During the holiday period, City Hall will be closed this Friday and next, resuming normal business activities on Dec. 28 and Jan. 4.

City Hall is normally open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on alternating Fridays.

Essential City services including police and emergency maintenance will be unaffected by the holiday closure.

The City Council will host its first meeting of 2010 at 7 p.m. on Jan. 6 in Council Chambers at City Hall, 12 Journey.

For more information about the City of Aliso Viejo and City Council meetings, visit the City's Web site at www.cityofalisoviejo.com.