CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS
CITY COUNCIL/PLANNING AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, March 28, 2023 – 7:00 PM
(Closed Session at 6:00 PM when scheduled)
Janine Heft, Mayor
Dave Wheeler, Mayor Pro Tempore Don Caskey, Council Member Erica Pezold, Council Member Joshua Sweeney, Council Member Location: City Council Chamber, 24035 El Toro Road, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 In Person Public Comments: 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 and submit the form to the City Clerk. The Request to Speak form assists the Mayor in ensuring that all persons wishing to address the City Council are recognized and ensures accurate identification of meeting participants in the City Council/Planning Agency Minutes. Completion of the form is voluntary.
It is City policy to limit public testimony to up to 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.
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City of Laguna Hills City Council/Planning Agency Tuesday, March 28, 2023 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: Pastor Paul Finley, Lutheran Church of the Cross PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member Pezold
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
1. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1.1 Laguna Hills High School Student Liaison Report
Recommendation: That the City Council receive an oral report from Laguna Hills High School 2023 Spring Student Liaison Alexa Richter.
1.2 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 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.
City of Laguna Hills City Council/Planning Agency Tuesday, March 28, 2023 Regular Meeting Agenda
3 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 March 14, 2023, Special Meeting Recommendation: That the City Council approve the City Council Minutes for the March 14, 2023, Special Meeting.
4.3 Approval of Minutes for March 14, 2023, Regular Meeting Recommendation: That the City Council approve the City Council Minutes for the March 14, 2023, Regular Meeting.
4.4 Ratification of March 28, 2023, Warrant Register
Recommendation: That the City Council ratify the accompanying Warrant Register for the period from March 3, 2023 to March 16, 2023, in the amount of $1,361,874.55.
4.5 Treasurer's Investment Report for February 2023
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the Treasurer's Investment Report for the month of February 2023.
4.6 Proposed Office Lease for Suite 310 with Berger Harrison, APC, for 24031 El Toro Road, Suite 310, Laguna Hills, California
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Approve the Lease Agreement with Berger Harrison, APC, a California professional corporation, for 24031 El Toro Road, Suite 310, Laguna Hills, California; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to make minor modifications, as necessary, to the Lease Agreement and to execute the Lease Agreement.
4.7 Assignment and Assumption Agreement for Street Sweeping Services Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the Assignment and Assumption Agreement relating to the 2021 Maintenance Services Agreement between the City of Laguna Hills and Jonset Corporation, DBA Sunset Property Services for Street Sweeping and Roadway Cleaning Maintenance Services.
City of Laguna Hills City Council/Planning Agency Tuesday, March 28, 2023 Regular Meeting Agenda
4 4.8 April 2023 Rooted Campaign Event and Arbor Day Recognition Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the report, and authorize the Mayor to sign the attached Arbor Day Proclamation as required by the Arbor Day Foundation for the Tree City USA Certification.
4.9 Re-Advertisement of the Community Center and Sports Complex Site Improvements Project, CIP No. 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 No. 237; 2) Allow the City Engineer to make minor edits to the plans and specifications as necessary; 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 Resolution Amending and Restating City Council Policy No. 120 Regarding Procedures for Placing Items on Future City Council Agendas Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a Resolution entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND RESTATING CITY COUNCIL POLICY NO. 120 REGARDING PROCEDURES FOR PLACING ITEMS ON A FUTURE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA."
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
5. PLANNING AGENCY
6. CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARINGS
7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
7.1. City Manager
7.1.1 Consideration for Participation in the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority for General Liability, Property, Workers' Compensation, and Other Insurance Coverage
Recommendation: That the City Council consider the following actions:
City of Laguna Hills City Council/Planning Agency Tuesday, March 28, 2023 Regular Meeting Agenda
5 1) Adopt a Resolution entitled: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING EXECUTION OF
THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT CREATING THE CALIFORNIA JOINT POWERS INSURANCE AUTHORITY”;
2) Adopt a Resolution entitled: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AND
APPROVING POOLING OF SELF-INSURANCE THROUGH THE LIABILITY
PROTECTION PROGRAM OF THE CALIFORNIA JOINT POWERS INSURANCE AUTHORITY”;
3) Adopt a Resolution entitled: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AND
APPROVING POOLING OF SELF-INSURANCE THROUGH THE PRIMARY WORKERS’ COMPENSATION PROGRAM OF THE CALIFORNIA JOINT
POWERS INSURANCE AUTHORITY”;
4) Adopt a Resolution entitled: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING WORKERS’
COMPENSATION COVERAGE FOR CERTAIN CITY VOLUNTEERS PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 3363.5 OF THE LABOR CODE”; 5) Adopt a Resolution entitled: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A POLICY THAT
DELEGATES BASIC TORT CLAIM HANDLING OF MINOR CLAIMS TO THE
CALIFORNIA JOINT POWERS INSURANCE AUTHORITY AS AUTHORIZED BY GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 910, ET SEQ”;
6) Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the CJPIA Joint Powers Agreement and any related documents;
7) Adopt a Resolution entitled: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS, CALIFORNIA, WITHDRAWING FROM
MEMBERSHIP IN THE EXCLUSIVE RISK MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY OF CALIFORNIA”; and
8) Adopt a Resolution entitled: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS, CALIFORNIA, WITHDRAWING FROM MEMBERSHIP IN THE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION PROGRAM OF THE
SPECIAL DISTRICTS RISK MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY”.
City of Laguna Hills City Council/Planning Agency Tuesday, March 28, 2023 Regular Meeting Agenda
6 7.2. Public Works Director/City Engineer
7.2.1 Bicycle, Electric Bicycle, and Motorized Mobility Device Safety Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Receive and file the report; and 2) Direct Police Services to monitor and observe violations of state law and city codes related to motorized bicycles and devices and report back to the Commission in one year.
8. MATTERS AGENDIZED AND PRESENTED BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
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. Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Joint Meeting of the Policy Committees
(Council Member Caskey)
March 2 Meeting
2. OC Mosquito and Vector Control District (OCMVCD)
Board of Trustees
(Council Member Pezold)
March 16 Regular Meeting
3. Events, Communication, and Beautification Committee
(Council Member Pezold and Mayor Heft)
March 20 Regular Meeting
4. Association of California Cities - Orange County (ACC-OC) Legislative and Regulatory Commission
(Mayor Pro Tempore Wheeler)
March 23 Regular Meeting
5. Orange County Council of Governments (OCCOG)
(Council Member Caskey)
March 23 2023 General Assembly Meeting
6. Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA)
Board of Directors
(Council Member Sweeney)
March 23 Regular Meeting
10. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS
City of Laguna Hills City Council/Planning Agency Tuesday, March 28, 2023 Regular Meeting Agenda
7 ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council/Planning Agency will be April 11, 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 March 23, 2023, at 5:00 p.m.
March 23, 2023
Jennifer Lee, City Clerk Date
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City Council Members receive no additional compensation or stipend as a result of simultaneously convening meetings of the Laguna Hills Planning Agency.