CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS
CITY COUNCIL/PLANNING AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, June 28, 2022 – 7:00 PM
(Closed Session at 6:00 PM when scheduled)
Dave Wheeler, Mayor
Janine Heft, Mayor Pro Tempore Don Caskey, Council Member Erica Pezold, Council Member Don Sedgwick, Council Member Location: City Council Chamber, 24035 El Toro Road, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 Any person wishing to address the City Council/Planning Agency on any matter, whether or not it appears on this Agenda, is asked to complete a pink “Request to Speak” form available on the table at the back of the Chamber. The completed form is to be submitted to the City Clerk prior to an individual being heard by the City Council/Planning Agency. Completion of the form is voluntary. All persons may attend the meeting regardless of whether this form is completed.
Members of the public wishing to address the City Council can do so during the Public Comments portion of the Agenda with a time limitation of three minutes per person, an overall time limit of ten minutes for any one subject, and a total time limit of thirty minutes for Public Comments. If you are commenting on an Agenda item, your comments will be heard at the time that item is scheduled on the Agenda. If you are addressing the City Council on an item not listed on the Agenda, the City Council is prohibited by law from discussing or taking any action on that item
Submission of Electronic Public Comments: While you may attend this meeting in person, those wishing to make electronic public comments may submit their comments by email to the City Clerk at [email protected], by 5:00 p.m. on June 28, 2022. In the subject line of the email, please state your name and the item number you are commenting on. Any public comment received that does not specify a particular agenda item number will be announced during the general public comment portion of the agenda. If you wish to submit a public comment on more than one agenda item, please send a separate email for each item you are commenting on. All comments received by 5:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting will be provided to the City Council in advance to allow time for the Council Members to read them.
Announcement of Electronic Public Comments: During the applicable agenda item, the City Clerk will announce the name of the sender and subject matter of all email comments received by 5:00 p.m. on June 28, 2022. Email comments will NOT be read by the City Clerk during the meeting. Electronic public comments may only be submitted via email and comments via text and social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) will not be accepted. The email comments, including your name, will become part of the record of the City Council meeting and will be public information.
City of Laguna Hills City Council/Planning Agency Tuesday, June 28, 2022 Regular Meeting Agenda
2 CLOSED SESSION - CONVENING AT 6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Resolution No. 96-04-09-1 established rules of decorum for public meetings held by the City of Laguna Hills. Resolution No. 96-04-09-1 is available on the table at the back of the City Council Chamber.
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S)
The City Council will convene into Closed Session, in the City Council Conference Room, City Hall, Laguna Hills Civic Center, to consider the following matter(s):
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of California Government Code Section 54956.9
Name of Case: Californians for Homeownership, Inc., a California nonprofit public benefit corporation, vs. City of Laguna Hills; Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2022-01255365-CU-WM-CJC; Verified Petition for Writ of Mandate.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S)
ADJOURN TO CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM OR CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION
The City Council will convene into Closed Session to consider the matter(s) listed above.
RECONVENE TO CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
RECESS
City of Laguna Hills City Council/Planning Agency Tuesday, June 28, 2022 Regular Meeting Agenda
3 CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS
CITY COUNCIL/PLANNING AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, June 28, 2022 – 7:00 PM
(Closed Session at 6:00 PM when scheduled)
Dave Wheeler, Mayor
Janine Heft, Mayor Pro Tempore Don Caskey, Council Member Erica Pezold, Council Member Don Sedgwick, Council Member Location: City Council Chamber, 24035 El Toro Road, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 Any person wishing to address the City Council/Planning Agency on any matter, whether or not it appears on this Agenda, is asked to complete a pink “Request to Speak” form available on the table at the back of the Chamber. The completed form is to be submitted to the City Clerk prior to an individual being heard by the City Council/Planning Agency. Completion of the form is voluntary. All persons may attend the meeting regardless of whether this form is completed.
Members of the public wishing to address the City Council can do so during the Public Comments portion of the Agenda with a time limitation of three minutes per person, an overall time limit of ten minutes for any one subject, and a total time limit of thirty minutes for Public Comments. If you are commenting on an Agenda item, your comments will be heard at the time that item is scheduled on the Agenda. If you are addressing the City Council on an item not listed on the Agenda, the City Council is prohibited by law from discussing or taking any action on that item
Submission of Electronic Public Comments: While you may attend this meeting in person, those wishing to make electronic public comments may submit their comments by email to the City Clerk at [email protected], by 5:00 p.m. on June 28, 2022. In the subject line of the email, please state your name and the item number you are commenting on. Any public comment received that does not specify a particular agenda item number will be announced during the general public comment portion of the agenda. If you wish to submit a public comment on more than one agenda item, please send a separate email for each item you are commenting on. All comments received by 5:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting will be provided to the City Council in advance to allow time for the Council Members to read them.
Announcement of Electronic Public Comments: During the applicable agenda item, the City Clerk will announce the name of the sender and subject matter of all email comments received by 5:00 p.m. on June 28, 2022. Email comments will NOT be read by the City Clerk during the meeting. Electronic public comments may only be submitted via email and comments via text and social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) will not be accepted. The email comments, including your name, will become part of the record of the City Council meeting and will be public information.
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4 GENERAL BUSINESS - CONVENING AT 7:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Resolution No. 96-04-09-1 established rules of decorum for public meetings held by the City of Laguna Hills. Resolution No. 96-04-09-1 is available on the table at the back of the City Council Chamber.
INVOCATION: Pastor Greg Munck of Crossline Community Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Pro Tempore Heft
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
1. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1.1 Oath of Office and Certificate of Appointment for One Traffic Commissioner
Recommendation: That Mayor Wheeler administer the Oath of Office and present a Certificate of Appointment to Traffic Commissioner Michael Caputo.
1.2 I-5 at El Toro Interchange Improvement Project Alternatives Recommendation: That the City Council receive and provide feedback on a presentation from Niall A. Barrett, P.E., Program Manager, OCTA, on the I-5 at El Toro Interchange Improvement Project Alternatives.
1.3 Presentation by Mercy House on Homeless Outreach
Recommendation: That the City Council receive an update from Timothy Huynh on Mercy House’s homeless outreach efforts in the City of Laguna Hills.
2. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS
2.1 Schedule of Future Events
Recommendation: That the Assistant City Clerk announce the upcoming City events in the month of July 2022.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
This is the time to address the City Council on any matter not listed on this Agenda that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. Public Comments are limited to three minutes per person, an overall time limit of ten minutes for any one subject, and a total time limit of thirty minutes.
City of Laguna Hills City Council/Planning Agency Tuesday, June 28, 2022 Regular Meeting Agenda
5 4. CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under “CONSENT CALENDAR” are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion approving the recommendation listed on the Agenda. There will be no separate discussion unless Members of the City Council or Staff request specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar.
4.1 Waive Reading in Full of all Ordinances and Resolutions on the Agenda Recommendation: That the City Council waive reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda and declare that said titles which appear on the public agenda shall be determined to have been read by title and further reading waived.
4.2 Approval of Minutes for June 14, 2022, Special Meeting Recommendation: That the City Council approve the City Council Minutes for the June 14, 2022, Special Meeting.
4.3 Approval of Minutes for June 14, 2022, Regular Meeting Recommendation: That the City Council approve the City Council Minutes for the June 14, 2022, Regular Meeting.
4.4 Ratification of June 28, 2022, Warrant Register
Recommendation: That the City Council ratify the accompanying Warrant Register for the period from June 3, 2022, to June 16, 2022, in the amount of $344,970.21.
4.5 Adoption of the Annual Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a Resolution entitled: "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laguna Hills, California, determining and adopting an Appropriations Limit for the 2022/2023 fiscal year in accordance with Article XIIIB of the Constitution of the State of California, and Section 7910 of the Government Code."
4.6 Adoption of Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Civic Center Budget Recommendation: That the City Council approve and adopt the FY 2022/2023 Civic Center Budget.
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6 4.7 Purchase or Lease of an Alternative Fuel Vehicle for Use by the City Manager Pursuant to the City Manager Employment Agreement and Section 3-08.130 of the Laguna Hills Municipal Code
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Approve the purchase or lease of an alternative fuel vehicle pursuant to LHMC Sections 3-08.130 from a revised list of approved vehicles; 2) Authorize the appropriation of funds from the City’s AB 2766 Subvention Fund for the purchase or lease of the approved vehicle; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase or lease agreement from a dealer in order to procure a vehicle from the revised list of approved vehicles.
4.8 Renewed Measure M (M2) Compliance Reporting to the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Approve the Measure M (M2) Compliance Submittal to OCTA including, but not limited, to the Seven-Year Capital Improvement Program; and 2) Adopt a Resolution entitled: "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laguna Hills, California, concerning the status and update of the Pavement Management Plan for the Measure M (M2) Program."
4.9 Trash and Debris Capture Devices Maintenance Services Agreement with G2 Construction, Inc., for the Implementation of the City's Phase X Water Quality Project, CIP No. 412
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Find and determine it is appropriate to waive formal bidding requirements of the Laguna Hills Municipal Code (LHMC) for the award of the Trash and Debris Capture Devices Maintenance Services Agreement to G2 Construction, Inc., because: a) The goods and supplies, equipment, materials, and contract services to be provided by G2 Construction, Inc., are of a unique, sole source nature because of their quality, durability, availability, or fitness for a particular use and are available only from one source (LHMC Section 3-08.110(A)); b) The goods and supplies, equipment, materials, or non-professional services are proprietary (LHMC Section 3-08.110(B)); c) A specific make, model, or brand is necessary to match existing City equipment or to facilitate the continuity of effective maintenance and support (LHMC Section 3-08.110(F)); and d) Compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and/or requirements is not in the best interest of the City (LHMC Section 3-08.110(J)); 2) Award the Trash and Debris Capture Devices Maintenance Services Agreement to G2 Construction, Inc.,; and 3) Authorize the Mayor or Mayor Pro Tempore to sign the Agreement.
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7 4.10 Resolution Adopting a List of Street Maintenance Projects for Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Funded By SB 1: the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a Resolution entitled: "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laguna Hills, California, adopting a list of street maintenance projects for fiscal year 2022/2023 funded by SB1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017."
4.11 Proposed Consulting Services Agreement with Mercy House Living Centers to Provide Continued Homeless Outreach Services Within the City of Laguna Hills
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Consulting Services Agreement with Mercy House Living Centers to provide continued, uninterrupted homeless outreach services for the fiscal year 2022/2023 in the total, not to exceed, amount of $59,861, and authorize the Mayor or Mayor Pro Tempore to execute the Agreement.
4.12 Designation of Voting Delegate for League of California Cities Annual Conference
Recommendation: That the City Council appoint the Mayor as the Voting Delegate and appoint the Mayor Pro Tempore as the Voting Delegate Alternate for the League of California Cities Annual Conference.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
5. PLANNING AGENCY
5.1. ROLL CALL OF PLANNING AGENCY MEMBERS
5.2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
This is the time to address the Planning Agency on any matter not listed on this Agenda that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Planning Agency.
Public Comments are limited to three minutes per person, an overall time limit of ten minutes for any one subject, and a total time limit of thirty minutes.
5.3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
5.3.1 Approval of Minutes for June 14, 2022, Regular Meeting Recommendation: That the Planning Agency approve the Planning Agency Minutes for the June 14, 2022, Regular Meeting.
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8 5.4. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
5.4.1 Adoption of a Resolution Making Findings of General Plan Consistency for the Proposed 2022/2023 Fiscal Year Capital Improvement Program
Recommendation: That the Planning Agency adopt a Resolution entitled:
“A Resolution of the Planning Agency of the City of Laguna Hills, California, finding that the proposed 2022/2023 Fiscal Year Capital Improvement Program conforms with the General Plan of the City of Laguna Hills pursuant to California Government Code Section 65401.”
5.5. PLANNING AGENCY PUBLIC HEARINGS
PLANNING AGENCY ADJOURNMENT
6. CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.1 General Plan Amendment RZNE-0003-2020 for the 2021-2029 Housing Element Update and Safety Element Update
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Conduct a public hearing and 2) Adopt a Resolution entitled: “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laguna Hills, California, adopting an addendum to the Laguna Hills General Plan Program Environmental Impact Report, as previously addended, and adopting RZNE-0003-2020, an update to the Laguna Hills General Plan Housing Element for the 2021-2029 planning period and an update to the Laguna Hills General Plan Safety Element, as required by state law.”
7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
7.1. City Manager
7.2. Deputy City Manager/Community Services Director
7.2.1 2022 Holiday Lighting and Decorations Agreement with the Christmas Kings
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Waive competitive formal bidding requirements and procedures set forth in the City of Laguna Hills Municipal Code (LHMC) Section 3-08.090 with regard to approval of the proposed Holiday Lighting and Decorations Agreement with The Christmas Kings, as it is hereby found and determined, pursuant to LHMC Section 3-08.110, that the recommended contract is for entertainment services City of Laguna Hills City Council/Planning Agency Tuesday, June 28, 2022 Regular Meeting Agenda
9 and community support; 2) Approve the proposed Holiday Lighting and Decorations Agreement and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
7.2.2 2022 Holiday Season Events Schedule
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the report.
8. MATTERS AGENDIZED AND PRESENTED BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
8.1. Mayor Wheeler
8.1.1 Short-Term Rentals
Recommendation: Mayor Wheeler recommends that the City Council discuss short-term rentals and provide input to Staff.
8.2. Council Member Pezold
8.2.1 Council Discussion Regarding Options for Formation of a New Events, Communication, and Beautification Standing Committee Recommendation: Council Member Pezold recommends that the City Council discuss options regarding the formation of a new Events, Communication and Beautification Standing Committee, and appoint two City Council Members to serve on said committee.
8.2.2 Discussion Regarding Formation of a New Economic Development Standing Committee
Recommendation: Council Member Pezold recommends that the City Council discuss options regarding the formation of a new Economic Development Standing Committee, and appoint two Council Members to serve on said committee.
8.3. Mayor Pro Tempore Heft
8.3.1 Consideration of Heritage Day Event Budget
Recommendation: Mayor Pro Tempore Heft recommends that the City Council consider the proposed Heritage Day event budget.
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10 9. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS
9.1. Committee Assignment Reports
Recommendation: That the City Council receive oral reports on the following City Council Committee Assignments:
1. OC Mosquito and Vector Control District Board of Trustees (Council Member Pezold) - June 16, 2022 Meeting.
2. Association of California Cities - Orange County Legislative and Regulatory Commission Meeting
(Mayor Wheeler) June 23, 2022 Meeting.
3. Orange County Mayors
(Mayor Wheeler) June 23, 2022 Meeting.
10. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council/Planning Agency will be July 12, 2022, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Council Chamber, located at 24035 El Toro Road, Laguna Hills, California.
CERTIFICATION
I, Melissa Au-Yeung, City Clerk of the City of Laguna Hills, do hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing Agenda was posted at Laguna Hills City Hall, Laguna Hills Community Center, and the Courtyard at La Paz Center by June 24, 2022, at 5:00 p.m.
June 24, 2022
City Clerk Date
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Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s Office at 24035 El Toro Road, Laguna Hills, California, during normal business hours.
City Council Members receive no additional compensation or stipend as a result of simultaneously convening meetings of the Laguna Hills Planning Agency.