CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS
CITY COUNCIL/PLANNING AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, May 23, 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, May 23, 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:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member Pezold
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
1. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1.1 Valencia Elementary School Student Liaison Report
Recommendation: That the City Council present Certificates of Appointment and receive a report from Valencia Elementary School Student Liaisons Alex Kim and Catherine Karsaz.
1.2 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.
1.3 Certificates of Recognition for Laguna Hills High School Student Liaisons Alexa Richter and Audrey Masson
Recommendation: That Mayor Heft present Certificates of Recognition to Alexa Richter and Audrey Masson recognizing their service as the Laguna Hills High School 2023 Spring Student Liaisons.
1.4 Certificates of Recognition for Outgoing Parks and Recreation Commissioners Dan Cooper and Neel Patel and Outgoing Traffic Commissioner Chris Bieber
Recommendation: That Mayor Heft present Certificates of Recognition to Dan Cooper, Neel Patel, and Chris Bieber recognizing their service to the City.
1.5 Oaths of Office and Certificates of Appointment for Three Parks and Recreation Commissioners and One Traffic Commissioner
Recommendation: That Mayor Heft administer the Oaths of Office and present Certificates of Appointment to Parks and Recreation Commissioners Chris Bieber, Marc Trocchio, and Michael Zozaya and Traffic Commissioner Neel Patel.
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3 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 May 9, 2023, Regular Meeting Recommendation: That the City Council approve the City Council Minutes for the May 9, 2023, Regular Meeting.
4.3 Approval of Minutes for May 16, 2023, Special Meetings Recommendation: That the City Council approve the City Council Minutes for the May 16, 2023, Special Meetings.
4.4 Ratification of May 23, 2023, Warrant Register
Recommendation: That the City Council ratify the accompanying Warrant Register for the period from April 28, 2023, to May 11, 2023, in the amount of $1,118,797.58.
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4 4.5 Treasurer's Investment Report for April 2023
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the Treasurer's Investment Report for the month of April 2023.
4.6 Financial Statements for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2022 Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and other audit reports for fiscal year 2021/2022.
4.7 Special Funds Budget Adjustments
Recommendation: That the City Council approve budget amendments in the following funds: 1) SB 1383 Grant Fund for $44,821; 2) Supplemental Law Enforcement Services (State COPS) Fund for $16,000; 3) American Rescue Plan Fund for $2,893,518; and 4) Liability Self-Insurance Fund (including transfer from General Fund) for $150,000.
4.8 Purchase or Lease of One Alternative Fuel Vehicle for Use by the Public Works Department Pursuant to Section 3-08.130 of the Laguna Hills Municipal Code
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Approve the purchase or lease of one (1) alternative fuel vehicle pursuant to LHMC Sections 3-08.130 from the 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 the vehicle from the list of approved vehicles.
4.9 Notice of Completion and Final Payment for the Civic Center Cooling Tower Replacement Project, CIP No. 505-A
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Certify the completion of and accept the improvements for the subject project; 2) Authorize the Public Works Director to sign the Notice of Completion; 3) Authorize the recording of the Notice of Completion with the County of Orange and to release the faithful performance and payment bonds one year and 35 days, respectively, after the date of recordation of the Notice of Completion contingent upon no claims or liens being filed with the City; and 4) Authorize payment of the final retention 35 days after the date of recordation of the Notice of Completion in the net amount of $7,330.00, if no liens have been filed.
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5 4.10 Declaring Support of the Iranian-American Community and Condemning the Violence Perpetrated by the Government of Iran Against Its People Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Approve the Letters of Support to Congresswoman Young Kim, Congresswoman Katie Porter, Senator Alex Padilla, Senator Diane Feinstein, and Speaker Kevin McCarthy; and 2) Adopt a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS,
CALIFORNIA, DECLARING SUPPORT OF THE IRANIAN-AMERICAN COMMUNITY
AND CONDEMNING THE VIOLENCE PERPETRATED BY THE GOVERNMENT OF IRAN AGAINST ITS PEOPLE".
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
5. PLANNING AGENCY
6. CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARINGS
7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
7.1. City Manager
7.2. Deputy City Manager/Community Services Director
7.2.1 First Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Solid Waste Procurement Services by and Between the City of Laguna Hills and the City of Lake Forest (MOU) and a Report on the Ad-Hoc Committee Policy Decisions Under Phase 1 of the MOU
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Receive a report on the Solid Waste and Recycling Franchise Procurement Ad-Hoc Committee policy decisions for the next 10-year franchise agreement under Phase 1 MOU work efforts; 2) Approve the First Amendment to Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Solid Waste Procurement Services by and between the City of Laguna Hills and the City of Lake Forest; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute the First Amendment.
8. MATTERS AGENDIZED AND PRESENTED BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
8.1. Mayor Heft and Council Member Sweeney
8.1.1 Council Discussion Regarding Options for Formation of a New Public Safety Standing Committee
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6 Recommendation: Mayor Heft and Council Member Sweeney recommend that the City Council revisit the formation of a new Public Safety Standing Committee and appoint two City Council Members to serve on said committee.
9. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS
9.1 Committee Assignment Reports
Recommendation: That the City Council receive reports from City Council Members on the City Council Committee Assignments listed in the staff report.
10. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council/Planning Agency will be June 13, 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 May 19, 2023, at 5:00 p.m.
May 19, 2023
Jennifer Lee, City Clerk Date
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