CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS
CITY COUNCIL/PLANNING AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, August 22, 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.
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: 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 Tuesday, August 22, 2023. 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. All comments received by 5:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting will be provided to the City Council and will be provided for public inspection at the meeting. During the applicable agenda item, the City Clerk will announce the name of the sender and subject matter of all electronic comments received by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 22, 2023. 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.
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City of Laguna Hills City Council/Planning Agency Tuesday, August 22, 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 Constitution Week 2023
Recommendation: That the City Council issue a Proclamation declaring September 17-23, 2023, as "Constitution Week" and that Mayor Heft present the Proclamation to Barbara Kula, Constitution Week Chairman of the Mission Viejo Chapter, National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
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, August 22, 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 July 11, 2023, Regular Meeting Recommendation: That the City Council approve the City Council Minutes for the July 11, 2023, Regular Meeting.
4.3 Approval of Minutes for July 13, 2023, Special Meeting Recommendation: That the City Council approve the City Council Minutes for the July 13, 2023, Special Meeting.
4.4 Approval of Minutes for July 19, 2023, Special Meeting Recommendation: That the City Council approve the City Council Minutes for the July 19, 2023, Special Meeting.
4.5 Approval of Minutes for August 3, 2023, Special Meeting Recommendation: That the City Council approve the City Council Minutes for the August 3, 2023, Special Meeting.
4.6 Ratification of August 22, 2023, Warrant Register
Recommendation: That the City Council ratify the accompanying Warrant Register for the period from June 30, 2023, to August 10, 2023, in the amount of $3,271,066.37.
4.7 Treasurer's Investment Report for June 2023
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the Treasurer's Investment Report for the month of June 2023.
4.8 Treasurer's Investment Report for July 2023
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the Treasurer's Investment Report for the month of July 2023.
City of Laguna Hills City Council/Planning Agency Tuesday, August 22, 2023 Regular Meeting Agenda
4 4.9 Proposed Civic Center Office Lease with Senate Rules Committee, California Legislature, for 24031 El Toro Road, Suite 201, Laguna Hills, California
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Approve the lease agreement with Senate Rules Committee, California Legislature, for 24031 El Toro Road, Suite 201, 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.
4.10 Proposed Third Amendment to Civic Center Office Lease with Koorosh Hosn, D.D.S., a Professional Corporation, for 24031 El Toro Road, Suite 230, Laguna Hills, California
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Approve the third amendment to the lease agreement with Koorosh Hosn, D.D.S., a professional corporation, for 24031 El Toro Road, Suite 230, Laguna Hills, California; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to make minor modifications, as necessary, to the third amendment to the lease agreement and to execute the third amendment to the lease agreement.
4.11 Contract Change Order No. 4 for Community Center & Sports Complex Improvements, CIP No. 237
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Approve Contract Change Order No. 4 to Oppenheimer National for the Community Center & Sports Complex Improvements, CIP No. 237; and 2) Authorize the Finance Director to amend the budget by transferring $56,487 from CIP No. 241 to CIP No. 237.
4.12 Declaration of and Participation in the 26TH Annual Inner-Coastal & Watershed Cleanup Day
Recommendation: That the City Council declare September 23, 2023, as InnerCoastal & Watershed Cleanup Day and encourage volunteer participation in this event.
4.13 2023 Fourth of July Post Event Report
Recommendation: That the City Council members receive and file the report.
City of Laguna Hills City Council/Planning Agency Tuesday, August 22, 2023 Regular Meeting Agenda
5 4.14 2023 Memorial Day Race Post Event Report and a Resolution Authorizing Community Assistance Funding for the 3/5 Marine Support Committee Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Receive and file the report; and 2) Adopt a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE FUNDING FOR THE 3RD BATTALION, 5TH MARINES, 1ST DIVISION SUPPORT COMMITTEE, A CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT CORPORATION."
4.15 City of Laguna Hills Response to the 2022-2023 Orange County Grand Jury Report Entitled “Welcome to the Neighborhood – Are Cities Responsibly Managing the Integration of Group Homes?”
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the Mayor to sign the letter of response to the 2022-2023 Orange County Grand Jury Report entitled “Welcome to the Neighborhood - Are Cities Responsibly Managing the Integration of Group Homes?”
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 Planning Agency Minutes for July 11, 2023, Regular Meeting
Recommendation: That the Planning Agency approve the Planning Agency Minutes for the July 11, 2023, Regular Meeting.
5.4. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
City of Laguna Hills City Council/Planning Agency Tuesday, August 22, 2023 Regular Meeting Agenda
6 5.5. PLANNING AGENCY PUBLIC HEARINGS
5.5.1 Site Development Permit/Master Sign Program (SDP/MSP) No. USE-0126-2022, a Request by Miguel Cuevas on Behalf of MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center for Approval of a Master Sign Program for the New Women’s Health Pavilion Located at 24401 Calle De La Louisa
Recommendation: That the Planning Agency
1) Conduct a public hearing and continue the public hearing to the regular meeting of September 12, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible;
2) Find and determine that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15311(a) (Class 11, Accessory Structures); and
3) Adopt a Resolution entitled: “A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
AGENCY OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SITE
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT/MASTER SIGN PROGRAM (SDP/MSP)
NO. USE-0126-2023, A REQUEST BY MIGUEL CUEVAS ON BEHALF OF
MEMORIALCARE SADDLEBACK MEDICAL CENTER FOR APPROVAL OF A MASTER SIGN PROGRAM FOR THE NEW WOMEN’S HEALTH PAVILION LOCATED AT 24401 CALLE DE LA LOUISA.”
PLANNING AGENCY ADJOURNMENT
6. CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARINGS
7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
7.1. City Manager
7.2. Community Development Director
7.2.1 Introduction and First Reading of a Proposed Ordinance Establishing a Sidewalk Vending Regulatory Program
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1) Find and determine that the proposed Ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably City of Laguna Hills City Council/Planning Agency Tuesday, August 22, 2023 Regular Meeting Agenda
7 foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment), 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly, and Section 15061(b)(3) (there is no possibility that the activity would have a significant negative effect on the environment); and 2) Introduce for first reading, read by title only, and waive further reading of an Ordinance entitled: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING NEW CHAPTER 4-48 (SIDEWALK VENDING) TO TITLE 4 (BUSINESS REGULATIONS) OF THE
LAGUNA HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING A SIDEWALK VENDING REGULATORY PROGRAM”.
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 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 September 12, 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 August 18, 2023, at 5:00 p.m.
August 18, 2023
Jennifer Lee, City Clerk Date
City of Laguna Hills City Council/Planning Agency Tuesday, August 22, 2023 Regular Meeting Agenda
8 It is the intention of the City of Laguna Hills to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act in all respects. If as an attendee or a participant at this meeting you will need special assistance beyond what is normally provided, the City of Laguna Hills will attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. Please contact the office of the City Clerk at (949) 707-2635. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting.
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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.