City of Laguna Hills
City Council / Planning Agency
Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, January 28, 2025 - 6:00 PM
(Closed Session at 6:00 p.m. when scheduled)
City Council Chamber
24035 El Toro Road
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Joshua Sweeney
Mayor
Don Caskey
Mayor Pro Tempore
Jared Mathis
Council Member
Erica Pezold
Council Member
Dave Wheeler
Council Member
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, as determined by the Mayor, and a total time limit of one hour 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 by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. 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, January 28, 2025. 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, X (formerly Twitter), etc.) will not be accepted.
For questions or assistance, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (949) 707-2635 or via email.
City Council/Planning Agency Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
2 General Business 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.
Invocation: Pastor David Atkins of Laguna Country United Methodist Church Pledge of Allegiance: Council Member Mathis
Roll Call of City Council Members
1. Presentations and Proclamations
1.1 Appointment of Laguna Hills High School Student Liaison Kyden Brown Recommendation: That Mayor Sweeney present a Certificate of Appointment to Laguna Hills High School Student Liaison Kyden Brown.
1.2 Laguna Hills High School Student Liaison Report
Recommendation: That the City Council receive a report from Laguna Hills High School Student Liaison Kyden Brown.
1.3 Legislative Update from Assemblymember Diane Dixon
Recommendation: That the City Council receive a legislative update from Assemblymember Diane Dixon, representing Assembly District 72.
2. Schedule of Future Events
2.1 Schedule of Future Events
Recommendation: That the Deputy 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 as determined by the Mayor and a total time limit of one hour.
City Council/Planning Agency Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
3 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 City 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 January 14, 2025, Regular Meeting Recommendation: That the City Council approve the City Council Minutes for the January 14, 2025, Regular Meeting.
4.3 Ratification of January 28, 2025 Warrant Register
Recommendation: That the City Council ratify the accompanying Warrant Register for the period from January 3, 2025, to January 16, 2025, in the amount of $1,521,526.16.
4.4 Treasurer's Investment Report for December 2024
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the Treasurer's Investment Report for the month of December 2024.
4.5 License Agreement with the County of Orange for One Ballot Box at the Community Center
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the License Agreement with the County of Orange for one ballot drop box at the Laguna Hills Community Center and authorize the City Manager to execute the License Agreement.
4.6 Acceptance of Electronically Filed Government Claims to the City of Laguna Hills
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Adopt a Resolution entitled: “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laguna Hills, California, Authorizing the Acceptance of Electronically Filed Government Claims to the City of Laguna Hills”; and 2) Find and determine that the proposed activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines.
City Council/Planning Agency Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
4 4.7 Excused Absence Request from Mayor Pro Tempore Don Caskey for the January 14, 2025, and January 28, 2025, City Council Regular Meetings Recommendation: That the City Council approve an excused absences request from Mayor Pro Tempore Caskey for the January 14, 2025, and January 28, 2025, City Council regular meetings for medical reasons.
4.8 2024 Holiday Event Series Post-Event Report
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the report.
4.9 Development Application Status Report
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the report.
4.10 Informal Bidding Ordinance Use Quarterly Report
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the report.
Items Removed from the Consent Calendar
5. Planning Agency
The Planning Agency is called to order only if there are items scheduled to be presented to the Planning Agency.
6. City Council Public Hearings
7. Administrative Reports
7.1 City Manager
7.2 City Attorney
7.2.1 Resolution Ratifying and Implementing Certain Changes to the Compensation of the City Manager
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1) Receive and oral report; and
2) Pursuant to the minute action taken by City Council during open session at the January 14, 2025, City Council Regular Meeting, adopt a ratifying resolution entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laguna Hills, California, Ratifying and Implementing Certain Changes to the Compensation of the City Manager, an Unrepresented Employee."
City Council/Planning Agency Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
5 7.3 Public Works Director/City Engineer
7.3.1 Exploring the Adoption of an Electric Bicycle/Mobility Device Ordinance Recommendation: That the City Council discuss and provide direction to City staff.
7.4 Deputy City Manager
7.4.1 Purchase of Computer Hardware for City Staff
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 purchase of new desktop computers (PCs), laptops, and docking stations as it is hereby found and determined, pursuant to LHMC Section 3-08.110(K), that the recommended equipment purchases are for computer hardware;
2) Approve the proposed hardware purchases for the total not to exceed cost of $89,248.30; and
3) Authorize the City Manager to purchase the computer hardware as described in this staff report.
8. Matters Agendized and Presented by City Council Members
8.1 Consideration of the Installation of Touchscreen Technology in the City Council Chamber
Recommendation: Council Member Pezold and Council Member Wheeler recommend that the City Council discuss and provide direction regarding the installation of touchscreen technology in the Council Chamber to enhance functionality, and efficiency during Council meetings.
8.2 Consideration of City-Funded Health Savings Accounts for City Staff Recommendation: Council Member Pezold and Mayor Sweeney recommend that the City Council discuss the feasibility and potential implementation of city-funded Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) for staff. Council direction is sought regarding funding options, eligibility criteria, and program design to enhance employee benefits and support workforce well-being.
City Council/Planning Agency Regular Meeting Agenda
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6 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 February 11, 2025, at 6:00p.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 January 23, 2025, at 5:00p.m.
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.
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. In addition, such writings or documents will be made available for public review on the City’s website at: https://www.lagunahillsca.gov/supplementalagenda and at the respective public meeting.
City Council Members receive no additional compensation or stipend as a result of simultaneously convening meetings of the Laguna Hills Planning Agency.
Item No. 2.1
City of Laguna Hills
City Council / Planning Agency
Staff Report
Date: January 28, 2025
To: Mayor and Council Members
From: Kayle McDonald, Deputy City Clerk
Issue: Schedule of Future Events
Recommendation: That the Deputy City Clerk announce the upcoming meetings and events.
Meetings:
City Council/Planning Agency Regular Meetings
Tuesday, February 11, 6:00 p.m., Laguna Hills Civic Center Council Chamber Tuesday, February 25, 6:00 p.m., Laguna Hills Civic Center Council Chamber Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
Wednesday, February 5, 6:00 p.m., Laguna Hills Civic Center Council Chamber Events, Communication and Beautification Committee Meeting Wednesday, February 12, 11:00 a.m., Laguna Hills Civic Center/Admin Conference Room Events:
Annual Daddy Daughter Dinner Dance
(pre-registration required, $10 per person)
Friday, February 21, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., meet at Laguna Hills Community Center Excursion to Norton Simon Museum
(pre-registration required, $20 residents; $25 non-residents) Friday, February 7, 2:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., meet at Laguna Hills Community Center Excursion to The Birch Aquarium
(pre-registration required, $35 residents; $40 non-residents) Saturday, February 8, 7:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., meet at Laguna Hills Community Center Excursion to San Diego Air & Space Museum
(pre-registration required, $35 residents; $40 non-residents) Sunday, February 16, 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., meet at Laguna Hills Community Center
Item No. 2.1
Excursion to Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum (pre-registration required, $20 residents; $25 non-residents) Monday, February 17, 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., meet at Laguna Hills Community Center Seniors 65+Excursion to San Diego Zoo Safari Park
(pre-registration required, $20 residents; $25 non-residents) Monday, February 10, 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., meet at Laguna Hills Community Center Attachments:
1. Event Flyer(s)
City of Laguna Hills Community Services Guide | lagunahillsca.gov Daddy Daughter Dinner Dance
Scoot on down to the
Community Center on
Friday, February 21 from
6:30-8:30 PM
Dads and daughters, please join the City of Laguna
Hills Community Services Department for our
annual dinner dance. Wear your best western
outfits and get ready to party ‘til the cows come
home! Tickets are $10 per person and preregistration is required. You can register online at lagunahillsca.gov. Please call 949.707.2680 for
more information.
CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS
City of Laguna Hills
City Council / Planning Agency
Regular Meeting
Minutes
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Closed Session - Convening at 5:00 PM
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Mayor Sweeney.
Roll Call of City Council Members
Present:
Mayor Joshua Sweeney
Council Member Erica Pezold, arrived at 5:04p.m.
Council Member Jared Mathis
Council Member Dave Wheeler
Absent:
Mayor Pro Tempore Don Caskey
Announcement of Closed Session Item(s)
A. Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
Public Employee Title: City Attorney - Annual Performance Review (cont'd) B. Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
Public Employee Title: City Manager - Annual Performance Review (cont'd) C. Conference with Labor Negotiator
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Negotiator: Dave Wheeler, Council Member
Unrepresented Employee: Jarad Hildenbrand, City Manager Public Comments
There were no public comments on the closed session items.
Adjourn to City Council Conference Room or City Council Chambers Convene into Closed Session
The City Council convened into closed session to consider the matters listed above.
City Council/Planning Agency Regular Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
2 Reconvene to City Council Chamber
Recess
General Business Convening at 6:00 PM
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:04 p.m. by Mayor Sweeney.
Invocation: Elder Robert Paprocki of Christ Community Church Mayor Sweeney provided a prayer for Council Member Caskey and those affected by the wildfires
Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Sweeney
Roll Call of City Council Members
Present:
Mayor Joshua Sweeney
Council Member Erica Pezold
Council Member Jared Mathis
Council Member Dave Wheeler
Absent:
Mayor Pro Tempore Don Caskey
Closed Session Report
A. Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
Public Employee Title: City Attorney - Annual Performance Review (cont'd) B. Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
Public Employee Title: City Manager - Annual Performance Review (cont'd) C. Conference with Labor Negotiator
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Negotiator: Dave Wheeler, Council Member
Unrepresented Employee: Jarad Hildenbrand, City Manager City Attorney Simonian stated that the City Council convened into closed session pursuant to the authorities listed on the agenda with no reportable action and indicated that a report on the City Manager's compensation would be provided at the end of the meeting as agendized.
City Council/Planning Agency Regular Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
3 1. Presentations and Proclamations
1.1 Laguna Hills High School Student Liaison Report
Laguna Hills High School Student Liaison Dylan Vu was not available at the meeting to provide a report.
1.2 Certificate of Recognition for Laguna Hills High School Student Liaison Dylan Vu
Dylan Vu was not available at the meeting to receive the certificate.
1.3 Trauma Intervention Program (TIP) - Orange County 30-Year Anniversary The City Council issued a Certificate of Recognition to Trauma Intervention Program (TIP) - Orange County and Mayor Sweeney presented the Proclamation to Crisis Team Manager Bev Lewis.
2. Schedule of Future Events
2.1 Schedule of Future Events
Deputy City Clerk McDonald announced the upcoming meetings and events.
3. Public Comments
There were no public comments on non-agendized items.
4. Consent Calendar
A motion to approve the balance of the Consent Calendar with Council Member Wheeler removing Item No. 4.6 was moved by Council Member Pezold, seconded by Council Member Wheeler.
Result: Passed
Yes 4, No 0, Abstained 0
Ayes: Mayor Sweeney, Council Member Pezold, Council Member Mathis, Council Member Wheeler
Nays: None
Abstain: None
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 December 10, 2024, Regular Meeting
City Council/Planning Agency Regular Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
4 Recommendation: That the City Council approve the City Council Minutes for the December 10, 2024, Regular Meeting.
4.3 Ratification of January 14, 2025 Warrant Register
Recommendation: That the City Council ratify the accompanying Warrant Register for the period from November 29, 2024, to January 2, 2025, in the amount of $1,761,232.35.
4.4 Treasurer's Investment Report for November 2024
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the Treasurer's Investment Report for the month of November 2024.
4.5 Second Reading and Adoption of Introduced Ordinance Relating to Electronic and Digital Signatures
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Adopt Ordinance No. 2025-1 relating to electronic and digital signatures, entitled: “An Ordinance of the City of Laguna Hills, California, Adding Chapter 1-14 (Electronic and Digital Signatures) to Title 1 (General Provisions) of the Laguna Hills Municipal Code Relating to the Authorized Use of Electronic and Digital Signatures”; and 2) Authorize the Mayor/Mayor Pro Tempore to execute the Ordinance.
4.7 Designate Authorized Agents to Sign Emergency Management Performance Grants for the Federal Fiscal Years of 2024, 2025, and 2026 Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-01-14-1: "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laguna Hills, California, Designating Authorized Agents for the Acceptance and Execution of Emergency Management Performance Grants (EMPG)".
4.8 Community Development Block Grant Application for the City of Laguna Hills Public Facilities & Improvements Application for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-01-14-2: “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laguna Hills, California, Authorizing the Submittal of the City of Laguna Hills Public Facilities and Improvements Application for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and Accepting the Award of Community Development Block Grant Funds, If Awarded Funding.”
Items Removed from the Consent Calendar
4.6 Memorandum of Agreement By and Between City of Laguna Hills, City of Aliso Viejo, City of Lake Forest, City of Mission Viejo, and City of Laguna Niguel for Sharing of Emergency Management Resources
City Council/Planning Agency Regular Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
5 Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Approve the proposed Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Laguna Hills, City of Aliso Viejo, City of Lake Forest, City of Mission Viejo, and City of Laguna Niguel for Sharing of Emergency Management Resources; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Agreement.
Council Member Wheeler removed Item No. 4.6 from the Consent Calendar to request additional information.
Senior Emergency Management Programs Coordinator Rabas responded to Council Member requests for additional information.
City Manager Hildenbrand responded to Council Member requests for additional information.
A motion to approve staff's recommendation was moved by Council Member Wheeler, seconded by Council Member Pezold.
Result: Passed
Yes 4, No 0, Abstained 0
Ayes: Mayor Sweeney, Council Member Pezold, Council Member Mathis, Council Member Wheeler
Nays: None
Abstain: None
5. Planning Agency
There were no separate Planning Agency Business Items for this meeting.
6. City Council Public Hearings
There were no City Council public hearings.
7. Administrative Reports
7.1 City Manager
The City Manager provided no administrative reports.
7.2 City Clerk
7.2.1 City Council Representatives to Other Boards, Committees, and Agencies Recommendation: That the City Council take the following actions:
1) Review the City of Laguna Hills City Council Representatives to Other Boards, Committees, and Agencies List, provide directions to staff regarding any necessary changes for appointments to the list, and by motion, approve the City Council Representatives to Other Committees/Agencies List, as revised
City Council/Planning Agency Regular Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
6 by the City Council; and
2) Approve and direct the City Clerk to prepare and post an updated FPPC Disclosure Form 806 to reflect all paid city representative appointments to outside agency boards, committees, and/or commissions in accordance with state law.
City Clerk Lee reviewed the information in the staff report and responded to Council Member requests for additional information.
Mayor Sweeney obtained the Council's consensus to address the necessary appointments during tonight's meeting and defer the remaining appointments to a future meeting when Mayor Pro Tempore Caskey is present.
City Attorney Simonian responded to Council Member requests for additional information.
City Manager Hildenbrand responded to Council Member requests for additional information.
A motion to appoint Council Member Mathis to fill the vacancy on the Events, Communications, and Beautification Committee was moved by Council Member Wheeler, seconded by Council Member Pezold.
Result: Passed
Yes 4, No 0, Abstained 0
Ayes: Mayor Sweeney, Council Member Pezold, Council Member Mathis, Council Member Wheeler
Nays: None
Abstain: None
A motion to re-appoint Council Member Wheeler as Representative and Mayor Sweeney as Alternate to the OC Public Libraries Library Advisory Board was moved by Council Member Pezold, seconded by Council Member Mathis.
Result: Passed
Yes 4, No 0, Abstained 0
Ayes: Mayor Sweeney, Council Member Pezold, Council Member Mathis, Council Member Wheeler
Nays: None
Abstain: None
A motion to appoint Council Member Pezold as Representative and Council Member Mathis as Alternate to the Transportation Corridor Agencies San Joaquin Hills Board of Directors was moved by Council Member Pezold, seconded by Mayor Sweeney.
City Council/Planning Agency Regular Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
7 Result: Passed
Yes 4, No 0, Abstained 0
Ayes: Mayor Sweeney, Council Member Pezold, Council Member Mathis, Council Member Wheeler
Nays: None
Abstain: None
A motion to dissolve the Solid Waste & Recycling Franchise Procurement Ad Hoc Committee was moved by Council Member Wheeler, seconded by Mayor Sweeney.
Result: Passed
Yes 4, No 0, Abstained 0
Ayes: Mayor Sweeney, Council Member Pezold, Council Member Mathis, Council Member Wheeler
Nays: None
Abstain: None
8. Matters Agendized and Presented by City Council Members There were no matters agendized by City Council Members.
9. City Council Member Committee Reports
9.1 Committee Assignment Reports
The City Council received reports from City Council Members on the City Council Committee Assignments listed in the staff report.
10. City Council Member Comments
Council Member Pezold
Council Member Pezold requested a discussion on providing touchscreens on the dais in Chamber be agendized for a future meeting and received a second from Council Member Wheeler.
Council Member Pezold requested a discussion on funding health savings accounts for staff be agendized for a future meeting and received a second from Mayor Sweeney.
Consideration of Compensation for City Manager
1 Consideration of Compensation for City Manager
Recommendation: Following completion of the annual performance evaluation of the City Manager, the City Council will take such action as it so determines.
City Council/Planning Agency Regular Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
8 A motion to make the following changes to the compensation of the City Manager in recognition of exceptional job performance during the performance period under review: 1) Effective December 2, 2024, the City Manager’s current annual base salary shall be increased by 6%, from $274,300 to $290,758; 2) Effective December 2, 2024, the City Manager is awarded a one-time 6% performance bonus for calendar year 2024, as authorized pursuant to Section 4 of the City Manager’s Employment Agreement; and, 3) The City Attorney is directed to prepare a resolution ratifying these minute actions for City Council approval at the regular meeting of the City Council on January 28, 2025, was moved by Council Member Mathis, seconded by Council Member Pezold.
Result: Passed
Yes 4, No 0, Abstained 0
Ayes: Mayor Sweeney, Council Member Pezold, Council Member Mathis, Council Member Wheeler
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Adjournment
There being no further business before the City Council at this session, Mayor Sweeney declared the meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
____________________________________
Jennifer Lee, City Clerk
ATTEST:
____________________________________
Joshua Sweeney, Mayor
Approved at meeting of January 28, 2025.
Item No. 4.3
City of Laguna Hills
City Council / Planning Agency
Staff Report
Date: January 28, 2025
To: Mayor and Council Members
From: Eric Hendrickson, Finance Director
Issue: Ratification of January 28, 2025 Warrant Register Recommendation: That the City Council ratify the accompanying Warrant Register for the period from January 3, 2025, to January 16, 2025, in the amount of $1,521,526.16.
Background:
The City issues accounts payable disbursements on a regular basis and presents it to the City Council for ratification at its next regularly scheduled City Council Meeting. The attached Warrant Register containing checks and electronic funds transfers for the period from January 3, 2025, to January 16, 2025, is being presented for ratification by the City Council. Payments have been reviewed and approved by the appropriate departmental staff. The Finance Director certifies to the accuracy of the attached register and to the availability of monies for payment thereof.
Fiscal Impact:
Ratification of the accompanying Warrant Register includes disbursements totaling $1,521,526.16.
Attachments:
1. Warrant Register - January 28, 2025
2. Payables Detail Report - January 28, 2025
4652 B-0438 BC TRAFFIC SPECIALIST 01/16/2025 4,108.21
1/17/2025 1:05:31 AM Page 1 of 4
4650 A-0388 ABTECH TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 01/16/2025 22,658.35 4651 A-0365 AT AND T - CALNET 3 01/16/2025 371.79
4648 U-2165 UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT OF SO CALIFORNIA 01/09/2025 120.30 4649 W-2337 WEST COAST ARBORISTS, INC. 01/09/2025 4,085.60 4646 T-2718 TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT, INC 01/09/2025 5,701.20 4647 T-2042 TRAUMA INTERVENTION PROGRAMS, INC 01/09/2025 910.25 4644 R-1888 THE RITZ COMPANIES 01/09/2025 12,857.13
4645 T-2712 TOTAL SOURCE OFFICEWORKS 01/09/2025 679.44
4642 S-2209 STUDIO TWO BLACK DIAMOND 01/09/2025 487.36
4643 T-2717 TAIT & ASSOCIATES, INC 01/09/2025 2,391.25
4640 S-2250 SPARKLETTS 01/09/2025 210.83
4641 S-2299 SPECIALTY MOWING SERVICES, INC. 01/09/2025 2,500.00 4638 S-1904 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 01/09/2025 171.32 4639 O-1575 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA NEWS GROUP 01/09/2025 846.19 4636 S-2331 SKYLINE PEST CONTROL 01/09/2025 360.00
4637 S-2323 SOUTH COAST FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER, INC. 01/09/2025 145.00 4634 S-2316 SHEPHERD, GEORGIA 01/09/2025 417.89
4635 S-2285 SIMONSON PHOTOGRAPHY 01/09/2025 840.45
4632 S-2319 SCA OF CA, LLC 01/09/2025 17,599.10
4633 S-2336 SESAC 01/09/2025 1,217.00
4630 R-1993 RAUL RODRIGUEZ 01/09/2025 196.43
4631 S-1902 SAN DIEGO GAS AND ELECTRIC 01/09/2025 11,763.69 4628 C-1003 ORANGE COUNTY TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR 01/09/2025 2,465.00 4629 Q-1717 QUADIENT FINANCE USA, INC. 01/09/2025 1,000.00 4626 M-1302 MOULTON NIGUEL WATER DISTRICT 01/09/2025 14,768.96 4627 M-1606 MTM YEE CORP 01/09/2025 415.00
4624 M-1590 MILLENNIUM ALARM SYSTEMS, INC. 01/09/2025 12,718.00 4625 M-1388 MOBILE MINI, INC. 01/09/2025 526.48
4622 L-1205 LAUTZENHISER'S STATIONERY 01/09/2025 231.98 4623 L-1395 LIVING INTERIORS 01/09/2025 159.00
4620 I-0960 IRV SEAVER MOTORCYCLES 01/09/2025 565.70
4621 J-1057 JAMEY CLARK, INC. 01/09/2025 4,049.28
4618 E-0606 EIDE BAILLY LLP 01/09/2025 4,750.00
4619 G-0799 GRAHAM COMPANY 01/09/2025 590.00
4616 D-0561 DOCU-TRUST 01/09/2025 115.00
4617 D-0575 DOG WASTE DEPOT 01/09/2025 619.45
4614 D-0583 DMS FACILITY SERVICES, LLC 01/09/2025 99,391.33 4615 D-0585 DOCUSIGN, INC. 01/09/2025 2,808.00
4612 D-0461 DATA TICKET, INC. 01/09/2025 625.31
4613 D-0578 DE NOVO PLANNING GROUP 01/09/2025 2,625.00
4610 C-1096 CODE PUBLISHING COMPANY, INC. 01/09/2025 98.00 4611 C-1122 CROSSTOWN ELECTRICAL AND DATA, INC. 01/09/2025 3,644.70 4608 C-1203 CHRISTMAS KINGS, THE 01/09/2025 52,250.00
4609 C-0324 CITY OF MISSION VIEJO 01/09/2025 4,970.63
4606 B-0222 BILL'S SOUND AND SECURITY 01/09/2025 595.00 4607 C-1144 CHARLES ABBOTT ASSOCIATES, INC 01/09/2025 31,712.24 4604 A-0392 AQUATICO 01/09/2025 795.00
4605 A-0190 AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 01/09/2025 92.00 4602 Z-CD-0498 ANDREW BOWMAN 01/09/2025 1,996.72
4603 A-0141 APWA 01/09/2025 1,549.00
Payment Type: Regular
4601 A-0138 ALL CITY MANAGEMENT, INC. 01/09/2025 8,999.20 Warrant Register - January 28, 2025
City of Laguna Hills, CA By Check Number
Date Range: 01/03/2025 - 01/16/2025
Check Number Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Amount
Total Regular: 559,771.36
1/17/2025 1:05:31 AM Page 2 of 4
4692 V-2224 VERIZON WIRELESS 01/16/2025 1,079.12
4693 W-2451 W.G. ZIMMERMAN ENGINEERING, INC. 01/16/2025 7,122.75 4690 T-2712 TOTAL SOURCE OFFICEWORKS 01/16/2025 191.25
4691 T-2698 TPX COMMUNICATIONS 01/16/2025 743.29
4688 S-2308 SPECTRUM SPORTS MANAGEMENT, INC. 01/16/2025 7,000.00 4689 S-2209 STUDIO TWO BLACK DIAMOND 01/16/2025 37.71
4686 S-2295 SOUTHERN COMPUTER WAREHOUSE 01/16/2025 71.56 4687 S-2250 SPARKLETTS 01/16/2025 174.86
4684 S-1904 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 01/16/2025 5,696.05 4685 S-1904 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 01/16/2025 14,293.41 4682 S-1935 SAN JOAQUIN HILLS TRANSPORT CORRIDOR AGENCY 01/16/2025 1,128.03 4683 S-2312 SIGNARAMA LAGUNA HILLS 01/16/2025 150.85
4680 L-1382 RICKY LOYA 01/16/2025 240.00
4681 R-1977 RJ ELECTRIC 01/16/2025 7,065.00
4678 O-1610 ORACLE AMERICA, INC. 01/16/2025 185.04
4679 R-1985 REGIONAL FIRST AID, INC 01/16/2025 646.08
4676 M-1388 MOBILE MINI, INC. 01/16/2025 341.83
4677 M-1302 MOULTON NIGUEL WATER DISTRICT 01/16/2025 11,895.45 4674 J-1057 JAMEY CLARK, INC. 01/16/2025 2,367.37
4675 M-1609 MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC US, INC. 01/16/2025 487.40 4672 H-0960 HR GREEN PACIFIC, INC. 01/16/2025 26,423.00 4673 I-0942 IRVINE RANCH WATER DISTRICT 01/16/2025 224.82 4670 H-0829 HARTZOG AND CRABILL, INC. 01/16/2025 10,432.78 4671 H-0934 HOME DEPOT 01/16/2025 262.63
4668 F-0725 FASTSIGNS OF LAKE FOREST 01/16/2025 306.03
4669 G-0868 GLASER WEIL FINK HOWARD AVCHEN & SHAPIRO LLP 01/16/2025 4,331.25 4666 E-0504 EL TORO WATER DISTRICT 01/16/2025 15,544.30 4667 Z-CD-0499 EVANNA BARBIC 01/16/2025 500.00
4664 D-0583 DMS FACILITY SERVICES, LLC 01/16/2025 2,289.30 4665 E-0554 ECONOMICS, INC. 01/16/2025 18,383.33
4662 D-0453 DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION 01/16/2025 943.11 4663 D-0423 DIVISION OF THE STATE ARCHITECT STATE OF CALIFORNIA 01/16/2025 86.00 4660 C-0060 COUNTY OF ORANGE PF RD FINANCIAL SERVICES 01/16/2025 891.88 4661 C-1122 CROSSTOWN ELECTRICAL AND DATA, INC. 01/16/2025 16,566.19 4658 C-1181 CIVICPLUS, LLC 01/16/2025 16,911.18
4659 C-1191 COUNTY OF ORANGE 01/16/2025 6,184.62
4656 C-1177 CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. 01/16/2025 1,178.59 4657 C-1144 CHARLES ABBOTT ASSOCIATES, INC 01/16/2025 29,015.64 4654 C-1102 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION 01/16/2025 990.90 4655 C-1133 CALIFORNIA YELLOW CAB 01/16/2025 1,379.00
Check Number Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Amount 4653 B-0304 BEE MAN, THE 01/16/2025 245.00
Warrant Register - January 28, 2025 Date Range: 01/03/2025 - 01/16/2025
1/17/2025 1:05:31 AM Page 3 of 4
EFT's 0 0 0.00 0.00
141 96 0.00 1,521,526.16
Voided Checks 0 0 0.00 0.00
Bank Drafts 3 3 0.00 961,754.80
Regular Checks 138 93 0.00 559,771.36
Manual Checks 0 0 0.00 0.00
DFT0003034 H-0966 HIGH LEVEL SECURITY SOLUTIONS, INC. 01/16/2025 7,740.00 Total Bank Draft: 961,754.80
Bank Code 1 - General Summary
Payable
Count
Payment
Payment Type Count Discount Payment
Payment Type: Bank Draft
DFT0003024 H-0966 HIGH LEVEL SECURITY SOLUTIONS, INC. 01/03/2025 7,740.00 DFT0003026 C-1007 OCSD LAW ENFORCEMENT CONTRACT, OC TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR 01/16/2025 946,274.80 Warrant Register - January 28, 2025 Date Range: 01/03/2025 - 01/16/2025 Check Number Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Amount
1,521,526.16
1/17/2025 1:05:31 AM Page 4 of 4
Fund Summary
Fund Name Period Amount
998 Pooled Cash & Investments 1/2025 1,521,526.16
EFT's 0 0 0.00 0.00
141 96 0.00 1,521,526.16
Voided Checks 0 0 0.00 0.00
Bank Drafts 3 3 0.00 961,754.80
Regular Checks 138 93 0.00 559,771.36
Manual Checks 0 0 0.00 0.00
Warrant Register - January 28, 2025 Date Range: 01/03/2025 - 01/16/2025 All Bank Codes Check Summary
Payable
Count
Payment
Payment Type Count Discount Payment
Amount
01/09/2025 WEST COAST ARBORISTS, INC. 223286 Tree Trimming Services, 12/1/24 - 12/15/24
100-355-720702 4,085.60
01/09/2025 THE RITZ COMPANIES 225196 Janitorial Services, Dec '24 100-310-721505 12,857.13 1/17/2025 1:07:19 AM Page 1 of 7
01/09/2025 IRV SEAVER MOTORCYCLES 20242794 Motorcycle Maintenance, Police Svcs, Dec '24
100-420-646100 135.00
01/09/2025 IRV SEAVER MOTORCYCLES 20242866 Motorcycle Maintenance, Police Svcs, Dec '24
100-420-646100 430.70
01/09/2025 CITY OF MISSION VIEJO 21355 Homelessness Outreach, Dec '24 100-310-720302 4,970.63 01/09/2025 SIMONSON PHOTOGRAPHY 169468 Jared Mathis Portrait / Photo, Dec '24 100-155-622000 840.45 01/09/2025 DATA TICKET, INC. 173960 Process Fee, Parking Citations, Dec 100-420-720823 625.31 01/09/2025 SPECIALTY MOWING SERVICES, INC. 1793 Ridge Route Green Waste Handling, Dec '24
100-355-720700 2,500.00
01/09/2025 QUADIENT FINANCE USA, INC. 122724 Postage Replenishment, Dec '24 100-195-625000 1,000.00 01/09/2025 LAUTZENHISER'S STATIONERY 13197 Office Supplies, City Clerk, Jan '25 100-155-620000 231.98 01/09/2025 TAIT & ASSOCIATES, INC 163621 Professional Services, Nov '24 100-355-700100 2,391.25 01/09/2025 RAUL RODRIGUEZ 121924 Mileage Reimbursement, Dec '24 100-355-613000 8.43 01/09/2025 MOULTON NIGUEL WATER DISTRICT 121924 Utilities - Water, 11/19/24 - 12/16/24 100-355-635000 88.16 01/09/2025 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 121924 - Acct #700076000453 Utilities - Electric, 10/30/24 - 100-356-631400 171.32 01/09/2025 MOULTON NIGUEL WATER DISTRICT 121224 Utilities - Water, 11/13/24 - 12/9/24 100-355-635000 13,954.17 01/09/2025 RAUL RODRIGUEZ 121924 ASCE Membership Renewal, 7/1/25 - 12/31/25
100-000-140000 94.00
01/09/2025 RAUL RODRIGUEZ 121924 ASCE Membership Renewal, 1/1/25 - 6/30/25
100-355-610000 94.00
01/09/2025 DOCUSIGN, INC. 111100434321 E-Signature, 12/16/24 - 6/30/25 100-155-700030 1,404.00 01/09/2025 TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT, INC 1182543 Median Decorations, Nov '24 100-355-720401 5,701.20 01/09/2025 MOULTON NIGUEL WATER DISTRICT 121224 Utilities - Water, 11/13/24 - 12/9/24 100-310-635100 726.63 01/09/2025 SESAC 10781428 Music License, 7/1/25 - 12/31/25 100-000-140000 608.50 01/09/2025 SESAC 10781428 Music License, 1/1/25 - 6/30/25 100-310-611500 608.50 01/09/2025 DOCUSIGN, INC. 111100434321 E-Signature, 7/1/25 - 12/15/25 100-000-140000 1,404.00 01/09/2025 STUDIO TWO BLACK DIAMOND 102051 Printing Services, Letterhead Imprints, Dec '24
100-155-623000 82.07
01/09/2025 STUDIO TWO BLACK DIAMOND 102054 Printing Services, Business Cards, Dec '24
100-195-623000 113.14
01/09/2025 MTM YEE CORP 10592 Daddy Daughter Dinner Dance Ad, Jan '25
100-310-624500 415.00
01/09/2025 SHEPHERD, GEORGIA 010825 Staff Appreciation Holiday Party, Dec '24
100-155-611001 417.89
01/09/2025 STUDIO TWO BLACK DIAMOND 102042 Printing Services, Letterhead Imprints, Dec '24
100-195-623000 103.59
01/09/2025 STUDIO TWO BLACK DIAMOND 102043 Printing Services, Business Cards, Dec '24
100-195-623000 188.56
01/09/2025 SAN DIEGO GAS AND ELECTRIC 010325 Utilities - Electric, 12/1/24 - 12/31/24 100-356-631400 11,763.69 01/09/2025 AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA
010625 Membership, Public Works, 7/1/25 -
2/10/26
100-000-140000 57.50
01/09/2025 AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA
010625 Membership, Public Works, 2/11/25 -
6/30/25
100-355-610000 34.50
01/09/2025 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA NEWS 0011705867 Legal Advertising, Dec '24 100-155-624001 318.28 01/09/2025 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA NEWS 0011707413 Legal Advertising, Dec '24 100-155-624001 191.91 01/09/2025 DOCU-TRUST 0054902 Offsite Data Storage, Jan '25 100-155-700030 115.00 01/09/2025 APWA 000862196 Membership, 7/1/25 - 12/31/25 100-000-140000 774.50 01/09/2025 APWA 000862196 Membership, 1/1/25 - 6/30/25 100-355-610000 774.50 01/09/2025 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA NEWS 0011705865 Legal Advertising, Dec '24 100-155-624001 336.00 Payables Detail Report
City of Laguna Hills, CA By Fund
Payment Dates 01/03/2025 - 01/16/2025
Payment Date Vendor Name Payable Number Description (Item) Account Number Fund: 100 - General Fund
01/03/2025 HIGH LEVEL SECURITY SOLUTIONS,
INC.
5872 Private Security Patrol, 12/16/24 -
12/29/24
100-420-720850 7,740.00
Amount
01/16/2025 BC TRAFFIC SPECIALIST 067055 Traffic Signs, Mill Creek, Jan '25 100-355-720401 3,635.28 01/16/2025 RICKY LOYA 081524 Umpire Fees, Community Services, Aug '24
100-310-622502 120.00
1/17/2025 1:07:19 AM Page 2 of 7
01/16/2025 IRVINE RANCH WATER DISTRICT 010625 Utilities - Water, 12/2/24 - 1/2/25 100-355-635000 224.82 01/16/2025 EL TORO WATER DISTRICT 011625 Water Usage, Public Works, Nov '24 100-355-635000 15,544.30 01/16/2025 BC TRAFFIC SPECIALIST 067054 Traffic Signs & Barricades, Jan '25 100-355-720401 472.93 01/16/2025 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 010225 - Acct #700162476559 Utilities - Electric, 12/1/24 - 12/31/24 100-356-631900 4,215.07 01/16/2025 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 010225 - Acct #700234509668 Utilities - Electric, 10/30/24 - 100-355-631000 902.62 01/16/2025 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 010225 - Acct #700234509668 Utilities - Electric, 10/30/24 - 100-356-631400 13,390.79 01/16/2025 AT AND T - CALNET 3 000022851410 Alarm, Com Ctr & City Hall Lines, 12/7/24-1/6/25
100-310-630100 154.03
01/16/2025 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 010225 - Acct #700162476559 Utilities - Electric, 10/30/24 - 100-355-631000 124.42 01/16/2025 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 010225 - Acct #700162476559 Utilities - Electric, 10/30/24 - 100-356-631400 1,356.56 01/09/2025 DMS FACILITY SERVICES, LLC RC-T002105 Landscape Services, Dec '24 100-355-720700 99,391.33 01/09/2025 LIVING INTERIORS T88296 Interior Plantscape Services, Jan '25 100-310-645500 159.00 01/16/2025 AT AND T - CALNET 3 000022851410 Alarm, Com Ctr & City Hall Lines, 12/7/24-1/6/25
100-195-630000 217.76
01/09/2025 ORANGE COUNTY TREASURER-TAX
COLLECTOR
DEC 24 Parking Fee Surcharge, Dec '24 100-420-720823 2,465.00 01/09/2025 EIDE BAILLY LLP EI01788336 Audit Fees through Dec '24, Final Billing
100-155-700051 4,750.00
01/09/2025 CODE PUBLISHING COMPANY, INC. GCI0016363 Municipal Code Update, Dec '24 100-155-700030 98.00 01/09/2025 ALL CITY MANAGEMENT, INC. 97996 Crossing Guard Services, 12/8/24 - 12/21/24
100-420-720822 8,999.20
01/09/2025 ANDREW BOWMAN BLDR-0384-2024 BLDR-0384-2024, Partial Refund, REC014031-2024100-000-227001 446.60 01/09/2025 ANDREW BOWMAN BLDR-0384-2024 BLDR-0384-2024, Partial Refund, REC014031-2024100-000-442000 1,550.12 01/09/2025 MOBILE MINI, INC. 9022677339 Storage Rental, Community Ctr, 12/18/24 - 1/14/25
100-310-641000 225.71
01/09/2025 MOBILE MINI, INC. 9022715103 Storage Rental, Community Ctr, 12/24/24 - 1/20/25
100-310-641000 82.97
01/09/2025 MOBILE MINI, INC. 9022723270 Storage Rental, Community Ctr, 12/25/24 - 1/21/25
100-310-641000 217.80
01/09/2025 JAMEY CLARK, INC. 75822 Graffiti Removal, Public Works, Dec 100-355-720500 2,622.90 01/09/2025 JAMEY CLARK, INC. 75836 Graffiti Removal, Public Works, Jan 100-355-720500 744.00 01/09/2025 JAMEY CLARK, INC. 75837 Park Repairs, Public Works, Dec '24 100-355-720701 682.38 01/09/2025 TRAUMA INTERVENTION
PROGRAMS, INC
5181 Community Program, TIP, 1/1/25 -
3/31/25
100-420-720821 910.25
01/09/2025 CHARLES ABBOTT ASSOCIATES, INC 68293 Professional Services, Dec '24 100-225-700000 31,712.24 01/09/2025 DOG WASTE DEPOT 742977 Operating Supplies, Dec '24 100-355-622000 619.45 01/09/2025 CROSSTOWN ELECTRICAL AND DATA,
INC.
4296-24-012 Traffic Signal Maintenance, Dec '24 100-356-720420 3,644.70 01/09/2025 BILL'S SOUND AND SECURITY 45081 Fire Alarm Inspection/Testing, Dec '24 100-310-630100 595.00 01/09/2025 DE NOVO PLANNING GROUP 4543 Hazard Mitigation Plan, Dec '24 100-355-700300 2,625.00 01/09/2025 TOTAL SOURCE OFFICEWORKS 37890 Office Supplies, Jan '25 100-195-620000 340.45 01/09/2025 GRAHAM COMPANY 40510 Emergency Battery System Maintenance, Dec '24
100-310-645500 590.00
01/09/2025 SPARKLETTS 4228482 122724 Operating Supplies, 12/11/24 - 12/18/24
100-195-622000 210.83
01/09/2025 AQUATICO 372-278 Fountains/Water Features
Maintenance, Jan '25
100-310-645500 795.00
01/09/2025 TOTAL SOURCE OFFICEWORKS 37806 Operating Supplies, Dec '24 100-195-622000 164.32 01/09/2025 TOTAL SOURCE OFFICEWORKS 37889 Operating Supplies, Jan '25 100-195-622000 174.67 01/09/2025 SKYLINE PEST CONTROL 322946 Pest and Rodent Control, Oct '24 100-310-645500 360.00 01/09/2025 MILLENNIUM ALARM SYSTEMS, INC. 3687 Solar Powered Cameras System, Nov '24
100-355-910000 7,694.00
01/09/2025 MILLENNIUM ALARM SYSTEMS, INC. 3698 Commercial Solar Power Camera Kit, Nov '24
100-355-910000 5,024.00
Payment Date Vendor Name Payable Number Description (Item) Account Number 01/09/2025 CHRISTMAS KINGS, THE 24-1337-2 Holiday Lights / Decor, Remaining Balance
100-310-695509 52,250.00
01/09/2025 SOUTH COAST FAMILY MEDICAL
CENTER, INC.
2501 Recruitment, Dec '24 100-195-617000 145.00
Payables Detail Report Payment Dates: 01/03/2025 - 01/16/2025
Amount
01/16/2025 MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC US, INC. 512834 Elevator Maintenance, Jan '25 100-310-645500 487.40 1/17/2025 1:07:19 AM Page 3 of 7
01/16/2025 CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. 36894431 Copier Usage 2XD05688 2XD05811, 11/1/24-11/30/24
100-195-641200 202.81
01/16/2025 CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. 36894431 Copier Lease 2XD05688 2XD05811, 12/1/24-12/31/24
100-195-641200 596.94
01/16/2025 TOTAL SOURCE OFFICEWORKS 37961 Office Supplies, Jan '25 100-310-620500 191.25 01/16/2025 CIVICPLUS, LLC 319051 Website Annual Fee, 12/15/24 - 6/30/25
100-195-720050 8,455.59
01/16/2025 CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. 36891140 Copier Lease SN 2XK05658, 12/1/24- 12/31/24
100-195-641200 303.86
01/16/2025 CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. 36891140 Copier Usage SN 2XK05658, 11/1/24- 11/30/24
100-195-641200 74.98
01/16/2025 HOME DEPOT 2520605 Winter Lights, Nov '24 100-310-695510 33.25 01/16/2025 GLASER WEIL FINK HOWARD
AVCHEN & SHAPIRO LLP
299881 Professional Services Legal, Dec '24 100-155-700011 4,331.25 01/16/2025 CIVICPLUS, LLC 319051 Website Annual Fee, 7/1/25 - 12/14/25
100-000-140000 8,455.59
01/16/2025 HARTZOG AND CRABILL, INC. 24-0763(HCI#3502) Traffic Signal Mgmt Services, Nov '24 100-356-700101 5,202.10 01/16/2025 HARTZOG AND CRABILL, INC. 24-0803(HCI#3502) Traffic Signal Mgmt Services, Dec '24 100-356-700101 5,230.68 01/16/2025 ABTECH TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 2412033-IN Cables, Adapter and Dock Station, Dec '24
100-195-621000 458.35
01/16/2025 REGIONAL FIRST AID, INC 208533 Operating Supplies, Comm Ctr, Nov 100-310-622005 161.52 01/16/2025 REGIONAL FIRST AID, INC 209891 Operating Supplies, Comm Ctr, Dec 100-310-622005 161.52 01/16/2025 REGIONAL FIRST AID, INC 209892 Operating Supplies, Dec '24 100-195-622000 161.52 01/16/2025 FASTSIGNS OF LAKE FOREST 2016-19962 Daddy Daughter Dinner Dance Banners, Jan '25
100-310-695500 306.03
01/16/2025 SPECTRUM SPORTS MANAGEMENT,
INC.
2024-150 Event Management Services, 1/2
Marathon
100-310-695507 7,000.00
01/16/2025 REGIONAL FIRST AID, INC 208532 Operating Supplies, Nov '24 100-195-622000 161.52 01/16/2025 BEE MAN, THE 132871 Bee Removal, Public Works, Dec '24 100-355-720701 245.00 01/16/2025 HR GREEN PACIFIC, INC. 183400 Public Works Permit Inspections, Dec '24
100-355-700255 7,914.75
01/16/2025 TPX COMMUNICATIONS 183575446-0 Communications Expense, 12/23/24 - 1/22/25
100-195-630000 743.29
01/16/2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS
COMMISSION
123124 Building Standard Fund, Oct-Dec '24 100-000-442000 (59.40) 01/16/2025 COUNTY OF ORANGE PF RD
FINANCIAL SERVICES
123124 - #RFR25-00008 Remittance, CARITS, Moulton Fees, Oct-Dec '24
100-000-221003 116.73
01/16/2025 COUNTY OF ORANGE PF RD
FINANCIAL SERVICES
123124 - #RFR25-00008 Remittance, CARITS, Moulton Fees, Oct-Dec '24
100-000-221004 775.15
01/16/2025 SAN JOAQUIN HILLS TRANSPORT
CORRIDOR AGENCY
123124 Remit, Transportation Corridor Fees,
Oct-Dec '24
100-000-221005 1,128.03
01/16/2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS
COMMISSION
123124 Building Standard Fund, Oct-Dec '24 100-000-221011 594.00 01/16/2025 DIVISION OF THE STATE ARCHITECT
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
123124 Disability Access Fees, Oct-Dec '24 100-000-221012 364.00 01/16/2025 SPARKLETTS 12194330 010125 Operating Supplies, Comm Ctr, 12/11/24 - 12/30/24
100-310-622005 174.86
01/16/2025 MOULTON NIGUEL WATER DISTRICT 122624 Utilities - Water, 11/26/24 - 12/23/24 100-355-635000 11,895.45 01/16/2025 DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION 123124 Remittance, SMIP Fee, Oct-Dec '24 100-000-221001 548.08 01/16/2025 ORACLE AMERICA, INC. 101716902 Offsite Backup, Dec '24 100-195-720050 185.04 01/16/2025 STUDIO TWO BLACK DIAMOND 101972 Printing Services, Business Cards, Nov '24
100-195-623000 37.71
01/16/2025 RICKY LOYA 121924 Umpire Fees, Community Services, Dec '24
100-310-622502 120.00
01/16/2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS
COMMISSION
093024 Building Standard Fund, Jul-Sep '24 100-000-221011 507.00 01/16/2025 DIVISION OF THE STATE ARCHITECT
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
093024 Disability Access Fees, Jul-Sep '24 100-000-221012 496.00 01/16/2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS
COMMISSION
093024 Building Standard Fund, Jul-Sep '24 100-000-442000 (50.70) Payment Date Vendor Name Payable Number Description (Item) Account Number 01/16/2025 DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION 093024 Remittance, SMIP Fee, Jul-Sep '24 100-000-221001 136.03 01/16/2025 DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION 093024 Remittance, SMIP Fee, Jul-Sep '24 100-000-221002 259.00 Payables Detail Report Payment Dates: 01/03/2025 - 01/16/2025
Amount
1/17/2025 1:07:19 AM Page 4 of 7
01/16/2025 CHARLES ABBOTT ASSOCIATES, INC 68381 Road Maintenance, Dec '24 212-355-720400 24,847.57 Fund 212 - Measure M2 Fund Total: 42,566.97
Fund: 221 - Senior Mobility Program Fund
01/16/2025 CALIFORNIA YELLOW CAB 12406024 Senior Mobility Program, Dec '24 221-310-720000 1,379.00 Fund 221 - Senior Mobility Program Fund Total: 1,379.00 Fund: 212 - Measure M2 Fund
01/09/2025 UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT OF
SO CALIFORNIA
1220240392 Street Maintenance, Dec '24 212-355-720400 82.15 01/09/2025 SCA OF CA, LLC 136578SP Street Sweeping Services, Dec '24 212-355-720410 17,599.10 01/09/2025 UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT OF
SO CALIFORNIA
24-252101 Street Maintenance, Dec '24 212-355-720400 38.15 Fund 100 - General Fund Total: 1,434,339.86
Fund: 210 - Gas Tax (HUTA) Fund
01/16/2025 HR GREEN PACIFIC, INC. 183401 Proj Mgmt & Inspect Svcs, CIP #109, Dec '24
210-000-790600 9,254.12
01/16/2025 HR GREEN PACIFIC, INC. 183401 Proj Mgmt & Inspect Svcs, CIP #104, Dec '24
210-000-790600 9,254.13
Fund 210 - Gas Tax (HUTA) Fund Total: 18,508.25
01/16/2025 ABTECH TECHNOLOGIES, INC. W205653-IN Computer Consulting Services, Jan '25 100-195-700090 8,400.00 01/16/2025 ABTECH TECHNOLOGIES, INC. W205657-IN Annual Storage Backup, 7/1/25 - 12/18/25
100-000-140000 2,100.00
01/16/2025 ABTECH TECHNOLOGIES, INC. W205657-IN Annual Storage Backup, 12/18/24 - 6/30/25
100-195-720050 2,100.00
01/16/2025 DMS FACILITY SERVICES, LLC STL-000528 Landscape Services, Aug '24 100-355-720700 306.48 01/16/2025 DMS FACILITY SERVICES, LLC STL-000529 Landscape Services, Aug '24 100-355-720700 209.67 01/16/2025 ABTECH TECHNOLOGIES, INC. W205572-IN Computer Consulting Services, Dec 100-195-700090 8,400.00 01/16/2025 DMS FACILITY SERVICES, LLC STL-000524 Landscape Services, Aug '24 100-355-720700 287.81 01/16/2025 DMS FACILITY SERVICES, LLC STL-000525 Landscape Services, Aug '24 100-355-720700 228.76 01/16/2025 DMS FACILITY SERVICES, LLC STL-000527 Landscape Services, Aug '24 100-355-720700 310.93 01/16/2025 DMS FACILITY SERVICES, LLC STL-000513 Landscape Services, Aug '24 100-355-720700 137.41 01/16/2025 DMS FACILITY SERVICES, LLC STL-000514 Landscape Services, Aug '24 100-355-720700 91.51 01/16/2025 DMS FACILITY SERVICES, LLC STL-000521 Landscape Services, Aug '24 100-355-720700 613.58 01/16/2025 ABTECH TECHNOLOGIES, INC. SS19893-IN Consulting Services for Onboarding, Dec '24
100-195-700090 1,200.00
01/16/2025 COUNTY OF ORANGE STCS002634 Communications Charges, 1/1/25 - 3/31/25
100-420-646000 6,184.62
01/16/2025 DMS FACILITY SERVICES, LLC STL-000512 Landscape Services, Aug '24 100-355-720700 103.15 01/16/2025 SIGNARAMA LAGUNA HILLS INV-1755 Cabot Park Repair Signs, Jan '25 100-355-720701 150.85 01/16/2025 EVANNA BARBIC POOLR-0109-2022 POOLR-0109-2022, Pool Bond Refund, REC-007853-2022
100-000-228001 500.00
01/16/2025 OCSD LAW ENFORCEMENT
CONTRACT, OC TREASURER-TAX
SH 70601 Law Enforcement Services, Jan '25 100-420-720800 946,274.80 01/16/2025 JAMEY CLARK, INC. 75872 Graffiti Removal, Public Works, Jan 100-355-720500 1,071.50 01/16/2025 MOBILE MINI, INC. 9022789511 Storage Rental, Community Center, 1/2/25 - 1/29/25
100-310-641000 341.83
01/16/2025 SOUTHERN COMPUTER WAREHOUSE INV00828762 Adobe Subscription, Jan '25 100-195-720050 71.56 01/16/2025 CHARLES ABBOTT ASSOCIATES, INC 68381 - B (Median Decorations) ECBC, Median Decor, Dec '24 100-355-720401 623.40 01/16/2025 JAMEY CLARK, INC. 75848 Graffiti Removal, Public Works, Dec 100-355-720500 585.00 01/16/2025 JAMEY CLARK, INC. 75860 Park Repairs, Public Works, Jan '25 100-355-720701 710.87 01/16/2025 RJ ELECTRIC 63492 Electric Repairs, Softball Field, Dec '24 100-355-720701 3,920.00 01/16/2025 HOME DEPOT 6512754 Winter Lights, Dec '24 100-310-695510 229.38 01/16/2025 CHARLES ABBOTT ASSOCIATES, INC 68381 - A (Community Center) New Signs for Comm Ctr Parking Lot, Dec '24
100-355-720701 3,544.67
01/16/2025 HIGH LEVEL SECURITY SOLUTIONS,
INC.
5876 Private Security Patrol, 12/30/24 -
1/12/25
100-420-720850 7,740.00
01/16/2025 VERIZON WIRELESS 6102061892 Communication Expense, 11/26/24 - 12/25/24
100-195-630000 1,079.12
01/16/2025 RJ ELECTRIC 63460 Electric Repairs, Dec '24 100-355-720701 3,145.00 Payables Detail Report Payment Dates: 01/03/2025 - 01/16/2025 Payment Date Vendor Name Payable Number Description (Item) Account Number 01/16/2025 CROSSTOWN ELECTRICAL AND DATA,
INC.
5364 - 5416 Traffic Signal Maintenance, Dec '24 100-356-720420 16,566.19
Amount
1/17/2025 1:07:19 AM Page 5 of 7
01/16/2025 W.G. ZIMMERMAN ENGINEERING, 24-12-646 Engineer Services, CIP #168, Dec '24 600-000-490301 (1,039.50) 01/16/2025 W.G. ZIMMERMAN ENGINEERING, 24-12-646 Engineer Services, CIP #168, Dec '24 600-251-950168 1,039.50 Fund 600 - Capital Improvement Projects Fund Total: -
Grand Total: 1,521,526.16
01/16/2025 HR GREEN PACIFIC, INC. 183401 Proj Mgmt & Inspect Svcs, CIP #109, Dec '24
600-251-950109 9,254.12
01/16/2025 W.G. ZIMMERMAN ENGINEERING, 24-12-641 Engineer Services, CIP #168, Dec '24 600-000-490301 (6,083.25) 01/16/2025 W.G. ZIMMERMAN ENGINEERING, 24-12-641 Engineer Services, CIP #168, Dec '24 600-251-950168 6,083.25 Fund 312 - CASp Fee Fund Total: (774.00)
Fund: 600 - Capital Improvement Projects Fund
01/16/2025 HR GREEN PACIFIC, INC. 183401 Proj Mgmt & Inspect Svcs, CIP #104, Dec '24
600-000-490210 (9,254.13)
01/16/2025 HR GREEN PACIFIC, INC. 183401 Proj Mgmt & Inspect Svcs, CIP #109, Dec '24
600-000-490210 (9,254.12)
01/16/2025 HR GREEN PACIFIC, INC. 183401 Proj Mgmt & Inspect Svcs, CIP #104, Dec '24
600-251-950104 9,254.13
Fund: 309 - SB 1383 Grant Fund
01/16/2025 ECONOMICS, INC. 2024.6 Professional Services, Recycling Program, Dec '24
309-355-700000 11,798.74
Fund 309 - SB 1383 Grant Fund Total: 11,798.74
Fund: 312 - CASp Fee Fund
01/16/2025 DIVISION OF THE STATE ARCHITECT
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
093024 Disability Access Fees, Jul-Sep '24 312-000-442000 (446.40) 01/16/2025 DIVISION OF THE STATE ARCHITECT
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
123124 Disability Access Fees, Oct-Dec '24 312-000-442000 (327.60) 01/16/2025 W.G. ZIMMERMAN ENGINEERING, 24-12-646 Engineer Services, CIP #168, Dec '24 301-000-790600 1,039.50 Fund 301 - CARITS Road Fee Program Fund Total: 7,122.75 Fund: 306 - CR&R Recycling Fee Fund
01/16/2025 ECONOMICS, INC. 2024.6 Professional Services, Recycling Program, Dec '24
306-355-700000 6,584.59
Fund 306 - CR&R Recycling Fee Fund Total: 6,584.59
Payables Detail Report Payment Dates: 01/03/2025 - 01/16/2025 Payment Date Vendor Name Payable Number Description (Item) Account Number Fund: 301 - CARITS Road Fee Program Fund
01/16/2025 W.G. ZIMMERMAN ENGINEERING, 24-12-641 Engineer Services, CIP #168, Dec '24 301-000-790600 6,083.25
100-310-720302 Contract Services - Homelessness 4,970.63 1/17/2025 1:07:19 AM Page 6 of 7
100-310-641000 Equipment Rentals & Leases 868.31
100-310-645500 Facility Maintenance & Repairs 2,391.40
100-310-695500 Special Events - Program Services 306.03 100-310-695507 Marathon 5k 7,000.00
100-310-695509 Holiday Decorations 52,250.00
100-310-695510 Holiday Event Series 262.63
100-310-620500 Office Supplies - Community 191.25
100-310-622005 Operating Supplies - Community 497.90
100-310-622502 Supplies - Adult Leagues 240.00
100-310-624500 Advertising - Program Services 415.00
100-310-630100 Telephone & Communications - 749.03
100-310-635100 Utilities - Water (Community 726.63
100-195-630000 Telephone & Communications 2,040.17
100-195-641200 Copier Leases 1,178.59
100-195-700090 Computer Consulting Services 18,000.00
100-195-720050 Contract Services - Software 10,812.19
100-225-700000 Professional Services - Building & 31,712.24 100-310-611500 Certification/License Fees 608.50
100-195-617000 Recruitment 145.00
100-195-620000 Office Supplies 340.45
100-195-621000 Computer Supplies 458.35
100-195-622000 Operating Supplies 872.86
100-195-623000 Printing 443.00
100-195-625000 Postage & Delivery 1,000.00
100-155-622000 Operating Supplies 840.45
100-155-623000 Printing 82.07
100-155-624001 Advertising - Legal 846.19
100-155-700011 Legal Services - Litigation 4,331.25
100-155-700030 Professional Services - City Clerk 1,617.00 100-155-700051 Professional Services - Annual 4,750.00
100-000-221012 SB1186 ADA CASp Fees 860.00
100-000-227001 Security Deposit - Waste 446.60
100-000-228001 Swimming Pool Construction 500.00
100-000-442000 Building Related Permits 1,440.02
100-155-611001 Staff Development & Team 417.89
100-155-620000 Office Supplies 231.98
100-000-221001 SMIP - Residential 684.11
100-000-221002 SMIP - Commercial 259.00
100-000-221003 Moulton Fees 116.73
100-000-221004 CARITS Road Fees 775.15
100-000-221005 SJHTC A Fees 1,128.03
100-000-221011 Building Standards Fee 1,101.00
306 - CR&R Recycling Fee Fund 6,584.59
309 - SB 1383 Grant Fund 11,798.74
312 - CASp Fee Fund (774.00)
600 - Capital Improvement Projects Fund -
Grand Total: 1,521,526.16
Account Summary
Account Number Account Name Payment Amount
100-000-140000 Prepaid Items 13,494.09
Payables Detail Report Payment Dates: 01/03/2025 - 01/16/2025 Report Summary
Fund Summary
Fund Payment Amount
100 - General Fund 1,434,339.86
210 - Gas Tax (HUTA) Fund 18,508.25
212 - Measure M2 Fund 42,566.97
221 - Senior Mobility Program Fund 1,379.00
301 - CARITS Road Fee Program Fund 7,122.75
600-251-950168 Traffic Signal Improvements 7,122.75
Grand Total: 1,521,526.16
Project Account Summary
Project Account Key Payment Amount
**None** 1,521,526.16
Grand Total: 1,521,526.16
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309-355-700000 Professional Services 11,798.74
312-000-442000 Building Related Permits (774.00)
600-000-490210 Transfers In from Gas Tax (HUTA) (18,508.25) 600-000-490301 Transfers In from CARITS Road (7,122.75) 600-251-950104 Paseo De Valencia Pavement 9,254.13
600-251-950109 La Paz Road Pavement Rehab 9,254.12
210-000-790600 Transfers Out to Capital 18,508.25
212-355-720400 Street Maintenance 24,967.87
212-355-720410 Street Sweeping 17,599.10
221-310-720000 Contract Services 1,379.00
301-000-790600 Transfers Out to Capital 7,122.75
306-355-700000 Professional Services 6,584.59
100-420-646100 Vehicle Maintenance & Repairs 565.70
100-420-720800 General Law Enforcement 946,274.80
100-420-720821 Trauma Intervention Program 910.25
100-420-720822 Crossing Guard Services 8,999.20
100-420-720823 Parking Citation Processing 3,090.31
100-420-720850 Private Security Patrol 15,480.00
100-355-910000 Furniture & Equipment 12,718.00
100-356-631400 MOE - Electric (Streetlights & 26,682.36 100-356-631900 MOE - Electric (On-Bill Financing) 4,215.07 100-356-700101 MOE - Traffic Engineer Services 10,432.78 100-356-720420 MOE - Traffic Signal Maintenance 20,210.89 100-420-646000 Equipment/Machinery 6,184.62
100-355-700300 Hazard Mitigation Plan 2,625.00
100-355-720401 Other Public Works Maintenance 10,432.81 100-355-720500 Graffiti Removal 5,023.40
100-355-720700 Landscape Maintenance 104,180.63
100-355-720701 Parks Contract Repair 12,398.77
100-355-720702 Tree Maintenance 4,085.60
100-355-613000 Mileage Reimbursement 8.43
100-355-622000 Operating Supplies 619.45
100-355-631000 Utilities - Electric 1,027.04
100-355-635000 Utilities - Water 41,706.90
100-355-700100 City Engineer Services 2,391.25
100-355-700255 Improvement Inspections 7,914.75
Payables Detail Report Payment Dates: 01/03/2025 - 01/16/2025 Account Summary
Account Number Account Name Payment Amount
100-310-721505 Contract Services - Janitorial & 12,857.13 100-355-610000 Memberships & Dues 903.00
Item No. 4.4
City of Laguna Hills
City Council / Planning Agency
Staff Report
Date: January 28, 2025
To: Mayor and Council Members
From: Eric Hendrickson, Finance Director
Issue: Treasurer's Investment Report for December 2024
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the Treasurer's Investment Report for the month of December 2024.
Background:
The Treasurer’s Investment Report for the month of December 2024 is submitted herewith. The City’s total portfolio as of December 31, 2024, was $32,134,023. The pooled cash portfolio managed by the City Treasurer consisted of cash on hand, demand deposits, State Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) and Investment Trust of California (CalTRUST) investments and totaled $30,891,842. Restricted cash and investments totaled $1,242,181, and is mainly composed of reserve funds for the 2010 bond issuance.
Interest income for the month of December was $114,538. FY2024/2025 year-to-date pooled cash interest earnings of $754,394 are 80% of the annual budget of $942,050.
The average yield on the City’s total portfolio for the month of December was 4.52%, compared to the prior month of 4.67%. The reduced yield in December corresponds with the actions taken by the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates in efforts to combat inflation. The City has budgeted conservatively in its expectation of interest earnings, and has built rate reductions into the revenue forecast.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact to receive and file this report.
Item No. 4.4
Attachments:
1. Treasurer's Report December 2024
Pooled Cash & Investments
Current Month
Market Value
Current Month
Book Value
Prior Month
Book Value
Current
Month %
of
Portfolio
Maximum
Policy Limit
Yield to
Maturity for
Month
(Annualized)
BMO Checking & Money Market Accounts 10,043,348 $ $ 10,043,348 $ 8,975,965 33% 50% 4.41% Petty Cash (City Hall) 500 500 500 0% n/a 0.00% Fiscal Agent Cash ‐ Employee FSA 12,460 12,460 12,460 0% n/a 0.00% State Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) 95,909 95,712 95,712 0% 100% 4.43% Investment Trust of California (CalTRUST) 20,739,822 20,739,822 20,658,026 67% 100% 4.62% 30,892,039 30,891,842 29,742,663 100% 4.55% Restricted & Designated Cash & Investments
BNY Mellon (2010 Bond ‐ Lease Payment Fund) 777,152 777,152 764,602 n/a n/a 4.13% BNY Mellon (2010 Bond ‐ Reserve Fund) 390,938 390,938 399,342 n/a n/a 4.13% Fiscal Agent Cash ‐ Essex Civic Center Mgmt 74,092 74,092 58,211 n/a n/a 0.00% 1,242,181 1,242,181 1,222,155 3.88%
Totals $ 32,134,220 $ 32,134,023 $ 30,964,819 4.52% For the month of December 2024 $ 114,538
FY 2024‐25 to Date 754,394
FY 2024‐25 Budget 942,050
Certification:
Eric Hendrickson
Finance Director/Deputy City Treasurer
City of Laguna Hills
Treasurer's Investment Report
December 2024
Pooled Cash & Investment ‐ Interest Earnings
I hereby certify that the above investment report includes all cash and investments of the City and is in conformance with all State laws and the City's investment policy approved by the City Council on November 14, 2023. At the time of the report, there is sufficient liquidity and anticipated revenues available to meet the City's budgeted expenditure requirements for the next six months.
Reconciling items (outstanding checks and deposits in transit):
Pooled Cash & Investments Book Value:
Fund Balance Type
Nonspendable
Assigned
Unassigned
Total
Pooled Cash Report
City of Laguna Hills, CA
For the Period Ending 12/31/2024
BEGINNING
BALANCE
CURRENT
ACTIVITY
CURRENT
BALANCE ACCOUNT # ACCOUNT NAME
CLAIM ON CASH
100‐000‐101100 Claim on Cash ‐ General Fund 19,543,461.57 1,345,994.80 20,889,456.37 210‐000‐101210 Claim on Cash ‐ Gas Tax (HUTA) 1,707,315.66 81,249.44 1,788,565.10 211‐000‐101211 Claim on Cash ‐ Gas Tax (RMRA) 1,728,892.88 62,248.76 1,791,141.64 212‐000‐101212 Claim on Cash ‐ Measure M2 28,572.21 (36,703.85) (8,131.64) 214‐000‐101214 Claim on Cash ‐ AB 2766 174,651.15 10,307.76 184,958.91 221‐000‐101221 Claim on Cash ‐ Senior Mobility Program 275,728.98 (3,573.00) 272,155.98 301‐000‐101301 Claim on Cash ‐ CARITS Road Fee Program 1,372,720.85 ‐ 1,372,720.85 305‐000‐101305 Claim on Cash ‐ Beverage Recycling 5,883.75 ‐ 5,883.75 306‐000‐101306 Claim on Cash ‐ CR&R Recycling Fee 155,544.08 (21,569.58) 133,974.50 307‐000‐101307 Claim on Cash ‐ C&D Forfeited Deposits ‐ 328,299.60 328,299.60 309‐000‐101305 Claim on Cash ‐ SB1383 Grant 89,084.34 ‐ 89,084.34 311‐000‐101310 Claim on Cash ‐ Quimby Act Park In‐Lieu Fee (VALH ‐ 1,989,073.65 1,989,073.65 312‐000‐101312 Claim on Cash ‐ CASp Fee 34,376.29 ‐ 34,376.29 322‐000‐101322 Claim on Cash ‐ Water Conservation 376,038.94 ‐ 376,038.94 401‐000‐101401 Claim on Cash ‐ Public Art 444,309.05 ‐ 444,309.05 421‐000‐101421 Claim on Cash ‐ SLESF 161,470.82 (37,750.00) 123,720.82 451‐000‐101451 Claim on Cash ‐ Liability Self‐Insurance ‐ 161,300.18 161,300.18 452‐000‐101452 Claim on Cash ‐ Parks Equipment Maintenance ‐ 309,213.00 309,213.00 454‐000‐101454 Claim on Cash ‐ Sports Complex Equipment Maint ‐ 87,144.46 87,144.46 455‐000‐101455 Claim on Cash ‐ Community Center Equipment Ma ‐ 99,004.75 99,004.75 GENERAL FUND RESERVES (as of most recent audited year end 6/30/2024) 299,941
691,632
23,776,892
24,768,465
390,454.42
30,891,842.00
456‐000‐101456 Claim on Cash ‐ Storm Drain / Slope Repair Reserv ‐ 29,097.04 29,097.04 TOTAL CLAIM ON CASH 29,101,183.25 1,400,204.33 30,501,387.58
Local Agency Investment Fund
P.O. Box 942809
Sacramento, CA 94209-0001
(916) 653-3001
January 02, 2025
LAIF Home
PMIA Average Monthly
Yields
CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS
CITY MANAGER
24035 EL TORO ROAD
LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653
Account Number:
December 2024 Statement
Tran Type Definitions
Account Summary
Total Deposit: 0.00 Beginning Balance: 95,711.59
Total Withdrawal: 0.00 Ending Balance: 95,711.59
Current Period Year-to-Date
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Percent of all
Investments Asset Classification Market Value
100% TOTAL OF ALL INVESTMENTS 777,151.82
Estimated Market
Asset Classification Market Value Cost Accrued Income Annual Income YieldACCOUNT TOTALS 777,151.82 777,151.82 0.00 32,090.79 4.13 % Realized
Transaction Category Income Principal Gains/Losses Income PrincipalOPENING BALANCE 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Account Statement
Account Overview
Summary of Assets Held by Asset ClassificationSummary of Cash Transactions by Transaction Category Statement Period 12/01/2024 Through 12/31/2024Account Base Currency = USD LAGUNA HILLS 2010 LEASE PYMT FDBNYM COPORATE TRUST, N.A333 S. HOPE ST. STE 2525LOS ANGELES, CA [email protected] 100% CASH AND SHORT TERM 777,151.82
CASH AND SHORT TERM 777,151.82 777,151.82 0.00 32,090.79 4.13 %DIVIDENDS 2,722.80 0.00 0.00 38,284.99 0.00SALES AND REDEMPTIONS 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 378,259.38 OTHER CASH ADDITIONS 0.00 12,549.89 0.00 0.00 80,808.29 OTHER CASH DISBURSEMENTS 2,722.80 - 0.00 0.00 38,284.99 - 378,259.38 -
e 140481 n 126510 a 02 t DOM i WI s 1,272,949
Current Period Year-to-Date
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Percent of all
Investments Asset Classification Market Value
100% TOTAL OF ALL INVESTMENTS 390,937.50
Estimated Market
Asset Classification Market Value Cost Accrued Income Annual Income YieldACCOUNT TOTALS 390,937.50 390,937.50 0.00 16,142.91 4.13 % Realized
Transaction Category Income Principal Gains/Losses Income PrincipalOPENING BALANCE 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Account Statement
Account Overview
Summary of Assets Held by Asset ClassificationSummary of Cash Transactions by Transaction Category Statement Period 12/01/2024 Through 12/31/2024Account Base Currency = USD LAGUNA HILLS 2010 RESERVE FDBNYM COPORATE TRUST, N.A333 S. HOPE ST. STE 2525LOS ANGELES, CA [email protected] 100% CASH AND SHORT TERM 390,937.50
CASH AND SHORT TERM 390,937.50 390,937.50 0.00 16,142.91 4.13 %DIVIDENDS 1,422.10 0.00 0.00 20,155.20 0.00SALES AND REDEMPTIONS 0.00 9,827.09 0.00 0.00 42,523.30OTHER CASH ADDITIONS 0.00 1,422.10 0.00 0.00 20,155.20 OTHER CASH DISBURSEMENTS 1,422.10 - 9,827.09 - 0.00 20,155.20 - 42,523.30 -
e 140483 n 126512 a 02 t DOM i WI s 1,272,962
Corporate Class
Invesco Treasury Portfolio
Short-Term Investments Trust
Data as of December 31, 2024
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Investment Objective
Provide current income consistent with preservation of capital and liquidity.
Permissible Investments
Fund Highlights
n The portfolio management team follows a conservative investment process with respect to minimal credit risk, interest rate risk and liquidity.
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Yields (%)
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Maturity Schedule (%)
4.35 4.17 4.41 4.29
7-Day SEC 30-Day Simple
as of December 31, 2024 Average Annual Total Returns (%) Period (%)
as of December 31, 2024
Inception 1.52
10 Years 1.66
5 Years 2.39
3 Years 3.89
1 Year 5.13
Invesco Treasury Portfolio
iMoneyNet U.S. Treasury & Repo Institutional Category1
Portfolio Composition (%) 3
SEC Investment Category (%)
U.S. Treasury Repurchase Agreement 55.4
U.S. Treasury Debt 44.6
Simple Monthly Yields
Period (%)
as of December 31, 2024
December 2024 4.41
November 4.56
October 4.70
September 4.95
August 5.13
July 5.17
June 5.18
May 5.19
April 5.18
March 5.18
February 5.18
January 2023 5.20
g 1-7
g 8-30
g 31-60
g 61-90
g 91-180
g 181+
Maturity schedule is based on weighted average maturity and is subject to change.
g 54.4
g 8.6
g 7.8
g 1.5
g 3.8
g 23.9
Days to
maturity (%)
NAIC Requirements
National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC)
Meets NAIC requirement of a 0% capital reserve for a
purchase by insurance companies.
Management Team
Laurie Brignac, Joe Madrid, Brandon Maitre, Justin Mandeville, Marques Mercier, Wesley Rager, Jennifer Brown, Ripal Tilara, and Bryn Zinser
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Fund Information
Inception August 01, 2005
CUSIP 825252570
NASDAQ TYCXX
Total Net Assets $37.28 billion
Reflects all classes of the portfolio.
Weighted Average Maturity (WAM) 29 days
Weighted Average Life (WAL) 105 days
SEC Portfolio Liquidity Requirements (%)
1-day 71.62
7-day 97.02
Ratings²
Standard & Poor's AAAm
Moody's Aaa-mf
Fitch Ratings AAAmmf
December 4.434
November 4.477
October 4.518
September 4.575
August 4.579
July 4.516
PMIA Average Life(1): 231
LAIF Fair Value Factor(1): 1.002061084
PMIA Daily(1): 4.58
PMIA Quarter to Date(1): 4.56
LAIF Apportionment Rate(2): 4.71
LAIF Earnings Ratio(2): 0.00012912073474208
LAIF Administrative Cost(1)*: 0.26
Treasuries
55.96%
Agencies
24.20%
Certificates of
Deposit/Bank Notes
8.96%
Time
Deposits
3.51%
Commercial
Paper
6.63%
Corporate
Bonds
0.61%
Loans
0.13%
Notes: The apportionment rate includes interest earned on the CalPERS Supplemental Pension Payment pursuant to Government Code 20825 (c)(1) and interest earned on the Wildfire Fund loan pursuant to Public Utility Code 3288 (a). *The percentage of administrative cost equals the total administrative cost divided by the quarterly interest earnings. The law provides that administrative costs are not to exceed 5% of quarterly EARNINGS of the fund. However, if the 13-week Daily Treasury Bill Rate on the last day of the fiscal year is below 1%, then administrative costs shall not exceed 8% of quarterly EARNINGS of the fund for the subsequent fiscal year.
Source:
(1) State of California, Office of the Treasurer
(2) State of California, Office of the Controller
PMIA Average Monthly
Effective Yields(1)
PMIA/LAIF Performance Report
as of Ϭ1/08/25
Daily rates are now available here. View PMIA Daily Rates Quarterly Performance
Quarter Ended 09/30/24
Chart does not include $1,290,000.00 in mortgages, which equates to 0.001%. Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.
Pooled Money Investment Account
Monthly Portfolio Composition (1)
11/30/24
$146.8 billion
Item No. 4.5
City of Laguna Hills
City Council / Planning Agency
Staff Report
Date: January 28, 2025
To: Mayor and Council Members
From: Jennifer Lee, City Clerk
Issue: License Agreement with the County of Orange for One Ballot Box at the Community Center
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the License Agreement with the County of Orange for one ballot drop box at the Laguna Hills Community Center and authorize the City Manager to execute the License Agreement.
Background:
Pursuant to the California Voter’s Choice Act (VCA), signed into law by Governor Brown in 2016, counties are mandated to provide at least one ballot drop box location for every 15,000 registered voters. At the regular meeting on January 14, 2020, the City Council approved the installation of a ballot drop box at the Laguna Hills Community Center. The license agreement for this ballot drop box, which had a term of five years, has since expired. On January 22, 2025, the County provided the City with a new fiveyear term license agreement, attached to this staff report, for the Council's review, approval, and authorization for the City Manager to execute.
Ballot drop boxes are accessible 24 hours a day during voting periods and are secured and closed during non-voting periods. Voters may deposit their ballots at any ballot drop box within Orange County beginning 29 days before an election and up until 8:00 p.m. on Election Day. The VCA specifies requirements for the placement of ballot drop boxes, including considerations such as proximity to public transportation hubs, parking availability, accessibility for voters with disabilities, and proximity to population centers.
Additionally, the California Secretary of State enforces further regulations for ballot drop boxes, including language accessibility requirements tailored to the demographics of the surrounding area.
Item No. 4.5
Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.
Attachments:
1. Proposed License Agreement
Orange County 1 Rent Free Acquisition License
Registrar of Voters
License Number LA-246
CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS
License Number LA-246
Registrar of Voters
City of Laguna Hills
LICENSE AGREEMENT
THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT (“License”) is made and entered into January 4, 2025 (“Effective Date”), by and between CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS, (hereinafter referred to as “Licensor”) and the COUNTY OF ORANGE, a political subdivision of the State of California, through its REGISTRAR OF VOTERS (hereinafter referred to as “County”), without regard to number and gender. County and Licensor may sometimes hereinafter be referred to individually as “Party” or jointly as “Parties.”
1. DEFINITIONS (SALic-1.0 S)
The following words in this License shall have the significance attached to them in this Clause 1 (DEFINITIONS), unless otherwise apparent from context:
“Official Ballot Drop Box” means a mail ballot drop box. “Registrar of Voters” means the Registrar of Voters, or designee, or upon written notice to County, such other person or entity as shall be designated by the Board of Supervisors.
2. LICENSE AREA (SALic-1.1 S)
Licensor grants to County, and its agents and contractors, the right to access and use a portion of that/those certain property(ies), described on Exhibit A and shown on Exhibit B (hereinafter referred to as the “License Area(s)”), which exhibits are attached hereto and by reference made a part hereof, together with non-exclusive, in common use of driveways for vehicle ingress and egress, pedestrian walkways, other facilities, and common areas appurtenant to the License Area. Licensor represents and warrants that the License Area is free and clear of easements, including utility easements that would impede the County’s use of the License Area, as set forth below. The Parties agree that the License Area may be modified by County pursuant to the terms herein. If, for example, the License Area includes multiple properties, the County may reduce the number of properties within the License Areas, pursuant to Clauses 6 and 20, below.
3. COUNTY AND PUBLIC USE (SALic-1.2 S)
a. County's use of the License Area shall be limited to installing, operating, and maintaining an Official Ballot Drop Box on the License Area. County shall not use the License Area or any portion thereof for any illegal or unlawful purpose and will not cause or permit a nuisance to be created or maintained therein.
b. The Parties further acknowledge and agree that the County’s use of the License Area is for the operation of an Official Ballot Drop Box consistent with the California Voter’s Choice Act.
Licensor grants to voters, and other County invitees, the right of access to the License Area, described in Clause 2 (License Area), above, for purposes consistent with the conduct of, and participation in, an election. Licensor acknowledges that the Official Ballot Drop Box shall be open 24 hours a day for the 30 days prior to an election (“Election Period”). County shall endeavor to notify Licensor with an election schedule no later than 30 days before the Election Period pursuant to Clause 28 (NOTICES).
Orange County 2 Rent Free Acquisition License
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License Number LA-246
CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS
c. Consistent with the uses outlined in this Clause 3, Licensor shall notify the County within 24 hours of any change to the License Area or surrounding property that would make the Official Ballot Drop Box inaccessible during the Election Period and frustrate the intent of this License.
4. PARKING (SALic-1.3 S)
Licensor, throughout the Term, as set forth below, shall provide County, and its invitees, with the nonexclusive use of parking spaces. The location and any rules or instructions for use of these parking spaces shall be determined by the Licensor and provided to the County no later than the commencement of the first Election Period after the Effective Date.
In addition to said parking spaces, Licensor shall also provide parking for disabled persons (“ADA Spaces”) in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the California Uniform Building Code and the applicable codes and/or ordinances relating to parking for disabled persons as established by the local jurisdiction in which the License Area is located where the provisions of such local codes and/or ordinances exceed or supersede the State requirements.
5. TERM (SALic-1.5 S)
This License shall commence on the Effective Date written above and shall continue in effect for five (5) years (“Term”) or as otherwise terminated in accordance with Clause 6 (TERMINATION) of this License.
6. TERMINATION (SALic-1.6 S)
This License shall be revocable by either Party at any time; however, as a courtesy, the terminating Party will attempt to give ninety (90) days written notice to the other Party prior to the termination date. In the event the County modifies the License Area pursuant to Section 20 (Amendments) – for example, by removing property or properties from the License Area – said modification shall not terminate the License for the remaining property or properties that comprise the License Area.
7. LICENSE FEE (SALic-1.7 N)
In consideration for the valuable public services provided to the citizens of the County of Orange performed by County consistent with Clause 3 (USE) above and pursuant to this License, the license fee shall be waived for County’s use of the Licensed Area.
8. UTILITIES, MAINTENANCE AND JANITORIAL (SALic-1.8 S)
Licensor shall be responsible for all janitorial, maintenance and repairs outside of the License Area, (including but not limited to: fire alarm, fire extinguisher, HVAC system, elevator maintenance, landscaping, pest control, and trash) unless such maintenance and repairs arise out of County’s negligence or intentional acts not in accordance with the uses permitted herein, per Clause 3 (USE), above and not including normal wear and tear.
9. ALTERATIONS (SALic-1.9 S)
County may make improvements and changes, at the County’s expense, in and to the License Area, including, but not limited to changes described in Exhibit C, attached hereto, and those deemed necessary or appropriate by the County in its discretion, subject to advance written permission from Licensor. It is agreed that any such
Orange County 3 Rent Free Acquisition License
Registrar of Voters
License Number LA-246
CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS
improvements attached to or placed upon the License Area by County shall be considered as personal property of County, who shall have the right, but not the obligation, to remove same. County agrees that the License Area shall be left in as good condition as when received, reasonable wear and tear excepted.
10. OWNERSHIP OF IMPROVEMENTS (SALic-2.0 S)
a. All improvements, constructed or placed within the License Area by County (“County Improvements”) must, upon completion, be free and clear of all liens, claims, or liability for labor or material. The County Improvements shall remain property of County and shall be removed by County at the termination of this License, without damage to the License Area. b. The County Improvements to be installed on the License Area shall include the Official Ballot Drop Box as specified in the included Exhibit C. The County shall be responsible for all costs incurred in the installation of the County Improvements. The County’s agents shall coordinate the installation of the County Improvements with the Licensor.
11. OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS OF COUNTY (SALic-2.1 N)
County shall, to the satisfaction of Licensor, keep and maintain the License Area and all improvements of any kind in good condition and in substantial repair, normal wear and tear excepted. It shall be County's responsibility to take all steps necessary or appropriate to maintain such standard of condition and repair.
Licensor shall endeavor to notify the County when Licensor observes that maintenance is necessary.
County expressly agrees to maintain the License Area in a safe, clean, wholesome, and sanitary condition, to the complete satisfaction of Licensor and in compliance with all applicable laws.
In the event the Licensor determines, in its reasonable discretion, that an employee, contractor, or invitee of County is failing to adhere to proper standards of public conduct, is in violation of any Licensor policy and/or is in any way disrupting the activities of the Licensor’s employees, students, and/or invitees, the Licensor reserves the right to remove said individual, and/or require County to remove said individual from the License Area. If warranted, County shall endeavor to prohibit said individual’s future access to the License Area, subject to applicable law.
12. VIDEO SECURITY SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM
If feasible, the County shall have access to any video security surveillance footage recorded and stored by Licensor in order for the County to meet its statutory and regulatory requirements under the California Voter’s Choice Act.
13. INDEMNIFICATION (SALic-2.3 S)
a. Licensor hereby agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and defend County, its officers, agents, and employees, with counsel approved by County, against any and all claims, loss, demands, damages, cost, expenses or liability arising out of the ownership, maintenance, or use of the License Area by Licensor, except for liability arising out of the sole negligence of County, its officers, agents, or employees, including the cost of defense of any lawsuit arising therefrom. In the event County is named as co-defendant, Licensor shall notify County of such fact and shall represent County, with counsel approved by County, in such legal action unless County undertakes to represent itself as
Orange County 4 Rent Free Acquisition License
Registrar of Voters
License Number LA-246
CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS
co-defendant in such legal action, in which event Licensor shall pay to County its litigation costs, expenses and attorneys’ fees.
b. County hereby agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and defend Licensor, its officers, agents, and employees, against any and all claims, loss, demands, damages, cost, expenses or liability arising out of the use of the License Area by County, except for liability arising out of the negligence of Licensor, its officers, agents, or employees, including the cost of defense of any lawsuit arising therefrom. In the event Licensor is named as co-defendant, County shall notify Licensor of such fact and shall represent Licensor, with counsel approved by Licensor, in such legal action unless Licensor undertakes to represent itself as co-defendant in such legal action, in which event County shall pay to Licensor its litigation costs, expenses and attorneys’ fees. c. In the event judgment is entered against County and Licensor because of the concurrent active negligence of County and Licensor, their officers, agents, or employees, an apportionment of liability to pay such judgment shall be made by a court of competent jurisdiction. Neither Party shall request a jury apportionment.
d. The provisions of this Section shall survive the termination or expiration of this License.
14. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBAGREEMENTS (SALic-2.4 N)
Any assignment of this License or sublicenses under this License require the prior written approval of Licensor, which approval will not be unreasonable withheld, conditioned or delayed.
15. EMPLOYMENT (N)
No County employee shall be considered as an employee of the Licensor under the jurisdiction of Licensor, nor shall such County employees have any Licensor pension, civil service, or other status while an employee of County.
County shall have no authority to contract on behalf of Licensor. It is expressly understood and agreed by both Parties hereto that County, while engaged in carrying out and complying with any terms of this License, is not acting as an agent, officer, or employee of Licensor.
16. SIGNS (SALic-2.7 S)
Licensor agrees to allow County to install and maintain any sign or display upon or in front of the License Area and/or property. Such signage shall comply with all applicable laws and zoning and site plan requirements and be consistent with Licensor signage on the property upon which the License Area is located.
17. ELECTIONEERING
No electioneering, is permitted within 100 feet of the Official Ballot Drop Box during the Election Period.
Licensor agrees that County and its staff may take steps they deem reasonably necessary to stop or prevent such electioneering. Licensor, its officers, agents, and employees will refrain from erecting or permitting any sign, display, or other demonstration that may have the effect of influencing or intimidating voters during the Election Period. County may take the steps they deem reasonably necessary to obscure or remove any such sign, display, or other demonstration. For purposes of this section, “electioneering” means the visible display
Orange County 5 Rent Free Acquisition License
Registrar of Voters
License Number LA-246
CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS
or audible dissemination of information that advocates for or against any candidate or measure on the ballot within 100 feet of the Official Ballot Drop Box. Such electioneering information includes but is not limited to,
1. Display of a candidate's name, likeness, or logo;
2. A display of a ballot measure's number, title, subject, or logo;
3. Buttons, hats, pencils, pens, shirts, signs, or stickers containing electioneering information;
4. Dissemination of audible electioneering information; and/or
5. Loitering near or disseminating visible or audible electioneering information.
18. AUTHORITY (SALic-2.8 S)
The persons executing the License below on behalf of County or Licensor warrant that they have the power and authority to bind County or Licensor to this License.
19. LICENSE ORGANIZATION (SALic-2.9 S)
The various headings and numbers herein, the grouping of provisions of this License into separate clauses and paragraphs, and the organization hereof, are for the purpose of convenience only and shall not be considered otherwise.
20. AMENDMENTS (SALic-3.0 S)
This License is the sole and only agreement between the Parties regarding the subject matter hereof; other agreements, either oral or written, are void. Any changes to this License shall be in writing and shall be properly executed by both Parties; however, County may modify the License Area, in its discretion, upon written notification from the Registrar of Voters informing Licensor of the modification and the date the modification will become effective. Based on such written notice the Parties agree to thereafter amend this License to reflect the revised License Area if so desired by either Party.
21. PARTIAL INVALIDITY (SALic-3.1 S)
If any term, covenant, condition, or provision of this License is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void, or unenforceable, the remainder of the provisions hereof shall remain in full force and effect and shall in no way be affected, impaired, or invalidated thereby.
22. WAIVER OF RIGHTS (SALic-3.2 S)
The failure of Licensor or County to insist upon strict performance of any of the terms, conditions, and covenants in this Lease shall not be deemed a waiver of any right or remedy that Licensor or County may have, and shall not be deemed a waiver of any right or remedy for a subsequent breach or default of the terms, conditions, and covenants herein contained.
23. GOVERNING LAW AND VENUE (SALic-3.3 N)
This License has been negotiated and executed in the State of California and shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of California. In the event of any legal action to enforce or interpret this License, the sole and exclusive venue shall be a court of competent jurisdiction located in Orange County, California, and the Parties hereto agree to and do hereby submit to the jurisdiction of such court,
Orange County 6 Rent Free Acquisition License
Registrar of Voters
License Number LA-246
CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS
notwithstanding Code of Civil Procedure section 394.
The Parties expressly understand and agree that this License constitutes a license for use of the License Area.
This License is not intended by the Parties, nor shall it be legally construed, to convey a leasehold, easement, or other interest in real property. County acknowledges that a license is a valid form of agreement and shall not contest the validity of the form of this License in any action or proceeding brought by County against the Licensor, or by the Licensor against County. Should either Party be compelled to institute arbitration, legal, or other proceedings against the other for or on account of the other Party’s failure or refusal to perform or fulfill any of the covenants or conditions of this License on its part to be performed or fulfilled, the Parties agree that the rules and principles applicable to licenses shall govern such actions or proceedings.
24. ATTORNEYS’ FEES (SALic-3.4 S)
In the event of a dispute between Licensor and County concerning claims arising out of this License, or in any action or proceeding brought to enforce or interpret any provision of this License or where any provision hereof is validly asserted as a defense, each Party shall bear its own attorney fees and costs.
25. TIME OF ESSENCE (SALic-3.5 S)
Time is of the essence of this License. Failure to comply with any time requirements of this License shall constitute a material breach of this License.
26. CONDITION OF LICENSE AREA UPON TERMINATION (SALic-3.7 S) Except as otherwise agreed to herein, upon termination of this License, County shall redeliver possession of said License Area to Licensor in substantially the same condition that existed immediately prior to County's entry thereon, reasonable wear and tear, flood, earthquakes, war, and any act of war excepted.
27. RELATIONSHIP OF PARTIES (SALic-3.9 S)
The relationship of the parties hereto is that of Licensor and County, and it is expressly understood and agreed that Licensor does not in any way or for any purpose become a partner of or a joint venture with County in the conduct of County’s business or otherwise.
Orange County 7 Rent Free Acquisition License
Registrar of Voters
License Number LA-246
CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS
28. NOTICES (SALic-4.0 S)
All written notices pursuant to this License shall be addressed as set forth below or as either Party may hereafter designate by written notice and shall be deemed delivered upon personal delivery, delivery by facsimile machine, electronic mail, or seventy-two (72) hours after deposit in the United States Mail.
To: COUNTY
County of Orange
Registrar of Voters
Facilities Operations
1300 South Grand Ave., Bldg. C
Santa Ana CA, 92705
Attention: Kim Hostler
[email protected]
714-567-5107
To: LICENSOR
City of Laguna Hills
24035 El Toro Road
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Attention: Jennifer Lee
[email protected]
949-707-2635
29. ATTACHMENTS TO LICENSE (SALic-4.1 S)
This License includes the following, which are attached hereto and made a part hereof:
I. EXHIBITS
Exhibit A – License Area Description
Exhibit B – Location Map
Exhibit C – Official Ballot Drop Box Specifications
Orange County 8 Rent Free Acquisition License
Registrar of Voters
License Number LA-246
CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this License the day and year first above written.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
OFFICE OF COUNTY COUNSEL
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
LICENSOR
By
Title
By
Title
COUNTY
COUNTY OF ORANGE
By
Bob Page, Registrar of Voters Per Resolution No.
20-091 of the Board of Supervisors and Minute
Order date July 14, 2020
Date:
Orange County 9 Rent Free Acquisition License
Registrar of Voters
License Number LA-246
CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS
EXHIBIT A
LICENSE AREA DESCRIPTION
Property Owner: City of Laguna Hills
Current Location: Laguna Hills Community Center
NOT TO BE RECORDED
Orange County 10 Rent Free Acquisition License
Registrar of Voters
License Number LA-246
CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS
EXHIBIT B
LOCATION MAP
Property Owner: City of Laguna Hills
Current Location: Laguna Hills Community Center
GPS COORDINATES: 33°35'30"N 117°42'0"W
Orange County 11 Rent Free Acquisition License
Registrar of Voters
License Number LA-246
CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS
EXHIBIT C
OFFICIAL BALLOT DROP BOX SPECIFICATIONS
The Official Ballot Drop Box shall have the following specifications:
1. Metal construction
2. Weight: 1,000 pounds
3. Height: 53.5 inches
4. Width: 65.4 inches
5. Depth: 53.3 inches
As further detailed in the image below:
Installation includes:
All boxes will need to be installed with anchor bolts designed for concrete or bolts cast into the concrete prior to box installation. Minimum installation requires four (4) bolts at ¾” (at minimum). There are eight (8) fabricated 7/8” diameter holes with 3/16” recess in the box specifically for these bolts.
Some installations may require leveling and pouring of a concreate pad, if no concrete pad currently exists or is not level at the install location. Additionally, any relocation or redirection of landscaping irrigation will be covered as part of the installation process.
Item No. 4.6
City of Laguna Hills
City Council / Planning Agency
Staff Report
Date: January 28, 2025
To: Mayor and Council Members
From: Jennifer Lee, City Clerk
Issue: Acceptance of Electronically Filed Government Claims to the City of Laguna Hills
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Adopt a Resolution entitled: “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laguna Hills, California, Authorizing the Acceptance of Electronically Filed Government Claims to the City of Laguna Hills”; and 2) Find and determine that the proposed activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines.
Background:
California Government Code Sections 900-935.9 establish the requirements for presenting government claims to public entities. Currently, the City accepts claims submitted via personal delivery and the United States Postal Service (USPS).
Correspondence related to these claims is also transmitted via USPS.
Effective January 1, 2021, California Government Code Section 915 was amended to permit public entities to accept electronically filed government claims, provided such acceptance is expressly authorized by a resolution or ordinance of the public entity.
The proposed Resolution would authorize the City to accept government claims and send related notices electronically, offering an additional submission method that enhances efficiency and conserves resources.
CEQA Findings:
The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California
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Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no direct fiscal impact associated with accepting electronically filed government claims.
Attachments:
1. Proposed Resolution for Acceptance of Electronically Filed Claims
4931-5414-1714, v. 1
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-01-28-X
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LAGUNA HILLS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE
ACCEPTANCE OF ELECTRONICALLY FILED
GOVERNMENT CLAIMS TO THE CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS
The City Council of the City of Laguna Hills, California, hereby finds, determines, declares, and resolves as follows:
WHEREAS, the Government Claims Act, pursuant to California Government Code Section 945.4 requires a claimant to present the City with a written claim prior to commencing a lawsuit against the City for damages; and WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 915 prescribes the methods for presentation and consideration of claims; and WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 915(a)(3) authorizes a claimant to present a claim to the City electronically if the City adopts an ordinance or resolution that establishes requirements for electronic claim submissions; and WHEREAS, the use of electronic records and communications has drastically increased in past years; and
WHEREAS, the City of Laguna Hills desires to accept government claims, and send notices of said government claims electronically to enhance customer service and increase efficiencies in City operations; and
WHEREAS, “Electronically” means the transmission of a claim documents by electronic means to an electronic address designated by the City of Laguna Hills, and to the electronic address from which the claim was received unless otherwise requested.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA
HILLS, CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE, AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 2. The City Council hereby approves and authorizes the acceptance of electronically filed California government claims, amendments thereto, applications for leave to present a late claim, and sending notices electronically to claimants in accordance with California Government Code Sections 915, 915.2 and 915.4.
SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. This Resolution and the adopted policy shall take immediate effect.
Resolution No. 2025-01-28-X
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 28th day of January 2025. ____________________________________
JOSHUA SWEENEY, MAYOR
ATTEST:
______________________________________
JENNIFER LEE, CITY CLERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss
CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS )
I, Jennifer Lee, City Clerk of the City of Laguna Hills, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Resolution No. 2025-01-28-X adopted by the City Council of the City of Laguna Hills, California, at a Regular Meeting thereof held on the 28th day of January 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
(SEAL)
_____________________________________
JENNIFER LEE, CITY CLERK
Item No. 4.7
City of Laguna Hills
City Council / Planning Agency
Staff Report
Date: January 28, 2025
To: Mayor and Council Members
From: Jennifer Lee, City Clerk
Issue: Excused Absence Request from Mayor Pro Tempore Don Caskey for the January 14, 2025, and January 28, 2025, City Council Regular Meetings Recommendation: That the City Council approve an excused absences request from Mayor Pro Tempore Caskey for the January 14, 2025, and January 28, 2025, City Council regular meetings for medical reasons.
Background:
Mayor Pro Tempore Don Caskey has submitted a letter requesting that the City Council take action to excuse his absences from the January 14, 2025, and January 28, 2025, City Council regular meetings due to a medical emergency. A copy of Mayor Pro Tempore Caskey’s letter request, dated January 21, 2025, is attached hereto for review.
City staff recommends that the City Council take action to excuse both absences for medical reasons, as requested by the Mayor Pro Tempore, pursuant to Government Code section 36513(a).
Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.
Attachments:
1. Excused Absence Request Submitted by Mayor Pro Tempore Caskey
Donald V\/. Caskev. FAIA
January 21, 2025
The Honorable Joshua Sweeney, Mayor
City of Laguna Hills
24035 El Toro Road
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
\;,
Re: Excused Absence Request for Medical Reasons
Dear Mayor Sweeney and Members of the City Council:
I am writing to formally request that the City Council excuse my absences from the January 14, 2025, and January 28, 2025, Regular City Council Meetings due to a medical emergency. As you may be aware, I was recently hospitalized and am currently recovering from surgery.
This request is made in accordance with Government Code section 36513(a). The last City Council Regular Meeting I attended was on December 10, 2024, and the December 24, 2024, City Council meeting was canceled due to the holidays.
I want to assure you that my absence is solely due to my medical condition, and I look forward to resuming my official duties as soon as possible. Additionally, I will be reaching out to the Mayor, the City Manager, and the City Attorney in the near future to request a briefing on all prior City Council meeting agenda items to ensure I remain informed and prepared upon my return. Thank you for your understanding and consideration of my request. Please let me know if you require any additional information.
Sincerely,
Don Caskey, Mayor
City of Laguna Hills
cc: J City Manager
City Clerk
City Attorney
27"182 Hidden Trail Laguna Hills CA 92653
(949) 525-3828
Item No. 4.8
City of Laguna Hills
City Council / Planning Agency
Staff Report
Date: January 28, 2025
To: Mayor and Council Members
From: Holland Gannon, Community Services Manager
Issue: 2024 Holiday Event Series Post-Event Report
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the report.
Background:
The Community Services Department Staff hosted a robust 2024 Holiday Event Series that included multiple festive activities that brought joy and celebration to our community. In addition, holiday related recreation workshops and programs were also offered this season. Below are the details for each of the events, workshops, and programs.
Tree Lighting Ceremony
The Tree Lighting Ceremony was held on Friday, December 6, 2024, at the Community Center Plaza and Parking Lot. The event featured a winter wonderland with a snow play area for attendees to enjoy. Santa Claus made a grand entrance on OCFA Engine 222 and participated in the Tree Lighting Ceremony before posing for photos inside the giant walk-through Holiday Ornament. Attendees were treated to festive tunes from carolers and ambient holiday music, adding to the spirited atmosphere. A variety of crafts were available, including coloring sheets, make your own "reindeer food," and cookie decorating. The Laguna Hills Chamber of Commerce provided cookies and other desserts, while Starbucks coffee was served at the City of Laguna Hills Information Booth. Additionally, Laguna Hills Police Services offered hot chocolate during their "Cocoa with a Cop" outreach. The event was well-attended with an estimated 400 participants.
The table on the next page provides a cost breakdown of the Tree Lighting Ceremony:
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Tree Lighting
Direct expenses $ 7,040
Estimated staff costs $ 4,120
Total expenses $ 11,160
Ticket sales revenue N/A
Net expenses $ 11,160
Gift Giveaway Event
The City of Laguna Hills and Christ Community Church collaborated on a Holiday Gift Giveaway event held on Sunday, December 8, 2024, in the Community Center Heritage Room. In the weeks leading up to the event, the public generously donated gifts, and 82 local families registered, with a total of 162 children signed up to receive gifts. On the day of the event, Christ Community Church joined forces with the City of Laguna Hills to offer a variety of activities, including photos with Santa, a dessert potluck, and the support of over 70 volunteers. The celebration was further enhanced by carolers and festive centerpieces. After the event, leftover toys were donated to Operation Santa Claus, a year-round program that provides new gifts and toys to children in foster care in Orange County.
The table below provides a cost breakdown of the Gift Giveaway:
Gift Giveaway
Direct expenses $ 407
Estimated staff costs $ 1,890
Total expenses $ 2,297
Ticket sale revenue N/A
Net expenses $ 2,297
Parent's Night Out
Parent's Night Out was held on Friday, December 13, 2024, at the Community Center.
Community Services Staff provided a safe and welcoming environment where kids could be dropped off and supervised for 2.5 hours, allowing parents to enjoy a night out. The
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ticketed event, which costs $5, included dinner, inflatables, organized games, crafts, and more. The event was very successful and sold out with 90 participants.
The table below provides a cost breakdown of Parent's Night Out:
Parent's Night Out
Direct expenses $ 2,758
Estimated staff
costs
$ 1,665
Total expenses $ 4,423
Ticket sale
revenue
$ 440
Net expenses $ 3,983
Breakfast with Santa
On Saturday, December 14, 2024 the City of Laguna Hills hosted its annual Breakfast with Santa in the Community Center Heritage Room, which was a sold-out event with 200 attendees and 40 participants on the waitlist. The breakfast, provided by Polly's Pies, featured pancakes, bacon, sausage, eggs, fresh fruit, and more. Children had the opportunity to participate in crafts, while a musician provided ambient music throughout the event. Attendees also had the chance to meet and take photos with Santa.
The table below provides a cost breakdown of Breakfast with Santa:
Breakfast with Santa
Direct expenses $ 4,827
Estimated staff
costs
$ 2,368
Total expenses $ 7,195
Ticket sale
revenue
$ 2,235
Net expenses $ 4,960
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Holiday Musical Dance Extravaganza
On Saturday, December 14, 2024, the Holiday Musical Dance Extravaganza took place in the Community Center Heritage Room. The event was a spectacular showcase featuring various styles of dance and music. The event featured performances from a diverse group of artists, including Ysa Padua (musician), Katelyn Lawson and Garret Shippen (ballroom dancers), Chanel Simpson and Brendan Isais (musicians), Pacific Ballet Conservatory (ballet dancers), Orange County School of the Arts (ballroom dancers), Fred Astaire Dance Studios (event hosts and dance studio), The Space (contemporary/modern dance), Julia Brown and Jake Champion (ballroom dancers), and Sway Ballroom Dance (dance studio). Attendees were treated to a delicious dinner from Villa Roma, with cookies from Heidelberg Pastry Shop for dessert, along with coffee and other sweets. The event sold out with 167 attendees.
The table below provides a cost breakdown of the Holiday Musical Dance Extravaganza:
Dance Extravaganza
Direct expenses $ 11,124
Estimated staff costs $ 4,318
Total expenses $ 15,442
Ticket sale revenue $ 1,573
Net expenses $ 13,869
Workshops, Excursions, and Programs
The Community Services Department also hosted a variety of workshops, programs, and smaller events as further described below.
Holiday Wreath Workshop
The Holiday Wreath Workshop was a fun event where attendees created their own beautiful wreaths while enjoying refreshments. There were eleven attendees and the cost was $75 per participant. Local florist Jen DeMarti from Urban Marigold in Laguna Hills guided everyone through the wreath-making process, offering expert tips and creating a fun, hands-on experience.
Laguna Hills Holiday Light Tour
On December 11 and December 20, participants embarked on a Holiday Light Tour as part of the Community Services Excursion Program. The event was priced at $10 for
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residents of Laguna Hills and $15 for non-Laguna Hills residents and had a total of 22 participants. Everyone enjoyed the festive atmosphere and the beautiful holiday lights.
Home Alone Movie and Trivia Night
On Saturday, December 21, the Home Alone Movie and Trivia Night took place with 21 participants. The evening included a fun trivia game, popcorn, a potluck, and a screening of the classic holiday movie Home Alone.
Fiscal Impact:
The budget for the 2024 Holiday Event Series is $24,000. Total sponsorships were $300.
Provided in the Background section of this report are the expenditures for each individual event during the Holiday Event Series. Total expenditures for the Holiday Event Series is $24,862. Estimated staff costs to plan and staff the Holiday Event Series is $14,360.
The Community Services Department also hosted a variety of workshops, programs, and smaller events to celebrate the holiday season. Total direct expenditures for holiday workshops, excursions, and programs are $2,042, including staff costs. Ticket sale revenue is $1,120. Net expenses for the holiday workshops, excursions, and programs are $922.
Attachments:
None
Item No. 4.9
City of Laguna Hills
City Council / Planning Agency
Staff Report
Date: January 28, 2025
To: Mayor and Council Members
From: Jennifer Lowe, Community Development Director
Issue: Development Application Status Report
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the report.
Background:
The purpose of this Status Report is to identify new and pending development applications in process with the City’s Community Development Department which will require a public hearing. Links to project documents are available on the City’s website at: https://lagunahillsca.gov/PlanningProjects.
Case Number N/A
Project Location 23272, 23282, 23422, 23382, 23332 Mill Creek Drive; 24461, 24411 Ridge Route Drive
Project
Description
Request to construct 464 residential units.
Applicant John Stack, on behalf of Ridge Route LLC, KB Mill Creek DST, KB Spectrum Summit Plaza, LLC
Project Planner TBD
Status On October 29, 2024, an SB330 Preliminary Application was submitted. Staff is currently reviewing the application materials and awaiting submittal of a Formal Application.
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Case Number USE-0166-2023 (SDP/TPM/PUP/PP)
Project Location 24422 Avenida de la Carlota, Oakbrook Plaza Project
Description
A request to construct a new 240-unit senior living apartment complex in a 7-story, podium-style development with four residential levels located above four parking levels, including one subterranean parking level. The existing office building on site will remain, with parking for the office building provided in the new parking structure.
Applicant Matt Haugen, BSP Oakbrook LLC
Project Planner Adam Pisarkiewicz, Contract Planner
Status On April 11, 2024, a letter was sent to the Applicant deeming the Application complete. On June 10, 2024, a letter was sent to the Applicant identifying reasons the proposed Project is, or potentially is, inconsistent, not in compliance, or not in conformity with City plans, programs, policies, ordinances, standards, and requirements. On July 30, 2024, a letter was sent to the Applicant identifying additional technical review comments. Staff is currently awaiting resubmittal of plans; the item will be scheduled for public hearing when ready.
Case Number USE-0147-2023 (SDP)
Project Location 25254 La Paz Road
Project
Description
Request to construct 180 age-restricted, multiple-family dwelling units within an approximately 61-foot-tall, six-story building, including two parking levels (one subterranean) with 250 parking spaces.
Applicant Nick Buchanan
Project Planner Jay Wuu, Senior Planner
Status On April 18, 2024, a letter was sent to the Applicant deeming the Application complete. On June 17, 2024, a letter was sent to the Applicant identifying reasons the proposed Project is, or potentially is, inconsistent, not in compliance, or not in conformity with City plans, programs, policies, ordinances, standards, and requirements. Staff is currently conducting CEQA review and
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additional technical review of the proposed Project. The item will be scheduled for public hearing when ready.
Case Number USE-0165-2023 (ZTA/TTM/SDP)
Project Location 23272 – 23282 Mill Creek Drive
Project
Description
Request to construct 48 detached residential condominium units.
Applicant John Stack, on behalf of KB Spectrum Summit Plaza, LLC Project Planner Jay Wuu, Senior Planner
Status On May 3, 2024, a letter was sent to the Applicant deeming the Application complete. On August 28, 2024, a letter was sent to the Applicant identifying additional technical review comments and informing the Applicant of significant design concerns. Staff is currently awaiting a withdrawal of the Application or resubmittal of plans; the item will be scheduled for public hearing when ready.
Case Number USE-0172-2024 (CPMA)
Project Location 23521 Paseo de Valencia
Project
Description
Request to construct carports in the Taj Mahal parking lot to accommodate solar panels.
Applicant Alisha Cosio, on behalf of Valta Energy
Project Planner Jennifer Ash, Assistant Planner
Status On March 29, 2024, a letter was sent to the Applicant deeming the Application incomplete. Staff is currently awaiting resubmittal of plans; the item will be scheduled for public hearing when ready.
Case Number USE-0165-2023 (ZTA/TTM/SDP)
Project Location 23272 – 23282 Mill Creek Drive
Project
Description
Request to construct 48 detached residential condominium units.
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Applicant John Stack, on behalf of KB Spectrum Summit Plaza, LLC Project Planner Jay Wuu, Senior Planner
Status On May 3, 2024, a letter was sent to the Applicant deeming the Application complete. On August 28, 2024, a letter was sent to the Applicant identifying additional technical review comments and informing the Applicant of significant design concerns. Staff is currently awaiting a withdrawal of the Application or resubmittal of plans; the item will be scheduled for public hearing when ready.
Case Number USE-0195-2024 (SDPM)
Project Location 24795 Alicia Parkway
Project
Description
Converting an existing full service carwash to an express carwash Applicant A&S Engineering, on behalf of Southland Property Investments, LLC
Project Planner Jennifer Ash, Assistant Planner
Status Application intake was on November 12, 2024, and is currently under review.
Fiscal Impact:
None.
Attachments:
None
Item No. 4.10
City of Laguna Hills
City Council / Planning Agency
Staff Report
Date: January 28, 2025
To: Mayor and Council Members
From: Joe Ames, Public Works Director/City Engineer
Issue: Informal Bidding Ordinance Use Quarterly Report
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the report.
Background:
On October 24, 2023, the City Council adopted an Ordinance adding Chapter 3-36 (Informal Bidding – Public Projects) to Title 3 (Revenue and Finance) of the Laguna Hills Municipal Code to provide informal bidding procedures in accordance with the Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act.
Chapter 3-36 reduces contract award process time, improves the timeliness of project completion, reduces paperwork, and simplifies overall project administration for “public projects” more than $5,000 and up to $200,000. “Public projects” are defined to include: construction, reconstruction, erection, alteration, renovation, improvement, demolition, and repair work involving any publicly owned, leased, or operated facility.
This definition also includes painting or repainting of any publicly owned, leased, or operated facility (Public Contract Code Section 22002).
During the discussion of the adoption of the Ordinance, City Council directed that City staff prepare a quarterly report for City Council review of the use of Chapter 3-36 for public projects that were let by negotiated contract. Under Chapter 3-36, the City Manager may let public projects of $60,000 or less by negotiated contract. Public projects over $60,000 up to $200,000 may use a streamlined procedure for bidding, but the contract must be awarded by City Council.
Attached is a list of public projects during the most recent two quarters (for the periods
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of July 1, 2024 through September 30, 2024, and October 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024) let by negotiated contract between $5,000 and $60,000.
CEQA Findings:
CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) specifically excludes activities that are not a project within CEQA's "common sense" exemption.
Fiscal Impact:
The total expenditures were $233,101.04 and were paid from various Public Works Department operating budgets and/or capital improvement program budgets as detailed in the attached Quarterly Reports.
Attachments:
1. Quarterly Informal Bidding Ordinance Report (July 1 through September 30, 2024)
2. Quarterly Informal Bidding Ordinance Report (October 1 through December 31, 2024)
City of Laguna Hills
Informal Bidding Ordinance: Quarterly Report of Negotiated Contracts ‐ Paid Invoices July 1, to September 30, 2024
Vendor Invoice No. Date Amount Account No. Description of Services INVOICESJamey Clark, Inc. 75305 7/10/2024 16,000.00 $ 355‐720.701 (Parks Contract Repair) Beckenham Park priority #2 repairs Jamey Clark, Inc. 75320 7/15/2024 16,875.00 $ 355‐720.701 (Parks Contract Repair) Mendocino Park priority #2 repairs Sports Field Services 212337 8/29/2024 12,680.00 $ 355‐720.701 (Parks Contract Repair) Cabot Park ‐ upper and lower little league infield Jamey Clark, Inc. 75483 9/4/2024 8,175.00 $ 355‐720.701 (Parks Contract Repair) Community Center Park priority #2 repairs TOTAL $53,730.00
City of Laguna Hills
Informal Bidding Ordinance: Quarterly Report of Negotiated Contracts ‐ Paid Invoices October 1st to December 31st 2024
Vendor Invoice No. Date Amount Account No. Description of Services INVOICESJamey Clark, Inc. 75567 10/7/2024 17,575.00 $ 355‐720.701 (Parks Contract Repair) Mandeville Park bench painting Jamey Clark, Inc. 75606 10/14/2024 8,650.00 $ 355‐720.701 (Parks Contract Repair) Costeau Park drinking fountain replacement Jamey Clark, Inc. 75640 10/29/2024 8,650.00 $ 355‐720.701 (Parks Contract Repair) Santa Vittoria Park drinking fountain replacement Jamey Clark, Inc. 75650 10/30/2024 8,429.84 $ 600‐255.950.505 (CIP 505, Civic Center) Tenant improvement at Public Works conference room Jamey Clark, Inc. 75665 11/4/2024 9,875.00 $ 355‐720.701 (Parks Contract Repair) Beckenham Park rubber repairs Jamey Clark, Inc. 75712 11/14/2024 7,735.00 $ 355‐720.701 (Parks Contract Repair) Play equipment #2 rating repairs at 11 parks Empire Parking Lot Services 13044 11/25/2024 17,135.00 $ 600‐255.950.513 (CIP 513, Community Center) Community Center parking lot seal coat (50% Invoice) Millenium Alarm Systems 2683 & 3698
11/26/2024 &
12/7/2024 $ 9,924.00
355‐720.701 (Parks Contract Repair) &
100‐195.940.000 (Computer Hardware) Beckenham and Stockport Park camera systems Specialty Mowing 1785 11/26/2024 $ 28,296.00 355‐720.730 (Weed Abatement) Additional weed abatement at Veeh Ranch Open Space RJ Electric 63359 12/6/2024 $ 6,400.00 100‐195.720.050 (Contract Services for IT) Community Center server room electrical work Ramon Total Roofing 24‐1160 12/6/2024 $ 39,600.00 600‐255.950.505 (CIP 505, Civic Center) Civic Center roof repair above Suite 160 RJ Electric 63456 12/16/2024 9,400.00 $ 355‐720.701 (Parks Contract Repair) Repair Musco pole lights at softball field Traffic Management 1182543 12/31/2024 5,701.20 $ 355‐720.401 (Other PW Maintenance) Traffic control for median decorations TOTAL $177,371.04
Item No. 7.2.1
City of Laguna Hills
City Council / Planning Agency
Staff Report
Date: January 28, 2025
To: Mayor and Council Members
From: Greg Simonian, City Attorney
Issue: Resolution Ratifying and Implementing Certain Changes to the Compensation of the City Manager
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1) Receive and oral report; and
2) Pursuant to the minute action taken by City Council during open session at the January 14, 2025, City Council Regular Meeting, adopt a ratifying resolution entitled:
"A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laguna Hills, California, Ratifying and Implementing Certain Changes to the Compensation of the City Manager, an Unrepresented Employee."
Background:
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1), the City Council convened in closed session on November 12, 2024 and January 14, 2025 for the purpose of conducting the annual performance evaluation of the City Manager, an unrepresented employee, in accordance with Section 4 of the City Manager Employment Agreement, dated May 16, 2022, ("Employment Agreement"). Following completion of the annual performance evaluation of the City Manager during closed session on January 14, 2025, the City Council reconvened in open session and by minute action voted 4-0-1 (Mayor Pro Tempore Caskey Absent) as follows: In recognition of exceptional job performance during the performance period under review:
1) Effective December 2, 2024, the City Manager’s current annual base salary shall be increased by 6%, from $274,300 to $290,758;
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2) Effective December 2, 2024, the City Manager is awarded a one-time 6% performance bonus for calendar year 2024, as authorized pursuant to Section 4 of the City Manager’s Employment Agreement; and,
3) The City Attorney is directed to prepare a resolution ratifying these minute actions for City Council approval at the regular meeting of the City Council on January 28, 2025.
Section 5(B) of the Employment Agreement provides that increases in the City Manager’s annual base salary may be effective at any time in the sole discretion of the City Council. Section 5(B) of the Employment Agreement further provides that salary increases approved by the City Council do not require amendment to the Employment Agreement to be effective, and any increases in the City Manager’s annual base salary may be set forth in an annual salary resolution or minute action approved by the City Council and ratified by resolution. Additionally, pursuant to Section 4 of the Employment Agreement, following each annual performance evaluation, the City Council may in its sole discretion grant the City Manager a performance bonus equal to 0-10% of his then-current annual base salary which, if awarded, must be approved by minute action of the City Council and ratified by resolution.
As required by the terms of the City Manager Employment Agreement, and pursuant to Government Code Section 36506, by adopting the proposed Resolution (Attachment A) the City Council hereby ratifies the minute action taken by the City Council during open session on January 14, 2025, to approve and authorize a 6% increase in the City Manager’s current annual base salary, effective December 2, 2024, and a 6% performance bonus for calendar year 2024. The recommendations set forth herein serve as final action to change the salary and compensation of the City Manager, as previously directed by the City Council.
Attachments:
1. Proposed Resolution Ratifying and Implementing Certain Changes to the Compensation of the City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-01-28-X
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LAGUNA HILLS, CALIFORNIA, RATIFYING AND
IMPLEMENTING CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE
COMPENSATION OF THE CITY MANAGER, AN
UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEE
The City Council of the City of Laguna Hills, California, hereby finds, determines, declares, and resolves as follows:
WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1), the City Council convened in closed session on November 12, 2024, and January 14, 2025, for the purpose of conducting the annual performance evaluation of the City Manager, an unrepresented employee, in accordance with Section 4 of the City Manager Employment Agreement, dated May 16, 2022 ("Employment Agreement"); and WHEREAS, Section 5(B) of the Employment Agreement provides that increases in the City Manager’s annual base salary may be effective at any time in the sole discretion of the City Council; and
WHEREAS, Section 5(B) of the Employment Agreement further provides that salary increases approved by the City Council do not require amendment to the Employment Agreement to be effective, and any increases in the City Manager’s annual base salary may be set forth in an annual salary resolution or minute action approved by the City Council and ratified by resolution; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 4 of the Employment Agreement, following each annual performance evaluation, the City Council may in its sole discretion grant the City Manager a performance bonus equal to 0-10% of his then-current annual base salary which, if awarded, must be approved by minute action of the City Council and ratified by resolution; and
WHEREAS, following completion of the annual performance evaluation of the City Manager during closed session on January 14, 2025, the City Council reconvened in open session and by minute action voted 4-0-1 (Mayor Pro Tempore Caskey absent) as follows: in recognition of exceptional job performance during the performance period under review, (1 to approve and authorize a 6% increase to the current annual base salary of the City Manager, effective December 2, 2024; (2 to approve and award a one-time 6% performance bonus to the City Manager for calendar year 2024; and, (3 to direct the City Attorney to prepare a resolution ratifying these minute actions for final approval and ratification by the City Council during open session at its regularly scheduled City Council meeting to be held on January 28, 2025; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the terms of the Employment Agreement, and pursuant to Government Code Section 36506, the City Council hereby ratifies and implements the minute actions taken by the City Council during open session on January 14, 2025, to change the salary and compensation of the City Manager.
Resolution No. 2025-01-28-X
4860-5068-5890, v. 1
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA
HILLS, CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE, AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 2. Effective December 2, 2024, the City Manager’s current annual base salary shall be increased by 6%, from $274,300 to $290,758.
SECTION 3. Effective December 2, 2024, the City Manager is awarded a onetime performance bonus equal to 6% of the City Manager’s current annual base salary in the amount of $16,458.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 28th day of January 2025. ________________________________
JOSHUA SWEENEY, MAYOR
ATTEST:
______________________________________
JENNIFER LEE, CITY CLERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss
CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS )
I, Jennifer Lee, City Clerk of the City of Laguna Hills, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Resolution No. 2025-01-28-X by the City Council of the City of Laguna Hills, California, at a Regular Meeting thereof held on the 28th day of January 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
_____________________________________
JENNIFER LEE, CITY CLERK
Item No. 7.3.1
City of Laguna Hills
City Council / Planning Agency
Staff Report
Date: January 28, 2025
To: Mayor and Council Members
From: Joe Ames, Public Works Director/City Engineer
Issue: Exploring the Adoption of an Electric Bicycle/Mobility Device Ordinance Recommendation: That the City Council discuss and provide direction to City staff.
Background:
At the recent Traffic Commission meeting on January 15, 2025, the Traffic Commission recommended that “the City Council adopt a ‘Regulated Mobility Device Ordinance’ that addresses specific issues recommended by the Traffic Commission and that the City Council adopt a companion education and enforcement plan.” This recommendation was the culmination of several Traffic Commission meetings held in July 2024, September 2024, November 2024, and January 15, 2025 on this topic. The history that led to this recommendation being made is as follows:
Traffic Commissioner Vice Chair Patel requested that the July 17, 2024 Traffic Commission agenda include “Exploring the Adoption of E-Bike Regulations.” In response, City staff prepared and presented an agenda report for the July 17, 2024 Traffic Commission meeting that reviewed past City Council and Traffic Commission actions on this topic dating back to 2022. This Traffic Commission agenda report is attached. After receiving the report, the Traffic Commission recommended that City staff research local and regional education programs and enforcement policies, and review existing ordinances in nearby cities for review at a future Traffic Commission meeting.
In response, for the September 18, 2024 Traffic Commission meeting, City staff
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prepared and presented an agenda report that reviewed the available information. This Traffic Commission agenda report is attached. The report included a Countywide summary table of all e-bike related ordinances. After receiving the report, the Traffic Commission voted to continue this item and requested a City staff presentation on the ordinances adopted by the nearby cities of Aliso Viejo, Laguna Niguel, Mission Viejo, and Rancho Santa Margarita.
In response, for the November 20, 2024 Traffic Commission meeting, City staff prepared and presented an agenda report that reviewed these four ordinances. This Traffic Commission agenda report is attached. After receiving the report, the Traffic Commission provided direction to City staff for Chair Caputo to work with Public Works Director Ames to bring this issue back to the Traffic Commission on January 15, 2025 with the intention of reviewing the Rancho Santa Margarita “Regulated Mobility Device Ordinance” in more detail. Subsequently, Chair Caputo met with Public Works Director Ames on December 17, 2024 at City offices.
In a one-on-one meeting on December 17, 2024 meeting between Chair Caputo and Director Ames, Chair Caputo recommended that Director Ames craft an agenda report for the next Traffic Commission meeting whereupon the Traffic Commission would review portions of the Rancho Santa Margarita Regulated Mobility Device Ordinance, specifically the “purpose and intent,” “definitions,” and “unlawful operations” sections, with the intent on determining what, if any, items should be included in a potential Regulated Mobility Device Ordinance for Laguna Hills.
In response, for the January 15, 2025 Traffic Commission meeting, City staff prepared and presented an agenda report that included a modified version of the Rancho Santa Margarita Regulated Mobility Device Ordinance with a series of “yes” or “no” checkmark boxes and comment lines to provide the Traffic Commissioners with the ability to provide structured input and discussion on the items which could be recommended for inclusion in a potential Regulated Mobility Device Ordinance for Laguna Hills. In addition, Traffic Commissioner Miller provided a report for inclusion in the agenda report summarizing an interview he had with Justin Stanfield, Director of Student Services at Saddleback Valley Unified School District (SVUSD), to learn what the District has been implementing as part of SVUSD’s E-Bike Permit Program. This Traffic Commission agenda report is attached.
During the January 15, 2025 Traffic Commission meeting, the Traffic Commission reviewed the Rancho Santa Margarita Regulated Mobility Device Ordinance and received an oral report from Traffic Commissioner Miller on SVUSD’s E-Bike Permit Program. During his oral report, Commissioner Miller indicated that, if an e-bike
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ordinance were adopted, the City should develop an educational outreach and enforcement plan in collaboration with SVUSD’s Program.
The Traffic Commissioners polled Police Services staff in attendance (Sergeant Avalos and Deputy Herrera) and inquired about the necessity of an e-bike ordinance.
Generally, Sergeant Avalos and Deputy Herrera indicated that while there have few reported e-bike collisions, incidents, warnings and tickets, an e-bike ordinance could provide another “tool in the toolbox.” (Separately, Captain Burk indicated to Director Ames there were only six reported collisions involving e-bikes in 2024.) Finally, the Traffic Commission provided recommendations as to whether all or some of the “purpose and intent,” “definitions,” and “unlawful operations” sections that appear in the Rancho Santa Margarita Regulated Mobility Device Ordinance should appear in a proposed Laguna Hills Regulated Mobility Device Ordinance.
Excerpts from these sections of the Rancho Santa Margarita Ordinance and the Traffic Commission’s recommendations concerning each section are listed below.
Does the Traffic Commission recommend the same language or similar language for inclusion in a proposed Laguna Hills Regulated Mobility Device Ordinance? (Yes or No vote)
Yes Sec. 12.08.010. - Purpose and Intent.
The City Council finds that the unsafe operation of regulated mobility devices on all public property and private property open to the public for pedestrian travel poses a significant risk to the safety and welfare of persons, pedestrians, motorists, and children throughout the City.
The purpose of this Chapter is to implement reasonable regulations on the operation and use of these types of mobility devices pursuant to the City's police power to protect the public health, safety, and welfare, to better promote the safe use and operation of regulated mobility devices, to prevent vehicular and pedestrian conflicts and other traffic hazards, to prevent hazards to public safety, and to enhance pedestrian and motorist safety.
Yes Sec. 12.08.020. - Definitions.
In addition to the definitions set forth in Section 12.01.010 or elsewhere in this Code, for purposes of this Chapter, the words and phrases defined herein shall be construed in accordance with the following definitions:
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Electric bicycle has the same meaning as in California Vehicle Code Section 312.5, as it may be amended from time to time.
Electric personal assistive mobility device has the same meaning as in California Vehicle Code Section 313, as it may be amended from time to time.
Electrically motorized board has the same meaning as in California Vehicle Code Section 313.5, as it may be amended from time to time.
Enforcement Officer means any peace officer, person designated as a Code Enforcement Officer pursuant to Section 1.03.040 of this Code, or any City employee designated by the City Manager or employee of the Orange County Sheriff Department authorized to administer or process violations related to this Chapter.
Low-speed vehicle has the same meaning as in California Vehicle Code Section 385.5, as it may be amended from time to time.
Motorized scooter has the same meaning as in California Vehicle Code Section 407.5, as it may be amended from time to time.
Operate means to ride, operate, and/or otherwise control a regulated mobility device other than walking such device.
Park means a public park owned, operated, and/or maintained by the City including, without limitation, the City's Skate Park, Splash Pad, and Dog Park. (Note: Need to modify locations to customize for Laguna Hills.)
Regulated mobility device means an electric bicycle, electric personal assistive mobility device, electrically motorized board, low-speed vehicle, motorized scooter, shared mobility device, and any other similar mobility device.
Shared mobility device has the same meaning as in California Civil Code Section 2505, as it may be amended from time to time.
Sidewalk means the portion of the public right-of-way between the
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curb line of any street, road, highway, bicycle lane, or other thoroughfare designed for vehicular travel and the adjacent property line, or any other paved path or walkway, which is intended for pedestrian travel, whether publicly or privately owned and/or maintained.
Yes Sec. 12.08.030. - Unlawful Operation of Regulated Mobility Devices. (a) It shall be unlawful and a violation of this Chapter for any person to operate a regulated mobility device in an unsafe manner on any street, road, highway, sidewalk, bike path, bike lane, trail, park, or upon any private property which is held open to the public for pedestrian travel. Operating a regulated mobility device in an unsafe manner includes any one or more of the following:
Yes (1) Violating any provision of the Rancho Santa Margarita Municipal Code, California Vehicle Code, or other law or regulation applicable to the use or operation of a regulated mobility device.
Yes (2) Operating on any street, road, highway, or bicycle lane against the direction of traffic.
Yes (3) Operating upon any public drainage facility, culvert, ditch, or channel.
Yes (4) Operating in a manner other than the manner in which the regulated mobility device was designed, including carrying more than one passenger or carrying passengers on the regulated mobility device in a manner other than as designed.
Yes (5) Operating on any street, road, highway, bicycle path, bicycle lane, trail or sidewalk with more than two regulated mobility devices side-by-side
Yes (6) Operating at a speed greater than 25 miles per hour on any street, road, highway, bicycle path, bicycle lane, or other area generally open to public access, or at any speed greater than is reasonable or prudent under the conditions then existing.
Yes;
however,
change to 8
miles per
hour
(7) Operating at a speed greater than 5 miles per hour on a sidewalk.
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Vote
(8) Operating while hitched to or physically attached to any moving vehicle or motorized device.
Yes (9) Operating while allowing another person who is not a passenger to either cling to or to be physically attached to the regulated mobility device
Yes (10) Operating while lifting one or more wheels into the air.
Yes, but with
the following
addition
noted at
right
(11) Operating while failing to yield the right-of-way to any and all pedestrians or failing to yield the right-of-way to a vehicle upon entering a roadway or driveway from a sidewalk in a safe manner.
Yes (12) Operating while failing to obey any posted signs regulating operation including signs prohibiting operation in specific areas.
Yes (13) A person under the age of 18 operating without a properly fitted and fastened helmet, including a passenger under the age of 18.
Yes (14) A person aged 18 or older operating a class 3 regulated mobility device without a properly fitted and fastened helmet, which helmet is required pursuant to California Vehicle Code Section 21213(b).
No (15) Operating upon any City park.
No (16) Operating upon any unpaved trail.
Yes (17) Operating at a speed greater than 10 miles per hour on any paved trail.
1-3 No Vote (18) Tampering with or modifying a regulated mobility device so as to change the speed capability of the device, or otherwise altering, modifying, or adjusting the motor settings to increase the speed of the device, unless the required label indicating the classification is appropriately replaced.
Further, the Traffic Commission recommended that, if the Rancho Santa Margarita Regulated Mobility Device Ordinance was to serve as the basis for a future Laguna Hills Regulated Mobility Device Ordinance, that Section 12.08.050 (f) of the Penalties subsection be modified such that “…the Enforcement Officer should attempt to contact the parent or legal guardian of the person under the age of 18 to notify them of the
Item No. 7.3.1
violation.”
At this time, City staff is requesting that City Council provide direction to City staff and the City Attorney on whether a “Regulated Mobility Device Ordinance” and, optionally, what provisions should be included in such an Ordinance.
CEQA Findings:
CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) specifically excludes activities that are not a project within CEQA's "common sense" exemption.
Fiscal Impact:
Unknown at this time.
Attachments:
1. July 17, 2024 Traffic Commissioner Agenda Report Item No 4.6
2. September 18, 2024 Traffic Commissioner Agenda Report Item No 4.4
3. November 20, 2024 Traffic Commissioner Agenda Report Item No 4.3
4. January 15, 2025 Traffic Commissioner Agenda Report Item No 4.1
Item No. 4.6
City of Laguna Hills
Traffic Commission
Staff Report
Date: July 17, 2024
To: Traffic Commissioners
From: Joe Ames, Public Works Director/City Engineer
Issue: Exploring the Adoption of E-Bike Regulations
Recommendation: That the Traffic Commission provide direction to City staff on the topic.
Background:
In a request to City staff, Vice Chair Patel requested this item be placed on the July 17, 2024, agenda.
Because this topic has been discussed recently by the Traffic Commission, City staff is providing the following additional background on the topic:
At the City Council meeting held on September 13, 2022, City Council directed the Traffic Commission and City staff (including Police Services) to research safety concerns over bicycles, electric bicycles (e-bikes), and motorized mobility devices and provide a report to City Council.
City staff and Police Services prepared a comprehensive report for presentation to the Traffic Commission at the November 16, 2022, meeting. The report was intended to serve as the basis for a future City Council report and presentation. At that meeting, the Traffic Commission indicated they wanted more time to review City staff’s written report. To this end, the Traffic Commission continued the item to the March 15, 2023, meeting.
At the Traffic Commission meeting held on March 15, 2023, the Traffic Commission provided no comments on the report, and requested that Police Services provide an July 17, 2024 Traffic Commission Agenda Report, Item No. 4.6
Item No. 4.6
update on oral update on bicycle and electric bicycle enforcement at every Traffic Commission meeting.
At the City Council meeting held on May 9, 2023, City staff presented its comprehensive report on bicycles, electric bicycles, and motorized mobility devices. After receiving the report, the City Council directed Police Services to monitor and observe violations of State law and City codes related to motorized bicycles and devices and report back to City Council in one year.
Since October 2022, City staff has been participating in a series of quarterly E-Bike Coordination Meetings led by the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA).
Some important outcomes have resulted from the collaboration:
1. A comprehensive list of e-bike ordinances adopted by other Orange County cities was compiled and continues to be updated;
2. Efforts at the State level to adopt comprehensive State-wide regulations are being tracked by OCTA;
3. A series of educational videos, primarily aimed at teens, were created to educate e-bike riders;
4. In-person “e-bike rodeos” have been held to educate riders – with an emphasis on educating parents and children;
5. Cities and enforcement agencies are sharing “lessons learned” about implementing new ordinances and educational programs on a quarterly basis;
6. Development of an “e-bike safety plan;” and
7. Public Works Directors have been working with OCTA to identify available grant funding and existing Measure M2 (OC GO) funding to build and enhance bikeways and bike routes.
Some results of this work are posted at:
https://www.octa.net/getting-around/active/oc-bike/e-bikes/ The first comprehensive list of e-bike ordinances adopted by other Orange County cities was presented at the May 9, 2023, City Council meeting as part of City staff’s comprehensive report on the subject. An updated list, obtained on July 10, 2024, from the OCTA website, is attached to this agenda report.
City staff is still hopeful that the State legislature will pass a comprehensive “e-bike law” in the near future that will address the most frequently raised issues pertaining to the use and operation of e-bikes.
July 17, 2024 Traffic Commission Agenda Report, Item No. 4.6
Item No. 4.6
Fiscal Impact:
If the Traffic Commission recommends that City staff and the City Attorney research and explore the adoption of new bicycle and electric bicycle regulations, the cost of doing so is unknown at this time.
Attachments:
1. E-Bike Regulations
(See September 18, 2024 Traffic Commission Agenda Report for Updated Countywide Table of Ordinances)
July 17, 2024 Traffic Commission Agenda Report, Item No. 4.6
Item No. 4.4
City of Laguna Hills
Traffic Commission
Staff Report
Date: September 18, 2024
To: Traffic Commissioners
From: Joe Ames, Public Works Director/City Engineer
Issue: Exploring the Adoption of E-Bike Regulations
Recommendation: That the Traffic Commission receive and file the report.
Background:
Background:
At the July 17, 2024, Traffic Commission meeting, the Traffic Commission recommended that City staff research local and regional education programs and enforcement policies, and review existing ordinances in nearby cities for review at a future Traffic Commission meeting.
In response to the recommendation, City staff is providing the following information:
Local and Regional Education Programs and Enforcement Policies Capistrano Valley Unified School District in partnership with the cities of Dana Point and Laguna Niguel and the Orange County Sheriff’s Department started a program requiring students attending certain schools to apply for a permit if they are planning on riding a bicycle, electric bicycle, scooter or skateboard to school. Attached is a printout from the Capistrano Valley Unified School District website outlining an example of the permit process for Laguna Ranch Middle School.
The City of Laguna Niguel has published a bicycles topic page on the City’s website encouraging residents to voluntarily register their bicycles with Police Services (Orange County Sheriff’s Department). The page also includes a “Electric Bicycle Feedback” September 18, 2024 Traffic Commission Agenda Report, Item No. 4.4
Item No. 4.4
form to allow citizens to report unsafe e-bike riding behavior, and a video published on YouTube by the Orange County Sheriff’s Department on bike safety.
The Orange County Transportation Authority has an “OC BIKE” page providing an overview of bicycling in Orange County focusing on education about available bikeways to ride, future regional and local bikeway projects, cycling safety, and types of e-bikes and laws that apply to their use on roadways and bikeways. OCTA has produced educational videos, and has held free, public bike “rodeos” on weekends encouraging in-person attendance at outdoor classes. Some results of this work are posted at:
https://www.octa.net/getting-around/active/oc-bike/e-bikes/ Since October 2022, City staff has been participating in a series of quarterly E-Bike Coordination Meetings led by the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA).
Some important outcomes have resulted from the collaboration:
1. A comprehensive list of e-bike ordinances adopted by other Orange County cities was compiled and continues to be updated;
2. Efforts at the State level to adopt comprehensive State-wide regulations are being tracked by OCTA;
3. A series of educational videos, primarily aimed at teens, were created to educate e-bike riders;
4. In-person “e-bike rodeos” have been held to educate riders – with an emphasis on educating parents and children;
5. Cities and enforcement agencies are sharing “lessons learned” about implementing new ordinances and educational programs on a quarterly basis;
6. Development of an “e-bike safety plan;” and
7. Public Works Directors have been working with OCTA to identify available grant funding and existing Measure M2 (OC GO) funding to build and enhance bikeways and bike routes.
As reported at the July 17, 2024, Traffic Commission meeting, Laguna Hills Police Services provides education at the local elementary schools and the high school regarding bicycle and e-bike safety. The City of Laguna Hills has a dedicated e-bike information page on the City’s website under Public
Works: https://lagunahillsca.gov/564/Bicycles-and-E-Bikes The City also actively re-posts OCTA e-bike outreach efforts on the City’s social media accounts.
Existing Ordinances in Nearby Cities
September 18, 2024 Traffic Commission Agenda Report, Item No. 4.4
Item No. 4.4
The first comprehensive list of e-bike ordinances adopted by other Orange County cities was presented at the May 9, 2023 City Council meeting as part of City staff’s comprehensive report on the subject. An updated list, obtained from the OCTA website, was presented at the July 17, 2024 Traffic Commission meeting. The latest update is attached to this agenda report.
The City Engineer reviewed the updated list of ordinances and created a table of common issues addressed in South County ordinances. The summary of common issues addressed is in the table below:
City Specific
Rules for
E-Bikes
Restricted
from Riding
on
Sidewalks
Speed
Limit on
Sidewalks
Restricted
from Riding
in Parks
Restrictions
on
“Reckless
Use” of EBikes
Aliso Viejo Yes Yes, but only
in some
areas by
zoning/ type
of land use
Yes – 5
MPH
No No
Dana Point No Yes, unless
exempted by
City
Manager
No Yes No
Laguna
Beach
No Yes N/A –
Riding not
allowed on
sidewalks
Yes No
Laguna Hills No Yes, but only
by City
Council
Resolution
for specific
segments of
sidewalk
No Yes No
Laguna
Niguel
Yes No Yes – 5
MPH
Yes, if posted Yes
Lake Forest No No Yes -5
MPH
Yes, if posted No
September 18, 2024 Traffic Commission Agenda Report, Item No. 4.4
Item No. 4.4
Mission Viejo No No Yes- 5
MPH, 12
MPH for
Trails
No No
Rancho Santa
Margarita
New “E-Bike Ordinance” Under Development
San
Clemente
No No
Riding only
prohibited
on beach
trails, beach
areas, and
on the
Municipal
Pier
No No No
San Juan
Capistrano
No No No No No
Fiscal Impact:
Unknown.
Fiscal Impact:
Unknown.
Attachments:
1. Laguna Ranch Middle School Permit Process
2. Summary of Bicycle & Electrical Bicycle (E-Bike) Ordinances by Jurisdiction September 18, 2024 Traffic Commission Agenda Report, Item No. 4.4
11/7/22, 10:54 AM Capistrano Unified School District - E-bike Safety https://www.capousd.org/subsites/Safety--Student-Services/Parent-Resources/E-bike-Safety/index.html 1/3
E-BIKE SAFETY
Bike Safety with The Orange County Sheriff's
Department
City Bike/e-Bike Resources
City of Mission Viejo
City of Laguna Niguel
City of San Juan Capistrano
City of Aliso Viejo
E-bike Resources
E-Bike-Rules-Of-The-Road-Flier
Motorcycle-VC-Reference-Sheet
Motorized-bike-and-scooter-chart
Example of New Permit Process
Ladera Ranch Middle School New Permit Process for eBikes, Bicycles, Scooters and Skateboards
This upcoming 2022-2023 school year, students will be required to apply for a permit if they are planning on riding to school. Students wishing to ride a bike, eBike, scooter or skateboard must complete the application, watch a video, and complete a quiz with 100% accuracy. After completing the application process, students will then receive a parking permit placard which will be placed on their transportation.
Students who do not have a permit, will not be allowed to ride to school. Parking Permits will be available to students who complete the process, but due to safety and space constraints, LRMS will be limiting the number of permits given to students through a lottery system. A student’s parking permit is a privilege and may be revoked based on not following behavior expectations and behaving unsafely arriving to and leaving campus.
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E-bike Vehicle Codes
CA Vehicle Code 312.5 Defines Class 1-3
Ebikes.
Ca Vehicle Code 21213 further prohibits
any person under the age of 16 from
operating a Class 3 electric bike.
CVC 407.5(a) – Defines what a motorized
scooter is.
A “motorized scooter” is any two-wheeled
device that has handlebars, has a
floorboard that is designed to be stood
upon when riding, and is powered by an
electric motor. This device may also have a
driver seat that does not interfere with the
ability of the rider to stand and ride and
may also be designed to be powered by
human propulsion.
Operators of motorized scooters:
1. Are subject to same laws as driver of a
vehicle (ride in direction of traffic, not
against it, while on a highway)
2. Are subject to same lighting
requirements during darkness
3. Do not need Insurance, registration or
a license plate
4. Must ride on right side of the roadway
5. If bicycle lane is present, must ride
within bicycle lane
Parent Resources
E-bike Safety
Bike Safety with The Orange County Sheriff's Departm…
Safety Bike Helmet
Sample Bike Parking Permit
SAFETY & STUDENT SERVICES
Home Student PlacementChild Welfare and AttendanceMore September 18, 2024 Traffic Commission Agenda Report, Item No. 4.4
11/7/22, 10:54 AM Capistrano Unified School District - E-bike Safety https://www.capousd.org/subsites/Safety--Student-Services/Parent-Resources/E-bike-Safety/index.html 2/3 All transportation parked on campus will be required to display a LRMS Parking Permit. Like the high school parking permits, students will need to renew these annually. There will be no fee for the initial parking permit.
More information on the new permit process will be communicated as we get closer to the opening of school.
Please note that if your child will be riding a Class 3 bicycle to school, it will need to be adjusted to a Class 2 speed and you will need to attest to this. We cannot allow our students to ride a Class 3 bicycle to campus since none of our students are 16 yet. Individuals must be 16 to ride Class 3 bicycles.
Safe Routes to School Program
Enforcing protocols for Electronic Bike (eBike) Safety including:
a. Storage-eBikes should be stored in a designated area on campus, on a hard and level surface with the capacity to hold all bikes permitted through the school. eBikes should never block ingress or egress or be placed in any location that would compromise safety and access.
b. Charging-Students using eBikes need to charge their equipment prior to arriving on campus. District outlets should not be used for charging.
c. Security-It is the responsibility of the student to lock and secure the eBike. The District is not responsible for damage or theft of eBikes on campus, or enroute to and from campus.
d. Permits-Each site is responsible for establishing a process for the distribution of permits for eBikes, which includes education, an application process, and is based on the maximum storage capacity at a particular site. e. Education-Each site will require a student to complete a safety training and pass a quiz on the material as part of the permit requirements.
f. Placards-Each site will develop and distribute a parking placard for eBikes that indicates all requirements for registration and training have been met. The placard must be attached and visible at all times on campus. Sites have the discretion to determine the location of the eBike placard.
g. Class 3 eBikes-Individuals must be 16 years of age to operate a Class 3 eBike. h. Enforcement-eBikes without school-issued placards, and eBikes blocking ingress/egress or walkways, will be confiscated and students will be subject to progressive discipline.
1. Safety-Students must walk eBikes upon entering campus and at all times while on campus, including parking lots and pathways, Students in possession of an eBike must have a helmet with them while they are with their eBike (CVC 21212a, 21235)
Shall not operate a motorized scooter:
1. Unless it is equipped with a brake
2. Without wearing a properly fitted and
fastened bicycle helmet, if the
operator is under 18 years of age.
3. Without a valid driver’s license or
instruction permit.
4. With any passengers in addition to the
operator.
5. Carrying any package, bundle, or
article that prevents the operator from
keeping at least one hand upon the
handlebars.
6. Upon a sidewalk, except as may be
necessary to enter or leave adjacent
property.
7. On the highway with the handlebars
raised so that the operator must
elevate his or her hands above the
level of his or her shoulders in order to
grasp the normal steering grip area.
8. And attach the motorized scooter or
himself or herself while on the
roadway, by any means, to any other
vehicle on the roadway.
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Agency Bicycle Ordinance(s) E-Bike Ordinance(s) Other Related Policy (Motorized Scooters, Mopeds, etc) Regulation Sources A. Designated Trails. No person shall operate a bicycle on a road or trail in any designated park or recreational area except upon roads or trails designated for bicycle traffic by the director or, in the case of a private park, the consenting owner.
B. Unsafe Operation. No person shall operate a bicycle in any designated park or recreational area in any manner that endangers any person or animal or at a speed that is greater than is reasonable or prudent, having due regard for other users and the surface, width, and grade of the road or trail, and in no event in excess of 10 miles per hour, unless a greater speed is posted.
C. Bicycle Parking. No person shall leave a bicycle lying on its side on a road or trail in any designated park or recreational area in such a way to obstruct pedestrian, equestrian, or vehicle traffic.
D. Helmets. No person under 18 years of age shall operate a bicycle, or ride upon a bicycle as a passenger on any road, bikeway or trail in any designated park or recreational area unless that person is wearing a properly fitted and fastened bicycle helmet. The bicycle helmet must meet the standards set forth in California Vehicle Code Section 21212. [Ord. 2010-126 § 1 (Exh. A)].
N. Motorized Wheeled Conveyance Prohibited. No person shall operate or drive any electric or combustible motorized skateboard, scooter, electric personal assistive mobility device, as defined in California Vehicle Code Section 313 (e.g., SegwaysTM), dirt bike, mini bike, mini motor bike, mini motorcycle, go-kart, go-ped, moped, all-terrain vehicle, quad runner, dune buggy or any similar electric or combustible motorized wheeled conveyance in any designated park or recreational area. The prohibition in this subsection shall not apply to motorized wheelchairs, scooters or similar modes of personal conveyance when in operation by a disabled person.- Amended Chapter 10.06 iof Title 10 and Chapter 11.10 of the municode(As of 09/21/22)
10.06.020 Bicycles operation
A. Direction of Travel. Persons riding or operating a bicycle or electric bicycle on a bicycle trail or path may proceed in either direction except on those trails or paths designated for one-way traffic by appropriate markings or signs.
B. Walking Bicycles. Bicycles and electric bicycles may be walked subject to all provisions of the law applicable to pedestrians.
10.06.030 Recreational transportation on sidewalks.
A. Riding on Sidewalks. Bicycles, electric bicycles, roller skates, roller blades, nonmotorized and motorized scooters, nonmotorized skateboards,electrically motorized boards, electric personal assistive mobility devices, and other similar nonmotorized and motorized forms of transportation may be ridden or operated on all sidewalks within the City at a speed not to exceed five miles per hour except as otherwise prohibited by this chapter.Motorized vehicles shall not be permitted to be ridden upon sidewalks.
B. Nonmotorized and motorized recreational transportation, as provided in subsection (A) of this section, shall be operated at a speed that is reasonable or prudent, having due regard for weather, visibility, pedestrian and vehicular traffic, and the surface and width of the sidewalk, and in no event at a speed that endangers the safety of any person or property.
Similar to Bicycle Policy Chapter 10.06: Pedestrian, bicycle, and skateboard regulations of Title 10 (Streets and sidewalks) Similar to Bicycle Policy N/A
https://legistarwebproduction.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/attachme nt/pdf/1558513/2022-09-21_ERecreation_Devices_Ord-ATT_1.pdf C. Prohibitions. Notwithstanding subsection
(A) of this section, bicycles, electric bicycles, roller skates, roller blades, nonmotorized and motorized scooters, nonmotorized skateboards, electrically motorized boards, electric personal assistive mobility devices, and other similar nonmotorized and motorized forms of transportation shall not be ridden or operated upon the following:
1. Sidewalks within a commercial or business center or complex;
2. Sidewalks adjacent to any public school building when school is in session;
3. Sidewalks and parking lots adjacent to or within any community or recreation center when in use;
4. Sidewalks adjacent to a church during services;
5. Parking lots of any property owned or operated by the City; or
6. Any pedestrian overcrossing or other sidewalk where prohibited by posted signs.
D. Public Works Director to Designate Additional Prohibitions. Notwithstanding subsection (A) of this section, the public works director, or his or her designee, may designate and declare certain portions of sidewalk where the riding or operation of bicycles, electric bicycles, roller skates, roller blades, nonmotorized and motorized scooters, nonmotorized skateboards, electrically motorized boards, electric personal assistive mobility devices, and other similar nonmotorized and motorized forms of transportation is prohibited.
E. Public Works Director to Post Signs. The public works director, or his or her designee, shall erect and maintain signs adjacent to sidewalks designating limits and prohibitions authorized by this chapter.
F. No Effect on ADA Power-Driven Mobility Devices. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, wheelchairs and other power-driven mobility devices used as a mobility aid by a person with a disability may be ridden or operated on all sidewalks in the City at the speed of pedestrian traffic and in a manner which is safe for the user and other pedestrians.
G. Yielding Right-of-Way. Whenever any person is riding a bicycle, electric bicycle, roller skates, roller blades, a nonmotorized or motorized scooter, a nonmotorized skateboard, electrically motorized board, electric personal assistive mobility devices, or other similar nonmotorized or motorized form of transportation, such person shall yield right-of-way to any and all pedestrians. A person riding or operating any such form of transportation shall further yield to all traffic upon entering a roadway or driveway.
10.06.040 Skateboards, roller skates and similar pedestrian traffic.
A. No person shall ride a nonmotorized skateboard, electric personal assistive mobility devices, roller skates, roller blades, nonmotorized scooter, or other conveyance propelled by human power other than a bicycle, or cause or permit the same to roll or coast on the roadway of any street in the city.
B. The provisions of subsection
(A) of this section shall not apply to cul-desacs where the length of the cul-de-sac is 500 feet or less.
10.06.050 Pedestrian movements.
The public works director, or his or her designee, is hereby authorized to place and maintain signs or markings to prohibit or to restrict pedestrian crossings at certain intersections.
Anaheim
13.08.120 BICYCLE USES IN SPECIAL USE PARKS.
The rules and regulations hereinafter prescribed shall govern bicycle (non-motorized) operations within Special Use Parks, as defined in subsection .010 of Section 13.08.020. With the exception of use by police and park rangers, bicycles are not allowed in any other park within the City of Anaheim. .010. Rules and Regulations for Bicycle Use.
.0101. Motorized bicycles are prohibited.
.0102. Operation of bicycles is restricted to paved and unpaved roads with a minimum width of eight feet. .0103. Specific facility paved and unpaved roads may be excluded from use for bicycles by written determination of the Director of Community Services, or his or her designee. Such determinations will be based upon public safety and the potential impact on natural resources. Such prohibition shall be effective upon the posting of signs at or near each entrance to such road specifying that bicycles are prohibited therefrom. .0104. Bicycles shall be operated at a safe speed and in a reasonable manner. .0105. Bicyclists must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians (walkers, hikers and/or joggers) and equestrians. .0106. Bicycles are permitted on designated roads and trails only. .0107. Bicycles are prohibited in designated "closed" areas. .0108. Bicycle-designated roads and trails will be posted at each park. .0109. Operation of bicycles is prohibited on unpaved roads and areas during wet or muddy conditions. (Ord. 5919 § 12; June 8, 2004.) .0110. Trail and road closures are to be determined by the Director of Community Services, or his or her designee. .0111. Exceptions to any of the restrictions require the approval of the Director of Community Services, or his or her designee. .020. Violation of any rule or regulation specified in this section shall be punishable as an infraction. (Ord. 5842 § 2; November 5, 2002.) N/A
14.28.040 SKATBOARDING ON ROADWAY OR SIDEWALKS—WHERE PROHIBITED. .010 It shall be unlawful for any person to go upon any roadway while riding upon or propelling a skateboard, coaster, non-motorized scooter, or other similar device. Any violation of this provision shall be punishable as an infraction.
.020 It shall be unlawful for any person to go upon any sidewalk while riding upon or propelling a skateboard, coaster, non-motorized scooter, or other similar device in any business district as defined in the California Vehicle Code where signs are posted or otherwise displayed as authorized by the Chief of Police and Traffic and Transportation Manager, or their respective representatives, giving notice of such prohibition. Any violation of this provision shall be punishable as an infraction. (Ord. 487 § 23; April 8, 1926: Ord. 5929 § 12; July 27, 2004: Ord. 5919 § 18, June 8, 2004: Ord. 5929 § 12; July 27, 2004.)
N/A https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/anaheim/l
atest/anaheim_ca/0-0-0-61048
Brea
§ 10.44.020 YIELDING THE RIGHT-OF-WAY.
A. The driver of a motor vehicle, prior to driving over or upon any sidewalk, shall yield the right-of-way to any bicycle rider thereon.
B. Whenever any person is riding a bicycle on a public sidewalk, such person shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian and, when overtaking or passing a pedestrian, shall give an audible alarm. ('61 Code, § 5.2-1) (Ord. 550, passed - - ; Am. Ord. 604, passed - - ) N/A
Motorized Scooters: Operators to have valid driver's license/permit, wear a helmet; have a braked wheel; if riding during the dark, there must be a white light in front and red light in back as well as yellow reflectors on each side; can only operate if posted speed limit is before 25MPH; if it is over 25MPH, it may only operate in Class II bike lane; can not operate on sidewalks N/A https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/brea/latest
/brea_ca/0-0-0-63645
Buena Park
18.64.020 Bicycle path dedication required when.
A subdivider may be required to dedicate additional land to provide bicycle paths for the residents of the subdivision if the subdivision contains two hundred or more parcels. (Prior code § 27-52.02) N/A N/A
10.56.090 Impoundment authorized following chapter violation.
The police department shall have the right to impound and retain possession of any bicycle in violation of the provisions of this chapter, and may retain possession of such bicycle until the provisions of this chapter are complied with. If such bicycle is not claimed within three months, it shall be deemed to be abandoned.
A fee for impoundment and storage shall be charged, as established by resolution of the city council. (Amended during 1990 codification; prior code § 6-10)
https://library.qcode.us/lib/buena_park_ca/pub/ci
ty_code/item/title_10-chapter_10_56
Costa Mesa
§ 4-26
Rules of the road.
(a) It is unlawful for any motor vehicle to drive in, over or upon any bicycle lane established by this chapter or established by any resolution as herein provided for, except for the purpose of ingress or egress to adjacent property and except for crossing at intersecting streets. (b) It is unlawful for any bicycle, as herein defined, to drive in, over or upon that portion of the public street outside of a bicycle lane as established by this chapter or any resolution hereinafter passed by the city council, except for the purposes of ingress and egress to the bicycle lane, and except for street crossings at intersections. (c) Except as herein provided, the rules of the road established by the Vehicle Code and Article 4 of Chapter 1, Division 11, sections 21200 through and including 21207 California Vehicle Code shall be in full force and effect on the city streets of the City of Costa Mesa, as though fully set forth in this chapter. (d) Except in established bicycle lanes, it is unlawful for any person to ride a bicycle on any public street, roadway or highway anywhere except as near the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway as practical or in the case of streets, roadways or highways carrying traffic in one direction only, as near as practical to the far left-hand or far right-hand curb or edge of said roadway, and in each instance exercising due care when passing a standing vehicle or one proceeding in the same direction. (e) Notwithstanding the provisions of section 10-134 of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code, whenever a person is riding a bicycle upon a sidewalk, such person shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian, bicyclist or vehicle exiting or entering any driveway or alley.
(Ord. No. 73-20, § 2, 6-4-73; Ord. No. 90-8, § 2, 6-4-90)
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4-10. Bicycles in violation of chapter; impounding, fee.
The licensing agency shall have the right to impound and retain possession of any bicycle in violation of the provisions of this chapter, or Division 16.7, commencing with section 3900 of the California Vehicle Code, and may retain possession on such bicycle until the provisions of this chapter are complied with. Bicycles which remain impounded pursuant to this section for longer than a ninety-day period may be sold at auction in accordance with laws governing the disposal of abandoned property generally. (Ord. No. 77-10, § 2, 3-21-77)
4-11. Violation; penalty.
The violation of any of the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed to be an infraction and shall be subject to a punishment by a fine not to exceed five dollars ($5.00) for each offense. (Ord. No. 77-10, § 2, 3- 21-77)
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September 18, 2024 Traffic Commission Agenda Report, Item No. 4.4
Cypress
Sec. 4-2. Bicycle licensing required. On and after July 1, 1975, no person residing in this city shall ride or propel any bicycle upon any public street, sidewalk, alley, bicycle lane or path, or any other public property, or, have in his possession any bicycle which has not been licensed and for which the appropriate license fee has not been paid or which does not bear a bicycle plate as required by the provisions of this chapter. Those licenses in effect as of this date and issued prior to January 1, 1975, shall remain valid until January 1, 1978.
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4-10. Bicycles in violation of chapter; impounding, fee.
The licensing agency shall have the right to impound and retain possession of any bicycle in violation of the provisions of this chapter, or Division 16.7, commencing with section 3900 of the California Vehicle Code, and may retain possession on such bicycle until the provisions of this chapter are complied with. Bicycles which remain impounded pursuant to this section for longer than a ninety-day period may be sold at auction in accordance with laws governing the disposal of abandoned property generally. (Ord. No. 77-10, § 2, 3-21-77)
4-11. Violation; penalty.
The violation of any of the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed to be an infraction and shall be subject to a punishment by a fine not to exceed five dollars ($5.00) for each offense. (Ord. No. 77-10, § 2, 3- 21-77)4-10. Bicycles in violation of chapter; impounding, fee.
The licensing agency shall have the right to impound and retain possession of any bicycle in violation of the provisions of this chapter, or Division 16.7, commencing with section 3900 of the California Vehicle Code, and may retain possession on such bicycle until the provisions of this chapter are complied with. Bicycles which remain impounded pursuant to this section for longer than a ninety-day period may be sold at auction in accordance with laws governing the disposal of abandoned property generally. (Ord. No. 77-10, § 2, 3-21-77)
4-11. Violation; penalty.
The violation of any of the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed to be an infraction and shall be subject to a punishment by a fine not to exceed five dollars ($5.00) for each offense. (Ord. No. 77-10, § 2, 3- 21-77)
Sec. 4-12. Enforcement.
The chief of police and his representatives and the licensing agent shall herewith be granted all authority to enforce and carry out the provisions of this chapter pursuant to the provisions included in the California https://library.qcode.us/lib/cypress_ca/pub/city_c
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Dana Point
13.04.130 Bicycles, Skateboards, Rollerblades and Similar Items.
It is unlawful for any person to bicycle, skateboard, rollerblade or use a similar item of any type on tennis courts, handball courts, ball diamonds, patios, porches, play apparatus areas, and all other areas which are not designed or customarily used for such a purpose. A bicyclist shall be permitted to wheel or push a bicycle by hand over any grassy area or path reserved for pedestrian use.
It is unlawful for any person to bicycle, skateboard, rollerblade, or use a similar item of any type on the trails or on any other area of Hilltop Park, Harbor Point Park, South Strand Switchback Trail, Strand Beach Park including the revetment trail, Mid/Central Strand Access Trails, the Funicular Beach Access and the Center for Natural Lands Management Dana Point Preserve.
It is unlawful for any person to bicycle, skateboard, rollerblade, use motorized or electric bikes or scooters, or use a similar item within City parks, trails, sidewalks, tennis courts, handball courts, ball diamonds, patios, porches, play apparatus areas, and all other areas whch are not designed or customarily used for such a purpose. A bicyclist shall be permitted to wheel or push a bicycle by hand over any grassy area, sidewalk or path reserved for pedestrian use. It is also unlawful for any person to bicycle, skateboard, rollerblade, -or use motorized or electric bikes or scooters, or use a similar item of any type in any city park or city facility, unless expressly authorized by the City Manager or designee. (Ord. 94-12, 8/23/94; amended by Ord. 06-07, 9/13/06; Ord. 09-05, 5/11/09; Ord. 10-03, 3/22/10) No specific rules related to Ebikes, therefore regulations are the same as traditional bicycles. N/A N/A http://qcode.us/codes/danapoint/?view=desktop Fountain Valley
10.64.030 License receipt/bicycle plate—Issuance.
At the time that any person licenses a bicycle and pays the appropriate license fee in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, the licensing agency or agent shall provide said person with a license receipt bearing the owner’s name, address, telephone number, bicycle plate number, the bicycle manufacturer, type and frame number, and any other descriptive material concerning the bicycle deemed necessary by the licensing agency, together with information for the transfer of ownership of the bicycle. In addition, also at the time of licensing, the bicycle owner shall be issued his permanent bicycle plate bearing the unique number permanently assigned to that bicycle by the State Department of Motor Vehicles. The bicycle license shall remain in effect for the period designated by the Department of Motor Vehicles in accordance with Section 39001 of the Vehicle Code. (Ord. 756 § 2, 1975)
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10.64.100 Bicycles in violation of chapter—Impounding.
The licensing agency shall have the right to impound and retain possession of any bicycle in violation of the provisions of this chapter, and may retain possession of such bicycle until the provisions of this chapter are complied with. (Ord. 756 § 2, 1975)
10.64.110 Violation—Penalty.
The violation of any of the provisions of this .chapter is an infraction and shall be subject to punishment by a fine not to exceed five dollars. (Ord. 756 § 2, 1975)
10.64.120 Enforcement.
The chief of police and his designated representatives shall enforce and carry out the provisions of this chapter pursuant to the provisions included in the California Vehicle Code and all other laws of the state. (Ord. 756 § 2, 1975)
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Fullerton
9.12.180 Bicycles.
No person in a park shall:
A. Ride a bicycle on other than a paved vehicular road or path designated for that purpose. A bicyclist shall be permitted to wheel or push a bicycle by hand over any grassy area or wooded trail or any paved area reserved for pedestrian use;
B. Ride a bicycle other than on the right-hand side of the road paving as close as conditions permit, and bicycles shall be kept in single file when two or more are operating as a group. Bicyclists shall at all times operate their machines with responsible regard to the safety of others, signal all turns, pass to the right of any vehicle they are overtaking, and pass to the right of any vehicle they may be meeting; C. Ride any other person on a bicycle;
D. Leave a bicycle in a place other than a bicycle rack when such is provided and there is a space available; E. Leave a bicycle lying on the ground or paving, or set against trees, or in any place or position where other persons may trip over or be injured by them; F. Ride a bicycle on any road between thirty minutes after sunset or before thirty minutes before sunrise without an attached headlight plainly visible at least two hundred feet in front of, and without a red taillight or red reflector plainly visible from at least two hundred feet from the rear of such bicycle; G. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this section, when signs are erected giving notice thereof, noperson shall ride a bicycle in Amerige Park or in such other parks in the city as the City Council shall from time to time designate by resolution. It shall be the duty of the City Traffic Engineer to place and maintain such signs at each and every park as designated by ordinance or resolution of the City Council.
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Garden Grove
10.16.050 Application to Bicycle or Animal Riders
Every person riding a bicycle, or riding, or driving an animal upon a highway shall be granted all of the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle by this title, except those provisions that by their very nature can have no application. (2804 § 1, 2011; prior code § 311 § 10.80.030Prohibited Operations.
A. No person shall operate a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle other than a publicly owned motorcycle or motor-driven cycle upon any public sidewalk, walkway, parkway, or in any public park unless otherwise permitted, or recreational area or upon any other publicly owned property, except highways, within the City. This shall not be construed to prohibit the operation of a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle having a valid California vehicle registration by any person possessing a valid California operator's license upon the public highways in the City.
B. No person shall operate a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle, other than a publicly owned motorcycle or motor-driven cycle, upon any unimproved parcel of real property within the City except as set forth in Section 10.76.040.
(1263 § 1, 1972; 2804 § 1, 2011)
§ 10.80.040Exceptions.
Any person desiring to operate a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle, and any owner of private property desiring to allow a person or persons to operate a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle on his or her private property, may do so upon first obtaining a permit from the Police Chief of the City. Permits shall be issued upon his or her determination that:
A. The owner or owners of said real property concerned, or the person or persons in lawful possession thereof, have consented in writing to the proposed operation.
B. That the City Fire Marshal has certified that such proposed operation will not create any undue fire hazard by reason of the nature of the vehicle and its proposed operation or by reason of the nature of the property concerned.
C. That such operation is of sufficient distance from occupied residences, churches, assembly halls, or schools, as to likely not constitute a noise, dust, or fumes nuisance. (1263 § 1, 1972; 2804 § 1, 2011)
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September 18, 2024 Traffic Commission Agenda Report, Item No. 4.4
Huntington Beach
10.84.160 Riding on Sidewalk
No person shall ride a bicycle upon a sidewalk within any business district, or upon the sidewalk adjacent to any public school building, church, recreation center, playground or over any pedestrian overcrossing, or within any crosswalk. (22-8/09, 322-1/29, 1784-12/72, 1913-5/74, 2270-3/78)
10.84.170 Yielding Right-of-Way
Whenever any person is riding a bicycle upon a sidewalk, such person shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian, and when overtaking and passing a pedestrian shall give an audible signal. A person riding a bicycle off a sidewalk and onto a roadway shall yield to all traffic on the roadway. (22-8/09, 1784-12/72, 1913-5/74)
10.84.180 Riding in Group
Persons operating bicycles on a bicycle lane or path shall not ride more than two abreast. (1784-12/72, 1913-5/74)
10.84.200 Bicycles on Pier
No person shall ride a bicycle or any similar type vehicle on the municipal pier. Bicycles or similar type vehicles may be walked or pushed on the pier. (344-10/31, 554-12/49, 1784-12/72, 1913-5/74, 3185-5/93)
10.84.210 Bicycle Lanes and Paths Established
The City Council establishes those bicycle lanes and paths as designated on the Preliminary Plan; Trails Element to the Master Plan of the City of Huntington Beach, and as such Preliminary Plan; Trails Element to the Master Plan may be amended hereafter from time to time. (1784-12/72, 1913-5/74)
10.84.220 Implementing Establishment of Bicycle Lanes and Paths The City Manager is authorized, empowered and directed to implement the establishment of the bicycle lanes and paths, as designated on the Preliminary Plan; Trails Element to the Master Plan of the City of Huntington Beach, and as such Preliminary Plan; Trails Element to the Master Plan may be amended hereafter from time to time. (1913-5/74)
10.84.230 Bicycle Lanes—Markings and Erection of Signs
A. The Traffic Engineer is authorized to erect or place signs upon any street or adjacent to any street in the City indicating the existence of a bicycle lane or path, and otherwise regulating the operation and use of vehicles and bicycles with respect thereto. When such signs are in place, no person shall disobey same.
B. The bicycle lane shall be designated on such street by a six-inch wide reflectorized white line. (1913-5/74, 2175-4/77)
10.84.250 Direction of Travel
No person shall ride or operate a bicycle within a bicycle lane or path in any direction except that permitted vehicular traffic traveling on the same side of the roadway; provided that bicycles may proceed either way along a lane or path where arrows appear on the surface of the lane designating two-way traffic. (1913-5/74)
10.84.260 Walking Bicycles
Bicycles may be walked subject to all provisions of law applicable to pedestrians. (1913-5/74)
10.84.270 Vehicular Traffic in Bicycle Lanes or Paths
No person shall park a motor vehicle across or on a bicycle path or lane except to obtain emergency parking where signs are posted prohibiting such parking. No person shall drive a motor vehicle across a bicycle lane except after giving the right-of-way to all bicycles operated within the lane. No motor vehicle, motorized bicycle, motor-driven cycle, or motorcycle may be operated on a bicycle path or sidewalk. (1913-5/74, 2059-6/76, 2148-1/77, 2175-3/77)
Ordinance No. 4302; 10.84.120 Impound- Parked Bicycles: No person shall park or leave a bicycle in the area between PCH and the mean high tide of the Pacific Ocean ina manner so as to block or impede any road, vehicle route, walkway or pathway, or so to block or impede ingress or egress from any building, stair, pier or bridge. 10.84.140 Riding a Bicycle or Similiar Conveyance in an Unsafe Manner: No person shall ride a conventional bicycle, electric bicycle, moped, motor-driven cycle, electric motorcycle, pocket bike, or any other electric converance not previously named in an unsafe manner on a public roadway, highway, sidewalk, park, or private property open to the public.
10.8.150 Impounding of Bicycle or Similiar Conveyance: If a juvenile subject is cited or arrested for a violation of any section in this Chapter, the officer may impound the bicycle to the Huntington Beach Police Departmentm such that the conveyance may be released to a responsible adult. The fee for release will be consistent with the HBPD Fee schedule.
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10.84.275 Motorized Scooter
For the purpose of this chapter, a motorized scooter shall be subject to each and every section that applies to bicycles. (3458-5/00)
10.84.280 Penalty
It shall be unlawful for any person knowingly to violate or knowingly to permit any other person to violate any of the provisions contained in Sections 10.84.160 through 10.84.270 of this chapter, and any person violating any of the provisions contained in such sections shall be guilty of an infraction and punished upon a first conviction by a fine not exceeding $50.00 and for a second or any subsequent conviction within a period of one year, by a fine not exceeding $100.00. (1913-5/74, 2059-6/76, 2148-1/77) https://library.qcode.us/lib/huntington_beach_ca/
pub/municipal_code/item/municipal_codetitle_10-chapter_10_84 Sec. 4-7-201. - Applicability of traffic laws.
Every person riding a bicycle upon a street or sidewalk shall be granted all of the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle by the laws of the State pertaining to the rules of the road, or by the terms of this Code or other ordinances of this City applicable to the driver of a vehicle, except as to those provisions which by their nature can have no application to bicycles, and except as otherwise provided in this division.
(Code 1976, § IV.F-201; Ord. No. 192, 5-10-77)
Sec. 4-7-202. - Obedience to traffic-control devices.
It shall be unlawful for any person operating a bicycle to fail to obey the instructions of official traffic-control signs and other traffic-control devices applicable to vehicles or bicycles, unless otherwise directed by a police officer.
(Code 1976, § IV.F-202; Ord. No. 192, 5-10-77)
Sec. 4-7-203. - Method of riding; number of riders. No person operating a bicycle shall allow more persons at one time than the number for which the bicycle is designed and equipped. (Code 1976, § IV.F-203; Ord. No. 192, 5-10-77)
Sec. 4-7-204. - Riding on roadways and bicycle lanes.
A.Any person operating a bicycle upon a roadway at a speed less than the normal speed of traffic moving in the same direction at such time shall ride as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway, except under any of the following situations:
1.When overtaking and passing another bicycle or vehicle proceeding in the same direction.
2.When preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway.
3.When reasonably necessary to avoid conditions (including, but not limited to, fixed or moving objects, vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians, animals, surface hazards, or substandard width lanes) that make it unsafe to continue along the right-hand curb or edge, subject to width lane" is a lane that is too narrow for a bicycle and a vehicle to travel safely side-by-side within the lane.
B.Any person operating a bicycle upon a roadway of a highway, which highway carries traffic in one direction only and has two or more marked traffic lanes, may ride as near the left-hand curb or edge of such roadway as practicable.
C.Persons riding bicycles upon a roadway or bike lane shall not ride more than two abreast. (Code 1976, § IV.F-204; Ord. No. 192, 5-10-77)
Sec. 4-7-205. - Speed.
No person shall operate a bicycle at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions then existing, and in no event at a speed which endangers the safety of persons or property. (Code 1976, § IV.F-205; Ord. No. 192, 5-10-77)
Sec. 4-7-207. - Emerging from, entering alley, driveway, bicycle path, etc.
The operator of a bicycle emerging from an alley, driveway, bicycle path, building or otherwise approaching upon a sidewalk or sidewalk area shall yield the right-of-way to all pedestrians on such sidewalk or sidewalk area, and upon entering a bicycle lane or roadway, shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles or bicycles on the roadway. (Code 1976, § IV.F-206; Ord. No. 192, 5-10-77)
Update to the Municipal Code
▪Set a speed limit for e-bikes of 28 mph on the highway and 20 mph on bike/pedestrian paths and trails in Irvine.
▪Requires all bicycle and e-bike users to yield to the right-of-wat to all pedestrians and vehicles when entering a highway from an alley, driveway, bicycle path, or sidewalk. ▪Mandate all bicyclists and e-bike users travel in the same direction as vehicles on the roadway unless there is no accompanying sidewalk on the opposite side of the street, or wherever posted signs prohibit such behavior.
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Sec. 4-7-208. - Leaving bicycle lane.
A.Whenever a bicycle lane has been established, any person operating a bicycle upon the roadway at a speed of less than the normal speed of traffic moving in the same direction shall ride within the bicycle lane, except that such person may move out of the lane under any of the following situations:
1.When overtaking and passing another bicycle, vehicle, or pedestrian within the lane or about to enter the lane if such overtaking and passing cannot be done safely within the lane.
2.When preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway.
3.When reasonably necessary to leave the bicycle lane to avoid debris or other hazardous conditions.
4.When approaching a place where a right turn is authorized.
B.No person operating a bicycle within a bicycle lane shall leave such lane until movement can be made with reasonable safety, and then only after giving the appropriate signal in the manner provided in Vehicle Code div. 11, ch. 6 (Vehicle Code § 22100 et seq.) in the event that any vehicle may be affected by the movement. (Code 1976, § IV.F-207; Ord. No. 192, 5-10-77)
Sec. 4-7-209. - Parking.
No person shall leave a bicycle lying on its side on any sidewalk, nor shall park a bicycle upon the public right-of-way or the sidewalk rack to support the bicycle or against a building or at a curb, except in such a manner as to afford the least obstruction to pedestrian traffic. Where appropriate signs are erected, no person shall park a bicycle in a public highway in the area designed by appropriate signs. (Code 1976, § IV.F-208; Ord. No. 192, 5-10-77)
Sec. 4-7-210. - Riding on sidewalks, playgrounds, etc.
A.Riding of bicycles on any sidewalk or roadway is permitted unless prohibited by appropriate signs authorized pursuant to the terms of this division.
B.Whenever any person is riding a bicycle upon a sidewalk, such person shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian and shall give an audible signal before overtaking and passing pedestrians.
C.No person shall ride or operate a bicycle upon any playground, park or school ground not designated as a bicycle path or route, where children are playing, without first having secured the permission of the persons having supervision of the playground, park or school ground.(Code 1976, § IV.F-209; Ord. No. 192, 5-10-77) La Habra N/A N/A N/A N/A http://qcode.us/codes/lahabra/ La Palma ARTICLE VII. - BICYCLES Sec. 40-288
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Laguna Beach
10.02.020 Bicycles and electric personal assistive mobility devices on sidewalks and within city parks. (a) It is unlawful for any person, except for authorized law enforcement personnel, to operate a bicycle upon any sidewalk, the Main Beach Boardwalk, or any area within any city park. (b) It is unlawful for any person, except for authorized law enforcement personnel and for persons with disabilities, to operate any electric personal assistive mobility device (as defined by the California Vehicle Code and sometimes also known or referred to as Segways, T-3 Motions and/or motorized scooters) or any golf cart or low speed vehicle (as defined by the California Vehicle Code) on any sidewalk on Pacific Coast Highway, within the central business district, Main Beach Boardwalk, or any area within any city park. (Ord. 1614 § 1, 2016; Ord. 1546 § 1, 2011; Ord. 1509 § 1, 2009; Ord. 1299 § 1, 1995; Ord. 1081 § 1, 1985).
Possibly: 10.02.020 Bicycles and electric personal assistive mobility devices on sidewalks and within city parks.
(a) It is unlawful for any person, except for authorized law enforcement personnel, to operate a bicycle upon any sidewalk, the Main Beach Boardwalk, or any area within any city park. (b) It is unlawful for any person, except for authorized law enforcement personnel and for persons with disabilities, to operate any electric personal assistive mobility device (as defined by the California Vehicle Code and sometimes also known or referred to as Segways, T-3 Motions and/or motorized scooters) or any golf cart or low speed vehicle (as defined by the California Vehicle Code) on any sidewalk on Pacific Coast Highway, within the central business district, Main Beach Boardwalk, or any area within any city park. (Ord. 1614 § 1, 2016; Ord. 1546 § 1, 2011; Ord. 1509 § 1, 2009; Ord. 1299 § 1, 1995; Ord. 1081 § 1, 1985).
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5.72.100 Bicycles in violation of chapter—Impounding—Fee.
The licensing agency shall have the right to impound and retain possession of any bicycle in violation of the provisions of this chapter, and may retain possession of such bicycle until the provisions of this chapter are complied with. A fee to be determined by the city council pursuant to Section 39011 of the California Vehicle Code shall be charged for each bicycle so impounded. (Ord. 837 § 1, 1975).
5.72.110 Enforcement.
The chief of police and his representatives shall be granted all authority to enforce and carry out the provisions of this chapter pursuant to the provisions included in the California Vehicle Code and all other laws of the state of California. (Ord. 837 § 1, 1975).
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Irvine
September 18, 2024 Traffic Commission Agenda Report, Item No. 4.4
Laguna Hills
11-32.020 Bicycle operation.Share
A. Riding in Group. Persons operating bicycles within a bicycle lane or upon a bicycle path shall ride in single file except as provided for in CVC Section 21202(a).
B. Direction of Travel. Persons riding or operating a bicycle on a bicycle trail or path may proceed in either direction except on those trails or paths designated for one-way traffic by appropriate markings or signs defined by the direction of adjacent vehicular traffic.
C. Walking Bicycles. Bicycles may be walked subject to all provisions of law applicable to pedestrians.
D. Yielding Right-of-Way. Whenever any person is riding a bicycle upon a sidewalk, such person shall yield right-of-way to any and all pedestrians. A person riding a bicycle upon entering a roadway or driveway from a sidewalk shall yield to all traffic.
(OCC §§ 6-4-500, 6-4-501(d))
11-32.030 General prohibition.Share
A. It is unlawful and subject to punishment in accordance with Section 11-32.080 of this chapter for any person utilizing or riding upon rollerskates, bicycles, skateboards, scooters, or similar devices to ride or move about in or on any public or private property when the same has been designated by resolution of the City Council and posted as a no rollerskating, skateboarding, bicycling or scooter area.
B. It is unlawful and subject to punishment in accordance with Section 11-32.080 of this chapter, for any person utilizing or riding upon rollerskates or skateboards, or similar devices to ride upon the roadway of any public street, except cul-de-sac streets of five hundred (500) feet or less in length. (Ord. 2000-5 § 2: prior code § 6-12.020)
11-32.040 Designation of public property as no rollerskating, skateboarding, bicycling or scooter area.Share The City Council may designate any public sidewalk or other public property as a no rollerskating, skateboarding, bicycling or scooter area. The City Council shall designate such area by resolution and order the posting of appropriate signage in accordance with Section 11-32.060 of this chapter. Notice of the City Council’s proposed designation shall be provided as follows:
A. For sidewalks on highways, listed in the master plan of arterial highways, the City Clerk shall cause notice of City Council consideration of such action to be published in a newspaper of general circulation at least five days prior to the City Council consideration.
B. For other public property the City Clerk shall cause additional notice of City Council consideration by means of posting such notice along the highway or sidewalk or on the public property. (Ord. 2000-5 § 3, prior code § 6-12.030)
11-32.050 Designation of private property as no rollerskating, skateboarding, bicycling or scooter area.Share The City Council may, by resolution, designate any private property within a business district, or which is primarily used for commercial or recreational purposes, as a no rollerskating, skateboarding, bicycling or scooter area. The City Council may so designate this private property subject to the following:
A. If the property is owner/occupied property, the property owner shall submit a written petition requesting a designation of no rollerskating, skateboarding, bicycling, or scooter area.
B. If the property is occupied by tenants of the owner, then the tenants shall submit a written petition by a majority of the tenants on the property supporting a designation of a no rollerskating, skateboarding, bicycling or scooter area and the petition shall also contain written consent of the property owner.
C. The City Clerk shall cause notice of City Council consideration of this petition to be mailed to all tenants in the subject private property as well as to the owner at least five days prior to City Council consideration.
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C. Scooter or Bicycle. It is unlawful and subject to punishment in accordance with Section 11-32.080 of this chapter for any person utilizing or riding upon a scooter or a bicycle within the Laguna Hills Community Center and Sports Complex facility to ride or move about on such equipment in any area other than on the park walkways. Persons utilizing or riding upon a scooter or a bicycle within the Laguna Hills Community Center and Sports Complex facility are expressly prohibited from riding or moving about on such equipment on any monument, sign, building, roof, railing, fence, gate, table, bench, planter, curb, bleacher, stair, step, stairway, handrail, fountain, sculpture, play equipment, rubberized surface, or fixture of any kind located within the Community Center and Sports Complex. 11-32.070 Fees set by resolution
The City Council may, by resolution, establish fees for the receipt and processing of petitions for no rollerskating, skateboarding, bicycling, and/or scooter areas. In addition, the City Council may, by resolution, establish fees sufficient to cover the costs of developing, printing, and posting the areas so designated pursuant to this chapter. (Ord. 2000-5 § 6: prior code § 6-12.060) 11-32.080 Violation—Penalty and enforcement
A. Any violation of this chapter is deemed an infraction, punishable by a fine of fifty dollars ($50.00). A second violation of this chapter shall be punishable by a fine of one hundred dollars ($100.00), and a third and subsequent violation shall be deemed a misdemeanor.
B. The privilege of any person to use the parks is expressly conditioned upon compliance by that person with the provisions of this chapter as they apply to such use. In addition to being subjected to the fine schedule set forth in this section, a person is subject to immediate eviction from the park in which the violation occurs, and other parks if necessary, where a person is found to be in violation of this chapter.
C. In addition, with respect to adults whose rollerskating, skateboarding, scootering, or bicycling activities are in violation of this chapter and where such activities result in damage to public property, the city may pursue a civil complaint in tort against that person for property damage caused by such activity. With respect to minors whose rollerskating, skateboarding, scootering, or bicycling activities are in violation of this chapter and where such activities result in damage to public property, the city may, pursuant to California Civil Code section 1714.1, pursue a civil complaint in tort for property damage caused by such activity against the minor’s parent or guardian having custody and control of the minor. (Ord. 2000-5 § 7: prior code § 6-12.070)
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Laguna Niguel Cyclists must ride to the right edge of road as practical; no faster than 5mph on city sidwalks; ride with flow of traffic; bicyclists are required to use bike lane if one is available unelss they are travelling as fast as traffic Sec. 7-4-500.1 - Electric Bicycle Operation
All references to this section 7-4-500.1 shall include section 7-4-500. These requirements are in addition to the other regulations for Bicycle Operation set forth in section 7-4-500. {a} No person shall ride an electric bicycle in an unsafe manner on any publicly owned property, including but not limited to a public roadway, highway, sidewalk, park; nor on any private property open to the public.
(1) "Unsafe manner" means an act or acts in violation of the Laguna Niguel Municipal Code, California Vehicle Code, or other existing law. An “unsafe manner” can also be defined as operating an electric bicycle in such a way as to constitute a danger to the operator, a passenger, other motorists, other riders, or pedestrians in the area.
(2) Examples of ridinq in an unsafe manner may include, but are not limited to, the following actions:
a. Intentionally lifting one or more wheels into the air while riding on a Highway, sidewalk, bicycle lane, or bike path. It is not a violation of this subsection if one or more wheels lose contact with the ground briefly due to the condition of the road surface or other circumstances beyond the control of the rider.
b. Riding on the sidewalk without due caution for pedestrians. c. Riding on the highway, or bicycle lane against the flow of traffic. d. lntentionally swerving or riding around stopped or slowed traffic. e. Operating an electric bicycle in a manner it was not designed for carrying passengers when not designed for carrying passengers or standing on the seat of the bicycle. f. Not obeying posted signs or traffic lights.
g. A person under the age of 18 riding without a properly fitted and fastened helmet. {b} No person shall operate an electric bicycle while holding and operating a handheld wireless telephone or an electronic wireless communications device unless the wireless telephone or electronic wireless communications device is specifically designed and configured to allow voiceoperated and hands-free operation, and it is used in that manner while riding. (1) An “electronic wireless communications device” includes, but is not limited to, a broadband personal communication device, a handheld device, or pager.
N/A Cyclists who don't follow the rules are subject to ticketing and fines as defined by the California Vehicle Code or Municipal Code
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des/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT7HIRIWVE_DIV4TROR_ART5PEBISKEQRE Laguna Woods
Sec. 8.12.010. - Bicycle operation.
(a) Direction of travel. Persons riding or operating a bicycle on a bicycle trail or path may proceed in either direction except on those trails or paths designated for one-way traffic by appropriate markings or signs defined by the direction of adjacent vehicular traffic.
(b) Walking bicycles. Bicycles may be walked subject to all provisions of law applicable to pedestrians. (OCC § 6-4-500)
Sec. 8.12.020. - Bicycles on sidewalks.
(a) Riding on sidewalks. Bicycles may be ridden on all sidewalks at a speed not to exceed five miles per hour except upon sidewalks within a business district, upon sidewalks adjacent to any public school building when school is in session, recreation center when in use, church during services, over any pedestrian overcrossing or other sidewalk where prohibited by posted signs. (b) Director to designate prohibitions. The City Manager or designee may designate and declare certain portions of sidewalk to be prohibited to bicycle use. (c) Director to post prohibitions. The City Manager or designee is authorized to erect and maintain signs adjacent to sidewalks designating limits of bicycle prohibitions. (d) Yielding right-of-way. Whenever any person is riding a bicycle upon a sidewalk, such person shall yield right-of-way to any and all pedestrians. A person riding a bicycle upon entering a roadway or driveway from a sidewalk shall yield to all traffic.
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Sec. 8.12.030. - Skateboards, roller skates and similar pedestrian traffic. (a) No person shall ride a skateboard, roller skates or other conveyance propelled by human power other than a bicycle or cause or permit same to roll or coast on the roadway of any highway.(b)The provisions of Subsection (a) shall not apply to cul-de-sacs where the length of the cul-de-sac is 500 feet or less.
Sec. 8.16.050. - Administration and enforcement.
Except as otherwise provided herein, the provisions of this chapter shall be administered and enforced by the Sheriff. In the enforcement of this chapter such officer and his regularly salaried fulltime deputies may enter upon private or public property to examine a vehicle or parts thereof, or obtain information as to the identity of the owner of the vehicle and to remove or cause the removal of a vehicle or parts thereof declared to be a nuisance pursuant to this chapter.
(OCC § 6-4-804)
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Lake Forest
12.24.010 Bicycle operation.
A. Direction of Travel. Persons riding or operating a bicycle on a bicycle trail or path may proceed in either direction except on those trails or paths designated for one (1) way traffic by appropriate markings or signs defined by the direction of adjacent vehicular traffic.
B. Walking Bicycles. Bicycles may be walked subject to all provisions of law applicable to pedestrians. (Ord. 171 § 1, 2007)
12.24.020 Recreational transportation on sidewalks.
A. Riding on Sidewalks. Bicycles, electric bicycles, roller skates, roller blades, non motorized and motorized scooters, nonmotorized skateboards, electrically motorized boards, and other similar forms of trasnportation may be ridden on all sidewalks in the City of Lake Forest at a speed not to exceed five (5) miles per hour except upon sidewalks within a business district, upon sidewalks adjacent to any public school building when school is in session, recreation center when in use, church during services, over any pedestrian overcrossing or other sidewalk where prohibited by posted signs.
B. Director to Designate Prohibitions.Director to Designate Prohibitions. Notwithstanding subsection (A) of this section, the Director, or his or her designee, may designate and declare certain portions of sidewalks and public property where the riding or operation of bicycles, electric bicycles, roller skates, roller blades, nonmotorized and motorized scooters, nonmotorized skateboards, electrically motorized boards, electric personal assistive mobility devices, and other similar nonmotorized and motorized forms of transportation are prohibited. The Director is authorized to erect and maintain signs adjacent to sidewalks designating limits of bicycle prohibitions.
C. Yielding Right-of-Way. Whenever any person is riding a bicycle, electric bicycle, roller skates, roller blades, a nonmotorized or motorized scooter, a nonmotorized skateboard, electrically motorized boards, electric personal assistive mobility devices, or other similar nonmotorized or motorized form of transportation, such person shall yield right-of-way to any and all pedestrians. A person riding or operating any such form of transportation shall further yield to all traffic upon entering a roadway or driveway.
Same as bicycle policy "Section 12.24.020 Recreational transportation on sidewalk"
12.24.030 Skateboards, roller skates, etc.
A. No person shall ride a skateboard, scooter, roller skates or similar coaster devices other than a bicycle or cause or permit same to roll or coast within the right-of-way of any street or highway in the City of Lake Forest.
B. The provisions of subsection A shall not apply to cul-de-sacs where the length of the cul-de-sac is five hundred (500) feet or less. (Ord. 302 § 44, 2018; Ord. 171 § 1, 2007) C. Unsafe Operation. In any event, no person shall ride or operate a skateboard, scooter, roller skates, or other similar vehicle in any manner that endangers any person or animal or at a speed that is greater than is reasonable and prudent, having due regard for other users and the surface, width, and grade of the road or trail, and in no event in excess of 10 miles per hour, unless a different speed is posted. The operation of such modes of transportation on sidewalks is subject to additional requirements and prohibitions set forth in Section 12.24.020 of this Code.
D. Parking. No person shall leave a skateboard, scooter, roller skates, or other similar vehicle on or in a road or trail in such a way as to obstruct pedestrian, equestrian, equestrian, bicycle, or other vehicular traffic.
E. Helmets. No person under 18 years of age shall operate or ride, whether as a passenger or not, a skateboard, scooter, roller skates, or other similar vehicle on any road, bikeway, sidewalk, or trail unless that person is wearing a properly fitted and fastened bicycle helmet. The bicycle helmetmust meet the standards set forth in California Vehicle Code Section 21212.” N/A
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Los Alamitos N/A N/A N/A
10.36.110 Bicycles in violation of this chapter—Impounding and fee.
The licensing agency shall have the right to impound and retain possession of any bicycle in violation of the provisions of this chapter, and may retain possession of such bicycle until the provisions of this chapter are complied with. A fee to be determined by the city council pursuant to Section 39011 of the California Vehicle Code, shall be charged for each bicycle so impounded. (Ord. 313, 1975)
10.36.120 Fines for violation of this chapter.
A fee to be determined by the city council pursuant to Section 39011 of the Vehicle Code shall be charged for violation of the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 313, 1975)
10.36.130 Enforcement.
The chief of police and his representatives shall herewith be granted all authority to enforce and carry out the provisions of this chapter pursuant to the provisions included in the California Vehicle Code and all other laws of the state of California. (Ord. 313, 1975) https://ecode360.com/42854386
Mission Viejo
Sec. 12.15.090. - Bicycle operation.
(a) Riding in group. Persons operating bicycles within a bicycle lane or upon a bicycle path shall ride in single file except as provided for in Vehicle Code § 21202(a). (b) Direction of travel. Persons riding or operating a bicycle on a bicycle trail or path may proceed in either direction except on those trails or paths designated for one-way traffic by appropriate markings or signs or defined by the direction of adjacent vehicular traffic. (c) Walking bicycles. Bicycles may be walked subject to all provisions of law applicable to pedestrians. (Ord. No. 88-12, § 5(6-4-500), 6-27-88)
Sec. 12.15.100. - Bicycles on sidewalks.
(a) Riding on sidewalks. Bicycles may be ridden on all sidewalks in the city at a speed not to exceed five miles per hour except upon sidewalks within a business district, upon sidewalks adjacent to any public school building when school is in session, recreation center when in use, church during services, over any pedestrian overcrossing or other sidewalk where prohibited by posted signs. (b) Sidewalks designated as multi-use trail shared sidewalks MUTSS). Bicycles may be ridden on all MUTSS in the city at a speed not to exceed 12 miles per hour. (c) Director to designate prohibitions. The director may designate and declare certain portions sidewalk to be prohibited to bicycle use. (d) Director to post prohibitions. The director is authorized to erect and maintain signs adjacent to sidewalks designating limits of bicycle prohibitions. (e) Yielding right-of-way. Whenever any person is riding a bicycle upon a sidewalk, such person shall yield right-of-way to any and all pedestrians. A person riding a bicycle upon entering a roadway or driveway from a sidewalk shall yield to all traffic.
(Ord. No. 88-12, § 5(6-4-501), 6-27-88; Ord. No. 19-334, § 1, 1-14-20) No specific rules related to Ebicycles, therefore regulations are the same as traditional bicycle (Section 12.15) and those established within the CVC.
https://www.cityofmissionviejo.org/departments/police-services/bicycle-e-bicycle-safety What is an E-Bike?
An "electric bicycle" is a bicycle equipped with fully operable pedals and an electric motor of less than 750 watts (CVC 312.5).
Class 1 E-Bike: A class 1 e-bike is a low-speed pedal-assisted bicycle that has a motor that provides assistance when the rider is pedaling. The bike stops providing assistance when the speed reaches 20 mph.
Class 2 E-Bike: A class 2 e-bike is a low-speed throttle-assisted bicycle that has a motor that can propel the bicycle without pedaling. The bicycle stops providing assistance when the speed reaches 20 mph.
Class 3 E-Bike: A class 3 e-bike is a pedal-assisted bicycle that has a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling. The bicycle stops providing assistance when the speed reaches 28 mph. This e-bike has a speedometer.
Electric bicycles with the motors of more than 750 watts are technically motorcycles according to the law and require Class M licenses and helmets.
No person under 16 years of age shall operate a class 3 e-bike CVC 21213 (a).
All individuals must wear a properly fitted and fastened helmet while operating a class 3 e-bike CVC 21213 (b).
If your e-bike does not fall within the above listed categories, it is no longer considered an electric bicycle and may not be permitted on the roadway without proper licensing and vehicle registration requirements. Additionally, it is against the law in California to modify or otherwise tamper with electric bicycles in a way that changes the speed capability, unless the rider also changes the bicycles classification CVC 24016(d).
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Sec. 12.15.110. - Enforcement of chapter.
(a)The chief of police and his representatives shall herewith be granted all authority to enforce and carry out the provisions of this chapter pursuant to the provisions included in the Vehicle Code and all other laws of the state.
(b)Each violation of this chapter shall be an infraction subject to a fine not to exceed $10.00. (Ord. No. 90-41, § 1(12.15.090), 2-12-90)
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Newport Beach
Chapter 12.56; 12.56.030 Operating Bicycle on Sidewalk
A. Prohibition. No person shall operate or ride a bicycle upon any sidewalk in the City.
B. Exceptions. The provisions of this section shall not apply to:
1. Sidewalks on which bicycles are permitted pursuant to a resolution adopted by the City Council;
2. Tricycles, wheelchairs, or wheeled devices operated by the disabled or the elderly;
3. Rollerskates, rollerblades or skateboards or similar devices, except when operation is prohibited by the provisions of Chapter 12.57 of this Code;
4. Tricycles which measure less than one of the following:
a. Eighteen (18) inches from ground level to the neck joint, b. Twenty-four (24) inches in width measured from the outer rear wheels, c. Eighteen (18) inches in front tire diameter, or
d. Twelve (12) inches in rear tire diameter.
5. To a bicycle operated by any peace officer employed by the City of Newport Beach and acting within the course and scope of his or her employment. (Ord. 97-41 § 5 (part), 1997: Ord. 95-40 § 2, 1995; Ord. 91-12 § 1, 1991: Ord. 86-3 § 1, 1986: Ord. 85-18 § 2, 1985; Ord. 1806 § 1, 1979: Ord. 1608 § 1, 1975: Ord. 1452 § 1, 1972: Ord. 1435 § 1, 1972: Ord. 1256 § 1, 1968: Ord. 1224 § 1, 1967: Ord. 898, 1959: 1949 Code § 3295.1) Chapter 12.54 OCEANFRONT BOARDWALK SAFETY PROGRAM
12.54.030 Speed Limit.
No person using the boardwalk shall exceed eight miles per hour while on the boardwalk. (Ord. 2020-24 § 1 (part), 2020: Ord. 2001-16 § 3, 2001: Ord. 2001-10 § 2, 2001: Ord. 2001-7 § 2 (part), 2001: Ord. 91-53 § 2 (part), 1991)
12.54.050 Direction of Flow/Rules of the Road.
A. Any person using the boardwalk shall keep to the right of the centerline of the boardwalk except when passing.
B. No person shall pass any other person except when it is safe to do so.
C. No person shall pass any other person when there is a solid single or double centerline. (Ord. 2020-24 § 1 (part), 2020: Ord. 2001-16 § 5, 2001: Ord. 2001-10 § 4, 2001: Ord. 2001-7 § 2 (part), 2001: Ord. 91-53 § 2 (part), 1991)
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Orange
10.10.180 - Rules of the Road.
It is unlawful for any person to ride or operate a bicycle in the City of Orange in violation of the rules of the road as set forth in Sections 21200 et seq. of the California Vehicle Code.(Ord. 19-82)
10.10.190 - Riding Bicycles on Sidewalks.
A.No Person shall ride or operate a bicycle upon any sidewalk in a business district unless such sidewalk is officially designated as a bicycle route. This subsection shall not apply to Police Officers carrying out their official duties.B.Any person riding or operating a bicycle upon any sidewalk shall exercise due care and shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrians.(Ord. 13-93; 19-82)
10.10.200 - Riding Bicycles on Streets.
Except as provided by the California Vehicle Code, any person riding or operating a bicycle upon any street where a bicycle lane or trail appropriate to his direction of travel is established and officially designated shall ride or operate such bicycle only in such bicycle lane or trail or on the sidewalk where otherwise allowed by the Orange Municipal Code.(Ord. 19-82)
10.10.210 - Vehicles Prohibited from Bicycle Lanes and Trails.
No person shall operate a motor vehicle within an established and officially designated bicycle lane or trail except when necessary to park where parking is allowed, for purposes of ingress or egress to and from driveways, or for purposes of intersectional travel.(Ord. 19-82)
10.10.220 - Hitching Rides on Vehicles.
No person riding or operating any bicycle, coaster, roller skates, sled, toy vehicle, motorcycle or moped shall attach the same or himself to any vehicle on the roadway.Ord. 19-82)
10.10.230 - Passengers on Bicycles.
It is unlawful for the operator of a bicycle, when upon a public right-of-way, to carry another person upon said bicycle, provided, however, that this prohibition shall not apply to bicycles which are built for two persons to ride and propel the same.(Ord. 19-82)
10.10.240 - Racing.
No person riding or operating a bicycle upon a public highway or street shall participate in any race, speed or endurance contest unless such race or endurance contest has the written permission of the City Manager, and under the supervision of the Chief of Police, or his designee.(Ord. 19-82)
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10.10.290 - Enforcement.
The Chief of Police and his representatives shall be granted the authority to enforce and carry out the provisions of this chapter under the provisions of the California Vehicle Code and other laws of the State of California.
(Ords. 19-82; 12-75; 462: Prior Code 10.68.100)
10.10.300 - Bicycles in Violation of this Chapter.
The licensing agency shall have the right to impound and retain possession of any bicycle in violation of the provisions of this chapter and may retain possession of such bicycle until the provisions of this chapter are complied with.
(Ords. 19-82; 12-75; 5-72: Prior Code 10.68.110)
10.10.310 - Fines for Violation of this Chapter.
Any person convicted of a violation of Section 10.10.080 (which is not enacted pursuant to Section 39000 et seq. of the California Vehicle Code) shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Any person convicted of any other violation of this chapter shall be guilty of an infraction. (Ords. 19-82; 1-80; 12-75: Prior Code 10.68.120)
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Placentia
§ 13.20.050 Driving or riding on sidewalks.
No person shall ride, drive, propel or cause to be propelled any vehicle or animal across or upon any sidewalk or any parkway, except at a permanent or temporary driveway, to include all commercial areas.
Bicycles, as defined in subsection (1) of Section 13.76.020 shall be excepted from the above as follows:
(1) Bicycles shall be allowed on sidewalks designated as city bike routes and bike paths. (2) Bicycles shall be allowed on the sidewalk adjacent to Kraemer Boulevard between Madison Avenue and Fairway Lane. (3) Bicycles shall be allowed on sidewalks in residential areas only when ridden by persons enrolled below the seventh (7th) grade or under the age of 12 years.
Every person riding a bicycle or riding or driving an animal upon a highway shall be granted all of the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle by this title, except those provisions which by their very nature can have no application.
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13.76.110 Bicycles in violation of chapter—Impound fees—Fines.
The licensing agency shall have the right to impound and retain possession of any bicycle in violation of the provisions of this chapter, or in lieu of impounding, shall have the right to issue a citation for such violations. All bicycles impounded pursuant to this section may be retained until the provisions of this chapter are complied with. Bicycles remaining unclaimed after a period of three (3) months shall be subject to disposal in accordance with Sections 2.20.010, 2.20.020 and 2.20.030 of Chapter 2.20 of this code. A fine of two dollars ($2.00) shall be charged for each violation of this chapter. (Ord. 75-O-115, 1975)
13.76.120 Enforcement.
The police chief and his representative shall herewith be granted all authority to enforce and carry out the provisions of this chapter pursuant to the provisions included in the California Vehicle Code and all other laws of the state of California. (Ord. 75-O-115, 1975)
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Rancho Santa
Margarita
Sec. 12.03.010. - Bicycle operation.
(a) Direction of travel : Persons riding or operating a bicycle on a bicycle trail or path may proceed in either direction except on those trails or paths designated for one-way traffic by appropriate markings or signs defined by the direction of adjacent vehicular traffic.
(b) Walking bicycles : Bicycles may be walked subject to all provisions of law applicable to pedestrians. (OCC § 6-4-500; Ord. No. 3768, § 2, 11-7-1989; Ord. No. 98-15, § 64, 12-8-1998) Sec. 12.03.020. - Bicycles on sidewalks.
(a) Riding on sidewalks. Bicycles may be ridden on all sidewalks at a speed not to exceed five miles per hour except upon sidewalks within a business district, upon sidewalks adjacent to any public school building when school is in session, recreation center when in use, or church during services, or over any pedestrian overcrossing or other sidewalk where prohibited by posted signs. (b) City Engineer to designate prohibitions. The City Engineer may designate and declare certain portions of sidewalk to be prohibited to bicycle use. (c) City Engineer to post prohibitions. The City Engineer is authorized to erect and maintain signs adjacent to sidewalks designating limits of bicycle prohibitions. (d) Yielding right-of-way. Whenever any person is riding a bicycle upon a sidewalk, such person shall yield right-of-way to any and all pedestrians. A person riding a bicycle upon entering a roadway or driveway from a sidewalk shall yield to all traffic.
(OCC § 6-4-501; Ord. No. 3768, § 2, 11-7-1989)
State Law reference— Authority to regulate operation of bicycles on sidewalks, Vehicle Code § 21100(h).
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Sec. 12.03.030. - Skateboards, roller skates, and similar pedestrian traffic. (a) No person shall ride a skateboard, roller skates, or other conveyance propelled by human power, other than a bicycle, or cause or permit same to roll or coast on the roadway of any highway in the City.
(b)The provisions of subsection
(a) shall not apply to cul-de-sacs where the length of the cul-de-sac is 500 feet or less. (OCC § 6-4-502; Ord. No. 3768, § 2, 11-7-1989)
Sec. 12.05.050. - Administration and enforcement.
Except as otherwise provided herein, the provisions of this chapter shall be administered and enforced by the Sheriff. In the enforcement of this chapter, such officer and his regularly salaried fulltime deputies may enter upon private or public property to examine a vehicle or parts thereof or obtain information as to the identity of the owner of the vehicle and to remove or cause the removal of a vehicle or parts thereof declared to be a nuisance pursuant to this chapter.
(OCC § 6-4-8804; Ord. No. 3768, § 2, 11-7-1989
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San Clemente
10.08.110 - Persons riding bicycles or driving animals.
Every person riding a bicycle or riding or driving an animal upon a highway has all of the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle by this title, except those provisions which by their very nature can have no application.
12.32.130 - Cycling, skateboarding and similar activities on municipal pier, access road, beach, and beach trail.
B. Prohibited Activities on Municipal Pier and Access Road. .....No person shall ride or permit to be ridden, drive, or permit to be driven, any bicycle, electric bicycle, tricycle, skateboard, roller skates, or similar type device on the municipal pier, accesses to the municipal pier, service roads, or beach access roads. Moreover, no person shall walk, push, carry, park, or permit to be parked any bicycle, electric bicycle, tricycle, skateboard, or similar type device on the municipal pier. In addition, no person shall throw any "frisbee" or other similar devices on the municipal pier, access roads, service roads, or beach access roads.
C. Permitted Uses of Bicycles on Beach and Beach Trail. .....Riding of bicycles and personal assistive mobility devices is permitted on the beach trail, including those portions that overlay the beach service road, subject to the restrictions of subsection (d) below. Bicycle owners are permitted to walk their bicycles through such restricted areas and at such restricted times. When permitted to be ridden, bicycles may be ridden at a maximum speed of ten miles per hour on all permitted portions of the beach trail. At all times, bicycles must yield to pedestrians.
D. Prohibited Uses of Bicycles on Beach and Beach Trail. .....Riding of bicycles on the beach is prohibited at all times. Riding of bicycles on the beach trail is not permitted between the municipal pier and the southern end of the Trafalgar Canyon Bridge from June 15 through Labor Day. Riding of bicycles is not permitted on Riviera Beach Trail Bridge, Montalvo Beach Trail Bridge, Mariposa Trail Bridge, the portion of the trail extending north from the base of the pier asphalt to the Corto Lane restrooms, and the asphalt area extending north and south of the base of the municipal pier at any time. Bicycle owners are permitted to walk their Bicycles through such restricted areas and at such restricted times. Reckless riding of bicycles is prohibited, and at no time shall any persons allow their bicycle(s) to be left unattended on the beach or beach trail, nor block access thereto.
E. Electric Bicycles, Motorized Scooters, Electrically Motorized Boards, and Other Similar Motorized Recreational Devices Prohibited. .....No person shall drive, operate, or propel any electric bicycle, motorized scooter, electrically motorized board, or other similar motorized recreational device, however powered, upon any portion of the beach or beach trail. This section shall not prohibit the use of such devices upon these areas by any officer, employee, or agent of the City, any City department, or any public safety officer, while engaged in their official duty, or any City-authorized person providing maintenance, repair, or emergency services on the beach or beach trail.
F. Unsafe Operation. .....Reckless riding of bicycles is prohibited, and at no time shall any persons allow their bicycle(s) to be left unattended on the beach or beach trail, nor block access thereto. No person using the beach or beach trail shall engage in any activity that creates an unreasonable risk of injury to any person.
G. Penalty. .....Violations of this chapter may be prosecuted as a misdemeanor or infraction and are subject to the notice, hearing, and enforcement provisions of this Code, including, but not limited to, the provisions of Chapter 1.16.
H. Modification. .....In the event of special circumstances so warranting, the City Council may by resolution modify the requirements established herein. Modifications by the City Council shall only be made if the City Council determines that such modification will not be contrary to the public health, safety, or welfare.
Same as bicycle policy Section 12.32.130 E. Electric Bicycles, Motorized Scooters, Electrically Motorized Boards, and Other Similar Motorized Recreational Devices Prohibited. .....No person shall drive, operate, or propel any electric bicycle, motorized scooter, electrically motorized board, or other similar motorized recreational device, however powered, upon any portion of the beach or beach trail. This section shall not prohibit the use of such devices upon these areas by any officer, employee, or agent of the City, any City department, or any public safety officer, while engaged in their official duty, or any City-authorized person providing maintenance, repair, or emergency services on the beach or beach trail.
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San Juan
Capistrano
Sec. 4-6.206. Persons riding bicycles and riding or driving animals.
Every person riding a bicycle or driving an animal upon a street shall have all of the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle as set forth in this chapter, except those provisions which by their very nature can have no application. (Ord. No. 295, § 2-4) N/A N/A N/A https://library.qcode.us/lib/san_juan_capistrano_c
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Santa Ana
Sec. 36-38. - Persons riding bicycles or animals shall obey traffic regulations.
Every person riding a bicycle or riding or driving an animal upon a highway shall be granted all of the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle as provided for by this chapter, except those provisions which by their very nature can have no application.
Sec. 36-41(8) Ride a bicycle or skateboard upon a sidewalk within a business district, as that term is defined in California Vehicle Code, Section 235. Whenever any person is riding a bicycle or skateboard upon a sidewalk other than in a business district, or in any other public place, such person shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian. (Code 1952, § 3224; Ord. No. NS-560, § 1, 1-15-62)
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Seal Beach
8.05.010 Applicability to Bicycle and Animal Riders.
Every person riding a bicycle or riding or driving an animal upon a highway shall have all the rights and be subjected to all of the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle by this title, except those provisions that by their very nature can have no application. (Ord. 1515)
8.05.040 Wheeled Devices Prohibition.
A. Wheeled Device. For the purpose of this section, a “wheeled device” is any wheeled device propelled by human or mechanical power. “Wheeled device” includes without limitation: bicycles, roller skates, scooters, segways, and skateboards. “Wheeled devices” does not include: cars, trucks and equivalent vehicles; baby strollers; shopping carts utilized for transportation of goods; wheelchairs; and motorized tricycles and motorized quadricycles utilized by persons otherwise unable to move about as pedestrians by reason of physical disability.
B. Prohibition. No person shall ride or operate a wheeled device in any of the following locations:
1. City sidewalks, unless authorized by Seal Beach Municipal Code Section 8.10.040.
2. Public property other than sidewalks where signs prohibiting such activity are conspicuously posted.
3. Privately owned sidewalks used for pedestrian traffic where signs prohibiting such activity are conspicuously posted.
C. Infraction. Any person who rides or operates a wheeled device in violation of this section shall be guilty of an infraction. (Ord. 1608; Ord. 1533; Ord. 1515)
8.10.040 Bicycle Riding on Sidewalk.
The traffic engineer may post signs permitting bicycle riding on sidewalks at locations where riding in the street would be hazardous. Any person may ride a bicycle on a sidewalk where such a sign has been posted. (Ord. 1515)
"Electric bicycle" has the same meaning as in California Vehicle Code Section 312.5, as it may be amended from time to time. "Regulated mobility device" means bicycles, electric bicycles etc. § 7.65.010. Operation of Regulated Mobility Devices.
It is prohibited to operate or ride on a regulated mobility device in public areas where such prohibition is posted by signs or as otherwise set forth in this chapter. A list of public locations where regulated mobility devices are prohibited shall be on file in the city clerk's office. The list may be amended from time to time by resolution of the city council.
No person shall operate or ride a regulated mobility device upon any sidewalk, in any public drainage facility, culvert, ditch, channel, or any other public athletic/sports court, or gymnasium in the city.
Duty to operate with due care, reduce speed.
The operator of a regulated mobility device shall exercise all due care and shall reduce the speed of the device, obey all traffic control devices, and take all other action relating to operation of the device as necessary to safeguard the safety of the operator, passengers, and any persons or other vehicles or devices in the immediate area. It shall also be unlawful to transport any other person upon the bar, handle bars, floorboard or other area of regulated mobility device not designed for passenger riding or designed for a single person, or cling to or attach oneself or one's regulated mobility device with an operator or rider on board to any moving vehicle or motorized or non-motorized wheeled device.
Persons operating or riding a regulated mobility device on a city or county trail must dismount the regulated mobility device where the trail width is less than 5 feet and a pedestrian or equine is within a distance of 50 feet from the regulated mobility device. (Ord. 1704)
§ 7.65.015. Enforcement.
In lieu of a fine or administrative citation as authorized by this code, and in lieu of filing charges in any court having jurisdiction over a violation, the police chief or designee may allow a violator of this chapter to complete a police department provided safety course for regulated mobility devices
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Stanton
14.04.050 Riding.
No person shall ride a horse, bicycle, motorcycle, mini-bike, automobile, or other vehicle or animal within a public park or playground; provided, however, that bicycles may be ridden on any road or path designated for such purposes and may be wheeled or pushed by hand over any grass area or trail reserved for pedestrian use. (Prior code § 14.04.050)
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Tustin
5345 - USE OF BICYCLES
Persons riding a bicycle on a public sidewalk, walkway, parkway, off-street bicycle trail or in any public park, recreational area or upon any other publicly owned property shall yield the right-of-way to pedestrians at all times. (Ord. No. 786, Sec. 29, 2-5-79)
CROSS REFERENCE: Bicycle registration, Art. 5, Ch. 4.
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5344 - USE OF MOTORIZED CYCLES
(a) A "motor-driven" cycle for purposes of this Section is any motorcycle, moped, motor scooter or minibike with a motor which produces not in excess of five (5) horsepower, and every bicycle with a motor attached.(b)No person shall drive a motor-driven cycle on any public sidewalk, walkway, parkway or in any public park or recreational area or upon any other publicly owned property except City streets and public highways within the City, provided, however, that bicycles with motors attached may be operated on off-street bicycle trails under pedal power and without use of their motors. (Ord. No. 786, Sec. 28, 2-5-79)
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Villa Park
Sec. 5-6.2. - Riding and Parking of Skateboards and Bicycles Restricted.
It shall be unlawful for any person to ride a bicycle on any sidewalk located in the Villa Park Shopping Center. It shall also be unlawful for any person to ride or park a skateboard on any sidewalk, driveway, parking lot, or other area dedicated to the public in the Villa Park Shopping Center.(Ord. #75-225, § 2; Ord. #93-412, § I) N/A
Sec. 5-7.3. - Prohibited
It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a motorized scooter on any sidewalk, driveway, parking lot, or other area used by the public in the Villa Park Shopping Center located at Wanda Road and Santiago Boulevard.
It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a motorized scooter on any sidewalk, driveway, parking lot, or other area used by the public in the Villa Park Shopping Center located at Wanda Road and Santiago Boulevard.
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Westminster
10.84.220 Bicycle paths—Use required.
Whenever a usable path for bicycles has been provided adjacent to a roadway, bicycle riders shall use such a path and shall not use the roadway. (Prior code § 3440.21)
10.84.230 Riding on sidewalks—Restrictions.
A. No person shall ride a bicycle upon a sidewalk within any business district, or upon the sidewalk adjacent to any public school building, church, recreation center or playground. Peace officers shall be exempt from these provisions while in the discharge of their duties. (Ord. 2210 § 1, 1993; Ord. No. 2128 § 1, 1990; Ord. 1874 § 1, 1979; prior code § 3440.22) B. Whenever any person is riding a bicycle upon a sidewalk, such person shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian or to any vehicle exiting or entering any private driveway or alley. (Ord. 2128 § 1990; Ord. 1874 § 1, 1979; prior code § 3440.22)
C. It is unlawful to ride a bicycle or skate board on any sidewalk within the civic center complex. Peace officers shall be exempt from these provisions while in the discharge of their duties. (Ord. 2210 § 1, 1993; Ord. 1966 § 1, 1983)
10.84.210 Parking.
No person shall park a bicycle upon a street other than against the curb, or upon a sidewalk other than in a rack or against a building or at the curb in such manner as to afford the least obstruction to pedestrian traffic. (Prior code § 3440.20)
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10.76.010 Vehicles on land of another—Permitted when—Conditions.
It is unlawful for any person to operate any motorcycle, motor-driven cycle, mini-bike, trail bike, motor scooter, jeep, dune buggy, or other motor vehicle on real property owned or occupied by another within five hundred feet of an occupied residential area without the written consent of all the owners and occupants in such operator’s possession, unless the owners of the property have posted the property permitting such use; provided, however, that this prohibition does not include the operation of a vehicle or cycle having a valid California vehicle registration by any person possessing a valid California operator’s license, upon a public street or highway; provided further, that this prohibition shall not apply to a public officer or employee acting within the course and scope of his employment; provided further, that the provisions of this section shall not apply to the operation of such vehicles on driveways, parking lots, race courses, or other places where the public is invited to operate such vehicles, so long as such vehicle is operated in the reasonable and ordinary manner customary for such use. (Prior code § 3450)
10.84.250 Impoundment—When—Fee.
The chief of police shall have the right to impound and retain possession of any bicycle being operated in violation of the provisions of this chapter, and may retain possession of such bicycle until the provisions of this chapter are complied with, and all fees as provided in Section 10.84.100 have been paid, and if such bicycle is not claimed within three months, it shall be deemed to be abandoned. (Prior code § 3400.24) https://library.qcode.us/lib/westminster_ca/pub/
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Yorba Linda
10.48.160 Parking requirements.
No person shall leave a bicycle lying on its side on any sidewalk, or shall park a bicycle on a sidewalk in any other position, so there is not an adequate path for pedestrian traffic. When a parking rack is available, no person shall park a bicycle on an adjacent street or sidewalk, except in such rack. The City Traffic Engineer may prohibit bicycle parking in designated areas of the public highway, provided that appropriate signs are erected. (Ord. 90-654 § 1, 1990: prior code § 19-102))
10.04.020 Applicability of provisions extends to bicycle and animal transport.
Every person riding a bicycle or riding or driving an animal upon a highway has all the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle by this chapter, except those provisions which by their very nature can have no application. (Prior code § 19-2) N/A N/A N/A https://library.qcode.us/lib/yorba_linda_ca/pub/m unicipal_code/item/title_10-chapter_10_48
OC Parks
Sec. 6-4-501. - Bicycles on sidewalks.
(a)Riding on Sidewalks: Bicycles may be ridden on all sidewalks in the unincorporated area of Orange County at a speed not to exceed five (5) miles per hour except upon sidewalks within a business district, upon sidewalks adjacent to any public school building when school is in session, recreation center when in use, church during services, over any pedestrian overcrossing or other sidewalk where prohibited by posted signs.(b)Director To Designate Prohibitions: The Director may designate and declare certain portions of sidewalk to be prohibited to bicycle use.(c)Director To Post Prohibitions: The Director is authorized to erect and maintain signs adjacent to sidewalks designating limits of bicycle prohibitions.(d)Yielding Right-of-Way: Whenever any person is riding a bicycle upon a sidewalk, such person shall yield right-of-way to any and all pedestrians. A person riding a bicycle upon entering a roadway or driveway from a sidewalk shall yield to all traffic.
E-bikes are prohibited on unpaved trails within regional and wilderness parks; all classes of eBikes continue to be prohibited on unpaved trails within regional and wilderness parks where there is reduced long-distance visibility and/or width to accommodate trail users who need to veer out of the path of another user traveling at a high rate of speed.
OC revised codified ordinance OCCO 2-5-2(n) making the following exception: "Calss 1 and Class 2 electric bicycles, as defined by the CA Vehicle Code, on those regionaled paved, off-road bikeways designated for such use by the Director of OC Parks". This means that Class 1 and 2 ebikes are now permitted on more than 75 miles of OC bikeways.
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AB 1909: Makes various changes to statutory sections governing the operation of bicycles. Specifically, it eliminates the statewide ban of class three electric bicycles on a bicycle path or trail, bikeway, bicycle lane, equestiran trail, or hiking or recreational trail.
AB 2028: Expands the authorization in existing statue that a governing board of any school district can provide time and facilities to any local law enforcement agency having jurisdiction over the schools of the district, for bicycle safety instructions to also include scooters, electriv bicycle, motorized bicycles, and/or motorized scooters safety instructions.
EBikes:
An electric bicycle is a bicycle equipped with fully operable pedals and an electric motor of less than 750 watts. Three classes of electric bicycles have been established:
Class 1: A low speed pedal-assisted electric bicycle equipped with a motor which provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and ceases to provide assistance when a speed of 20 mph is reached.
Class 2: A low speed throttle-assisted electric bicycle equipped with a motor used exclusively to propel the bicycle and NOT capable of providing assistance when a speed of 20 mph is reached.
Class 3: A low speed pedal-assisted electric bicycle equipped with a speedometer, and a motor which provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and ceases to provide assistance when a speed of 28 mph is reached.
The operator of a Class 3 electric bicycle:
Must be 16 years old or older.
Must wear a bicycle safety helmet.
Must not transport passengers.
May ride an electric bicycle in a bicycle lane if authorized by local authority or ordinance.
All electric bicycle classes are exempt from the motor vehicle financial responsibility, DL, and license plate requirements (CVC §24016).
AB 1946: Requires the California Highway Patrol (CHP) to develop statewide safety standards and training
AB 2028: Expands the authorization in existing statue that a governing board of any school district can provide time and facilities to any local law enforcement agency having jurisdiction over the schools of the district, for bicycle safety instruction to also include scooters, electric bicycles, motorized bicycles, and/or motorized scooter safety instruction.
AB 1909: Makes various changes to statutory sections governing the operation of bicycles.
Specifically, it eliminates the statewide ban of class three electric bicycles on a bicycle path or trail, bikeway, bicycle lane, equestiran trail, or hiking or recreational trail.
Moped:
Also known as a motorized bicycle, a moped has 2-3 wheels and an electric motor with an automatic transmission that produces less than 4 gross brake horsepower (3000watts).
Some mopeds have pedals so you can ride them when the motor is off. Show Citation 33 You must have a motorcycle license (M1 or M2) to drive a moped.
You must be at least 16 years old or older to drive a moped, and you must wear a helmet while you ride.
You do not need insurance to register a moped, but you do need special license plates and an identification card, along with a one-time $23 registration fee.
You do not have to renew your moped registration in the same way as you register other vehicles.
AB 2028: Expands the authorization in existing statue that a governing board of any school district can provide time and facilities to any local law enforcement agency having jurisdiction over the schools of the district, for bicycle safety instruction to also include scooters, electric bicycles, motorized bicycles, and/or motorized scooter safety instruction.
N/A Bill Text - AB-1909 Vehicles: bicycle omnibus bill. (ca.gov)
September 18, 2024 Traffic Commission Agenda Report, Item No. 4.4
Item No. 4.3
City of Laguna Hills
Traffic Commission
Staff Report
Date: November 20, 2024
To: Chair and Commission Members
From: Joe Ames, Public Works Director/City Engineer
Issue: Exploring the Adoption of E-Bike Regulations
Recommendation: That the Traffic Commission receive and file the report.
Background:
At the July 17, 2024, Traffic Commission meeting, the Traffic Commission recommended that City staff research local and regional education programs and enforcement policies, and review existing ordinances in nearby cities for review at a future Traffic Commission meeting.
At the September 18, 2024, Traffic Commission meeting, City staff provided a report that provided an overview of local and regional education programs and enforcement policies and nearby cities’ existing ordinances. A tabular summary of common issues addressed in local e-bike ordinances was also included.
After reviewing the information provided, the Traffic Commission recommended the continuation of this item to the next Traffic Commission meeting on November 20, 2024, and requested a City staff presentation on the ordinances adopted by the cities of Aliso Viejo, Laguna Niguel, Mission Viejo and Rancho Santa Margarita. The City Engineer clarified to the Traffic Commission that he intended to provide the text of these ordinances to the Traffic Commission for review at the next meeting, and the Traffic Commission concurred with the City Engineer’s proposed response.
In response to the recommendation, City staff is providing attachments to this report that provide the text of each of the four ordinances (Aliso Viejo, Laguna Niguel, Mission November 20, 2024 Traffic Commission Agenda Report, Item No. 4.3
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Viejo, and Rancho Santa Margarita) identified by the Traffic Commission for further review.
Additionally, the previously prepared tabular summary of common issues addressed in local e-bike ordinances has been updated, below, to include issues addressed by the Rancho Santa Margarita ordinance.
City Specific
Rules for
E-Bikes
Restricted
from Riding
on Sidewalks
Speed
Limit on
Sidewalks
Restricted
from Riding in
Parks
Restrictions
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Use” of EBikes
Aliso Viejo Yes Yes, but only
in some areas
by zoning/
type of land
use
Yes – 5
MPH
No No
Dana Point No Yes, unless
exempted by
City Manager
No Yes No
Laguna Beach No Yes N/A –
Riding not
allowed on
sidewalks
Yes No
Laguna Hills No Yes, but only
by City
Council
Resolution
for specific
segments of
sidewalk
No Yes No
Laguna Niguel Yes No Yes – 5
MPH
Yes, if posted Yes
Lake Forest No No Yes -5 MPH Yes, if posted No
Mission Viejo No No Yes- 5
MPH, 12
MPH for
Trails
No No
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Item No. 4.3
City Specific
Rules for
E-Bikes
Restricted
from Riding
on Sidewalks
Speed
Limit on
Sidewalks
Restricted
from Riding in
Parks
Restrictions
on “Reckless
Use” of EBikes
Rancho Santa
Margarita
Yes No Yes – 5
MPH
Yes Yes
San Clemente No No
Riding only
prohibited on
beach trails,
beach areas,
and on the
Municipal
Pier
No No No
San Juan
Capistrano
No No No No No
Fiscal Impact:
Unknown.
Attachments:
1. Aliso Viejo E-Bike Ordinance
2. Laguna Niguel E-Bike Ordinance
3. Mission Viejo E-Bike Ordinance
4. Rancho Santa Margarita E-Bike Ordinance
November 20, 2024 Traffic Commission Agenda Report, Item No. 4.3
Chapter 10.06
PEDESTRIAN, BICYCLE, AND SKATEBOARD REGULATIONS1
Sections:
10.06.010 Definitions.
10.06.020 Bicycle operation.
10.06.030 Recreational transportation on sidewalks.
10.06.040 Skateboards, roller skates and similar pedestrian traffic.
10.06.050 Pedestrian movements.
10.06.010 Definitions.
“Electric bicycle” means an electric bicycle equipped with both fully operable pedals and an electric motor, as further defined by Vehicle Code Section 312.5, as it may be amended from time to time. “Electric personal assistive mobility device” means a self-balancing, nontandem two-wheeled device that can turn in place, designed to transport only one person, with an electric propulsion system, as further defined by Vehicle Code Section 313, as may be amended from time to time.
“Electrically motorized board” means any wheeled device that has a floorboard designed to be stood upon when riding, is designed to transport only one person, and has an electric propulsion system, as further defined by Vehicle Code Section 313.5, as it may be amended from time to time.
“Motorized scooter” means any two-wheeled device that has handlebars, has either a floorboard that is designed to be stood upon when riding or a seat and footrests in place of the floorboard, and is powered by an electric motor, as further defined by Vehicle Code Section 407.5, as may be amended from time to time.
“Motorized vehicle” shall have the same meaning as “motorized vehicle” or “moped,” as further defined by Vehicle Code Section 406, as it may be amended from time to time. [Ord. 2022-229 § 3].
Cross-reference: definitions generally, AVMC 1.02.010.
10.06.020 Bicycle operation.
A. Direction of Travel. Persons riding or operating a bicycle or electric bicycle on a bicycle trail or path may proceed in either direction except on those trails or paths designated for one-way traffic by appropriate markings or signs.
B. Walking Bicycles. Bicycles and electric bicycles may be walked subject to all provisions of the law applicable to pedestrians. [Ord. 2022- 229 § 3; Ord. 2010-126 § 1 (Exh. A). Formerly 10.06.010].
10.06.030 Recreational transportation on sidewalks.
A. Riding on Sidewalks. Bicycles, electric bicycles, roller skates, roller blades, nonmotorized and motorized scooters, nonmotorized skateboards, electrically motorized boards, electric personal assistive mobility devices, and other similar nonmotorized and motorized forms of transportation may be ridden or operated on all sidewalks within the city at a speed not to exceed five miles per hour except as otherwise prohibited by this chapter. Motorized vehicles shall not be permitted to be ridden upon sidewalks.
B. Nonmotorized and motorized recreational transportation, as provided in subsection (A) of this section, shall be operated at a speed that is reasonable or prudent, having due regard for weather, visibility, pedestrian and vehicular traffic, and the surface and width of the sidewalk, and in no event at a speed that endangers the safety of any person or property.
C. Prohibitions. Notwithstanding subsection (A) of this section, bicycles, electric bicycles, roller skates, roller blades, nonmotorized and motorized scooters, nonmotorized skateboards, electrically motorized boards, electric personal assistive mobility devices, and other similar nonmotorized and motorized forms of transportation shall not be ridden or operated upon the following:
1. Sidewalks within a commercial or business center or complex;
2. Sidewalks adjacent to any public school building when school is in session;
3. Sidewalks and parking lots adjacent to or within any community or recreation center when in use;
4. Sidewalks adjacent to a church during services;
5. Parking lots of any property owned or operated by the city; or November 20, 2024 Traffic Commission Agenda Report, Item No. 4.3
1 6. Any pedestrian overcrossing or other sidewalk where prohibited by posted signs.
D. Public Works Director to Designate Additional Prohibitions. Notwithstanding subsection (A) of this section, the public works director, or his or her designee, may designate and declare certain portions of sidewalk where the riding or operation of bicycles, electric bicycles, roller skates, roller blades, nonmotorized and motorized scooters, nonmotorized skateboards, electrically motorized boards, electric personal assistive mobility devices, and other similar nonmotorized and motorized forms of transportation is prohibited.
E. Public Works Director to Post Signs. The public works director, or his or her designee, shall erect and maintain signs adjacent to sidewalks designating limits and prohibitions authorized by this chapter.
F. No Effect on ADA Power-Driven Mobility Devices. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, wheelchairs and other power-driven mobility devices used as a mobility aid by a person with a disability may be ridden or operated on all sidewalks in the city at the speed of pedestrian traffic and in a manner which is safe for the user and other pedestrians.
G. Yielding Right-of-Way. Whenever any person is riding a bicycle, electric bicycle, roller skates, roller blades, a nonmotorized or motorized scooter, a nonmotorized skateboard, electrically motorized board, electric personal assistive mobility devices, or other similar nonmotorized or motorized form of transportation, such person shall yield right-of-way to any and all pedestrians. A person riding or operating any such form of transportation shall further yield to all traffic upon entering a roadway or driveway. [Ord. 2022-229 § 3; Ord. 2010-126 § 1 (Exh. A). Formerly 10.06.020].
10.06.040 Skateboards, roller skates and similar pedestrian traffic.
A. No person shall ride a nonmotorized skateboard, electric personal assistive mobility devices, roller skates, roller blades, nonmotorized scooter, or other conveyance propelled by human power other than a bicycle, or cause or permit the same to roll or coast on the roadway of any street in the city.
B. The provisions of subsection (A) of this section shall not apply to cul-de-sacs where the length of the cul-de-sac is 500 feet or less. [Ord. 2022-229 § 3; Ord. 2010-126 § 1 (Exh. A). Formerly 10.06.030].
10.06.050 Pedestrian movements.
The public works director, or his or her designee, is hereby authorized to place and maintain signs or markings to prohibit or to restrict pedestrian crossings at certain intersections. [Ord. 2022-229 § 3; Ord. 2010-126 § 1 (Exh. A). Formerly 10.06.040].
Cross-references: violations and penalties generally, Chapter 1.06 AVMC; skateboards, roller skates and in-line skates in parks, AVMC 11.10.140; bicycles in parks, AVMC 11.10.220.
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ARTICLE 5. - PEDESTRIAN, BICYCLE, SKATEBOARD AND EQUESTRIAN REGULATIONS Sec. 7-4-500. - Bicycle operation.
Riding in group. Persons operating bicycles within a bicycle lane or upon a bicycle path shall ride in single file except as provided for in Vehicle Code § 21202(a).
Direction of travel. Persons riding or operating a bicycle on a bicycle trail or path may proceed in either direction except on those trails or paths designated for one-way traffic by appropriate markings or signs defined by the direction of adjacent vehicular traffic.
Walking bicycles. Bicycles may be walked subject to all provisions of law applicable to pedestrians.
Yielding right-of-way. Whenever any person is riding a bicycle upon a sidewalk, such person shall yield right-of-way to any and all pedestrians. A person riding a bicycle, upon entering a roadway or driveway from a sidewalk, shall yield to all traffic.
Riding on sidewalks. Bicycles may be ridden on all sidewalks, at a speed not to exceed five miles per hour, except upon sidewalks within a business district, upon sidewalks adjacent to any public school building when school is in session, upon a sidewalk at a recreation center when in use, upon a sidewalk at a church during services, over any pedestrian overcrossing or upon any other sidewalk where prohibited by posted signs.
(Ord. No. 90-11, § 6, 3-6-90; Ord. No. 90-38, § 3, 6-18-90; Ord. No. 96-90, § 7, 4-16-96) Sec. 7-4-500.1. - Electric bicycle operation.
All references to this section 7-4-500.1 shall include section 7-4-500. These requirements are in addition to the other regulations for bicycle operation set forth in section 7-4-500.
No person shall ride an electric bicycle in an unsafe manner on any publicly owned property, including but not limited to a public roadway, highway, sidewalk, park; nor on any private property open to the public.
"Unsafe manner" means any act or acts in violation of the Laguna Niguel Municipal Code, California Vehicle Code, or other existing law. An "unsafe manner" can also be defined as operating an electric bicycle in such a way as to constitute a danger to the operator, a passenger, other motorists, other riders, or pedestrians in the area.
Examples of riding in an unsafe manner may include, but are not limited to, the following actions:
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Riding on the sidewalk without due caution for pedestrians.
Riding on the highway, or bicycle lane against the flow of traffic.
Intentionally swerving or riding around stopped or slowed traffic.
Operating an electric bicycle in a manner it was not designed for, including carrying passengers when not designed for carrying passengers, or standing on the seat of the bicycle.
Not obeying posted signs or traffic lights.
A person under the age of 18 riding without a properly fitted and fastened helmet.
No person shall operate an electric bicycle while holding and operating a handheld wireless telephone or an electronic wireless communications device unless the wireless telephone or electronic wireless communications device is specifically designed and configured to allow voice-operated and hands-free operation, and it is used in that manner while riding.
An "electronic wireless communications device" includes, but is not limited to, a broadband personal communication device, a handheld device, or pager. (Ord. No. 2024-227, § 2, 3-5-24)
Sec. 7-4-501. - Roller skating, skateboarding and bicycling prohibited in certain designated areas.
It shall be unlawful and subject to punishment in accordance with section 7-4-501.6 for any person to engage in roller skating, skateboarding, bicycling or similar activities in or on any public property when the public property has been designated by resolution of the city council and posted as a no roller skating, skateboarding, bicycling or similar activity area, and in or on any private property when the private property has been posted as a no roller skating, skateboarding, bicycling or similar activity area, in accordance with the procedures set forth in section 7-4-501.3.
(Ord. No. 91-38, § 2, 6-18-91; Ord. No. 92-55, § 2, 3-3-92) Sec. 7-4-501.1. - Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Acrobatics includes jumps, spins, loops, "360's," handstands or any other movements or tricks not essential to the ordinary use of the skateboard as a transportation device, or the use of ramps, jumps, curbs, steps or other devices used to force the skateboard off the ground.
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Electric bicycle means an electric bicycle equipped with both fully operable pedals and an electric motor, as further defined by Vehicle Code section 312.5, as it may be amended from time to time.
Hazard includes any activity which threatens injury to person or property or prevents the free use of public or private property by pedestrians or motorists.
Private property means any property held by private interests which is used primarily for business, commercial or recreational purposes.
Public property means any property owned or maintained by the city or the Laguna Niguel Community Services District.
Roller skate means any footwear or device which may be attached to the foot or footwear, to which wheels are attached which may be used to aid the wearer in moving or propulsion.
Skateboard means a board of any material which has wheels attached to it and which may be propelled or moved by human, gravitational or mechanical power, and to which there is not fixed any device or mechanism to turn or control the wheels.
Skateboarding, for purposes of the prohibitions contained in this article, includes performing acrobatics while using or operating a skateboard, or using or operating a skateboard in a manner which creates a hazard. The term "skateboarding" shall not include the use or operation of a skateboard while the user is in an upright or standing position and is using the skateboard as a transportation device. (Ord. No. 91-38, § 2, 6-18-91; Ord. No. 2024-227, § 3, 3-5-24) Cross reference— Definitions generally, § 1-1-18.
Sec. 7-4-501.2. - Designation of public property as no roller skating, skateboarding or bicycling area.
The city council, upon review and recommendation by the city engineer, may prohibit, from any public roadway, sidewalk or other public property, roller skating, skateboarding, bicycling or similar activity, or any combination of those activities. In order to prohibit any or all such activities from a specific area, the city council shall designate the area by the adoption of a resolution prohibiting the activity from the area and order the posting of the signage as provided for in section 7-4-501.4. (Ord. No. 91-38, § 2, 6-18-91; Ord. No. 92-55, § 3, 3-3-92) Sec. 7-4-501.3. - Designation of private property to prohibit specified activities.
Prohibition of roller skating, bicycling and similar activities. The following procedures are applicable for prohibiting roller skating, bicycling or similar activities, or any combination of those activities, on private property:
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If the property is owner-occupied, the property owner shall submit a written application requesting a designation of a no roller skating, bicycling or similar activity area.
If the property is occupied by tenants of the owner, then the tenants shall submit a written application signed by a majority of the tenants of the property supporting a designation of a no roller skating, bicycling or similar activity area, and the application shall also contain the written consent of the property owner.
The city clerk shall cause a notice of the city council consideration of the applications filed pursuant to this subsection to be mailed to all tenants in the subject private property and the owner of the subject private property, at least five days prior to the date scheduled for the city council's consideration of the application.
The city council may approve or deny the application for designation of property as a no roller skating, bicycling or similar activity area.
Prohibition of acrobatic or hazardous skateboarding. The following procedures are applicable for prohibiting acrobatic or hazardous skateboarding on private property:
The owner of owner-occupied property, or a majority of the tenants, with the consent or the owner, of property occupied by tenants, may cause acrobatic or hazardous skateboarding to be prohibited on their private property by complying with the provisions of this subsection.
In order to cause acrobatic or hazardous skateboarding to be prohibited, the owner, or a majority of the tenants with the consent of the owner, shall provide to the city police services a written notice which contains the following information:
A statement that the owner or tenants intend to prohibit acrobatic and hazardous skateboarding on the property.
A description of the property, including the areas on which acrobatic or hazardous skateboarding is to be prohibited.
A description of the signs the owner or tenants intend to post in compliance with section 7-4-501.4 and an identification of the location for the posting of each sign.
The date by which the signs are to be posted and on which the prohibition is intended to commence.
As to tenant-occupied property, the written notice must be signed by a majority of the tenants that occupy the property on which acrobatic or hazardous skateboarding is to be prohibited.
The prohibition on acrobatic or hazardous skateboarding shall go into effect and be enforced by the city police services after the notice required by this section has been provided to the city, the signage provided for by this article has been posted, and the city police service has reviewed the posted signs and determined that they are in compliance with this article. 11/12/24, 1:05 PM Laguna Niguel, CA Code of Ordinances
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The individuals prohibiting the activities shall be responsible for all costs incurred in providing the notice and posting the signage.
(Ord. No. 91-38, § 2, 6-18-91; Ord. No. 92-55, § 4, 3-3-92) Sec. 7-4-501.4. - Posting of signs.
Prior to the enforcement of the prohibition on roller skating, skateboarding, bicycling or similar activity, the area so designated shall be posted with signs which provide substantially as follows:
"Roller skating, acrobatic or hazardous skateboarding, bicycling or similar activity is prohibited by Laguna Niguel Municipal Code section 7-4-501. Any violation is punishable by a fine of $25.00 for a first offense."
As to either public property or private property, if it is intended that only certain of the activities listed in this section are to be prohibited on certain property, then the required signs shall only designate the activities which have been specifically prohibited. For example, if only acrobatic and hazardous skateboarding is prohibited for a certain area, then the required signage shall state:
"Acrobatic or hazardous skateboarding is prohibited by Laguna Niguel Municipal Code section 7- 4-501. Any violation is punishable by a fine of $25.00 for a first offense." The signage required by this section shall be posted in plain view at all entrances to the property or area for which the prohibition is applicable, and all signs shall not be less than 17 inches by 21 inches in size with lettering not less than one inch in height. The prohibition as to a certain property or area shall not go into effect or be enforced until the required signage has been posted and approved by the city police services.
(Ord. No. 91-38, § 2, 6-18-91; Ord. No. 92-55, § 5, 3-3-92) Sec. 7-4-501.5. - Fees.
The city council may, by resolution, establish fees for the receipt and processing of applications and petitions for no roller skating, skateboarding, bicycling or similar activity areas. In addition, the city council may, by resolution, establish fees sufficient to cover the costs of developing, printing and posting the areas designated pursuant to this article.
(Ord. No. 91-38, § 2, 6-18-91)
Sec. 7-4-501.6. - Penalty for violation of article.
Any violation of this article is deemed an infraction punishable by a fine of $25.00. A second or subsequent violation of this article shall be punishable by a fine of $50.00. (Ord. No. 91-38, § 2, 6-18-91)
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