the City is requested to submit display requests for AVCA Board of Directors' consideration. General common issues involved an update on an affordable housing unit, concluding with mutual appreciation for collaboration. Further discussions involved an overview of potential capital improvement projects for 2024 from the City Manager and planned improvement projects from AVCA. Additional updates covered the Helipad progress, including collaboration with external agencies, and appreciation expressed by AVCA to the OCSD regarding a timely response to public safety calls concerning vandalism. An announcement noted a new partnership for community opioid prevention education.