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Residents urge action on parking, litter and signage; United Way reports local assistance statistics
Summary
Public commenters raised several neighborhood issues: parking enforcement problems in the DaVinci/Moulton area, litter near the high school, and a contractor requested guidance on temporary signage; United Way highlighted 2-1-1 contacts and free tax-prep assistance for Aliso Viejo residents.
Several members of the public used the meeting's public comment period to raise neighborhood concerns and share community resources.
Ted Fuentes told the council he's repeatedly experienced restricted street parking in his neighborhood (DaVinci/Moulton area), said deputies have recently issued tickets late at night and early morning, and described graffiti and being singled out. "I'm just asking you guys to do your job and get this resolved," he said, and added he plans to contest tickets he believes were wrongfully issued.
James Hadley, a long-time resident near the high school, said students frequently discard food and trash in the street after lunch and urged the city to reinstall signage and engage student volunteers and school staff to help clean up.
Scott Anderson, the general contractor for a Panini Kebab restaurant locating in the Commons (former Café Rio site), said the company installs vinyl graphics on construction barricades and asked whether the city could provide direction or an expedited way to permit graphics for up to three months, instead of the city's one-month temporary signage permit. Councilmembers and the city attorney advised him to work with staff and the planning department to pursue appropriate permits.
Becky Proxell, a resident and volunteer with Orange County United Way, summarized local United Way programs: 2-1-1 Orange County is a 24/7 resource line and last year 1,163 Aliso Viejo residents contacted 2-1-1; 147 Aliso Viejo households received free tax-prep assistance last year, resulting in more than $400,000 in refunds, credits and savings for local families. She asked for volunteers to support OC Free Tax Prep services.
No formal council action was taken during public comment on these matters; staff follow-up was requested or recommended for the signage and enforcement issues.
