avcity.org ALISO VIEJO SUMMER 2021 COMMUNITY CONNECTION RECREATION GUIDE & CITY NEWS Summer Classes for All Aliso Viejo Ranch Ages & 130 Summer Is Now Open! Camps Inside Live Life Inspired 2021SUMMER Table of Contents 2 | City Manager’s Message 3 | Ranch Reservations City Phone Numbers Aquatic Center .........................................949.425.2559 5 | What’s Happening AV Center ...................................................949.425.2555 6 | Special Events Building & Safety .....................................949.425.2540 City Clerk ..................................................949.425.2505 7 | Summer Camp City Council ..............................................949.425.2510 City Hall ....................................................949.425.2500 20 | Preschool City Manager ............................................949.425.2510 Code Enforcement ...................................949.425.2543 22 | Youth & Teens Financial Services ....................................949.425.2524 Planning ....................................................949.425.2525 25 | Adult Public Safety .............................................949.425.2560 Public Works .............................................949.425.2530 27 | 50 Yrs & Better Recreation & Community Services .........949.425.2550 28 | Aquatics City Council 29 | Registration Form Mayor ........................................................Tiffany Ackley Mayor Pro Tem .........................................Ross Chun Council Member ......................................Dave Harrington Aliso Viejo City Hall Holiday Closures Council Member ......................................Richard Hurt Council Member ......................................Mike Munzing Monday, July 5 (Independence Day Observed) Aliso Viejo Ranch Holiday Closures FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA! Sunday, July 4 (Independence Day) City of Aliso Viejo | Summer 2021 City Manager’s Message The past year has been challenging across the nation, but it has also been an opportunity for our residents, local business owners, City Council, and City staff to come together with a stronger sense of community. As summer approaches, I am pleased to share the new and innovative programs we are offering for all to enjoy. I am proud of the role Aliso Viejo has played in helping the County and State in taking the necessary steps to reopen. From quickly activating the City’s Emergency Operations Center at the onset of the pandemic, to hosting a County Super POD site at Soka University to aid in the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, Aliso Viejo is an integral part of a nationwide response and recovery strategy. The State recently announced that California is set to fully reopen on June 15 with limited restrictions in place, which is perfect timing for the long-awaited return of camps and recreation programs to the City. Camp AV registration is now open, and we are excited to welcome our younger residents to more than 130 camps and activities for a wide variety of interests, including our new City Day Camp. This year, scholarships are available to eligible participants on a first-come, first-served basis for up to two weeks of summer camp. To learn more about scholarship opportunities and to register for classes, visit campav.org. In equally exciting news, the Aliso Viejo Ranch is officially open to the public! The City Council’s vision launched this one-of-a-kind project on the last remaining parcel of the original 22,000-acre Moulton Ranch. This multi-faceted project includes the restoration and re-use of the historic barn and bunkhouse, both over 100 years old, as well as construction of two other buildings which are replicas of buildings formerly on the site. The City has partnered with Moulton Museum to display historical artifacts specific to the Moulton family and the Aliso Viejo Ranch site. By displaying these artifacts and telling the Moulton family story, we hope to educate the community about the role and importance of agriculture in the history of Orange County. Our goal is to create a unique visitor experience for everyone that visits the Ranch and educate future generations about Orange County’s agricultural past. Aliso Viejo Ranch will be a recreational hub hosting a variety of educational, athletic, cultural and enrichment programs for the community. Reservations are being accepted for this beautiful facility’s indoor and outdoor accommodations for private events. To learn how you can reserve space at the Ranch, please visit avcity.org/avranch or contact us directly at [email protected]. This summer, I’d like to invite you to step outside and enjoy the sunshine, whether by signing up for recreation classes, enjoying a meal at Town Center, or coming to visit us at the Ranch. I look forward to seeing all of you soon! - Dave Doyle, City Manager 2 Aliso Viejo Ranch City of Aliso Viejo | Summer 2021 Choose Aliso Viejo Ranch to host your next meeting, event, or memorable occasion! For more information, please contact the Aliso Viejo Recreation & Community Services Department at 949-425-2550, email [email protected] or follow us on Instagram @av_ranch Live Life Inspired avcity.org Aliso Viejo Ranch offers a variety of different indoor and outdoor spaces perfect for your next event. The Reservation Request form is available on our website at avcity.org/avranch and by email [email protected]. INDOOR/OUTDOOR HISTORIC BARN AND BUNKHOUSE Aliso Viejo Ranch is a project that was started by the City of Aliso Viejo to preserve the location’s history. This project includes the rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of the Historic Barn and Bunkhouse along with the New Barn, five separate outdoor spaces, a working farm with fruit and nut tree orchards, raised- bed vegetable gardens, and several fish ponds. GOLD COAST FARM Gold Coast Farm at Aliso Viejo Ranch is also open for public enjoyment and available to rent for weddings and private events. Gold Coast offers opportunities for education and community enrichment, including free community workshops. The first community workshop will take place on Thursday, August 5 from 5-6pm. 4 For more information, please contact Renewable Farms at [email protected]. What’s Happening City of Aliso Viejo | Summer 2021 Water safety starts at home. Keeping yourself and others safe in and around the water is as easy as ABC. Follow the safety tips below to make sure you know how to be water safe! A is for ACTIVE ADULT SUPERVISION • Keep infants and toddlers within an arm’s reach. • No one should ever swim alone, including adults. Disaster • Never rely on water wings, rafts, or other swimming aids in ON place of U.S. Coast Guard approved life jackets. Preparedness • Assign an adult to be a Water Watcher, actively keeping their SALE eyes on the water without ANY distractions. NOW • If a child or adult is missing, every second counts! Check the Backpacks water FIRST! Children and adults drown B is for BARRIERS without a sound. • Install and maintain proper fencing around the pool and spa to Contents* Include: No one should ever swim alone. isolate swimming areas. • 12-Hour Light Stick (x2) • Use multiple layers of protection, such as fences, gates, doors, • 4-in-1 Gas & Water Shut Off Tool alarms, and safety covers. • Use self-closing, self-latching gates that open outward and • Bio Hazard Bag away from the pool. • 54 Piece First Aid Kit • Remove items such as chairs or tables that a child could use to climb over a fence. • Roll of Duct Tape - 10 Yards • Adult Emergency Ponchos (x2) C is for CLASSES • Large Solar Blankets - 84’ x 52’ (x2) • Learn to swim by taking lessons. • Learn first aid and CPR. Always keep a phone nearby to call • Personal Hygiene Kits (x2) 9-1-1. • 4 in 1 AM/FM Radio, Flashlight, & • Teach children that running, jumping, and pushing others on pool decks is dangerous and can cause injuries. Always enter Phone Charger the pool feet first so you know how deep the water is in that • Folder For Critical Paperwork area. • Fillable Household Emergency Plan Orange County Fire Authority Drain Safety • Aliso Viejo Specific Hazard & • Keep children away from pool and spa drains to avoid Preparedness Information entrapment and entanglement. • Extra pockets & space to add items (714) 573-6200 • Keep long hair tied back and remove dangling items like ocfa.org jewelry or bathing suit ties. specific to your household. • Install compliant safety drain covers and automatic shut-off *Contents updated as of March 2020 pump systems. • Know where the pool and spa pump switch is and how to turn it off and on. May 2020 City of The purchase price reimburses the City of Aliso Viejo for the costs associated with the procurement of the products included in your backpack. Email questions to [email protected] or call 949-425-2598. Stay Connected with OCSD The City of Aliso Viejo, in partnership with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, is working diligently to provide a safe community for residents and businesses. The involvement of residents and businesses is essential to accomplishing this mission. Although the COVID 19 pandemic decreased business and kept residents restricted in their daily activities, criminals have remained undeterred in their activity. Much of the crime which occurs in this City is the result of opportunity. Fraud and Identity Theft crimes continue to increase and are affecting people everywhere. Cybercrimes are also predicted to increase greatly in 2021, and it is extremely important to take steps to ensure your business or personal data is protected as these