CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS
CITY COUNCIL/PLANNING AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, December 13, 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 December 13, 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 December 13, 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, December 13, 2022 Regular Meeting Agenda
2 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: Chaplain Jim Davis of Orange County Sheriff’s Department PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member Sedgwick
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION
Certification of the General Municipal Election Held on November 8, 2022
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Receive and file the Certificate of Results for the General Municipal Election held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022; and 2) Adopt a Resolution entitled: "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laguna Hills, California, reciting the fact of the General Municipal Election held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, declaring the results and such other matters as provided by law."
Recognition of Outgoing Council Member
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a Resolution entitled: "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laguna Hills, California, recognizing the service of Council Member Don Sedgwick" and that the City Council present a Resolution of Commendation and City Tile to Don Sedgwick.
Remarks of Outgoing Council Member
Recommendation: That the City Council receive remarks from outgoing Council Member Sedgwick.
Remarks of Council Members Regarding Council Member Sedgwick's service to the City.
Recommendation: That the City Council provide remarks regarding Council Member Sedgwick's services to the City.
RECESS AND RECONVENE
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3 CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION (continued)
Oaths of Office for New Council Members
Recommendation: That the City Council Members elected at the November 8, 2022, Municipal Election, receive their ceremonial oath of office.
Remarks of Outgoing Mayor
Recommendation: That the City Council receive remarks from outgoing Mayor Wheeler.
Election of Mayor
Recommendation: That the City Council nominate and elect a Mayor to serve until December 12, 2023.
Recognition of Outgoing Mayor and Resolution of Commendation, David Wheeler, Mayor
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a Resolution entitled: "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laguna Hills, California, commending David Wheeler as Mayor" and that the City Council present the Resolution and a plaque to David Wheeler recognizing his service to the City.
Remarks of Council Members Regarding Mayor Wheeler's Service to the City.
Recommendation: That the City Council provide remarks regarding Mayor Wheeler's service to the City.
Remarks of Newly Appointed Mayor
Recommendation: That the City Council receive remarks from the newly appointed Mayor.
Election of Mayor Pro Tempore
Recommendation: That the City Council nominate and elect a Mayor Pro Tempore to serve until December 12, 2023.
RECESS AND RECONVENE
City of Laguna Hills City Council/Planning Agency Tuesday, December 13, 2022 Regular Meeting Agenda
4 ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
1. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1.1 Laguna Hills High School Student Liaison
Recommendation: That the City Council receive an oral report from Laguna Hills High School 2022 Fall Student Liaison Ella Carnahan.
2. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS
2.1 Schedule of Future Events
Recommendation: That the City Clerk announce the upcoming meetings and events.
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.
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 November 15, 2022, Adjourned Regular Meeting Recommendation: That the City Council approve the City Council Minutes for the November 15, 2022, Adjourned Regular Meeting.
City of Laguna Hills City Council/Planning Agency Tuesday, December 13, 2022 Regular Meeting Agenda
5 4.3 Ratification of December 13, 2022, Warrant Register Recommendation: That the City Council ratify the accompanying Warrant Register for the period from November 4, 2022, to December 1, 2022, in the amount of $1,478,251.09.
4.4 Records Retention Management
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a Resolution entitled: "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laguna Hills, California, authorizing and directing the City Clerk to dispose of certain City records in accordance with the City's Record Retention Schedule."
4.5 Affirmation of Appointments List for City Boards, Commissions, and Committees
Recommendation: That the City Council affirm the Local Appointments List and direct that it be posted on the City's web site, at City Hall and in the Laguna Hills Branch Technology Library in accordance with Government Code Section 54972, the Maddy Act.
4.6 Resolution Establishing the Classifications of Community Services Manager and Deputy City Clerk Along with the Salary Range and Benefits for Each Classification Within the Bargaining Unit Covered by the Memorandum of Understanding with the Laguna Hills City Employees Association
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a Resolution entitled: "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laguna Hills, California, establishing the classifications of Community Services Manager and Deputy City Clerk along with the salary range and benefits for each classification within the bargaining unit covered by the Memorandum of Understanding with the Laguna Hills City Employees Association”
4.7 Resolution Updating Designation of Assistant and Deputy City Attorneys Within the Office of City Attorney as Required by Laguna Hills Municipal Code Chapter 2-20
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a Resolution entitled: "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laguna Hills, California, Updating Designation of Assistant and Deputy City Attorneys within the Office of City Attorney as Required by Laguna Hills Municipal Code Chapter 2-20." City of Laguna Hills City Council/Planning Agency Tuesday, December 13, 2022 Regular Meeting Agenda
6 4.8 2023 City Council Meeting Calendar
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the proposed 2023 City Council Meeting Calendar.
4.9 Community Center and Sports Complex Site Improvements Project, CIP 237
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Approve the plans and specifications and authorize the advertisement for bids for the Community Center and Sports Complex Site Improvements Project, CIP 237; 2) Allow the City Engineer to make minor edits to the plans and specifications as necessary prior to advertisement of the project; and 3) Find that environmental review is not required under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, Section 15301 as a Class 1 Categorical Exemption - “Existing Facilities.”
4.10 M2 Expenditure Report to the Orange County Transportation Authority for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Approve the M2 Expenditure Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, for submittal to the Orange County Transportation Authority; and 2) Adopt a Resolution entitled: "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laguna Hills, California, concerning the Measure M2 (M2) Expenditure Report for the City of Laguna Hills for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022."
4.11 Treasurer's Investment Report for September 2022
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the Treasurer's Investment Report for the month of September 2022.
4.12 Annual Review of Investment & Portfolio Policies and Delegation of Investment Authority to the City Treasurer
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a Resolution entitled: "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laguna Hills, California, delegating investment authority to the City Treasurer and approving a policy for the investment of surplus City funds and rescinding Resolution No. 2021-12-14-4." City of Laguna Hills City Council/Planning Agency Tuesday, December 13, 2022 Regular Meeting Agenda
7 4.13 Resolution Recognizing a Time Capsule at the Community Center and Directing Future City Councils to Open the Time Capsule on the City’s 60TH Anniversary and 100TH Anniversary
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Adopt a Resolution entitled: “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laguna Hills, California, recognizing the time capsule at the Community Center and recommending future City Councils to open the time capsule on the 60th and 100th anniversaries of the City of Laguna Hills.”; and 2) Approve the inventory submitted by the Heritage Day Ad Hoc Committee.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
5. PLANNING AGENCY
There are no separate Planning Agency Business Items for this meeting.
6. CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARINGS
7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
7.1. City Manager
7.2. City Clerk
7.2.1 City Council "Other Agencies" Appointed Representatives Recommendation: That the City Council take the following actions:
1) Review the City of Laguna Hills City Council “Other Agencies” Appointed Representatives List, provide directions to staff regarding any necessary changes for appointments to the list, and by motion, approve the City Council “Other Agencies” Appointed Representatives List, as revised by the City Council; and
2) Adopt a Resolution entitled: “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laguna Hills, California designating and appointing its Representative to the Orange County Fire Authority’s Board of Directors; “ and 3) Approve and direct the City Clerk to prepare and post an updated FPPC Disclosure Form 806 to reflect all paid appointments to “Other Agencies” boards, committees, and/or commissions in accordance with state law.
8. MATTERS AGENDIZED AND PRESENTED BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS City of Laguna Hills City Council/Planning Agency Tuesday, December 13, 2022 Regular Meeting Agenda
8 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)
November 17, 2022 meeting.
2. South OC Watershed Management Area Executive Committee (Mayor Wheeler)
November 17, 2022 meeting.
3. Association of California Cities - OC
(Mayor Pro Tempore Heft)
December 1, 2022 Annual Business meeting.
10. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council/Planning Agency will be January 10, 2023, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Council Chamber, located at 24035 El Toro Road, Laguna Hills, California.
CERTIFICATION
I, JENNIFER LEE, 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 December 9, 2022, at 5:00 p.m.
December 9, 2022
Jennifer Lee, 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.