Agenda packet, regular meeting — Laguna Hills City Council, April 22, 2025

City of Laguna Hills
City Council / Planning Agency
Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 - 6:00 PM
(Closed Session at 5:00 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 thirty minutes for Public Comments. If you are commenting on an Agenda item, your comments will be heard at the time that item is scheduled on the Agenda. If you are addressing the City Council on an item not listed on the Agenda, the City Council is prohibited by law from discussing or taking any action on that item.

Submission of Electronic Public Comments: Those wishing to make electronic public comments may submit their comments by email to the City Clerk by 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22, 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 4:00 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 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22, 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.

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City Council/Planning Agency Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, April 22, 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
Pledge of Allegiance: Council Member Wheeler
Roll Call of City Council Members

1. Presentations and Proclamations

1.1 Laguna Hills High School Student Liaison Report
Recommendation: That the City Council receive a report from Laguna Hills High School Student Liaison Kyden Brown.

1.2 Certificate of Recognition for Laguna Hills High School Student Liaison Kyden Brown
Recommendation: That Mayor Sweeney present a Certificate of Recognition to Kyden Brown recognizing their service as a Laguna Hills High School Student Liaison.

1.3 Presentation from Southern California Gas Company
Recommendation: That the City Council receive a presentation from Juan Gonzalez, Public Affairs Manager, Southern California Gas Company.

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 thirty minutes.

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City Council/Planning Agency Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, April 22, 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 April 8, 2025, 330pm Special Meeting Recommendation: That the City Council approve the City Council Minutes for the April 8, 2025, 330pm Special Meeting.

4.3 Approval of Minutes for April 8, 2025, 4pm Special Meeting Recommendation: That the City Council approve the City Council Minutes for the April 8, 2025, 4pm Special Meeting.

4.4 Approval of Minutes for April 8, 2025, Regular Meeting Recommendation: That the City Council approve the City Council Minutes for the April 8, 2025, Regular Meeting.

4.5 Ratification of April 22, 2025 Warrant Register
Recommendation: That the City Council ratify the accompanying Warrant Register for the period from March 28, 2025, to April 10, 2025, in the amount of $2,374,782.69.

4.6 Treasurer's Investment Report for March 2025
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the Treasurer's Investment Report for the month of March 2025.

4.7 Development Application Status Report
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the report.

4.8 Informal Bidding Ordinance Use Quarterly Report
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the report.

4.9 Proposed Lease Agreement with Serenity Escrow, Inc., a California corporation, for 24031 El Toro Road, Suite 300, Laguna Hills, California

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City Council/Planning Agency Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
4 Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Approve the lease agreement with Serenity Escrow, Inc., a California corporation, for 24031 El Toro Road, Suite 300, Laguna Hills, California; 2) Authorize the City Manager to make minor modifications to and negotiate the final terms of the lease agreement, as necessary; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute the lease agreement.

4.10 Purchase of Two Alternative Fuel Vehicles for Use at City Hall and for the Community Services Department Pursuant to Section 3-08.130 of the Laguna Hills Municipal Code
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Approve the purchase of two (2) alternative fuel vehicles pursuant to LHMC Sections 3-08.130 from the list of approved vehicles;
2) Authorize the appropriation of funds from the City’s AB 2766 Subvention Fund for the purchase of the approved vehicles; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute purchase agreements from dealers in order to procure the vehicles from the list of approved vehicles.

4.11 Side Street Stop Sign Installation on Sunburst Avenue at Largo Drive Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Find and determine that the proposed stop control intersection is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15301(c) of the CEQA Guidelines, Cal. Code of Regs, Title 14, Chapter 3 (the operation and maintenance of existing highways and streets is categorically exempt); and 2) Adopt a Resolution entitled: "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laguna Hills, California, Designating the Intersection of Sunburst Avenue and Largo Drive as a Stop Intersection and Authorizing the Installation of a One-Way Side Street Stop Sign on Sunburst Avenue at Largo Drive.”

4.12 Rescindment of the Approval and Award of Work Order Agreement with Western Exterminator Company for Termite Fumigation at the Laguna Hills Civic Center
Recommendation: That the City Council rescind the approval and award of the Work Order Agreement with Western Exterminator Company for termite fumigation at the Laguna Hills Civic Center, awarded at the February 25, 2025, regular meeting.

4.13 Recommendation to Oppose Unless Amended: SB 16 (Blakespear) Homeless Housing Reporting Requirements
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt an “Oppose Unless Amended” position on SB 16 (Blakespear) and authorize the Mayor to transmit a letter to the appropriate legislative offices conveying the City’s position.

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City Council/Planning Agency Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
5 4.14 2025 Fourth of July Celebration Pre-Event Report and Fireworks Agreement Recommendation: That the City Council 1) Receive and file the 2025 Fourth of July Celebration pre-event report; and 2) Approve the Fireworks Display Agreement between Garden State Fireworks ("GSF") and the City of Laguna Hills for 2025 and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.

4.15 2025 Memorial Day Nonprofit Beer Garden Partner
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Parentis Foundation as the 2025 Memorial Day Nonprofit Beer Garden Partner.

4.16 Opposition to AB 647 (Gonzalez) – Housing Development Approvals:

Residential Units
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a position of opposition to AB 647 (Gonzalez) and direct staff to transmit a letter of opposition to the bill author, legislative committees, and relevant advocacy organizations.

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

7.1.1 Request by Merlone Geier Partners for Initiation of Proposed Major Project Modifications to the Village at Laguna Hills Development Agreement and Formation of Ad Hoc Committee
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1) Receive a presentation by Merlone Geier Partners regarding their request for initiation of Major Project Modifications to the Development Agreement for the Village at Laguna Hills Mixed-Use Project;
2) Review and provide direction to staff on whether to engage in negotiations with MGP Fund X Laguna Hills, LLC (“MGP”) regarding the proposed Major Project Modifications to the Development Agreement for the Village at Laguna Hills Mixed-Use Project; and

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City Council/Planning Agency Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
6 3) Consider the formation of an Ad Hoc Committee comprised solely of two members of the City Council (less than a quorum) to help facilitate the requested negotiations and to make recommendations to the City Council.

7.1.2 License Agreement for Suite 255 – Termination or Shared Use Policy Recommendation: That the City Council provide direction to staff regarding either of the following:
1) Terminating the License Agreement with the Chamber of Commerce and proceeding with converting Suite 255 into City Council office space; or 2) Adopting a proposed shared use policy that allows both the City Council and the Chamber to utilize Suite 255 on designated days.

8. Matters Agendized and Presented by City Council Members

9. City Council Member Committee Reports

9.1 Committee Assignment Report
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 May 13, 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 April 17, 2025, at 5:00p.m.

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City Council/Planning Agency Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
7 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.

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Item No. 1.2
City of Laguna Hills
City Council / Planning Agency
Staff Report
Date: April 22, 2025
To: Mayor and Council Members
From: Jennifer Lee, City Clerk
Issue: Certificate of Recognition for Laguna Hills High School Student Liaison Kyden Brown
Recommendation: That Mayor Sweeney present a Certificate of Recognition to Kyden Brown recognizing their service as a Laguna Hills High School Student Liaison.

Background:

The City of Laguna Hills and the Laguna Hills High School PTSA established a Student Liaison Program in 1993. Kyden Brown has served as a Student Liaison with distinction, and it is in order to recognize their service.

Fiscal Impact:

There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.

Attachments:

1. Certificate of Recognition - LHHS Student Liaison

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Item No. 2.1
City of Laguna Hills
City Council / Planning Agency
Staff Report
Date: April 22, 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, May 13, 6:00 p.m., Laguna Hills Civic Center Council Chamber Tuesday, May 27, 6:00 p.m., Laguna Hills Civic Center Council Chamber Parks and Recreation Commission Special Meeting
Tuesday, April 29, 11:00 a.m., Admin Conference Room
Events:

Rooted Volunteer- Arbor Day Event
(pre-registration required)
Saturday, April 26, 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., meet at Mandeville Park Global Harmony Symphony- “The Heavenly Life”
Monday, April 28, 7:00 p.m., at Laguna Hills Community Center Excursion to Huntington Library & Gardens
(pre-registration required, $30 residents; $35 non-residents) Thursday, May 1, 11:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., meet at Laguna Hills Community Center Mother’s Day Floral Workshop
(pre-registration required, $75 residents; $80 non-residents) Friday May 9, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., meet at Laguna Hills Community Center

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Item No. 2.1
Compost Giveaway
(Residents only, 2 free bags of compost)
Saturday May 10, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., meet at Laguna Hills Mall Attachments:

1. Event Flyer(s)

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FREE ADMISSION FREE PARKING
“TheHeavenlyLife”
MAHLER’SSYMPHONYNO.4

MOZARTFLUTEANDHARPCONCERTO
7:00 PM (DOORS OPEN AT 6:30 PM)
SUGGESTED DONATION $10
APRIL 28, 2025

CAMILA LIMA
Soprano Harp Flute

ELLIE CHOATE EILEEN HOLT

GLOBALHARMONY

SYMPHONY

PRESENTS

LAGUNA HILLS COMMUNITY CENTER

FOR ADDITIONAL INFO VISIT OR CONTACT

LIVESTREAM LINK
HTTPS://WWW.GLOBALHARMONYSYMPHONY.COM
[email protected]
HTTP://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/@GLOBALHARMONYSYMPHONY4666/STREAMS 25555 ALICIA PKWY, LAGUNA HILLS, CA, 92653

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Let us do the driving, as the van heads to The Huntington in San Marino, Ca. Visit the library and at your own pace explore the impressive art collection, including some by European and American masters, along with rare manuscripts such as an original Gutenberg Bible. Don’t miss walking through the botanical garden. Bring a sack lunch to picnic in designated areas adjacent to the parking lot or purchase from onsite food service options. Participants meet at the Laguna Hills Community Center where City staff will provide transportation. No refunds or transfers for this event. *Registration begins February 11, 2025 Class# 1584
5/01 11:30AM-7:00PM Thursday
Fee: Resident $30, Non-Resident $35
Like us on at www.facebook.com/lagunahillscc
To register or for more information, please call (949) 707-2680 or visit www.lagunahillsca.gov

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Date: Saturday, May 10th, 2025
Time: 8am-12pm (or while supplies last)*
Where: Laguna Hills Mall
24155 Laguna Hills Mall Drive
Date: Saturday, May 10th, 2025
Time: 8am-12pm (or while supplies last)*
Where: Laguna Hills Mall
24155 Laguna Hills Mall Drive

COMPOST GIVEAWAY
*event for residents only, 2 free bags of compost

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City of Laguna Hills
City Council
Special Meeting
Minutes
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 3:30 p.m. by Mayor Sweeney.

Roll Call of City Council Members

Present:

Mayor Joshua Sweeney
Mayor Pro Tempore Don Caskey, arrived at 3:31 p.m.

Council Member Erica Pezold, arrived at 4:06 p.m.

Council Member Jared Mathis
Council Member Dave Wheeler

Absent:

Announcement of Closed Session Item(s)
A. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9
Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9: (1 potential case).

Public Comments
There were no public comments on the closed session Item.

Adjourn to City Council Conference Room or City Council Chamber Convene into Closed Session
The City Council convened into closed session to consider the matter listed above.

Reconvene to City Council Chamber
The City Council reconvened the City Council Meeting at 4:14 p.m. All Council Members were present in Chamber.

Closed Session Report
A. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9
Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9: (1 potential case).

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City Council Special Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
2 City Attorney Simonian stated that the City Council convened into closed session pursuant to the authorities listed on the Agenda with no reportable action taken.

Adjournment
There being no further business before the City Council at this session, Mayor Sweeney declared the meeting adjourned at 4:14 p.m.
____________________________________
Jennifer Lee, City Clerk
ATTEST:
____________________________________
Joshua Sweeney, Mayor
Approved at meeting of April 22, 2025.

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City of Laguna Hills
City Council
Special Meeting
Minutes
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 4:18 p.m. by Mayor Sweeney.

Roll Call of City Council Members

Present:

Mayor Joshua Sweeney
Mayor Pro Tempore Don Caskey
Council Member Erica Pezold
Council Member Jared Mathis
Council Member Dave Wheeler

Absent:

Public Comments
There were no public comments on the special meeting item.

City Council Workshop Items
1 Budget Study Session
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1) Review, discuss, and provide direction on the draft biennial budget; and 2) Discuss and provide direction on funding Flexible Spending Arrangements for City employees.

Finance Director Hendrickson provided introductory remarks for the budget study session, provided a PowerPoint presentation, and responded to Council Member requests for additional information.

City Manager Hildenbrand responded to Council Member requests for additional information.

City Attorney Simonian responded to Council Member requests for additional information.

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City Council Special Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
2 Adjournment
There being no further business before the City Council at this session, Mayor Sweeney declared the meeting adjourned at 5:44 p.m.
____________________________________
Jennifer Lee, City Clerk
ATTEST:
____________________________________
Joshua Sweeney, Mayor
Approved at meeting of April 22, 2025.

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City of Laguna Hills
City Council / Planning Agency
Regular Meeting
Minutes
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
General Business Convening at 6:00 PM
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Sweeney.

Invocation: Pastor David Atkins of Laguna Country Methodist Church Pledge of Allegiance: Council Member Pezold
Roll Call of City Council Members

Present:

Mayor Joshua Sweeney
Mayor Pro Tempore Don Caskey
Council Member Erica Pezold
Council Member Jared Mathis
Council Member Dave Wheeler

Absent:

1. Presentations and Proclamations

1.1 Laguna Hills High School Student Liaison Report
The City Council received a report from Laguna Hills High School 2024 Spring Student Liaison Alternate Forrest Frey.

1.2 Certificates of Recognition for Outgoing Parks and Recreation Commissioner Sanjay Mathur and Outgoing Traffic Commissioner Manuel Hernandez Outgoing Commissioners Sanjay Mathur and Manuel Hernandez were not available at the meeting to receive their Certificates of Recognition.

1.3 Oaths of Office and Certificates of Appointment for Two Parks and Recreation Commissioners and Three Traffic Commissioners Mayor Sweeney administered the ceremonial Oaths of Office and presented Certificates of Appointment to Parks and Recreation Commissioners Harry Huggins and Patricia Thee and Traffic Commissioner Mark Jones. Commissioners Mark Schaff and Michael Caputo were not available at the meeting to receive their Certificates of Appointment.

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City Council/Planning Agency Regular Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
2 2. Schedule of Future Events

2.1 Schedule of Future Events
Deputy City Clerk McDonald announced the upcoming meetings and events.

3. Public Comments
The following induvial(s) submitted an electronic public comment on nonagendized items that was received, forwarded to the City Council prior to the meeting, posted on the City’s website, and announced into the record by City Clerk Lee:

Cynthia Jensen-McMullin
The following individual(s) provided public comments on non-agendized items:

Cynthia Jensen-McMullin

4. Consent Calendar
A motion to approve the balance of the Consent Calendar with Council Member Pezold removing Item No. 4.5 and Item No. 4.7 was moved by Council Member Pezold, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Caskey.

Roll Call Vote Result: Passed
Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0
Ayes: Mayor Sweeney, Mayor Pro Tempore Caskey, Council Member Pezold, Council Member Mathis, Council Member Wheeler
Nays: None
Abstain: None

4.2 Approval of Minutes for March 25, 2025, Special Meeting Recommendation: That the City Council approve the City Council Minutes for the March 25, 2025, Special Meeting.

4.3 Approval of Minutes for March 25, 2025, Regular Meeting Recommendation: That the City Council approve the City Council Minutes for the March 25, 2025, Regular Meeting.

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City Council/Planning Agency Regular Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
3 4.4 Ratification of April 8, 2025 Warrant Register
Recommendation: That the City Council ratify the accompanying Warrant Register for the period from March 14, 2025, to March 27, 2025, in the amount of $1,395,568.80.

4.6 Resolution Updating City Council Policy 102 - Procedure for Order of Authority
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-04-08-2: "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laguna Hills, California, Updating City Council Policy No. 102 Regarding a Procedure for Order of Authority." Items Removed from the Consent Calendar

4.5 Initiation of the 2025 Weed Abatement Program
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-04-08-1: “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laguna Hills, California, Declaring Weeds and Rubbish on Specified Private Property to be a Public Nuisance, Commencing Public Proceedings, and setting a Public Hearing for May 13, 2025.” Council Member Pezold removed Item No. 4.5 from the Consent Calendar to request additional information.

A motion to approve staff's recommendation was moved by Council Member Pezold, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Caskey.

Roll Call Vote Result: Passed
Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0
Ayes: Mayor Sweeney, Mayor Pro Tempore Caskey, Council Member Pezold, Council Member Mathis, Council Member Wheeler
Nays: None
Abstain: None

4.7 Support for Assembly Bills 3, 423, 424, 425, and 492, and Senate Bill 329 Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the Mayor to send a letters of support for Assembly Bills 3, 423, 424, 425, and 492, as well as Senate Bill 329, which seek to strengthen oversight, licensing, and regulatory enforcement of alcohol and drug recovery or treatment facilities to ensure the safety and wellbeing of individuals in recovery and the communities in which these facilities operate.

Council Member Pezold removed Item No. 4.7 from the Consent Calendar to provide comments on the item.

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City Council/Planning Agency Regular Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
4 A motion to approve staff's recommendation was moved by Council Member Pezold, seconded by Council Member Mathis.

Roll Call Vote Result: Passed
Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0
Ayes: Mayor Sweeney, Mayor Pro Tempore Caskey, 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

6.1 Approval of User Fee Study and Adoption of Comprehensive Fee Schedule Recommendation: That the City Council:
1) Conduct a public hearing; and
2) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-04-08-3: "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laguna Hills, California, Establishing and Adopting Updated Development Processing Fees and Other City Rates, Charges, and User Fees for Various Governmental Services and Finding that the Action is Statutorily Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Per Section 15273 of the CEQA Guidelines and Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(8)." Finance Director Hendrickson reviewed the information provided in the staff report and responded to Council Member requests for additional information.

Jeff Wakefield, Senior Manager, Government Consulting Partners, Inc., provided a PowerPoint presentation and responded to Council Member requests for additional information.

City Manager Hildenbrand responded to Council Member requests for additional information.

Community Development Director Lowe responded to Council Member requests for additional information.

Mayor Sweeney opened the public hearing and upon seeing no one rise, closed the public hearing.

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City Council/Planning Agency Regular Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
5 A motion to approve staff's recommendation was moved by Mayor Pro Tempore Caskey, seconded by Council Member Pezold.

Roll Call Vote Result: Passed
Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0
Ayes: Mayor Sweeney, Mayor Pro Tempore Caskey, Council Member Pezold, Council Member Mathis, Council Member Wheeler
Nays: None
Abstain: None

7. Administrative Reports

7.1 City Manager

7.1.1 Proposed Lease Agreement for Serenity Escrow, Inc. at 24031 El Toro Road, Suite 300, Laguna Hills, CA
Recommendation: That the City Council discuss and provide direction to staff.

If the direction is to proceed with leasing the office, staff recommends authorizing the City Manager to negotiate the final terms of the lease agreement and to execute the lease agreement.

City Manager Hildenbrand reviewed the information provided in the staff report and responded to Council Member requests for additional information.

Assistant City Manager Ames responded to Council Member requests for additional information.

A motion to continue the item was moved by Council Member Wheeler, seconded by Council Member Pezold.

A substitute motion to make Suite 300 available for lease as recommended by staff and to relocate the City Council offices to Suite 255 was moved by Mayor Sweeney, seconded by Council Member Mathis.

Roll Call Vote Result: Passed
Yes 4, No 1, Abstained 0
Ayes: Mayor Sweeney, Mayor Pro Tempore Caskey, Council Member Mathis, Council Member Wheeler
Nays: Council Member Pezold
Abstain: None

8. Matters Agendized and Presented by City Council Members There were no matters agendized by City Council Members.

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City Council/Planning Agency Regular Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
6 9. City Council Member Committee Reports

9.1 Committee Assignment Report
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 Wheeler
Council Member Wheeler provided comments on rules of decorum for meetings.

Adjournment
There being no further business before the City Council at this session, Mayor Sweeney declared the meeting adjourned at 7:41 p.m.
____________________________________
Jennifer Lee, City Clerk
ATTEST:
____________________________________
Joshua Sweeney, Mayor
Approved at meeting of April 22, 2025.

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Item No. 4.5
City of Laguna Hills
City Council / Planning Agency
Staff Report
Date: April 22, 2025
To: Mayor and Council Members
From: Eric Hendrickson, Finance Director
Issue: Ratification of April 22, 2025 Warrant Register
Recommendation: That the City Council ratify the accompanying Warrant Register for the period from March 28, 2025, to April 10, 2025, in the amount of $2,374,782.69.

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 March 28, 2025, to April 10, 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 $2,374,782.69.

Attachments:

1. Warrant Register - April 22, 2025

2. Payables Detail Report - April 22, 2025

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4983 E-0600 EWING IRRIGATION PRODUCTS, INC 04/09/2025 195.39 4/14/2025 1:00:25 PM Page 1 of 4
4981 C-1229 COSTAR REALTY INFORMATION, INC 04/09/2025 16,355.36 4982 D-0461 DATA TICKET, INC. 04/09/2025 724.28
4979 C-1133 CALIFORNIA YELLOW CAB 04/09/2025 1,923.00
4980 C-0324 CITY OF MISSION VIEJO 04/09/2025 4,970.63
4977 A-0138 ALL CITY MANAGEMENT, INC. 04/09/2025 8,934.92 4978 B-0222 BILL'S SOUND AND SECURITY 04/09/2025 485.00 4975 T-2656 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 04/04/2025 427.58
4976 W-2452 WSP USA ENVIRONMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE INC 04/04/2025 13,262.64 4973 R-1888 THE RITZ COMPANIES 04/04/2025 13,210.45
4974 T-2712 TOTAL SOURCE OFFICEWORKS 04/04/2025 2,276.33 4971 S-2250 SPARKLETTS 04/04/2025 363.70
4972 S-2308 SPECTRUM SPORTS MANAGEMENT, INC. 04/04/2025 10,000.00 4969 S-1944 SOUTHERN CALIF MUN ATHLETIC FEDERATION 04/04/2025 1,020.00 4970 S-1904 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 04/04/2025 129.35 4967 S-2331 SKYLINE PEST CONTROL 04/04/2025 360.00
4968 S-2323 SOUTH COAST FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER, INC. 04/04/2025 340.00 4965 R-1806 RJM DESIGN GROUP, INC. 04/04/2025 4,778.15
4966 S-2332 SANTA MARGARITA PLUMBING AND AIR 04/04/2025 475.00 4963 R-1855 RICHARD FISHER ASSOCIATES 04/04/2025 755.00 4964 R-1977 RJ ELECTRIC 04/04/2025 1,625.00
4961 Z-CD-0382 NEIGHBORHOOD ROOFING 04/04/2025 720.00
4962 P-1839 PAPER DEPOT 04/04/2025 67.00
4959 Z-CD-0507 MOOREFIELD CONSTRUCTION INC 04/04/2025 15,786.00 4960 M-1302 MOULTON NIGUEL WATER DISTRICT 04/04/2025 90.80 4957 M-1333 MITY-LITE, INC. 04/04/2025 20,541.22
4958 M-1388 MOBILE MINI, INC. 04/04/2025 526.48
4955 M-1486 MAIN GRAPHICS 04/04/2025 99.20
4956 M-1304 MARTIN LOCK AND SAFE CO. 04/04/2025 420.00
4953 L-1395 LIVING INTERIORS 04/04/2025 159.00
4954 L-1397 LYONS SECURITY SERVICE, INC. 04/04/2025 225.00 4951 J-1095 JON'S FLAGS & POLES, INC 04/04/2025 324.98
4952 L-1206 LAGUNA HILLS HIGH SCHOOL PTSA 04/04/2025 8,000.00 4949 J-1057 JAMEY CLARK, INC. 04/04/2025 3,974.74
4950 J-1071 JCTEES.COM CORPORATION 04/04/2025 631.59
4947 H-0960 HR GREEN PACIFIC, INC. 04/04/2025 30,267.50 4948 I-0960 IRV SEAVER MOTORCYCLES 04/04/2025 529.92
4945 H-0804 HINDERLITER, DE LLAMAS AND ASSOC., INC. 04/04/2025 1,654.05 4946 H-0972 HORTON, OBERRECHT & KIRKPATRICK 04/04/2025 313.20 4943 F-0727 FOR THE RECORD 04/04/2025 5,769.89
4944 H-0965 HARDY & HARPER, INC. 04/04/2025 1,180,240.87 4941 E-0615 ELECTRO SYSTEMS ELECTRIC 04/04/2025 3,653.30 4942 F-0725 FASTSIGNS OF LAKE FOREST 04/04/2025 267.22
4939 D-0561 DOCU-TRUST 04/04/2025 115.00
4940 Z-CS-0502 EDGAR MARIN 04/04/2025 425.00
4937 C-1144 CHARLES ABBOTT ASSOCIATES, INC 04/04/2025 28,868.57 4938 D-0583 DMS FACILITY SERVICES, LLC 04/04/2025 3,339.91 4935 B-0222 BILL'S SOUND AND SECURITY 04/04/2025 660.00 4936 Z-CD-0508 BURKHART BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION 04/04/2025 1,783.20 4933 M-1613 ADRIAN MERRITT 04/04/2025 495.00
4934 A-0138 ALL CITY MANAGEMENT, INC. 04/04/2025 8,999.20 Payment Type: Regular
4932 Z-CS-0503 ADAM DOOLITTLE 04/04/2025 500.00
Warrant Register - April 22, 2025
City of Laguna Hills, CA By Check Number
Date Range: 03/28/2025 - 04/10/2025
Check Number Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Amount

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4993 V-2224 VERIZON WIRELESS 04/09/2025 943.57
Total Regular: 1,421,283.89
4/14/2025 1:00:25 PM Page 2 of 4
4991 S-2250 SPARKLETTS 04/09/2025 21.98
4992 T-2698 TPX COMMUNICATIONS 04/09/2025 782.16
4989 S-1902 SAN DIEGO GAS AND ELECTRIC 04/09/2025 12,414.16 4990 S-2334 SEAN TRACY SIMON 04/09/2025 105.00
4987 M-1388 MOBILE MINI, INC. 04/09/2025 341.83
4988 C-1003 ORANGE COUNTY TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR 04/09/2025 3,916.50 4985 W-2454 JEFF WESSON INC 04/09/2025 105.00
4986 M-1609 MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC US, INC. 04/09/2025 487.40 Check Number Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Amount 4984 S-2316 GEORGIA SHEPHERD 04/09/2025 106.67
Warrant Register - April 22, 2025 Date Range: 03/28/2025 - 04/10/2025

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4/14/2025 1:00:25 PM Page 3 of 4
EFT's 0 0 0.00 0.00
83 64 0.00 2,374,782.69
Voided Checks 0 0 0.00 0.00
Bank Drafts 2 2 0.00 953,498.80
Regular Checks 81 62 0.00 1,421,283.89
Manual Checks 0 0 0.00 0.00
DFT0003084 H-0966 HIGH LEVEL SECURITY SOLUTIONS, INC. 04/10/2025 7,224.00 Total Bank Draft: 953,498.80
Bank Code 1 - General Summary
Payable
Count
Payment
Payment Type Count Discount Payment
Warrant Register - April 22, 2025 Date Range: 03/28/2025 - 04/10/2025 Check Number Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Amount Payment Type: Bank Draft
DFT0003083 C-1007 OCSD LAW ENFORCEMENT CONTRACT, OC TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR 04/10/2025 946,274.80

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2,374,782.69
4/14/2025 1:00:25 PM Page 4 of 4
Fund Summary
Fund Name Period Amount
998 Pooled Cash & Investments 4/2025 2,374,782.69
EFT's 0 0 0.00 0.00
83 64 0.00 2,374,782.69
Voided Checks 0 0 0.00 0.00
Bank Drafts 2 2 0.00 953,498.80
Regular Checks 81 62 0.00 1,421,283.89
Manual Checks 0 0 0.00 0.00
Warrant Register - April 22, 2025 Date Range: 03/28/2025 - 04/10/2025 All Bank Codes Check Summary
Payable
Count
Payment
Payment Type Count Discount Payment

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Amount
4/14/2025 1:06:11 PM Page 1 of 6
04/04/2025 BILL'S SOUND AND SECURITY 45584 Fire Alarm Inspection/Testing, Mar 100-310-630100 595.00 04/04/2025 BILL'S SOUND AND SECURITY 45601 Passcode Change, Mar '25 100-310-630100 65.00 04/04/2025 WSP USA ENVIRONMENT AND

INFRASTRUCTURE INC
40165209 Professional Services, NPDES Support,
Feb '25
100-355-700000 6,969.50
04/04/2025 SPARKLETTS 4228482 032125 Operating Supplies, 3/6/25 - 3/19/25 100-195-622000 363.70 04/04/2025 LYONS SECURITY SERVICE, INC. 38693 Event Security, Permit #3515, 100-310-690501 225.00 04/04/2025 WSP USA ENVIRONMENT AND

INFRASTRUCTURE INC
40126570 Professional Services, NPDES Support,
Nov '24
100-355-700000 6,293.14
04/04/2025 TOTAL SOURCE OFFICEWORKS 38621.1 Office Supplies, Mar '25 100-155-620000 16.94 04/04/2025 TOTAL SOURCE OFFICEWORKS 38622 Office Supplies, Mar '25 100-155-620000 102.31 04/04/2025 TOTAL SOURCE OFFICEWORKS 38621 Office Supplies, Mar '25 100-195-620000 374.22 04/04/2025 TOTAL SOURCE OFFICEWORKS 38621 Operating Supplies, Mar '25 100-195-622000 230.90 04/04/2025 TOTAL SOURCE OFFICEWORKS 38620 Office Supplies, Mar '25 100-155-620000 255.34 04/04/2025 TOTAL SOURCE OFFICEWORKS 38620 Computer Supplies, Mar '25 100-195-621000 602.63 04/04/2025 TOTAL SOURCE OFFICEWORKS 38238 Office Supplies, Feb '25 100-155-620000 25.85 04/04/2025 TOTAL SOURCE OFFICEWORKS 38376 Operating Supplies, Feb '25 100-195-622000 476.89 04/04/2025 SKYLINE PEST CONTROL 339489 Pest and Rodent Control, Mar '25 100-310-645500 360.00 04/04/2025 TOTAL SOURCE OFFICEWORKS 37961 Office Supplies, Jan '25 100-310-620500 191.25 04/04/2025 SOUTHERN CALIF MUN ATHLETIC

FEDERATION
25-MEM-LAGHILLS Membership, Community Services,
1/1/25 - 6/30/25
100-310-610000 100.00
04/04/2025 SOUTH COAST FAMILY MEDICAL
CENTER, INC.
2605 Recruitment, Mar '25 100-195-617000 340.00
04/04/2025 THE RITZ COMPANIES 225581 Heritage Room Carpet Cleaning, Mar '25
100-310-721505 695.00
04/04/2025 SOUTHERN CALIF MUN ATHLETIC

FEDERATION
25-MEM-LAGHILLS Membership, Community Services,
7/1/25 - 12/31/25
100-000-140000 100.00
04/04/2025 IRV SEAVER MOTORCYCLES 20250553 Motorcycle Maintenance, Police Svcs, Mar '25
100-420-646100 529.92
04/04/2025 THE RITZ COMPANIES 225499 Janitorial Services, Mar '25 100-310-721505 12,515.45 04/04/2025 FASTSIGNS OF LAKE FOREST 2016-20467 Hoppin' Hills Sponsor Banner, Mar '25 100-310-624500 267.22 04/04/2025 SPECTRUM SPORTS MANAGEMENT,
INC.
2025-041 Event Mgmt Services, 1/2 Marathon,
3rd Billing
100-310-695507 10,000.00
04/04/2025 HR GREEN PACIFIC, INC. 185309 Proj Mgmt & Inspect Svcs, CIP #109, Feb '25
100-000-790600 15,133.75
04/04/2025 ELECTRO SYSTEMS ELECTRIC 19984 Interior Lighting Maintenance, Mar 100-310-645500 3,653.30 04/04/2025 MAIN GRAPHICS 163563 Business Cards, Mar '25 100-195-623000 99.20 04/04/2025 SANTA MARGARITA PLUMBING AND
AIR
16609-42530 Gym Water Fountain Station Fittings,
Mar '25
100-310-645500 475.00
04/04/2025 ADRIAN MERRITT 038 Hoppin' Hills Magician, 4/12/25 100-310-695500 495.00 04/04/2025 JCTEES.COM CORPORATION 10240 Staff Uniforms, Mar '25 100-310-622100 631.59 04/04/2025 LAGUNA HILLS HIGH SCHOOL PTSA 033125 2025 Grad Night Contribution 100-155-695000 6,000.00 04/04/2025 SOUTHERN CALIF MUN ATHLETIC

FEDERATION
033125/laguna Program Class Insurance, Community
Services
100-310-690500 820.00
04/04/2025 HORTON, OBERRECHT & 032425 Reimbursement for Witness Fee, Mar '25
100-000-459000 313.20
04/04/2025 LAGUNA HILLS HIGH SCHOOL PTSA 033125 2025 Scholarship Program 100-155-695000 2,000.00 04/04/2025 MOULTON NIGUEL WATER DISTRICT 032025 Utilities - Water, 2/18/25 - 3/17/25 100-355-635000 90.80 04/04/2025 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 032125 Utilities - Electric, 1/30/25 - 3/20/25 100-356-631400 129.35 04/04/2025 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 025-501641 Software Support & Maint, EnerGov, 7/1/25-4/30/26
100-000-140000 356.32
04/04/2025 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 025-501641 Software Support & Maint, EnerGov, 5/1/25-6/30/25
100-195-720050 71.26
Fund: 100 - General Fund
04/04/2025 MITY-LITE, INC. 00186352 New Dance Floor Panels, Mar '25 100-310-910500 20,541.22 04/04/2025 DOCU-TRUST 0055573 Offsite Data Storage, Apr '25 100-155-700030 115.00 Payables Detail Report
City of Laguna Hills, CA By Fund
Payment Dates 03/28/2025 - 04/10/2025
Payment Date Vendor Name Payable Number Description (Item) Account Number

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Amount
04/09/2025 BILL'S SOUND AND SECURITY 45757 Fire Alarm Monitoring, Apr - Jun '25 100-310-630100 420.00 4/14/2025 1:06:11 PM Page 2 of 6
04/09/2025 EWING IRRIGATION PRODUCTS, INC 25220170 Rooted Campaign, Mar '25 100-310-695511 195.39 04/09/2025 BILL'S SOUND AND SECURITY 45671 Passcode Change, Mar '25 100-310-630100 65.00 04/09/2025 TPX COMMUNICATIONS 184848474-0 Communications Expense, 3/23/25 - 4/22/25
100-195-630000 782.16
04/09/2025 CITY OF MISSION VIEJO 21413 Homelessness Outreach, Mar '25 100-310-720302 4,970.63 04/09/2025 SPARKLETTS 12194330 032625 Operating Supplies, Comm Ctr, 3/5/25 - 3/24/25
100-310-622005 21.98
04/09/2025 DATA TICKET, INC. 177663 Process Fee, Parking Citations, Mar 100-420-720823 724.28 04/09/2025 COSTAR REALTY INFORMATION, INC 121893393 CoStar Suite, 7/1/25 - 2/28/26 100-000-140000 10,320.00 04/09/2025 COSTAR REALTY INFORMATION, INC 121893393 CoStar Suite, 2/10/25 - 6/30/25 100-225-626000 6,035.36 04/09/2025 GEORGIA SHEPHERD 040925 Picture Frames, Apr '25 100-420-622000 106.67 04/09/2025 ALL CITY MANAGEMENT, INC. 100051 Crossing Guard Services, 3/16/25 - 3/29/25
100-420-720822 8,934.92
04/09/2025 SEAN TRACY SIMON 040825 Adult Basketball League Referee, 4/10/25
100-310-622500 105.00
04/09/2025 JEFF WESSON INC 040825 Adult Basketball League Referee, 4/10/25
100-310-622500 105.00
04/04/2025 LIVING INTERIORS T88481 Interior Plantscape Services, Apr '25 100-310-645500 159.00 04/09/2025 SAN DIEGO GAS AND ELECTRIC 040225 Utilities - Electric, 3/1/25 - 3/31/25 100-356-631400 12,414.16 04/04/2025 DMS FACILITY SERVICES, LLC STL-001454 Landscape Services, Dec '24 100-355-720700 2,799.91 04/04/2025 DMS FACILITY SERVICES, LLC STL-002197 Landscape Services, Mar '25 100-355-720700 540.00 04/04/2025 MARTIN LOCK AND SAFE CO. Q94716 Heritage Room Door Fix, Mar '25 100-310-645500 420.00 04/04/2025 HINDERLITER, DE LLAMAS AND
ASSOC., INC.

SIN048423 Sales Tax & Audit Services, Q3 FY
24/25
100-155-700052 1,654.05
04/04/2025 FOR THE RECORD PSI03960 FTR Gold Recording Support, 4/1/25 - 6/30/25
100-195-940000 198.75
04/04/2025 FOR THE RECORD PSI03960 FTR Gold Recording Suite 100-195-940000 4,974.89 04/04/2025 PAPER DEPOT IN21266-8483 Destruction Bin, Mar '25 100-155-700030 67.00 04/04/2025 FOR THE RECORD PSI03960 FTR Gold Recording Support, 7/1/25 - 3/31/26
100-000-140000 596.25
04/04/2025 NEIGHBORHOOD ROOFING BLDR-0080-2025 BLDR-0080-2025, C&D Refund, REC014479-2025100-000-227001 720.00 04/04/2025 JON'S FLAGS & POLES, INC F91090 Flag Replacement, City Hall, Apr '25 100-195-622000 324.98 04/04/2025 MOOREFIELD CONSTRUCTION INC BLDC-0021-2023 BLDC-0021-2023, C&D Refund, REC011214-2023100-000-227001 7,143.00 04/04/2025 MOOREFIELD CONSTRUCTION INC BLDC-0224-2022 BLDC-0224-2022, C&D Refund, REC011720-2023100-000-227001 7,143.00 04/04/2025 ALL CITY MANAGEMENT, INC. 99715 Crossing Guard Services, 3/2/25 - 3/15/25
100-420-720822 8,999.20
04/04/2025 MOOREFIELD CONSTRUCTION INC BLDC-0020-2023 BLDC-0020-2023, C&D Refund, REC011276-2023100-000-227001 1,500.00 04/04/2025 MOBILE MINI, INC. 9023319384 Storage Rental, Community Center, 3/18/25-4/14/25
100-310-641000 82.97
04/04/2025 MOBILE MINI, INC. 9023328203 Storage Rental, Community Center, 3/19/25-4/15/25
100-310-641000 217.80
04/04/2025 EDGAR MARIN 84350607 Refund, Facility Deposit, R #69263334 100-000-451100 (75.00) 04/04/2025 MOBILE MINI, INC. 9023280980 Storage Rental, Community Center, 3/12/25-4/8/25
100-310-641000 225.71
04/04/2025 ADAM DOOLITTLE 84068840 Refund, Facility Deposit, R #83033660 100-000-222000 500.00 04/04/2025 EDGAR MARIN 84350607 Refund, Facility Deposit, R #69263334 100-000-222000 500.00 04/04/2025 JAMEY CLARK, INC. 76109 Janitorial Services, Feb '25 100-310-721505 3,450.00 04/04/2025 JAMEY CLARK, INC. 76148 TV Installation, Mar '25 100-310-645500 524.74 04/04/2025 RJ ELECTRIC 63694 TV Outlet / Electrical Project, Mar '25 100-310-645500 1,625.00 04/04/2025 CHARLES ABBOTT ASSOCIATES, INC 68694 Professional Services, Mar '25 100-225-700000 28,868.57 04/04/2025 HARDY & HARPER, INC. 51081 Pavement Rehabilitation, CIP #104, Retention
100-000-201001 (31,058.97)
04/04/2025 HARDY & HARPER, INC. 51081 Pavement Rehabilitation, CIP #109, App #3
100-000-790600 604,332.21
04/04/2025 RICHARD FISHER ASSOCIATES 4651 Engineer Services, Ride Route Bioswale, Feb '25
100-355-700100 425.00
04/04/2025 HARDY & HARPER, INC. 51081 Pavement Rehabilitation, CIP #109, Retention
100-000-201001 (31,058.97)
Payables Detail Report Payment Dates: 03/28/2025 - 04/10/2025 Payment Date Vendor Name Payable Number Description (Item) Account Number

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Amount
4/14/2025 1:06:11 PM Page 3 of 6
04/04/2025 RJM DESIGN GROUP, INC. 36975 Veeh Ranch & San Remo Rehab, CIP #241, Feb '25
600-252-950241 2,894.65
04/04/2025 RICHARD FISHER ASSOCIATES 4652 Professional Services, CIP #241, Feb '25
600-000-490311 (330.00)
04/04/2025 RJM DESIGN GROUP, INC. 36974 Cabot Park Rehabilitation, CIP #241, Feb '25
600-252-950241 1,883.50
04/04/2025 RJM DESIGN GROUP, INC. 36975 Veeh Ranch & San Remo Rehab, CIP #241, Feb '25
600-000-490311 (2,894.65)
04/04/2025 HR GREEN PACIFIC, INC. 185309 Proj Mgmt & Inspect Svcs, CIP #109, Feb '25
600-251-950109 15,133.75
04/04/2025 RJM DESIGN GROUP, INC. 36974 Cabot Park Rehabilitation, CIP #241, Feb '25
600-000-490311 (1,883.50)
04/04/2025 HR GREEN PACIFIC, INC. 185309 Proj Mgmt & Inspect Svcs, CIP #104, Feb '25
600-000-490211 (15,133.75)
04/04/2025 HR GREEN PACIFIC, INC. 185309 Proj Mgmt & Inspect Svcs, CIP #104, Feb '25
600-251-950104 15,133.75
Fund 311 - Quimby Act Park In-Lieu Fee (VALH) Fund Total: 5,108.15 Fund: 600 - Capital Improvement Projects Fund
04/04/2025 HR GREEN PACIFIC, INC. 185309 Proj Mgmt & Inspect Svcs, CIP #109, Feb '25
600-000-490100 (15,133.75)
04/04/2025 RJM DESIGN GROUP, INC. 36975 Veeh Ranch & San Remo Rehab, CIP #241, Feb '25
311-000-790600 2,894.65
04/04/2025 RICHARD FISHER ASSOCIATES 4652 Professional Services, CIP #241, Feb '25
311-000-790600 330.00
Fund 307 - Construction & Demolition Forfeited Deposits Fund Total: 1,783.20 Fund: 311 - Quimby Act Park In-Lieu Fee (VALH) Fund
04/04/2025 RJM DESIGN GROUP, INC. 36974 Cabot Park Rehabilitation, CIP #241, Feb '25
311-000-790600 1,883.50
Fund 302 - CDBG Grant Fund Total: 128,160.00
Fund: 307 - Construction & Demolition Forfeited Deposits Fund 04/04/2025 BURKHART BROTHERS BLDR-0096-2023 BLDR-0096-2023, C&D Refund, REC010498-2023307-000-436000 1,783.20 Fund 221 - Senior Mobility Program Fund Total: 1,923.00 Fund: 302 - CDBG Grant Fund
04/04/2025 HARDY & HARPER, INC. 51081 Pavement Rehabilitation, CIP #104 & #109, App #3
302-000-790600 128,160.00
Fund 211 - Gas Tax (RMRA) Fund Total: 456,946.22
Fund: 221 - Senior Mobility Program Fund
04/09/2025 CALIFORNIA YELLOW CAB 3406025 Senior Mobility Program, Mar '25 221-310-720000 1,923.00 04/04/2025 HR GREEN PACIFIC, INC. 185309 Proj Mgmt & Inspect Svcs, CIP #104, Feb '25
211-000-790600 15,133.75
04/04/2025 HARDY & HARPER, INC. 51081 Pavement Rehabilitation, CIP #104, App #3
211-000-790600 441,812.47
04/04/2025 HARDY & HARPER, INC. 51081 Pavement Rehabilitation, CIP #104, App #3
210-000-790600 68,054.13
Fund 210 - Gas Tax (HUTA) Fund Total: 68,054.13
Fund: 211 - Gas Tax (RMRA) Fund
04/10/2025 OCSD LAW ENFORCEMENT

CONTRACT, OC TREASURER-TAX
SH 71248 Law Enforcement Services, Apr '25 100-420-720800 946,274.80 Fund 100 - General Fund Total: 1,712,807.99
Fund: 210 - Gas Tax (HUTA) Fund
04/09/2025 ORANGE COUNTY TREASURER-TAX

COLLECTOR
MAR 25 Parking Fee Surcharge, Mar '25 100-420-720823 3,916.50 04/10/2025 HIGH LEVEL SECURITY SOLUTIONS,
INC.
5915 Private Security Patrol, 3/24/25 -
4/6/25
100-420-720850 7,224.00
04/09/2025 VERIZON WIRELESS 6109443752 Communications Expense, 2/26/25 - 3/25/25
100-195-630000 943.57
04/09/2025 MOBILE MINI, INC. 9023391725 Storage Rental, Community Center, 3/27/25-4/23/25
100-310-641000 341.83
Payables Detail Report Payment Dates: 03/28/2025 - 04/10/2025 Payment Date Vendor Name Payable Number Description (Item) Account Number 04/09/2025 MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC US, INC. 522502 Elevator Maintenance, Apr '25 100-310-645500 487.40

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Amount
4/14/2025 1:06:11 PM Page 4 of 6
04/04/2025 HARDY & HARPER, INC. 51081 Pavement Rehabilitation, CIP #109, App #3
600-251-950109 604,332.21
Fund 600 - Capital Improvement Projects Fund Total: -
Grand Total: 2,374,782.69
04/04/2025 HARDY & HARPER, INC. 51081 Pavement Rehabilitation, CIP #104 & #109, App #3
600-000-490302 (128,160.00)
04/04/2025 HARDY & HARPER, INC. 51081 Pavement Rehabilitation, CIP #104, App #3
600-251-950104 638,026.60
04/04/2025 HARDY & HARPER, INC. 51081 Pavement Rehabilitation, CIP #104, App #3
600-000-490210 (68,054.13)
04/04/2025 HARDY & HARPER, INC. 51081 Pavement Rehabilitation, CIP #104, App #3
600-000-490211 (441,812.47)
04/04/2025 RICHARD FISHER ASSOCIATES 4652 Professional Services, CIP #241, Feb '25
600-252-950241 330.00
04/04/2025 HARDY & HARPER, INC. 51081 Pavement Rehabilitation, CIP #109, App #3
600-000-490100 (604,332.21)
Payables Detail Report Payment Dates: 03/28/2025 - 04/10/2025 Payment Date Vendor Name Payable Number Description (Item) Account Number

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100-420-646100 Vehicle Maintenance & Repairs 529.92
4/14/2025 1:06:11 PM Page 5 of 6
100-355-720700 Landscape Maintenance 3,339.91
100-356-631400 MOE - Electric (Streetlights & 12,543.51 100-420-622000 Operating Supplies 106.67
100-355-635000 Utilities - Water 90.80
100-355-700000 Professional Services 13,262.64
100-355-700100 City Engineer Services 425.00
100-310-720302 Contract Services - Homelessness 4,970.63 100-310-721505 Contract Services - Janitorial & 16,660.45 100-310-910500 Furniture & Equipment 20,541.22
100-310-695500 Special Events - Program Services 495.00 100-310-695507 Marathon 5k 10,000.00
100-310-695511 Rooted Volunteer Campaign 195.39
100-310-645500 Facility Maintenance & Repairs 7,704.44
100-310-690500 Insurance - Recreational Classes 820.00
100-310-690501 Facility Rentals - 225.00
100-310-624500 Advertising - Program Services 267.22
100-310-630100 Telephone & Communications - 1,145.00
100-310-641000 Equipment Rentals & Leases 868.31
100-310-622005 Operating Supplies - Community 21.98
100-310-622100 Operating Supplies - Uniforms 631.59
100-310-622500 Supplies - Program Services 210.00
100-225-700000 Professional Services - Building & 28,868.57 100-310-610000 Memberships & Dues 100.00
100-310-620500 Office Supplies - Community 191.25
100-195-720050 Contract Services - Software 71.26
100-195-940000 Computer Hardware & Software 5,173.64
100-225-626000 Subscriptions & Books 6,035.36
100-195-622000 Operating Supplies 1,396.47
100-195-623000 Printing 99.20
100-195-630000 Telephone & Communications 1,725.73
100-195-617000 Recruitment 340.00
100-195-620000 Office Supplies 374.22
100-195-621000 Computer Supplies 602.63
100-155-695000 Community Assistance & Public 8,000.00
100-155-700030 Professional Services - City Clerk 182.00 100-155-700052 Professional Services - Sales Tax 1,654.05 100-000-459000 Miscellaneous Revenue 313.20
100-000-790600 Transfers Out to Capital 619,465.96
100-155-620000 Office Supplies 400.44
100-000-222000 Refundable Deposits 1,000.00
100-000-227001 Security Deposit - Waste 16,506.00
100-000-451100 Recreation Fees - Reservations (75.00)
Account Number Account Name Payment Amount
100-000-140000 Prepaid Items 11,372.57
100-000-201001 Accounts Payable - Retention (62,117.94) 307 - Construction & Demolition Forfeited Deposits Fund 1,783.20 311 - Quimby Act Park In-Lieu Fee (VALH) Fund 5,108.15
600 - Capital Improvement Projects Fund -
Grand Total: 2,374,782.69
Account Summary
100 - General Fund 1,712,807.99
210 - Gas Tax (HUTA) Fund 68,054.13
211 - Gas Tax (RMRA) Fund 456,946.22
221 - Senior Mobility Program Fund 1,923.00
302 - CDBG Grant Fund 128,160.00
Payables Detail Report Payment Dates: 03/28/2025 - 04/10/2025 Report Summary
Fund Summary
Fund Payment Amount

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Grand Total: 2,374,782.69
4/14/2025 1:06:11 PM Page 6 of 6
600-252-950241 General Park Renovations 5,108.15
Grand Total: 2,374,782.69
Project Account Summary
Project Account Key Payment Amount
**None** 2,374,782.69
600-000-490311 Transfers In from Quimby Act (5,108.15)
600-251-950104 Paseo De Valencia Pavement 653,160.35
600-251-950109 La Paz Road Pavement Rehab 619,465.96
600-000-490210 Transfers In from Gas Tax (HUTA) (68,054.13) 600-000-490211 Transfers In from Gas Tax (RMRA) (456,946.22) 600-000-490302 Transfers In from CDBG Grant (128,160.00) 307-000-436000 Forfeited C&D Deposits 1,783.20
311-000-790600 Transfers Out to Capital 5,108.15
600-000-490100 Transfers In from General Fund (619,465.96) 211-000-790600 Transfers Out to Capital 456,946.22
221-310-720000 Contract Services 1,923.00
302-000-790600 Transfers Out to Capital 128,160.00
100-420-720823 Parking Citation Processing 4,640.78
100-420-720850 Private Security Patrol 7,224.00
210-000-790600 Transfers Out to Capital 68,054.13
Account Number Account Name Payment Amount
100-420-720800 General Law Enforcement 946,274.80
100-420-720822 Crossing Guard Services 17,934.12
Payables Detail Report Payment Dates: 03/28/2025 - 04/10/2025 Account Summary

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Item No. 4.6
City of Laguna Hills
City Council / Planning Agency
Staff Report
Date: April 22, 2025
To: Mayor and Council Members
From: Eric Hendrickson, Finance Director
Issue: Treasurer's Investment Report for March 2025
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the Treasurer's Investment Report for the month of March 2025.

Background:

The Treasurer’s Investment Report for the month of March 2025 is submitted herewith.

The City’s total portfolio as of March 31, 2025, was $30,799,467. 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 $30,695,111. Restricted cash and investments totaled $104,356, and is composed of fiscal agent funds for Civic Center property management purposes.

Interest income for the month of March was $114,873. FY2024/2025 year-to-date pooled cash interest earnings of $1,095,393 are 116% of the annual budget of $942,050.

The average yield on the City’s total portfolio for the month of March was 4.34%, compared to the prior month of 4.33%. This past year, the Federal Reserve took actions to lower interest rates to combat inflation. The steady yield in March reflects the leveling off of these rate cuts. The City has budgeted conservatively in its expectation of interest earnings, and has built slight rate reductions into the revenue forecast.

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Item No. 4.6
Fiscal Impact:

There is no fiscal impact to receive and file this report.

Attachments:

1. Treasurer's Report March 2025

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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 $ 9,615,012 $ 9,615,012 $ 10,882,291 31% 50% 4.21% Petty Cash (City Hall) 500 500 500 0% n/a 0.00%
Fiscal Agent Cash - Employee FSA 16,632 16,632 16,632 0% n/a 0.00% State Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) 96,788 96,825 96,825 0% 100% 4.31% Investment Trust of California (CalTRUST) 20,966,143 20,966,143 20,887,864 68% 100% 4.42% 30,695,074 30,695,111 31,884,111 100% 4.35%
Restricted & Designated Cash & Investments
BNY Mellon (2010 Bond - Lease Payment Fund) - - 397,068 n/a n/a 0.00% BNY Mellon (2010 Bond - Reserve Fund) - - 393,694 n/a n/a 0.00% Fiscal Agent Cash - Essex Civic Center Mgmt 104,356 104,356 97,063 n/a n/a 0.00% 104,356 104,356 887,824 0.00%
Totals $ 30,799,431 $ 30,799,467 $ 32,771,936 4.34%
For the month of March 2025 $ 114,873
FY 2024-25 to Date 1,095,393
FY 2024-25 Budget 942,050
Certification:

Eric Hendrickson
Finance Director/Deputy City Treasurer
City of Laguna Hills
Treasurer's Investment Report
March 2025
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 October 22, 2024. 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.

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Reconciling items (outstanding checks and deposits in transit):

Pooled Cash & Investments Book Value:

Fund Balance Type
Nonspendable
Assigned
Unassigned
Total
GENERAL FUND RESERVES (as of most recent audited year end 6/30/2024) 299,941
691,632
23,776,892
24,768,465
73,891.55
30,695,111.00
456-000-101456 Claim on Cash - Storm Drain / Slope Repair Reserv - 29,097.04 29,097.04 TOTAL CLAIM ON CASH (1,076,052.20) 31,697,271.65 30,621,219.45 454-000-101454 Claim on Cash - Sports Complex Equipment Maint - 87,144.46 87,144.46 455-000-101455 Claim on Cash - Community Center Equipment Ma - 46,761.87 46,761.87 451-000-101451 Claim on Cash - Liability Self-Insurance - 161,300.18 161,300.18 452-000-101452 Claim on Cash - Parks Equipment Maintenance - 309,213.00 309,213.00 401-000-101401 Claim on Cash - Public Art 450,004.44 21,812.62 471,817.06 421-000-101421 Claim on Cash - SLESF 151,592.40 5,813.98 157,406.38 312-000-101312 Claim on Cash - CASp Fee 35,555.11 - 35,555.11 322-000-101322 Claim on Cash - Water Conservation 380,467.19 - 380,467.19 309-000-101305 Claim on Cash - SB1383 Grant 62,294.68 (16,871.27) 45,423.41 311-000-101310 Claim on Cash - Quimby Act Park In-Lieu Fee (VALH - 2,012,558.14 2,012,558.14 306-000-101306 Claim on Cash - Waste & Recycling Fee 116,808.86 (11,451.56) 105,357.30 307-000-101307 Claim on Cash - C&D Forfeited Deposits - 365,344.30 365,344.30 301-000-101301 Claim on Cash - CARITS Road Fee Program 1,378,683.79 (1,980.00) 1,376,703.79 305-000-101305 Claim on Cash - Beverage Recycling 5,569.37 7,901.00 13,470.37 214-000-101214 Claim on Cash - AB 2766 187,056.07 9,599.44 196,655.51 221-000-101221 Claim on Cash - Senior Mobility Program 281,274.29 8,235.60 289,509.89 211-000-101211 Claim on Cash - Gas Tax (RMRA) 1,963,164.15 61,210.58 2,024,374.73 212-000-101212 Claim on Cash - Measure M2 21,192.80 (74,717.24) (53,524.44)

CLAIM ON CASH
100-000-101100 Claim on Cash - General Fund 21,768,474.94 72,369.00 21,840,843.94 210-000-101210 Claim on Cash - Gas Tax (HUTA) 1,883,714.57 (1,157,974.35) 725,740.22 Pooled Cash Report
City of Laguna Hills, CA
For the Period Ending 3/31/2025

BEGINNING

BALANCE

CURRENT

ACTIVITY

CURRENT
BALANCE ACCOUNT # ACCOUNT NAME

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Local Agency Investment Fund
P.O. Box 942809
Sacramento, CA 94209-0001
(916) 653-3001
April 07, 2025
LAIF Home
PMIA Average Monthly Yields

CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS

CITY MANAGER
24035 EL TORO ROAD
LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653
Account Number:

March 2025 Statement
Tran Type Definitions
Account Summary
Total Deposit: 0.00 Beginning Balance: 96,824.74
Total Withdrawal: 0.00 Ending Balance: 96,824.74
4/7/25, 3:51 PM LAIF Regular Monthly Statement
https://laifms.treasurer.ca.gov/RegularStatement.aspx 1/1

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Corporate Class
Invesco Treasury Portfolio
Short-Term Investments Trust
Data as of March 31, 2025
NOT A DEPOSIT | NOT FDIC-INSURED | NOT GUARANTEED BY THE BANK | MAY LOSE VALUE | NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY invesco.com CM-FFTSY-2-E 04/25 Invesco Distributors, Inc.

This report must be accompanied or preceded by a currently effective fund prospectus, which contains more complete information, including fees and expenses. Read it carefully before investing.

The fund pursues its objective by investing primarily in short-term, high-credit-quality money market instruments. These instruments are direct obligations of the US Treasury and repurchase agreements backed by Treasury obligations.

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.
n The fund is designed for short- to medium-term cash investments, operating cash, cash sweeps and the liquidity components of investment portfolios.
n The fund aims to preserve capital, maintain liquidity and produce a competitive yield.

Yields (%)
The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results and current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted above. The investment return and principal value of your investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. You may obtain performance data current to the most recent month-end by visiting invesco.com. The SEC yield listed reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements in effect for the period. Had the Adviser not waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses, your 7-day SEC yield would have been 4.19%. Average annual total returns reflect reinvested distributions, net of expenses for the periods. The 7-day SEC yield more closely reflects the current earnings of the fund than the total returns shown. 30-day simple and simple monthly yield are the sum of
the distribution rates for the number of days in the yield period annualized by 365 and divided by net asset value (NAV).

This does not constitute a recommendation of any
investment strategy or product for a particular investor. Investors should consult a financial professional before making any investment decisions.

Maturity Schedule (%)

4.22 4.03 4.21 4.05
7-Day SEC 30-Day Simple
as of March 31, 2025 Average Annual Total Returns (%)
Period (%)
as of March 31, 2025
Inception 1.56
10 Years 1.77
5 Years 2.54
3 Years 4.25
1 Year 4.87
Invesco Treasury Portfolio
iMoneyNet U.S. Treasury & Repo Institutional Category1
Portfolio Composition (%) 3
SEC Investment Category (%)
U.S. Treasury Repurchase Agreement 69.3
U.S. Treasury Debt 30.7
Simple Monthly Yields
Period (%)
as of March 31, 2025
March 2025 4.21
February 4.24
January 4.26
December 4.41
November 4.56
October 4.70
September 4.95
August 5.13
July 5.17
June 5.18
May 5.19
April 2024 5.18
g 1-7
g 8-30
g 91-180
g 181+
Maturity schedule is based on weighted average maturity and is subject to change.
g 66.8
g 4.5
g 4.9
g 23.8
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
All data provided by Invesco unless otherwise stated. 1 iMoneyNet, Inc. is an independent mutual fund performance monitor. The U.S. Treasury & Repo Institutional Category is an unmanaged group of money market funds with similar invest- ment objectives and pricing structures as the Corporate Class of the Invesco Treasury Portfolio. iMoneyNet performance figures represent the category average. An investment cannot be made into the category. 2 A credit rating is an assessment provided by Nationally Recognized Statistical Ratings Organization (NRSRO) of the cred- itworthiness of an issuer with respect to debt obligations, includ- ing specific securities, money market instruments or other debts. Fund ratings are subject to change and are based on sev- eral factors, including an analysis of a portfolio's overall credit quality, market price exposure and management. Fund ratings are provided to indicate the creditworthiness of the underlying holdings in the portfolio and offer a forward-looking opinion about fixed income funds' capacity to maintain stable principal (net asset value). The ratings will generally range from AAA (highest) to D (lowest). For more information on rating method- ologies, please visit the following NRSRO websites: www.standar- dandpoors.com and select "Understanding Ratings" under Rating Resources on the homepage; www.moodys.com and select "Rating Methodologies" under Research and Ratings on the homepage; www.fitchratings.com and select "Ratings Definitions" on the homepage.@FSIA_CashDisclosureLeft: 3 Portfolio composition is subject to change. An investment cate- gory listed with "other" in the name indicates that the underly- ing holdings did not fall into the SEC's more narrowly defined investment categories.

You could lose money by investing in the Fund.

Although the Fund seeks to preserve your
investment at $1.00 per share, it cannot
guarantee it will do so. An investment in the
Fund is not a bank account and is not insured or
guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance
Corporation or any other government agency.

The Fund’s sponsor is not required to reimburse
the Fund for losses, and you should not expect
that the sponsor will provide financial support to
the Fund at any time, including during periods of
market stress.

Fund Information
Inception August 01, 2005
CUSIP 825252570

NASDAQ TYCXX
Total Net Assets $43.46 billion
Reflects all classes of the portfolio.

Weighted Average Maturity (WAM) 18 days
Weighted Average Life (WAL) 104 days
SEC Portfolio Liquidity Requirements (%)
1-day 66.44
7-day 96.59
Ratings²
Standard & Poor's AAAm
Moody's Aaa-mf
Fitch Ratings AAAmmf

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March 4.313
February 4.333
January 4.366
December 4.434
November 4.477
October 4.518
LAIF Apportionment Rate(2): 4.62
LAIF Earnings Ratio(2): 0.00012664187216722
LAIF Administrative Cost(1)*: 0.28
PMIA Average Life(1): 252
LAIF Fair Value Factor(1): 0.999621985
PMIA Daily(1): 4.40
PMIA Quarter to Date(1): 4.48
Treasuries

53.01%
Agencies

27.36%
Certificates of
Deposit/Bank Notes

9.22%
Time
Deposits

3.24%
Commercial
Paper

6.46%
Corporate
Bonds

0.57%
Loans

0.14%
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 04/09/25
Daily rates are now available here. View PMIA Daily Rates Quarterly Performance
Quarter Ended 12/31/24
Chart does not include $1,188,000.00 in mortgages, which equates to 0.001%. Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.

Pooled Money Investment Account
Monthly Portfolio Composition (1)
2/28/25
$156.8 billion

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Item No. 4.7
City of Laguna Hills
City Council / Planning Agency
Staff Report
Date: April 22, 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 USE-0211-2025 (SDP/VTTM)
Project Location 23161 Mill Creek
Project
Description
Request to redevelop a 2.34-acre commercial office property with 36 residential units.

Applicant Aylene Chu, on behalf of Toll West Coast, LLC (Toll Brothers) for Khoshbin Hillside, LLC (Property Owner)
Project Planner David Blumenthal, Contract Planner
Status This project was initially submitted as a preliminary application under SB 330 on December 18, 2024. The formal development application was submitted on January 30, 2025. On February 28, 2025, the Applicant was sent a letter stating the application was deemed incomplete. The applicant resubmitted the application on April 2, 2025, and the project is currently under review by staff.

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Item No. 4.7
Case Number USE-0209-2025 (SDP/VTTM)
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 David See, Contract Planner
Status This project was initially submitted as a preliminary application under SB 330 on October 29, 2024. The formal development application was submitted on January 23, 2025. On February 21, 2025, the Applicant was sent a letter stating the application was deemed incomplete. The application was resubmitted on March 19, 2025, and is currently under review by staff.

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. The applicant resubmitted plans to the City on April 1, 2025, and the project is

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Item No. 4.7
currently under review by staff.

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 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. On October 29, 2024, the Applicant submitted an application for a larger development that includes this property. Staff is currently awaiting a withdrawal of the Application or resubmittal of plans.

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Item No. 4.7
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. A letter stating that the application was deemed incomplete with a list of items needed to continue processing the application was sent to the Applicant on December 4, 2024. The Applicant resubmitted the application on March 28, 2025. Staff is currently reviewing the resubmitted application.

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.

Fiscal Impact:

None.

Attachments:

None

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Item No. 4.8
City of Laguna Hills
City Council / Planning Agency
Staff Report
Date: April 22, 2025
To: Mayor and Council Members
From: Joe Ames, Assistant City Manager
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 quarter (for the period of

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Item No. 4.8
January 1, 2025 through March 31, 2025) let by negotiated contracts 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 $233,870.28 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 (January 1 through March 31, 2025)

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City of Laguna Hills
Informal Bidding Ordinance: Quarterly Report of Negotiated Contracts - Paid Invoices January 1, to March 31, 2025
Vendor Invoice No. Date Amount Account No. Description of Services

INVOICES
BrightView 9202495 1/6/2025 $ 17,321.28 355-700.000 (Landscape Maintenance) Costeau Park infield improvements RJ Electric 63530 1/24/2025 $ 8,500.00 355-720.701 (Parks Contract Repair) Repairs Comm Center Musco light poles for softball field Empire Parking Lot Services, LLC 13165 1/28/2025 $ 17,135.00 600-255-950.513 (Community Center Repairs) Slurry and stripe Community Center parking lot Empire Parking Lot Services, LLC 13166 1/28/2025 $ 59,976.00 355-720-401 (Public Works Other) Slurry and stripe Cabot Park parking lot Ramon Total Roofing 24-1272 1/31/2025 $ 33,600.00 600-255-950.513 (Community Center Repairs) Community Center roof repairs RJ Electric 78984B 2/7/2025 $ 20,950.00 600-250-950.505 (Civic Center Improvements) Suite 205 feeder and panel unit RJ Electric 78992B 2/10/2025 $ 11,505.00 600-250-950.505 (Civic Center Improvements) Suite 205 HVAC feeders Ontario Refrigeration PRJ24166-01 2/13/2025 $ 27,198.00 600-250-950.505 (Civic Center Improvements) Suite 205 Replace (1) 5 ton heat pump split system Jamey Clark, Inc. 76083 3/3/1935 $ 18,285.00 600-250-950.505 (Civic Center Improvements) Suite 320 Renovation RJ Electric 63651 3/5/2025 $ 14,200.00 355-720.701 (Parks Contract Repair) Repair Community Center softball field lights Ramon Total Roofing 25-1-55 3/18/2025 $ 5,200.00 600-255-950.513 (Community Center Repairs) Community Center roof repairs TOTAL $233,870.28

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Item No. 4.9
City of Laguna Hills
City Council / Planning Agency
Staff Report
Date: April 22, 2025
To: Mayor and Council Members
From: Joe Ames, Assistant City Manager
Issue: Proposed Lease Agreement with Serenity Escrow, Inc., a California corporation, for 24031 El Toro Road, Suite 300, Laguna Hills, California Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Approve the lease agreement with Serenity Escrow, Inc., a California corporation, for 24031 El Toro Road, Suite 300, Laguna Hills, California; 2) Authorize the City Manager to make minor modifications to and negotiate the final terms of the lease agreement, as necessary; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute the lease agreement.

Background:

Essex Realty Management, Inc., on behalf of the City of Laguna Hills, has presented a lease proposal for Serenity Escrow, Inc., a new tenant, to lease Suite 300 at 24031 El Toro Road, Laguna Hills, California, with a one-year term commencing May 1, 2025, with the option of early possession as soon as the office is available.

Currently, the office is occupied by the City Council. At the April 8, 2025, City Council meeting, staff presented the key terms of a proposed lease agreement with Serenity Escrow, Inc. After discussion, City Council approved “to make Suite 300 available for lease as recommended by staff and to relocate the City Council offices to Suite 255.” City staff is returning to City Council for approval of the Suite 300 lease.

Consequently, City staff recommends that the City Council: 1) Approve the lease agreement with Serenity Escrow, Inc., a California corporation, for 24031 El Toro Road, Suite 300, Laguna Hills, California; 2) Authorize the City Manager to make minor modifications to and negotiate the final terms of the lease agreement, as necessary; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute the lease agreement.

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Item No. 4.9
CEQA Findings:

Environmental review is not required under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, Section 15301 as a Class 1 Categorical Exemption – “Existing Facilities.” Fiscal Impact:

The following is a summary of the key lease terms and financial analysis:

Commencement Date: May 1, 2025 (subject to change)
Term: Twelve (12) months
Rentable Square Feet: 672
Upfront Capital: $948 (Estimated)
Base Rent: Months 1-12: $1,579 (~$2.35/SF/mo)
Total Rent Payments: $18,950
The Base Rent includes the lessee’s share of eligible operating expenses (also known as common area maintenance charges) during the term of the lease.

Upfront Capital includes leasing commissions and tenant improvements (or allowances for tenant improvements). The lease proposal contemplates no improvements to be done by the City. Essex Realty, per the terms of the existing property management agreement, will receive approximately $948 for its lease commission (5% of total rent consideration) as both the procuring broker and the listing broker.

Attachments:

1. Proposed Lease Agreement for Suite 300

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Item No. 4.10
City of Laguna Hills
City Council / Planning Agency
Staff Report
Date: April 22, 2025
To: Mayor and Council Members
From: Joe Ames, Assistant City Manager
Issue: Purchase of Two Alternative Fuel Vehicles for Use at City Hall and for the Community Services Department Pursuant to Section 3-08.130 of the Laguna Hills Municipal Code
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Approve the purchase of two (2) alternative fuel vehicles pursuant to LHMC Sections 3-08.130 from the list of approved vehicles; 2) Authorize the appropriation of funds from the City’s AB 2766 Subvention Fund for the purchase of the approved vehicles; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute purchase agreements from dealers in order to procure the vehicles from the list of approved vehicles.

Background:

Staff is submitting to the City Council for consideration and approval a list of vehicles to choose from for the purchase of one (1) alternative fuel vehicle for the Community Services Department and (1) alternative fuel vehicle for use as a general carpool vehicle for employee use at City Hall.

In 2006, the City purchased a 2006 Ford Econoline van for the Community Services Department to use as a transportation vehicle for City events, and in 2009, the City purchased a 2009 Ford F-150 truck that is sometimes utilized as an extra City Hall carpool vehicle.

While the 2006 Ford Econoline passenger van has only 43,000 miles, because the vehicle is 19 years old, it is expected that more intensive and costly maintenance, specifically to the engine, transmission, drivetrain, and other components, will be needed in the near future. Due to its age, Community Services staff also report that the

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public's perception of the vehicle is subpar when used for general transport for Community Services events. Staff recommend that the City sell the 2006 Ford Econoline van at auction upon the purchase of replacement alternative fuel vehicles.

The 2009 Ford F-150 has approximately 96,800 miles, and frequently requires jumpstarting and battery replacements. Since the vehicle is over 15 years old, it is expected that more intensive and costly maintenance, specifically to the engine, transmission, drivetrain, and other components, will be needed in the near future. Staff recommends that the City sell the 2009 Ford F-150 truck at auction upon the purchase of a replacement alternative fuel vehicle.

Staff identified that funding for the new alternative fuel vehicles may be appropriated from the City’s AB 2766 Motor Vehicle Subvention Fund – a State-funded air quality management program that provides annual revenue to cities in which such vehicles are qualifying purchases. The City receives approximately $40,000 per year in AB 2766 Motor Vehicle Subvention Funds.

In order to use AB 2766 funds, starting July 1, 2024, light-duty (LD) alternative fuel vehicles must be certified at or below the Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicles (SULEV) standards, must be compliant with South Coast AQMD fleet rules (Rule 1191), and must meet or exceed the applicable CARB regulations. In addition, LD vehicles must either be a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) or zero-emission vehicles (ZEV). Light duty (LD) vehicles, including passenger cars and light duty trucks, are defined as having a gross vehicle weight (GVW) up to 8,500 lbs. The proposed pool car vehicle for City Hall is considered a LD vehicle.

Medium-duty (MD) alternative fuel vehicles must be certified at or below the Ultra Low Emission Vehicles (ULEV) standards, must be compliant with South Coast AQMD fleet rules (Rule 1191), and must meet or exceed the applicable CARB regulations. Mediumduty (MD) vehicles are defined as having a GVW between 8,501 lbs. to 14,000 lbs. The proposed passenger van for the Community Center is considered a MD vehicle.

In accordance with Laguna Hills Municipal Code (LHMC) Section 3-08.130, any vehicle with an estimated value greater than twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00) to be purchased or leased by the City shall be approved in advance by the City Council prior to commencement of the procurement process.

Consequently, staff is presenting a list of alternative fuel vehicles for the City Council’s consideration and approval, which is found in the table below. All the vehicles listed are eligible to be paid for with AB 2766 funds with no impact to the City’s general fund. For

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the City Hall pool car vehicle, City staff desire to purchase a plug-in hybrid rather than an all-electric model due its potential use for longer trips and lack of dedicated on-site chargers for exclusive City use. For the Community Center passenger van, City staff desire to purchase a gasoline-powered vehicle for long-distance trips and due to a lack of any dedicated electric vehicle chargers at the Community Center.

Light Duty (LD) Vehicles
Make Model Starting MSRP Fuel
Ford Escape $38,895 Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV)
Toyota RAV4 $45,660 Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV)
Kia Sportage $41,285 Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV)
Hyundai Tucson $41,180 Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV)
Medium Duty (MD) Vehicles
Make Model Starting MSRP Fuel
Ford Transit $56,400 Gasoline (ULEV)
GMC Savana (4.3L V6
Model)
$47,350 Gasoline (ULEV)
Based on these requirements, staff recommend that the City Council: 1) Approve the purchase of two alternative fuel vehicles pursuant to LHMC Sections 3-08.130 from the list of approved vehicles; 2) Authorize the appropriation of funds from the City’s AB 2766 Subvention Fund for the purchase of the approved vehicles; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute purchase agreements from dealers in order to procure the vehicles from the list of approved vehicles.

Fiscal Impact:

Funding for the alternative fuel vehicle may be appropriated from the City’s AB 2766 Motor Vehicle Subvention Fund - a State-funded air quality management program that provides annual revenue to cities in which such vehicles are qualifying purchases. The City currently has a balance of $196,655 in AB 2766 funds. There is no fiscal impact to the City’s general fund.

Attachments:

1. Photos of Existing Vehicles

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Existing 2009 Ford F-150 Pickup Truck

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Existing 2006 Ford Econoline Van

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Item No. 4.11
City of Laguna Hills
City Council / Planning Agency
Staff Report
Date: April 22, 2025
To: Mayor and Council Members
From: Joe Ames, Assistant City Manager
Issue: Side Street Stop Sign Installation on Sunburst Avenue at Largo Drive Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Find and determine that the proposed stop control intersection is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15301(c) of the CEQA Guidelines, Cal. Code of Regs, Title 14, Chapter 3 (the operation and maintenance of existing highways and streets is categorically exempt); and 2) Adopt a Resolution entitled: "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laguna Hills, California, Designating the Intersection of Sunburst Avenue and Largo Drive as a Stop Intersection and Authorizing the Installation of a One-Way Side Street Stop Sign on Sunburst Avenue at Largo Drive.”
Background:

City staff received a request from a resident of the community to evaluate the need for stop sign control facing Sunburst Avenue traffic at the intersection of Sunburst Avenue and Largo Drive to enhance safety. The resident was concerned about oncoming vehicles from Sunburst Avenue potentially colliding with vehicles on Largo Drive.

Sunburst Avenue and Largo Drive are both local residential streets and do not have a posted speed limit. Both streets are two-lane residential roadways with an applicable prima facie local speed limit of 25 MPH. The intersection is currently uncontrolled, has no marked crosswalks on any leg, and meets in a T-intersection. Please see the attached Vicinity Map.

Upon receiving the request, City staff contacted Hartzog and Crabill, Inc. (HCI), the City’s traffic engineering consultant, to perform a sight distance evaluation and five (5) year accident history review of the intersection.

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Based on the guidelines of the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), stop sign installations should meet certain sets of criteria, called warrants, so there is uniformity in their application around the nation. One of the warrants, the collision warrant, requires a minimum of five (5) reported, correctible accidents within a 12-month period. Another warrant evaluates sight distance at the intersection.

Accordingly, HCI reviewed the accident history and sight distance visibility at the intersection.

An accident history review from the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS) from January 2020 through December 2025 revealed one (1) reported collision which occurred away from the intersection; therefore, the collision warrant was not met.

The applicable sight distance was derived from the stopping sight distance guidelines found in the California MUTCD. In this reference, a 25 MPH roadway speed recommends a minimum Stopping Sight Distance of 155 feet. For a more conservative approach, a 30 MPH speed limit was utilized for analysis, which has a minimum sight distance of 200 feet. The sight distance analysis found that a stopped driver’s perspective from the minor street of Sunburst Avenue was sufficient in both directions.

Please see the attached report for details.

The collision history alone does not indicate the need for the installation of a stop sign at the intersection of Sunburst Avenue and Largo Drive. However, in conformance with other similar recent recommendations and to better assign right-of-way, City staff recommended at the March 19, 2025, Traffic Commission meeting that the Traffic Commission recommend to City Council the installation of a one-way stop sign on Sunburst Avenue at Largo Drive. The Traffic Commission approved the recommendation.

Therefore, the City staff recommends that the City Council adopt a Resolution entitled:
"A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laguna Hills, California, Designating the Intersection of Sunburst Avenue and Largo Drive as a Stop Intersection and Authorizing the Installation of a One-Way Side Street Stop Sign on Sunburst Avenue at Largo Drive.” If the Resolution is adopted, the stop sign installation work would include the installation of applicable STOP pavement markings and a limit line. This may include the installation of certain on-street parking restrictions near the intersection as determined by the City Engineer, to increase the visibility of the one-way stop control.

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CEQA Findings:

The operation and maintenance of existing highways and streets is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15301(c) of the CEQA Guidelines, Cal. Code of Regs, Title 14, Chapter 3.

Fiscal Impact:

The anticipated installation cost of the required signing and striping is $1,000.00. Funds are available for this work in the 2024-25 Fiscal Year Public Works Maintenance Budget (Fund No. 212-355-720.400).

Attachments:

1. Proposed Resolution

2. Hartzog and Crabill Sight Distance Evaluation on Sunburst Ave at Largo Dr

3. Vicinity Map - Sunburst and Largo

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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-04-22-X

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

LAGUNA HILLS, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING THE

INTERSECTION OF SUNBURST AVENUE AND LARGO

DRIVE AS A STOP INTERSECTION AND AUTHORIZING

THE INSTALLATION OF A ONE-WAY SIDE STREET STOP

SIGN ON SUNBURST AVENUE AT LARGO DRIVE
The City Council of the City of Laguna Hills, California, hereby finds, determines, declares, and resolves as follows:

WHEREAS, the intersection of Sunburst Avenue at Largo Drive is a “T” intersection of two residential streets; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined by City staff that installation of a side street stop sign control on Sunburst Avenue at Largo Drive will improve right-of-way assignment; and
WHEREAS, the Traffic Commission, at its regularly scheduled meeting of March 19, 2025, recommended to the City Council the installation of a one-way stop sign on Sunburst Avenue at Largo Drive; and
WHEREAS, California Vehicle Code Section 21354 authorizes the City to designate any intersection under its exclusive jurisdiction as a stop intersection and erect stop signs at one or more entrances thereto.

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 intersection of Sunburst Avenue and Largo Drive is hereby designated as a stop intersection.

SECTION 3. The City Engineer is hereby directed to and shall cause the installation of a side street stop sign and necessary pavement legends on Sunburst Avenue at Largo Drive established herein.

SECTION 4. The stop sign control authorized in this resolution shall become effective upon posting of the required signage in accordance with California Vehicle Code Section 21354.

SECTION 5. The City Council finds and determines that the stop intersection control hereby established is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15301(c) of the CEQA Guidelines, Cal. Code of Regs, Title 14, Chapter 3 because the operation and maintenance of existing highways and streets is categorically exempt. Page 110 of 199
Resolution No. 2025-04-22-X

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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this day of 22nd day of April 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. 2025-04-22-X adopted by the City Council of the City of Laguna Hills, California, at a Regular Meeting thereof held on the 22nd day of April 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
(SEAL)
_____________________________________

JENNIFER LEE, CITY CLERK

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Consulting Traffic Engineers to Government Agencies

March 3, 2025
Mr. Joe Ames, P.E., T.E.

Public Works Director/City Engineer
City of Laguna Hills
24035 El Toro Road
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Subject: Recommendation Letter - Sight Distance Evaluation for the Intersection of Sunburst Avenue and Largo Drive
Dear Mr. Ames:

Hartzog & Crabill, Inc. (HCI) has completed the preparation of a 5-year SWITRS collision report for the residential T-intersection of Sunburst Avenue and Largo Drive. As you will see in the attached report (see Appendix A), there was one (1) collision reported during the past five (5) years, which occurred away from the intersection. Based on the intersection collision history alone, there is no indication to support the need for installation of multi-way STOP signs at this intersection.

However, in regards to driver visibility, HCI performed the following sight distance evaluation for this intersection in the field.

SIGHT DISTANCE EVALUATION:

In brief summary, Sunburst Avenue and Largo Drive do not have a posted speed limit. Both streets are two-lane residential roadways with an applicable prima facie local speed limit of 25 MPH (and do not require posting). The applicable sight distance was derived from the stopping sight distance guidelines found in the California MUTCD (see Appendix B). In this reference, a 25 MPH roadway speed recommends a minimum Stopping Sight Distance of 155 feet. However, it is likely that the overall speeds on these roads typically exceed the local 25 MPH speed limit.

Therefore, a 30 MPH speed limit was used as a more conservative measure, which has a minimum sight distance of 200 feet.

HCI prepared the attached Sight Distance exhibit (see Appendix C), which shows a stopped driver’s perspective from the side-street of Sunburst Avenue looking for oncoming traffic on Largo Drive. As shown, when looking in both directions there is sufficient sight distance to the orange cone 200 feet away.

Gerald J. Stock, PE, TE,
Executive Vice President
17821 E. 17th Street
Suite 245
Tustin, CA 92780
Phone: (714) 731-9455
FAX: (714) 731-9498
www.hartzog-crabill.com

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Mr. Joe Ames, P.E., T.E.

March 3, 2025

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SIGHT DISTANCE EVALUATION: (continued)
Table 1 below summarizes our findings based on the sight distance (visibility) of the orange cone at the applicable stopping sight distance.

TABLE 1
Intersection
Prima
Facie
Speed
Limit
(MPH)
‘Design’
Speed =
Speed
Limit
+ 5 MPH
(MPH)
California
Stopping Sight
Distance for
Design Speed
(feet)
Stopping
Sight
Distance
Satisfied?
(Yes or No)
Comments
Sunburst Avenue
and Largo Drive 25 30 200 Yes
There is a sight
distance ‘window’
when looking in both
directions along Largo
Drive via driveways &
a fire hydrant.

CONCLUSION / RECOMMENDATIONS:

Based on review of the 5-year intersection collision history alone, it does not indicate the need for installation of multi-way Stop sign(s) at the intersection of Sunburst Avenue and Largo Drive.

However, in order to better assign right-of-way at this intersection, the installation of a STOP sign, STOP pavement marking, and limit line is recommended for the side-street approach of Sunburst Avenue.

We look forward to your review and acceptance of our recommendations, and to any additional services the City of Laguna Hills may request. If you may have any questions or need further information, please feel free to call our office at (714) 731-9455. Thank you again for the opportunity to serve your community.

Sincerely,
Hartzog & Crabill, Inc.

Scott Ma, P.E., T.E.

Senior Engineer

Attachments: 5-Year SWITRS Intersection Collision History Report Stopping Sight Distance as a Function of Speed Table (California MUTCD) Sight Distance Photo Exhibit

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APPENDIX A
5-YEAR SWITRS

INTERSECTION COLLISION HISTORY

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CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS

INTERSECTION OF SUNBURST AVENUE AND LARGO DRIVE
5-YEAR SWITRS COLLISION DATABASE
JAN. 1, 2020 THROUGH DEC. 31, 2024

CASE ID
COLL.

DATE
COLL.

TIME PRIMARY ROAD SECONDARY ROAD DIST. DIR. INTERS.

WEATH.
1 COLL.

SEVERITY
PRIM.

COLL.

FACT.

PCF
VIOL
CAT.

PCF
VIOL.

HIT
AND
RUN
TYPE
OF
COLL.

MOTOR

VEHICLE

INVOLVED
WITH
ROAD
SURF.
9559225 20230118 24 LARGO SUNBURST 84 W N A 4 A 1 23152 N D C A NOTES:

Weather 1 Collision Severity Primary Collision Factor PCF Violation Category Hit and Run Type of CollisionA - Clear 1 - Fatal A - (Vehicle) Code Violation 01 - Driving or Bicycling Under Influence F - Felony A - Head-OnB - Cloudy 2 - Injury (Severe) B - Other Improper Driving 02 - Impeding Traffic M - Misdemeanor B - SideswipeC - Raining 3 - Injury (Other Visible) C - Other Than Driver 03 - Unsafe Speed N - Not Hit & Run C - Rear-EndD - Snowing 4 - Injury (Complaint of Pain) D - Unknown 04 - Following Too Closely D - BroadsideE - Fog 0 - PDO (Property Damage Only) E - Fell Asleep 05 - Wrong Side of Road E - Hit ObjectF - Other - - Not Stated 06 - Improper Passing F - OverturnedG - Wind 07 - Unsafe Lane Change G - Vehicle/Pedestrian - - Not Stated 08 - Improper Turning H - Other 09 - Automobile ROW - - Not Stated
Motor Vehicle Involved With: 10 - Pedestrian ROWA - Non-Collision 11 - Pedestrian Violation Road SurfaceB - Pedestrian 12 - Traffic Signals and Signs A - DryC - Other Motor Vehicle 13 - Hazardous Parking B - WetD - Motor Vehicle on Other Roadway 14 - Lights C - Snowy or IcyE - Parked Motor Vehicle 15 - Brakes D - Slippery F - Train 16 - Other Equipment - - Not StatedG - Bicycle 17 - Other Hazardous ViolationH - Animal 18 - Other Than Driver (or Ped)I - Fixed Object 19 - J - Other Object 20 - - - Not Stated 21 - Unsafe Starting or Backing 22 - Other Improper Driving23 - Pedestrian or "Other" Under the Influence24 - Fell Asleep00 - Unknown - - Not Stated

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APPENDIX B

CA MUTCD

STOPPING SIGHT DISTANCE

AS A FUNCTION OF SPEED

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California MUTCD 2012 Edition
(FHWA’s MUTCD 2009 Edition, as amended for use in California) Chapter 6C – Temporary Traffic Control Elements January 13, 2012 Part 6 – Temporary Traffic Control

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APPENDIX C

SIGHT DISTANCE EXHIBIT

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SIGHT DISTANCE EXHIBIT

SB SUNBURST AVENUE (LOOKING WESTERLY) AT ONCOMING EB TRAFFIC ALONG LARGO DRIVE Sight Distance = 200 feet

SB SUNBURST AVENUE (LOOKING EASTERLY) AT ONCOMING WB TRAFFIC ALONG LARGO DRIVE Sight Distance = 200 feet
Fire Hydrant
Driveways
& Driveway

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Sunburst Avenue and Largo Drive
1'' = 40 ft Vicinity Map 03/10/2025
This map may represent a visual display of related geographic information. Data provided here is not a guarantee of actual field conditions. To ensure complete accuracy, please contact the responsible staff for the most up-to-date information.

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Item No. 4.12
City of Laguna Hills
City Council / Planning Agency
Staff Report
Date: April 22, 2025
To: Mayor and Council Members
From: Joe Ames, Assistant City Manager
Issue: Rescindment of the Approval and Award of Work Order Agreement with Western Exterminator Company for Termite Fumigation at the Laguna Hills Civic Center
Recommendation: That the City Council rescind the approval and award of the Work Order Agreement with Western Exterminator Company for termite fumigation at the Laguna Hills Civic Center, awarded at the February 25, 2025, regular meeting.

Background:

At the February 25, 2025, City Council meeting, City Council awarded a Work Order Agreement to Western Exterminator Company for the termite fumigation of the Civic Center building.

Prior to the signing of the Work Order Agreement by the City Manager, Western Fumigation Company conducted further exploration of accessible interior areas. The Company could not locate evidence of termites within accessible interior areas.

Nevertheless, Western Exterminator Company recommends that, due to exterior drywood termite activity, lack of access to multiple interior areas which may conceal termite activity, and the extended time since the last termite fumigation in 2001, the City move forward with tenting and fumigation of the Civic Center. Because the cost of fumigation and tenant rent abatement is in excess of $124,000, and tenants and City staff will need to be relocated for up to 5 days, City staff is alternatively recommending that the Work Order Agreement to Western Exterminator Company be rescinded.

Separately, using the Informal Bidding Ordinance, City staff will contract with contractors to conduct spot treatment and repairs of drywood termite activity.

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CEQA Findings:

None.

Attachments:

None

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Item No. 4.13
City of Laguna Hills
City Council / Planning Agency
Staff Report
Date: April 22, 2025
To: Mayor and Council Members
From: Jarad Hildenbrand, City Manager
Issue: Recommendation to Oppose Unless Amended: SB 16 (Blakespear) Homeless Housing Reporting Requirements
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt an “Oppose Unless Amended” position on SB 16 (Blakespear) and authorize the Mayor to transmit a letter to the appropriate legislative offices conveying the City’s position.

Background:

Senate Bill 16 (Blakespear), as recently amended, proposes to impose new reporting mandates on cities with populations under 300,000 that do not receive direct funding from the State’s Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP) Grant Program.

Currently, the HHAP program provides funding directly to all 58 counties, 44 Continuums of Care, and only 14 cities—those with populations over 300,000. Cities like Laguna Hills do not receive direct HHAP funding.

SB 16 would require all other cities to include a new set of detailed homelessnessrelated reporting requirements in their housing elements. These requirements include:
• Identifying local homelessness resources;
• Documenting actions taken to connect individuals to those resources; • Reporting data on individuals becoming homeless after discharge from institutional settings such as hospitals, jails, or prisons; • Reporting the number of individuals becoming unhoused after entering permanent housing.

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These data points replicate system performance metrics currently included only in HHAP regional action plans submitted by HHAP grantees. SB 16 proposes to extract and apply these requirements separately to non-funded cities, creating an unequal reporting burden and a non-reimbursable state mandate.

Most small cities lack the infrastructure and inter-agency data-sharing capabilities necessary to collect and report this information, which often depends on coordination with counties, hospitals, correctional institutions, and other external entities.

Compliance would require considerable administrative effort, despite no direct funding or reimbursement being provided.

The League of California Cities (Cal Cities) has adopted an Oppose Unless Amended position on SB 16 and has encouraged cities across California to contact the author with concerns. The Association of California Cities – Orange County (ACC-OC) has not yet taken a formal position on the bill.

The City of Laguna Hills supports increased transparency in statewide homelessness planning but opposes legislation that imposes disproportionate burdens on smaller jurisdictions that continue to be excluded from the state’s primary homelessness funding mechanisms. The City encourages a more equitable approach that allows for participation in regional HHAP planning efforts rather than creating an entirely separate and duplicative compliance framework for non-HHAP cities.

Fiscal Impact:

There is no immediate fiscal impact from taking a position on SB 16. However, if enacted in its current form, SB 16 would result in significant staff time and potential consultant costs to meet compliance requirements. As the requirements would constitute a non-reimbursable state mandate, all associated costs would fall to the City.

Attachments:

1. Senate Bill No. 16

2. Letter of Oppose Unless Amended

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Senate Bill No. 16
CHAPTER 402
An act to amend Section 1045 of the Evidence Code, and to amend Sections 832.5, 832.7, and 832.12 of, and to add Section 832.13 to, the Penal Code, relating to peace officers.
[Approved by Governor September 30, 2021. Filed with
Secretary of State September 30, 2021.]
legislative counsel’s digest
SB 16, Skinner. Peace officers: release of records.
(1) Existing law makes peace officer and custodial officer personnel records and specified records maintained by any state or local agency, or information obtained from these records, confidential and prohibits these records from being disclosed in any criminal or civil proceeding except by discovery. Existing law sets forth exceptions to this policy, including, among others, records relating to specified incidents involving the discharge of a firearm, sexual assault, perjury, or misconduct by a peace officer or custodial officer. Existing law makes a record related to an incident involving the use of force against a person resulting in death or great bodily injury subject to disclosure. Existing law requires a state or local agency to make these excepted records available for inspection pursuant to the California Public Records Act, subject to redaction as specified.

This bill would make a sustained finding involving force that is unreasonable or excessive, and any sustained finding that an officer failed to intervene against another officer using unreasonable or excessive force, subject to disclosure. The bill would require records relating to sustained findings of unlawful arrests and unlawful searches to be subject to disclosure.

The bill would also require the disclosure of records relating to an incident in which a sustained finding was made by any law enforcement agency or oversight agency that a peace officer or custodial officer engaged in conduct involving prejudice or discrimination on the basis of specified protected classes. The bill would make the limitations on delay of disclosure inapplicable until January 1, 2023, for the described records relating to incidents that occurred before January 1, 2022. The bill would require the retention of all complaints and related reports or findings currently in the possession of a department or agency, as specified. The bill would require that records relating to an incident in which an officer resigned before an investigation is completed to also be subject to release. For purposes of releasing records, the bill would exempt from protection under the lawyer-client privilege, the disclosure of factual information provided by the public entity to its attorney, factual information discovered by any investigation by the public entity’s attorney, or billing records related to the

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work done by the attorney. The bill would expand the authorization to redact records to allow redaction to preserve the anonymity of victims and whistleblowers. The bill would require records subject to disclosure to be provided at the earliest possible time and no later than 45 days from the date of a request for their disclosure, except as specified. By imposing additional duties on local law enforcement agencies, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program.
(2) Existing law authorizes an agency to delay the release of a record involving the discharge of a firearm or the use of force during an active criminal investigation, as provided.

This bill would expand the authorization to delay the release of records during an investigation to include records of incidents involving sexual assault and dishonesty by officers, and the records of incidents involving prejudice or discrimination, wrongful arrests, and wrongful searches that are required to be made public by this bill.
(3) Existing law requires a court, in determining the relevance of evidence, to exclude from trial any information consisting of complaints concerning peace officer conduct that is more than 5 years older than the subject of the litigation.

This bill would delete that provision.
(4) Existing law requires an agency or department employing peace officers to make a record of any investigations of misconduct. Existing law requires a peace officer seeking employment with a department or agency to give written permission to the hiring agency or department to view that file.

This bill would require each department or agency to request and review that file prior to hiring a peace officer. The bill would also require every person employed as a peace officer to immediately report all uses of force by the officer to the officer’s department or agency. By imposing additional duties on local law enforcement, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program.
(5) The California Constitution requires local agencies, for the purpose of ensuring public access to the meetings of public bodies and the writings of public officials and agencies, to comply with a statutory enactment that amends or enacts laws relating to public records or open meetings and contains findings demonstrating that the enactment furthers the constitutional requirements relating to this purpose.

This bill would make legislative findings to that effect. (6) The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.

This bill would provide that with regard to certain mandates no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.

With regard to any other mandates, this bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs so mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.
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The people of the State of California do enact as follows:

SECTION 1. Section 1045 of the Evidence Code is amended to read:
1045. (a)   This article does not affect the right of access to records of complaints, or investigations of complaints, or discipline imposed as a result of those investigations, concerning an event or transaction in which the peace officer or custodial officer, as defined in Section 831.5 of the Penal Code, participated, or which the officer perceived, and pertaining to the manner in which the officer performed the officer’s duties, provided that information is relevant to the subject matter involved in the pending litigation.
(b)  In determining relevance, the court shall examine the information in chambers in conformity with Section 915, and shall exclude from disclosure both of the following:
(1)  In any criminal proceeding the conclusions of any officer investigating a complaint filed pursuant to Section 832.5 of the Penal Code. (2)  Facts sought to be disclosed that are so remote as to make disclosure of little or no practical benefit.
(c)  In determining relevance where the issue in litigation concerns the policies or pattern of conduct of the employing agency, the court shall consider whether the information sought may be obtained from other records maintained by the employing agency in the regular course of agency business which would not necessitate the disclosure of individual personnel records. (d)  Upon motion seasonably made by the governmental agency which has custody or control of the records to be examined or by the officer whose records are sought, and upon good cause showing the necessity thereof, the court may make any order which justice requires to protect the officer or agency from unnecessary annoyance, embarrassment or oppression. (e)  The court shall, in any case or proceeding permitting the disclosure or discovery of any peace or custodial officer records requested pursuant to Section 1043, order that the records disclosed or discovered may not be used for any purpose other than a court proceeding pursuant to applicable law.

SEC. 2. Section 832.5 of the Penal Code is amended to read:
832.5. (a)  (1)  Each department or agency in this state that employs peace officers shall establish a procedure to investigate complaints by members of the public against the personnel of these departments or agencies, and shall make a written description of the procedure available to the public.
(2)  Each department or agency that employs custodial officers, as defined in Section 831.5, may establish a procedure to investigate complaints by members of the public against those custodial officers employed by these departments or agencies, provided however, that any procedure so established shall comply with the provisions of this section and with the provisions of Section 832.7.
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department or agency, shall be retained for a period of no less than 5 years for records where there was not a sustained finding of misconduct and for not less than 15 years where there was a sustained finding of misconduct.

A record shall not be destroyed while a request related to that record is being processed or any process or litigation to determine whether the record is subject to release is ongoing. All complaints retained pursuant to this subdivision may be maintained either in the peace or custodial officer’s general personnel file or in a separate file designated by the department or agency as provided by department or agency policy, in accordance with all applicable requirements of law. However, prior to any official determination regarding promotion, transfer, or disciplinary action by an officer’s employing department or agency, the complaints described by subdivision (c) shall be removed from the officer’s general personnel file and placed in a separate file designated by the department or agency, in accordance with all applicable requirements of law.
(c)  Complaints by members of the public that are determined by the peace or custodial officer’s employing agency to be frivolous, as defined in Section 128.5 of the Code of Civil Procedure, or unfounded or exonerated, or any portion of a complaint that is determined to be frivolous, unfounded, or exonerated, shall not be maintained in that officer’s general personnel file. However, these complaints shall be retained in other, separate files that shall be deemed personnel records for purposes of the California Public Records Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 6250) of Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code) and Section 1043 of the Evidence Code. (1)  Management of the peace or custodial officer’s employing agency shall have access to the files described in this subdivision. (2)  Management of the peace or custodial officer’s employing agency shall not use the complaints contained in these separate files for punitive or promotional purposes except as permitted by subdivision (f) of Section 3304 of the Government Code.
(3)  Management of the peace or custodial officer’s employing agency may identify any officer who is subject to the complaints maintained in these files which require counseling or additional training. However, if a complaint is removed from the officer’s personnel file, any reference in the personnel file to the complaint or to a separate file shall be deleted. (d)  As used in this section, the following definitions apply:
(1)  “General personnel file” means the file maintained by the agency containing the primary records specific to each peace or custodial officer’s employment, including evaluations, assignments, status changes, and imposed discipline.
(2)  “Unfounded” means that the investigation clearly established that the allegation is not true.
(3)  “Exonerated” means that the investigation clearly established that the actions of the peace or custodial officer that formed the basis for the complaint are not violations of law or department policy.

SEC. 3. Section 832.7 of the Penal Code is amended to read:
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832.7. (a)  Except as provided in subdivision (b), the personnel records of peace officers and custodial officers and records maintained by a state or local agency pursuant to Section 832.5, or information obtained from these records, are confidential and shall not be disclosed in any criminal or civil proceeding except by discovery pursuant to Sections 1043 and 1046 of the Evidence Code. This section does not apply to investigations or proceedings concerning the conduct of peace officers or custodial officers, or an agency or department that employs those officers, conducted by a grand jury, a district attorney’s office, or the Attorney General’s office. (b)  (1)  Notwithstanding subdivision (a), subdivision (f) of Section 6254 of the Government Code, or any other law, the following peace officer or custodial officer personnel records and records maintained by a state or local agency shall not be confidential and shall be made available for public inspection pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 6250) of Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code):
(A)  A record relating to the report, investigation, or findings of any of the following:
(i)  An incident involving the discharge of a firearm at a person by a peace officer or custodial officer.
(ii)  An incident involving the use of force against a person by a peace officer or custodial officer that resulted in death or in great bodily injury. (iii)  A sustained finding involving a complaint that alleges unreasonable or excessive force.
(iv)  A sustained finding that an officer failed to intervene against another officer using force that is clearly unreasonable or excessive. (B)  (i)  Any record relating to an incident in which a sustained finding was made by any law enforcement agency or oversight agency that a peace officer or custodial officer engaged in sexual assault involving a member of the public.
(ii)  As used in this subparagraph, “sexual assault” means the commission or attempted initiation of a sexual act with a member of the public by means of force, threat, coercion, extortion, offer of leniency or other official favor, or under the color of authority. For purposes of this definition, the propositioning for or commission of any sexual act while on duty is considered a sexual assault.
(iii)  As used in this subparagraph, “member of the public” means any person not employed by the officer’s employing agency and includes any participant in a cadet, explorer, or other youth program affiliated with the agency.
(C)    Any record relating to an incident in which a sustained finding was made by any law enforcement agency or oversight agency involving dishonesty by a peace officer or custodial officer directly relating to the reporting, investigation, or prosecution of a crime, or directly relating to the reporting of, or investigation of misconduct by, another peace officer or custodial officer, including, but not limited to, any false statements, filing false reports, destruction, falsifying, or concealing of evidence, or perjury. 93 — 5 — Ch. 402

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(D)  Any record relating to an incident in which a sustained finding was made by any law enforcement agency or oversight agency that a peace officer or custodial officer engaged in conduct including, but not limited to, verbal statements, writings, online posts, recordings, and gestures, involving prejudice or discrimination against a person on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status.
(E)  Any record relating to an incident in which a sustained finding was made by any law enforcement agency or oversight agency that the peace officer made an unlawful arrest or conducted an unlawful search. (2)  Records that are subject to disclosure under clause (iii) or (iv) of subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1), or under subparagraph (D) or (E) of paragraph (1), relating to an incident that occurred before January 1, 2022, shall not be subject to the time limitations in paragraph (8) until January 1, 2023.
(3)  Records that shall be released pursuant to this subdivision include all investigative reports; photographic, audio, and video evidence; transcripts or recordings of interviews; autopsy reports; all materials compiled and presented for review to the district attorney or to any person or body charged with determining whether to file criminal charges against an officer in connection with an incident, whether the officer’s action was consistent with law and agency policy for purposes of discipline or administrative action, or what discipline to impose or corrective action to take; documents setting forth findings or recommended findings; and copies of disciplinary records relating to the incident, including any letters of intent to impose discipline, any documents reflecting modifications of discipline due to the Skelly or grievance process, and letters indicating final imposition of discipline or other documentation reflecting implementation of corrective action. Records that shall be released pursuant to this subdivision also include records relating to an incident specified in paragraph (1) in which the peace officer or custodial officer resigned before the law enforcement agency or oversight agency concluded its investigation into the alleged incident. (4)  A record from a separate and prior investigation or assessment of a separate incident shall not be released unless it is independently subject to disclosure pursuant to this subdivision.
(5)  If an investigation or incident involves multiple officers, information about allegations of misconduct by, or the analysis or disposition of an investigation of, an officer shall not be released pursuant to subparagraph (B), (C), (D), or (E) of paragraph (1), unless it relates to a sustained finding regarding that officer that is itself subject to disclosure pursuant to this section. However, factual information about that action of an officer during an incident, or the statements of an officer about an incident, shall be released if they are relevant to a finding against another officer that is subject to release pursuant to subparagraph (B), (C), (D), or (E) of paragraph (1). 93 Ch. 402 — 6 —

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(6)  An agency shall redact a record disclosed pursuant to this section only for any of the following purposes:
(A)  To remove personal data or information, such as a home address, telephone number, or identities of family members, other than the names and work-related information of peace and custodial officers. (B)  To preserve the anonymity of whistleblowers, complainants, victims, and witnesses.
(C)  To protect confidential medical, financial, or other information of which disclosure is specifically prohibited by federal law or would cause an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy that clearly outweighs the strong public interest in records about possible misconduct and use of force by peace officers and custodial officers.
(D)  Where there is a specific, articulable, and particularized reason to believe that disclosure of the record would pose a significant danger to the physical safety of the peace officer, custodial officer, or another person. (7)  Notwithstanding paragraph (6), an agency may redact a record disclosed pursuant to this section, including personal identifying information, where, on the facts of the particular case, the public interest served by not disclosing the information clearly outweighs the public interest served by disclosure of the information.
(8)  An agency may withhold a record of an incident described in paragraph (1) that is the subject of an active criminal or administrative investigation, in accordance with any of the following:
(A)  (i)  During an active criminal investigation, disclosure may be delayed for up to 60 days from the date the misconduct or use of force occurred or until the district attorney determines whether to file criminal charges related to the misconduct or use of force, whichever occurs sooner. If an agency delays disclosure pursuant to this clause, the agency shall provide, in writing, the specific basis for the agency’s determination that the interest in delaying disclosure clearly outweighs the public interest in disclosure. This writing shall include the estimated date for disclosure of the withheld information. (ii)  After 60 days from the misconduct or use of force, the agency may continue to delay the disclosure of records or information if the disclosure could reasonably be expected to interfere with a criminal enforcement proceeding against an officer who engaged in misconduct or used the force.

If an agency delays disclosure pursuant to this clause, the agency shall, at 180-day intervals as necessary, provide, in writing, the specific basis for the agency’s determination that disclosure could reasonably be expected to interfere with a criminal enforcement proceeding. The writing shall include the estimated date for the disclosure of the withheld information. Information withheld by the agency shall be disclosed when the specific basis for withholding is resolved, when the investigation or proceeding is no longer active, or by no later than 18 months after the date of the incident, whichever occurs sooner.
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proceeding against someone other than the officer who engaged in the misconduct or used the force. If an agency delays disclosure under this clause, the agency shall, at 180-day intervals, provide, in writing, the specific basis why disclosure could reasonably be expected to interfere with a criminal enforcement proceeding, and shall provide an estimated date for the disclosure of the withheld information. Information withheld by the agency shall be disclosed when the specific basis for withholding is resolved, when the investigation or proceeding is no longer active, or by no later than 18 months after the date of the incident, whichever occurs sooner, unless extraordinary circumstances warrant continued delay due to the ongoing criminal investigation or proceeding. In that case, the agency must show by clear and convincing evidence that the interest in preventing prejudice to the active and ongoing criminal investigation or proceeding outweighs the public interest in prompt disclosure of records about misconduct or use of force by peace officers and custodial officers. The agency shall release all information subject to disclosure that does not cause substantial prejudice, including any documents that have otherwise become available. (iv)  In an action to compel disclosure brought pursuant to Section 6258 of the Government Code, an agency may justify delay by filing an application to seal the basis for withholding, in accordance with Rule 2.550 of the California Rules of Court, or any successor rule, if disclosure of the written basis itself would impact a privilege or compromise a pending investigation. (B)  If criminal charges are filed related to the incident in which misconduct occurred or force was used, the agency may delay the disclosure of records or information until a verdict on those charges is returned at trial or, if a plea of guilty or no contest is entered, the time to withdraw the plea pursuant to Section 1018.
(C)  During an administrative investigation into an incident described in paragraph (1), the agency may delay the disclosure of records or information until the investigating agency determines whether the misconduct or use of force violated a law or agency policy, but no longer than 180 days after the date of the employing agency’s discovery of the misconduct or use of force, or allegation of misconduct or use of force, by a person authorized to initiate an investigation.
(9)  A record of a complaint, or the investigations, findings, or dispositions of that complaint, shall not be released pursuant to this section if the complaint is frivolous, as defined in Section 128.5 of the Code of Civil Procedure, or if the complaint is unfounded.
(10)  The cost of copies of records subject to disclosure pursuant to this subdivision that are made available upon the payment of fees covering direct costs of duplication pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 6253 of the Government Code shall not include the costs of searching for, editing, or redacting the records.
(11)  Except to the extent temporary withholding for a longer period is permitted pursuant to paragraph (8), records subject to disclosure under this subdivision shall be provided at the earliest possible time and no later than 45 days from the date of a request for their disclosure. 93 Ch. 402 — 8 —

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(12)  (A)  For purposes of releasing records pursuant to this subdivision, the lawyer-client privilege does not prohibit the disclosure of either of the following:
(i)  Factual information provided by the public entity to its attorney or factual information discovered in any investigation conducted by, or on behalf of, the public entity’s attorney.
(ii)  Billing records related to the work done by the attorney so long as the records do not relate to active and ongoing litigation and do not disclose information for the purpose of legal consultation between the public entity and its attorney.
(B)  This paragraph does not prohibit the public entity from asserting that a record or information within the record is exempted or prohibited from disclosure pursuant to any other federal or state law.
(c)  Notwithstanding subdivisions (a) and (b), a department or agency shall release to the complaining party a copy of the complaining party’s own statements at the time the complaint is filed.
(d)  Notwithstanding subdivisions (a) and (b), a department or agency that employs peace or custodial officers may disseminate data regarding the number, type, or disposition of complaints (sustained, not sustained, exonerated, or unfounded) made against its officers if that information is in a form which does not identify the individuals involved. (e)  Notwithstanding subdivisions (a) and (b), a department or agency that employs peace or custodial officers may release factual information concerning a disciplinary investigation if the officer who is the subject of the disciplinary investigation, or the officer’s agent or representative, publicly makes a statement they know to be false concerning the investigation or the imposition of disciplinary action. Information may not be disclosed by the peace or custodial officer’s employer unless the false statement was published by an established medium of communication, such as television, radio, or a newspaper. Disclosure of factual information by the employing agency pursuant to this subdivision is limited to facts contained in the officer’s personnel file concerning the disciplinary investigation or imposition of disciplinary action that specifically refute the false statements made public by the peace or custodial officer or their agent or representative. (f)  (1)  The department or agency shall provide written notification to the complaining party of the disposition of the complaint within 30 days of the disposition.
(2)  The notification described in this subdivision is not conclusive or binding or admissible as evidence in any separate or subsequent action or proceeding brought before an arbitrator, court, or judge of this state or the United States.
(g)  This section does not affect the discovery or disclosure of information contained in a peace or custodial officer’s personnel file pursuant to Section 1043 of the Evidence Code.
(h)  This section does not supersede or affect the criminal discovery process outlined in Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 1054) of Title 6 of Part 2, or the admissibility of personnel records pursuant to subdivision 93 — 9 — Ch. 402

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(a), which codifies the court decision in Pitchess v. Superior Court (1974) 11 Cal.3d 531.
(i) Nothing in this chapter is intended to limit the public’s right of access as provided for in Long Beach Police Officers Association v. City of Long Beach (2014) 59 Cal.4th 59.

SEC. 4. Section 832.12 of the Penal Code is amended to read:
832.12. (a) Each department or agency in this state that employs peace officers shall make a record of any investigations of misconduct involving a peace officer in the officer’s general personnel file or a separate file designated by the department or agency. A peace officer seeking employment with a department or agency in this state that employs peace officers shall give written permission for the hiring department or agency to view the officer’s general personnel file and any separate file designated by a department or agency.
(b) Prior to employing any peace officer, each department or agency in this state that employs peace officers shall request, and the hiring department or agency shall review, any records made available pursuant to subdivision (a).

SEC. 5. Section 832.13 is added to the Penal Code, to read:
832.13. Every person employed as a peace officer shall immediately report all uses of force by the officer to the officer’s department or agency.

SEC. 6. The Legislature finds and declares that Sections 2 and 3 of this act, which amend Sections 832.5 and 832.7 of the Penal Code, further, within the meaning of paragraph (7) of subdivision (b) of Section 3 of Article I of the California Constitution, the purposes of that constitutional section as it relates to the right of public access to the meetings of local public bodies or the writings of local public officials and local agencies. Pursuant to paragraph (7) of subdivision (b) of Section 3 of Article I of the California Constitution, the Legislature makes the following findings:

This act furthers public access and provides greater transparency with respect to certain law enforcement records.

SEC. 7. No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIII B of the California Constitution because the only costs that may be incurred by a local agency or school district under this act would result from a legislative mandate that is within the scope of paragraph (7) of subdivision (b) of Section 3 of Article I of the California Constitution.

However, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.

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Item No. 4.14
City of Laguna Hills
City Council / Planning Agency
Staff Report
Date: April 22, 2025
To: Mayor and Council Members
From: Holland Gannon, Interim Community Services Director Issue: 2025 Fourth of July Celebration Pre-Event Report and Fireworks Agreement Recommendation: That the City Council 1) Receive and file the 2025 Fourth of July Celebration pre-event report; and 2) Approve the Fireworks Display Agreement between Garden State Fireworks ("GSF") and the City of Laguna Hills for 2025 and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.

Background:

The City of Laguna Hills will host its annual Fourth of July Celebration at the Laguna Hills Sports Complex on Friday, July 4, 2025. The event will begin at 4:00 PM and the tentative schedule is as follows:

Event Schedule
4:00 PM – 8:50 PM Activities, games, food, and vendor/information booths
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Music provided by sound equipment vendor functioning as DJ with recorded music. Band setup.
6:00 PM – 8:50 PM Live Music: Anthem Road
8:50 PM Mayor’s Welcome/Comments/Presentation of
Colors
9:00 PM National Anthem
9:05 PM – 9:25 PM Firework show

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The elements for this event are further described below.

Activities/Games: Five (5) inflatables will be rented this year to provide additional activities. The anticipated inflatables are:
• Shooting Stars Basketball
• Football Challenge
• Skee Ball Inflatable
• Adrenaline Rush (obstacle course)
• 360 Extreme Obstacle Course
In a cost-saving effort, there will be no carnival rides this year. The quote that was obtained was $20,000 for two rides, which is a $5,000 price increase from last year. Last year, the total sales for ride tickets was $5,017.

Additional activities will include face painting and children’s crafts.

Music: This year’s musical entertainment will be provided by Anthem Road, a highenergy band performing a wide range of popular hits.

The sound company will provide pre-recorded music from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM while the band sets up on the soccer field stage.

Food: Staff will reach out to local nonprofits to sell food at the event. Last year, Laguna Hills High School Music Boosters and Water Polo Boosters participated in the event and sold the following items:
• LHHS Music Boosters: nachos, churros, popcorn, and candy • LHHS Water Polo Boosters: shaved ice and water
To ensure that there is an adequate amount of food for those in attendance, staff will secure a minimum of five (5) food vendors for 4thof July event. Last year, the food vendors in attendance included:
• Balvina’s Mexican Kitchen
• The Family Ice Cream
• MC Kabob Grill
• Bigfoot Loaded Corndogs
• Yummy Bird LLC

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• Fried Out
Information Booths & Displays: Informational booths and community displays will once again be included. Staff is coordinating content and giveaways for the City’s booth. In 2024, participants included:
• City of Laguna Hills
• Orange County Sheriff’s Department
• Laguna Hills Chamber of Commerce
• 3/5 Support Committee and 3/5 Marine displays
Team Dark Horse has been invited to attend in support of the City’s adopted Marines of the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines.
2025 Fireworks Display Agreement
In accordance with the City’s purchasing ordinance (LHMC 3-08.110(L), subsections (10) and (11)), contracts for recreation and entertainment services are exempt from the informal procurement procedures outlined in Section 3-08.080.

This year, staff has secured a proposal from Garden State Fireworks (GSF), a new vendor for 2025. The previous provider, Fireworks America, is unavailable. GSF comes highly recommended, and staff is confident in their capabilities.

Fireworks Show Details:
• 600 × 3” Aerial Display Shells
• 260 × 4” Aerial Display Shells
• 1,500 effects/shots from Multi-Shot Cake Devices (ranging from 25 to 665 shots each)
• Duration: Approximately 18–20 minutes
• Cost: $47,000
Note: Previous shows included 5” shells; however, due to fallout zone limitations, 5” shells are not permitted. Refer to Exhibit B for the fallout zone radius.

Staff recommends that the City Council approve the proposed agreement and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement with Garden State Fireworks for the 2025 show (Attachment 1).

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Fiscal Impact:

The budget for this year’s 4th of July event is proposed at $105,500 including a $47,000 fireworks budget. The final budget will be established by the biennial budget process.

See the table below for estimated event budget details. 2025 Estimated 4th of July Expenditures
Fireworks $ 47,000
Band $ 4,500
Sound and stage $ 18,723
Electrician $ 2,000
Restrooms $ 2,000
Bounce Houses $ 2,000
Face painters $ 2,000
Security Guards $ 4,000
OCSD $ 14,000
Rentals $ 5,000
Misc supplies $ 2,000
Total $ 103,223
Attachments:

1. Attachment 1: Fireworks Display Agreement

2. EXHIBIT B: Laguna Hills Fallout Zone Site Map 2025

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1 FIREWORKS DISPLAY AGREEMENT
Garden State Fireworks, Inc.

THIS FIREWORKS DISPLAY AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is made, entered into, and effective this day of April 2025, by and between the CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS, a California general law city organized and existing under the laws of the State of California (“City”), and GARDEN STATE FIREWORKS, INC. ("GSF").

RECITALS
A. GSF designs, produces, and conducts public fireworks displays; and B. City desires to engage GSF to design, produce and perform a public fireworks display on July 4, 2025, pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the terms, conditions, and covenants contained herein, both parties hereto do mutually agree as follows.

AGREEMENT

1. Engagement. City hereby engages GSF to provide to City one public fireworks display ("Display"), and GSF accepts such engagement upon all of the promises, terms and conditions hereinafter set forth.

1.1 GSF Duties. GSF shall provide all pyrotechnic equipment, trained pyrotechnicians, shipping, pyrotechnic products, application for specific pyrotechnic permits (the cost of which, including standby fees, shall be paid by City) relating to the Display, and insurance covering the Display. Subject to Paragraph 18, GSF shall provide the Display in substantial conformance with the duration, quantities and format outlined in the “Independence Day” Scope of Work, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and is incorporated herein by this reference and made a part of this Agreement as though set forth fully herein. In the event of any inconsistency between the terms contained in Exhibit “A” and the terms set forth in the main body of this Agreement, the terms set forth in the main body of this Agreement shall govern.

1.2 City Duties. City shall provide the Site, as defined in Paragraph 2, for the discharge of the Display, access to the Site, security for the Site as set forth in Paragraph 11, and any authorization necessary for GSF to utilize the Site for the Display.

1.3 GSF Performance. As a material inducement to the City entering into this Agreement, GSF acknowledges and understands that the Display contracted for under this Agreement requiresspecialized skills and abilities and that, consistent with this understanding, GSF represents and warrants that it shall conduct the Display and perform all related services and work under this Agreement in a skillful and competent manner, and that it shall be held to a standard of quality and performance prevalent in the pyrotechnic industry for such Display service and work and with the standards recognized as being employed by contractors in the pyrotechnic field in the

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2 State of California. GSF further represents and warrants that it is skilled in the field of public fireworks displays and that it holds the necessary skills and abilities to satisfy the standard of quality and performance as set forth in this Agreement. GSF further represents and warrants thatit and all of its employees and subcontractors, if approved, providing services under this Agreement shall have sufficient skill and experience to perform the Display services and work assigned to them. All Display services and work shall be completed to the reasonable satisfaction of theCity.

1.4 Term. This Agreement shall commence upon the effective date of this Agreement and continue in full force and effect until completion of all Display services and work.

2. Time and Place. The Display shall take place on July 4, 2025 ("Scheduled Date"), at approximately 9:00 p.m. ("Scheduled Time"), at the Laguna Hills High School located at 25401 Paseo de Valencia, Laguna Hills, CA, between the Tennis Court and Baseball Field, which is adjacent to the Laguna Hills Community Center located at 25555 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Hills, CA ("Site"). The Display will be under the direct supervision and control of a lead GSF pyrotechnician as set forth in Paragraph 3. It is agreed that GSF shall be the exclusive fireworks supplier and producer for the Display contracted for herein. City reserves the right to determine the actual start and stop time of the Display.

3. Lead Pyrotechnician.

3.1 Experience. The Display shall be conducted by and discharged under the direct supervision and control of a lead GSF pyrotechnician that: (i) has a minimum of three years of experience providing public fireworks displays; and/or (ii) has successfully provided no less than ten public fireworks displays.

3.2 Verification of Credentials. GSF shall furnish City with the name of the lead GSF pyrotechnician responsible for the Display, a copy of his/her Basic Commercial or Special Effects 1 st Class License, and a written summary of his/her prior experience and credentials. GSF shall provide the documentation required by this Paragraph to the City by no later than May 24, 2025.

4. Fees, Interest, and Expenses.

4.1 Fee. City agreesto pay GSF a fee of $47,000.00 (FortyOne Thousand Five Hundred Dollars) ("Display Fee") for the Display. City shall pay to GSF $23,500.00 (Twenty Three Thousand Five Hundred Dollars) of the Display Fee as a deposit ("Deposit") upon execution of this Agreement by both parties and not later than May 1, 2025. Except as otherwise provided below, the balance of the Display Fee shall be paid by City no later than July 18, 2025.

4.2 Interest. In the event that the Display Fee is not paid in a timely manner, Citywill be responsible for the payment of 1.5% interest per month or 18% annually on the unpaid balance.

4.3 Expenses. GSF shall pay all normal expenses directly related to the Display including, but not limited to, freight, insurance as set forth herein, pyrotechnic products, pyrotechnic equipment, experienced pyrotechnic personnel to set up and discharge the pyrotechnics, and those additional items outlined as GSF's responsibility under this Agreement.

City shall pay all costs related to the Display not supplied by GSF including, but not limited to, all governmental fees and taxes, including sales, use, excise, license, permit, entertainment, or other fees, taxes

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3 or surcharges imposed or otherwise applied to the Display.

5. Force Majeure. City agrees to partially assume the risks of weather, strike, civil unrest, terrorism, military action, governmental action, epidemic, pandemic and quarantine restrictions, and other causes beyond the control of GSF, which may prevent the Display from being safely discharged on the Scheduled Date. If, for any such reason, GSF is not reasonably able to safely discharge the Display on the Scheduled Date, City may: (i) reschedule the Display on a mutually agreed upon date occurring no later than September 9, 2025 and pay to GSF the balance of the Display Fee within 15 business days of completion of the rescheduled Display; or (ii) cancel the Display, forfeit the Deposit, and be relieved of any obligation to pay to GSF the balance of the Display Fee.

6. Rescheduling. City shall have the option to reschedule the Display at any time prior to the Scheduled Date to a mutually agreeable date. Except as provided otherwise in Paragraph 5, if City elects to reschedule the Display, it shall pay to GSF the balance of the Display Fee within 15 business days of completion of the rescheduled Display plus: (i) 5% of the Display Fee, or $2,350.00 (Two Thousand Three Hundred Fifty Dollars), if the City notifies GSF of the request to reschedule before 12:00 a.m. on July 3, 2025; or (ii) 15% of the Display Fee, or $7,050.00 (Seven Thousand Fifty Dollars), if the City notifies GSF of the request to reschedule on or after 12:00 a.m. on July 3, 2025. The Display shall be rescheduled on a mutually agreed upon date occurring no later than September 9, 2025.

7. Right to Cancel, Substantial Delay or Postponement.

7.1 Right to Cancel. City shall have the option to unilaterally cancel the Display at any time prior to the Scheduled Date. If City elects to cancel the Display prior to the Scheduled Date for any reason other than force majeure pursuant to Paragraph 5, or other than GSF's inability to perform as a result of operator error, or other than malfunction or failure of pyrotechnic equipment or materials as provided in Paragraph 7.2(C), or other than GSF's failure to fulfill its obligations under this Agreement, GSF shall retain the Deposit, and the City shall pay to GSF as liquidated damages: (i) 50% of the balance of the Display Fee, or $11,750.00 (Eleven Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars), if the City notifies GSF of the cancellation at least 30 days prior to the Scheduled Date; (ii) 75% of the balance of the Display Fee, or $17,625.00 (Seventeen Thousand Six Hundred Twenty Five Dollars), if the City notifies GSF of the cancellation 15 to 29 days prior to the Scheduled Date; or (iii) 100% of the balance of the Display Fee, or $23,500.00 (Twenty Three Thousand Five Hundred Dollars), if the City notifies GSF of the cancellation less than 15 days prior to the Scheduled Date.

7.2 Substantial Delay or Postponement. Both parties agree that the City will suffer damages as a result of any substantial delay or postponement of the Display resulting from operator error, or malfunction or failure of the pyrotechnic equipment or materials, and therefore agree to the following liquidated damages provisions:

A. If GSF, as a result of operator error, or malfunction or failure of the pyrotechnic equipment or materials, is unable to start the Display within 5 to 15 minutes after the Scheduled Time, or if at any time after the Display has begun and is underway, there is/are a gap(s)

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4 or break(s) in the program lasting 2 to 5 minutes in total, GSF shall pay to the City as liquidated damages 20% of the Display Fee, or $9,400.00 (Nine Thousand Four Hundred Dollars).

B. If GSF, as a result of operator error, or malfunction or failure of the pyrotechnic equipment or materials, is unable to start the Display more than 15 to 30 minutes after the Scheduled Time, or if at any time after the Display has begun and is underway, there is/are a gap(s) or break(s) in the program lasting more than 5 to 15 minutes in total, GSF shall pay to the City as liquidated damages 40% of the Display Fee, or $18,800.00 (Eighteen Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars).

C. If GSF, as a result of operator error, or malfunction or failure of the pyrotechnic equipment or materials, is unable to start the Display for more than 30 minutes after the Scheduled Time, or at any time after the Display has begun and is underway, there is/are a gap(s) or break(s) in the program lasting more than 15 minutes in total, the City, in its sole discretion, may cancel the Display without incurring any liability for payment to GSF and without any obligation to reschedule the Display. In either event, it is expressly agreed that GSF shall pay to the City as liquidated damages 50% of the Display Fee, or $23,500.00 (Twenty Three Thousand Five Hundred Dollars) with no further payment being owed by either GSF or City.

8. Notice of Rescheduling or Cancellation.

8.1 Notice Prior to Scheduled Date. In the event that the City elects to reschedule or cancel the Display prior to the Scheduled Date, the City shall communicate its decision to August Santore of GSF at [email protected] and/or by phone to (800) 999-0912.

8.2 Notice on Scheduled Date. In the event that the City elects to reschedule or cancel the Display on the Scheduled Date, the City shall communicate its decision to August Santore of GSF at [email protected] and/or by phone to (800) 999-0912.

8.3 In addition, the City shall inform the lead GSF pyrotechnician onsite of its decision as appropriate.

9. City Contract Officer. The City Manager, or his/her designee, shall be solely authorized to make decisions concerning this Agreement and the Display including, but not limited to, requests to reschedule or cancel the Display.

10. Safety. GSF shall comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations and employ safety policies and procedures, programs, protocols and other measures consistent with recognized applicable industry standards and practices. At all times before and during the Display, it shall be within GSF's sole discretion and control to determine whether or not the Display may be safely discharged or continued. It shall not constitute a breach of this Agreement by GSF to determine that the Display cannot be discharged or continued as a result of any conditions or circumstances affecting safety beyond the reasonable control of GSF. Conditions or circumstances resulting from operator error, or malfunction or failure of the pyrotechnic equipment or materials shall not be deemed "beyond the reasonable control of GSF" for purposes of this Paragraph and shall remain subject to the liquidated damages provisions set forth in Paragraph 7.2.

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5 11. Security. City shall provide and maintain sufficient security personnel, barricades, and police services before, during and after the Display until the lead GSF pyrotechnician declares the Site clear. The City shall also provide and maintain a shell casing fallout area clear of any buildings, cars and spectators with a minimum 450-foot radius, or as may otherwise be specified by the current edition of National Firework Protection Association 1123: Code for Fireworks Display (“NFPA 1123”), as a Fire Safety Zone (“FSZ”) from the time the fireworks are delivered to the Site until the lead GSF pyrotechnician declares the Site clear. The approximate location and scope of the FSZ is depicted in Exhibit "B" attached hereto. It is understood and agreed that GSF will cease the discharge of all fireworks due to any security breach of the FSZ. GSF shall not be responsible for personal injury, vehicle or property damage occurring within the FSZ as a result of the City's failure to maintain the 450-foot radius FSZ clear of any buildings, cars, or spectators.

Furthermore, City shall be responsible for any property damage to the Laguna Hills High School Tennis Court, Baseball Field, Track and/or Football Field solely within the FSZ caused by ordinary fallout from the Display. City acknowledges and agrees that GSF's responsibilities are limited to the Display and that GSF isrelying on City to maintain the aforementioned FSZ and to comply with all Federal, State, and local laws, orders, regulations and ordinances pertaining to the implementation of any and all security measures at the FSZ. Any inspections of the FSZ by or on behalf of City made during setup of the Display shall be in accordance with the current edition of NFPA 1123, and under the direct supervision of the lead GSF pyrotechnician. Any such inspection shall not interfere with the safety of the setup, discharge, or disassembly of the Display. The lead GSF pyrotechnician may, at his/her sole discretion, cancel any inspection that in his/her opinion may compromise the safety of the setup, discharge, or disassembly of the Display.

12. Continuity. GSFshall establishDisplay“continuity” (i.e., test and confirmthe functionality of electrically fired pyrotechnic lines, channels and circuits) by no later than 7:00 p.m. on the Scheduled Date, or no less than two hours prior to the Scheduled Time as such time may be modified by the City.

13. Contract Subjectto Government Regulation. This Agreement and GSF’s obligations and GSF's performance hereunder are subject to all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, ordinances, regulations and codes, now or hereinafter in effect, and to the conditions and limitations contained in any necessary permits, as set forth in Paragraph 14 ("Display Permits").

In the event any Federal, State, or local law, rule, regulation or ordinance shall be enacted which in any way prohibits, limits or restricts the sale, performance or operation of the exhibition of the Display or in the event the Display Permits in any way limit or restrict the sale, performance or operation of said exhibition, GSF shall limit or restrict its performance of the Display so as to comply with such law, rule, regulation or ordinance or limitation or restriction of Display Permits.

The City acknowledges that any such limit or restriction placed on the performance or operation of the Display shall in no way result in or entitle City to a reduction or abatement in the full contract price.

14. Permits. GSF agrees to apply for permits for the firing of pyrotechnics from the Orange County Fire Authority, and if required, the FAA. The City shall be responsible for any fees associated with these permits, including standby fees. The City shall be responsible for obtaining any other necessary permits, paying associated fees, and making other appropriate arrangements

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6 for police services, other fire departments, road closures, event/activity or land use permits or any permission or permit required by any local, regional, state or federal government.

15. Cleanup. GSF shall be responsible for the removal of all Display equipment and any live pyrotechnics from the Site. The City shall be responsible for cleaning the Site and FSZ.

16. Insurance and Indemnification.

16.1 Insurance. GSF shall procure and maintain, at itssole cost and expense, and submit concurrently with its execution of this Agreement, in a form and content satisfactory to City, public liability and property damage insurance against any and all claims for injuries against persons or damages to property resulting from GSF’s performance under this Agreement. GSF shall also carry workers’ compensation insurance in accordance with California workers’ compensation laws.

Such insurance shall be kept in full force and effect during the term of this Agreement, including any extension thereof, and shall not be cancelable without thirty (30) days written notice to City of any proposed cancellation. Certificates of insurance evidencing the foregoing and designating the City and the Saddleback Valley Unified School District, their elected and appointed officials and officers, employees, agents, and volunteers if volunteers’ names are provided fourteen days prior to the event date. as additional insureds by original endorsement shall be delivered to and approved by City prior to commencement of services. The procuring of such insurance and the delivery of policies, certificates, and endorsements evidencing the same shall not be construed as a limitation of GSF’s obligation to indemnify City and the Saddleback Valley Unified School District, their elected and appointed officials and officers, agents, employees, and volunteers if volunteers’ names are provided fourteen days prior to the event date.

16.1.1 Minimum Scope of Insurance. The minimum amount of insurance required hereunder shall be as follows:

A. Comprehensive general liability and personal injury with limits as shown in the Certificate of insurance attached hereto as Exhibit "C.” The commercial general liability policy shall name the City of Laguna Hills and the Saddleback Valley Unified School District as additional insureds;
B. Automobile liability insurance with of at least one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence;
C. Workers’ compensation insurance in the statutory amount as required by the State of California, and Employer’s Liability Insurance with limits of at least one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) per accident for bodily injury or disease.

For any claims related to this Agreement arising out of the operations of GSF, GSF’s insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects City and the Saddleback Valley Unified School District, and their respective elected and appointed officials and officers, employees, agents, and volunteers if volunteers’ names are provided fourteen days prior to the event date. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by City or the Saddleback Valley Unified School District and their respective elected officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers if the volunteers’ names are provided fourteen days prior to the event date shall be in excess of GSF’s insurance and shall not contribute with it. For workers’ compensation and employer’s liability insurance only,

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7 the insurer shall waive all rights of subrogation and contribution it may have against City, its elected and appointed officials and officers, employees, agents, and volunteers if the volunteers’ names are provided fourteen days prior to the event date.

16.1.2 Sufficiency of Insurers. Insurance required herein shall be issued by a licensed company authorized to transact business in the state by the Department of Insurance for the State of California with a current rating of A-:VII or better (if an admitted carrier), or a current rating of A:X or better (if offered by a non-admitted insurer listed on the State of California List of Eligible Surplus Lines Insurers (LESLI), by the latest edition of A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide, except that the City will accept workers’ compensation insurance from the State Compensation Fund.

16.1.3 Verification of Coverage. GSF shallfurnishCitywith both certificates ofinsurance and original endorsements, including additional insured endorsements, effecting all of the coverages required by this Agreement. The certificates and endorsements are to be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. All proof of insurance is to be received and approved by the City by no later than May 31, 2025. City reserves the right to require GSF’s insurers to provide complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies at any time.

Additional insured endorsements are not required for workers’ compensation policies.

16.1.4 Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions. Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City. At the option of the City, either the insurer shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles or self-insured retentions as respects the City and the Saddleback Valley Unified School District, their elected officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers if the volunteers’ names are provided fourteen days prior to the event date; or, GSF shall procure a bond guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations, claim administration, and defense expenses.

16.1.5 Separation of Insureds; No Special Limitations. All insurance required by this Section shall contain standard separation of insureds provisions. In addition, such insurance shall not contain any special limitations on the scope of protection afforded to the City and the Saddleback Valley Unified School District, their directors, officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers if the volunteers’ names are provided fourteen days prior to the event date.

16.2 Indemnification. To the fullest extent permitted by law, GSF shall defend (at GSF’s sole cost and expense with legal counsel reasonably acceptable to the City), indemnify, protect, and hold harmless City and the Saddleback Valley Unified School District, their elected and appointed officials, officers, directors, employees, agents, and volunteers if the volunteers’ names are provided fourteen days prior to the event date, (collectively the “Indemnified Parties”), from and against any and all liabilities, actions, suits, claims, demands, losses, costs, judgments, arbitration awards, settlements, damages, demands, orders, penalties, and expenses including legal costs and attorney fees (collectively “Claims”), including but not limited to Claims arising from injuries to or death of persons (GSF’s employees included), for damage to property, including property owned by City and the Saddleback Valley Unified School District, or from any violation of any federal, state, or local law or ordinance, which Claims arise out of, pertain to, or are related to GSF’s performance under this Agreement. Under no circumstances shall the insurance requirements and limits set forth in this Agreement be construed to limit GSF’s indemnification obligation or other liability hereunder.

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8 17. Attorney Fees. In the event any dispute between the parties with respect to this Agreement resultsin litigation or any non-judicial proceeding, the prevailing party shall be entitled, in addition to such other relief as may be granted, to recover from the non-prevailing party all reasonable costs and expenses, including but not limited to reasonable attorney fees, expert consultant fees, court costs and all fees, costs, and expenses incurred in any appeal or in collection of any judgment entered in such proceeding.

18. Substitutions. GSF shall have the right, at its discretion, to substitute anyfireworksit deems necessary provided same does not detract from the aesthetic value or quality of the Display. This includes, but is not limited to, shell sizes, quantities, types and brand names. Any substitutions shall in no way result in or entitle City to a reduction or abatement of the full contract price.

19. California Law. This Agreement shall be construed and interpreted both as to validity and to performance of the parties in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Legal actions concerning any dispute, claim, or matter arising out of or in relation to this Agreement shall be instituted in the Superior Court of the County of Orange, State of California, or any other appropriate court in such county, and GSF covenants and agrees to submit to the personal jurisdiction of such court in the event of such action.

20. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior negotiations, arrangements, agreements, representations, and understandings, if any, made by or among the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and may not be changed, modified, renewed or extended except by a written agreement, signed by both parties.

21. Severability. In the event that any one or more of the phrases, sentences, clauses, paragraphs, or sections contained in this Agreement shall be declared invalid or unenforceable by valid judgment or decree of a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, sentences, clauses, paragraphs, or sections of this Agreement, which shall be interpreted to carry out the intent of the parties hereunder

22. Amendment. This Agreement may be amended at any time by the mutual consent of the parties by an instrument in writing.

23. Prohibition Against Subcontracting or Assignments. The experience, knowledge, capability, expertise, and reputation of GSF, its principals and employees, were a substantial inducement for City to enter into this Agreement. Therefore, GSF shall not assign the performance of this Agreement, nor any part thereof, nor any monies due hereunder, voluntarily or by operation of law, without the prior written consent of City. GSF shall not contract with any other entity to perform the Display service and work required without prior written consent of City. If GSF is permitted to subcontract any part of this Agreement by City, GSF shall be responsible to City for the acts and omissions of its subcontractor(s) in the same manner as it is for persons directly employed. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall create any contractual relationships between any approved GSF subcontractor and City.

24. Independent Contractor.

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9 A. The legal relationship between the parties is that of an independent contractor, and nothing herein shall be deemed to make GSF a City employee. During the

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10 performance of this Agreement, GSF and its officers, employees, and agents shall act in an independent capacity and shall not act as City officers or employees. The personnel performing the Display services under this Agreement on behalf of GSF shall at all times be under GSF’s exclusive direction and control. Neither City nor any of its officers, employees, or agents shall have control over the conduct of GSF or any of its officers, employees, or agents, except asset forth in this Agreement. GSF, its officers, employees, or agents shall not maintain an office or any other type of fixed business location at City’s offices. City shall have no voice in the selection, discharge, supervision, or control of GSF’s employees, servants, representatives, or agents, or in fixing their number, compensation, or hours of service. GSF shall pay all wages, salaries, and other amounts due its employees in connection with this Agreement and shall be responsible for all reports and obligations respecting them, including but not limited to social security income tax withholding, unemployment compensation, workers’ compensation, and other similar matters. City shall not in any way or for any purpose be deemed to be a partner of GSF in its business or otherwise a joint venturer or a member of any joint enterprise with GSF.

B. GSF shall not incur or have the power to incur any debt, obligation, or liability against City, or bind City in any manner.

C. No City benefits shall be available to GSF, its officers, employees, or agents in connection with any performance under this Agreement. Except for professional fees paid to GSF as provided for in this Agreement, City shall not pay salaries, wages, or other compensation to GSF for the performance of the Display services and work under this Agreement. City shall not be liable for compensation or indemnification to GSF, its officers, employees, or agents, for injury or sickness arising out of performing the Display services and work hereunder. If for any reason any court or governmental agency determines that the City has financial obligations, other than pursuant to Section 4 herein of any nature relating to salary, taxes, or benefits of GSF’s officers, employees, servants, representatives, subcontractors, or agents, GSF shall indemnify City for all such financial obligations.

25. Interpretation. This Agreement shall be construed as a whole according to its fair language and common meaning to achieve the objectives and purposes of the parties. The terms of this Agreement are contractual and the result of negotiation between the parties. Accordingly, any rule of construction of contracts (including, without limitation, California Civil Code Section 1654) that ambiguities are to be construed against the drafting party, shall not be employed in the interpretation of this Agreement. The caption headings of the various sections and paragraphs of this Agreement are for convenience and identification purposes only and shall not be deemed to limit, expand, or define the contents of the respective sections or paragraphs.

26. Waiver. No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by a duly authorized representative of the party against whom enforcement of a waiver is sought. Any waiver by the parties of any default or breach of any covenant, condition, or term contained in this Agreement, shall not be construed to be a waiver of any subsequent or other default or breach, nor shall failure by the parties to require exact, full, and complete compliance with any of the covenants, conditions, or terms contained in this Agreement be construed as changing the terms of this Agreement in any manner or preventing the parties from enforcing the full provisions hereof.

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11 27. Rights and Remedies Cumulative. Except with respect to rights and remedies expressly declared to be exclusive in this Agreement, the rights and remedies of the parties are cumulative and the exercise by either party of one or more of such rights or remedies shall not preclude the exercise by it, at the same or different times, of any other rights or remedies for the same default or any other default by the other party.

28. Legal Action. In addition to any other rights or remedies, either party may take legal action, in law or in equity, to cure, correct or remedy any default, to recover damages for any default, to compel specific performance of this Agreement, to obtain declaratory or injunctive relief, or to obtain any other remedy consistent with the purposes of this Agreement.

29. Third Party Beneficiary. Except as may be expressly provided for herein, nothing contained in this Agreement is intended to confer, nor shall this Agreement be construed as conferring, any rights, including, without limitation, any rights as a third-party beneficiary or otherwise, upon any entity or person not a party hereto.

30. Notice. Except as set forth in Paragraph 8, any notice, request, demand, direction, orother communication required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing, and shall be personally delivered, sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return-receipt-requested, or delivered or sent by facsimile with attached evidence of completed transmission, and shall be deemed received upon the earlier of (i) the date of delivery to the address of the person to receive such notice if delivered personally or by messenger or overnight courier; (ii) five (5) business days after the date of posting by the United States Post Office if by mail; or (iii) when sent if given by facsimile. Any notice or other communication sent by facsimile must be confirmed within fortyeight (48) hours by letter mailed or delivered. Other forms of electronic transmission such as emails, text messages, instant messages are not acceptable manners of notice required hereunder.

Notices or other communications shall be addressed as follows:

To City:

City of Laguna Hills
Attention: City Manager
24035 El Toro Road
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Telephone: (949) 707-2600
facsimile: (949) 707-2614
To Garden State Fireworks, Inc.:

Fireworks America
Attention: August Santore, CEO
383 Carlton Road
Millington, NJ 07946
Telephone: (800) 999-0912
facsimile: (908) 647-6258

31. Binding Effect. This Agreement shall not be binding on either party until executed by both City and GSF.

32. Corporate Authority. Each of the undersigned represents and warrants that (i) the party for which he/she is executing this Agreement is duly authorized and existing, (ii) he/she is duly authorized to execute and deliver this Agreement on behalf of the party for which he/she is signing,

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12 (iii) by so executing this Agreement, the party for which he/she is signing is formally bound to the provisions of this Agreement, and (iv) the entering into this Agreement does not violate any provision of any other Agreement to which the party for which he/she is signing is bound. below.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the dates stated “CITY”
City of Laguna Hills
Date: By: _
Jarad Hildenbrand,
City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST
By: _ By: _
Gregory E. Simonian, Jennifer Lee,
City Attorney City Clerk
“GSF”
Garden State Fireworks, Inc.

Date: ______________________ By : _
August Santore, CEO

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4935-7379-2055, v. 1
Exhibit A
Scope of Work
for
City of Laguna Hills
2025 Fourth of July Celebration

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EXHIBIT A

SCOPE OF WORK
Garden State Fireworks Inc. will produce a fireworks display for the City of Laguna Hills on July 4, 2025 in accordance with the terms of the contract and this scope of work. • Garden State Fireworks will provide an experienced production team with a lead operator who possesses the required California pyrotechnics license. • Garden State Fireworks will provide all necessary equipment and fireworks for the display. • Garden State Fireworks will provide required insurance, naming the City as additional insureds.
• Production of an 18 to 20-minute computer fired musically choreographed fireworks display utilizing state of the art computer firing systems. • Production of a soundtrack with a mix of popular and patriotic music. (The city must provide a means for playing the soundtrack. Garden State will email a sound file for the city’s sound provider to play.
• The City must ensure the 450’ fallout zone is secured during the firing of the display and during the cooldown phase following the display.
• Requested Production Schedule:

July 2nd: Equipment set up (No Live Fireworks on Site)
July 3rd: Load Live Fireworks July 3, 2025 (City to Secure Fireworks Overnight) July 4th Finalize Display Preparation and Fire display on July 4th.

Post Display: Following 15 minute cooldown begin equipment clean up and launch site area.

July 5: Inspect area and finalize any load out.
• Production will include a minimum of:
600 – 3” Aerial Display Shells
260 – 4” Aerial Display Shells
1,500 – 1” to 2” effects/shots from Multi-shot Cake Devices ranging from 25 to 665 shots per device.

Effects will include a wide range of our library of effects selected to best interpret the final soundtrack.

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4935-7379-2055, v. 1
Exhibit B
Approximate Fire Safety Zone
for
City of Laguna Hills
2025 Fourth of July Celebration

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Garden State Fireworks, Inc.
908-647-1086
Laguna Hills, CA Fireworks Display Site Plan
25401 Paseo de Valencia, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Display Launch Site Latitude/Longitude: 33°35'27.6"N 117°42'15.8"W = Launch Location = 450’ Fallout Zone
= Audience Location
= 1” – 2” Multi-shot Devices (200’ Fallout Zone)
Maximum size display shell - 4" aerial display shells. Minimum fallout radius for 4" display shells is 400'. 450’

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4935-7379-2055, v. 1
Exhibit C
Certificate of Insurance
for
City of Laguna Hills
2025 Fourth of July Celebration

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DRAYTON INSURANCE BROKERS, INC.
2500 CENTER POINT ROAD, SUITE 301 POST OFFICE BOX 94067 BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35215 BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35220
PHONE: (205) 854-5806 EMAIL: [email protected]
FAX: (205) 854-5899

C E R T I F I C A T E O F I N S U R A N C E
NO. 514646
We certify that insurance is afforded as stated below. This Certificate does not affirmatively or negatively amend, extend or alter the coverage afforded by the insurance policy and the insurance afforded is subject to all the terms, exclusions and conditions of the policy.

INSURER Admiral Insurance Company POLICY NO. CA000016477-14 NAMED INSURED Garden State Fireworks, Inc.

New Vernon Fireworks
P.O. Box 403
Millington, NJ 07946
POLICY TERM March 1, 2025 to March 1, 2026; Both Days 12:01 A.M. Standard Time COVERAGE Commercial General Liability: Occurrence Basis Claims Made Basis LIMIT OF LIABILITY $5,000,000 each occurrence, $10,000,000 general aggregate, $6,000,000 products/completed operations aggregate The limit of liability shall not be increased by the inclusion of more than one insured or additional insured.

INSURED OPERATIONS Public fireworks display and special effects contractor It is certified that, if named below, this policy includes as Additional Insureds 1) the sponsor(s), promoter(s), organizer(s) (including other entities having similar interests), of insured pyrotechnic events and/or 2) the owner(s) of real property (or barges) at which insured pyrotechnic events are held and/or 3) the owner(s), manager(s), tenant(s), mortgagee(s) (including other entities having similar interests), of buildings, stadiums, arenas and similar facilities at which insured pyrotechnic events are held and/or 4) the licensing or permitting authority, or other authority having jurisdiction, issuing licenses/permits for insured pyrotechnic events and/or 5) any other entity for which the insurance is required to be afforded under written contract. Coverage applies only as respects the legal liability of such Additional Insured(s) for bodily injury and property damage caused by the operations of the Named Insured. The insurance afforded any Additional Insured excludes liability for bodily injury or property damage arising from the Additional Insureds own negligent acts or omissions or from the failure of such Additional Insured to fulfill its obligations specified in its contract with the Named Insured.

NAME(S) OF

ADDITIONAL INSURED(S)

CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS SADDLEBACK VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 24035 EL TORO ROAD 25631 PETER A. HARTMAN WAY
LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653 MISSION VIEJO, CA 92691

DISPLAY LOCATION DISPLAY DATE(S)
LAGUNA HILLS HIGH SCHOOL GROUNDS JULY 4, 2025
25401 PASEO DE VALENCIA, LAGUNA HILLS
It is certified that this policy requires a 30 day mutual notice of cancellation between the Insurer and the Named Insured. In the event of such cancellation we will endeavor to mail 10 days written notice to the Additional Insured(s), whose name and address is shown hereon, but failure to mail such notice shall impose no obligation or liability of any kind upon the insurer and/or the undersigned.

DRAYTON INSURANCE BROKERS, INC.

APRIL 2, 2025
DATE OF ISSUE A.J. STRINGER, PRESIDENT

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Item No. 4.15
City of Laguna Hills
City Council / Planning Agency
Staff Report
Date: April 22, 2025
To: Mayor and Council Members
From: Holland Gannon, Interim Community Services Director Issue: 2025 Memorial Day Nonprofit Beer Garden Partner
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Parentis Foundation as the 2025 Memorial Day Nonprofit Beer Garden Partner.

Background:

The annual City of Laguna Hills Memorial Day Half Marathon, 5K, and 10K Honoring USMC Team Darkhorse will take place on Monday, May 26, 2025.

Each year, the Memorial Day race includes a beer garden as part of its post-race festivities. This tradition not only enhances the participant experience but also provides a fundraising opportunity for a local nonprofit organization. The selected nonprofit is responsible for recruiting and managing volunteers to assist with the beer garden operations, and they will receive a $500 donation. In order to receive a daily license for beer and wine sales from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, the permit applicant must be an existing nonprofit organization.

For this year’s nonprofit partner, staff recommends the Parentis Foundation, which is based in Laguna Hills. The organization’s mission is to address the critical issue of childhood illiteracy—a major contributor to generational poverty—by pairing volunteer mentors aged 50 and over with elementary students grades 1 through 5 who are reading below grade level. Volunteers with the Parentis Foundation commit to working with 2–3 children each week, meeting twice-weekly for 30-minute tutoring sessions either in-person or virtually via Zoom. This intergenerational mentorship approach not only supports literacy but also fosters meaningful connections between seniors and youth in our community. The organization’s efforts help create a brighter future by

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uniting generations through a shared love of learning and reading.

Fiscal Impact:

As the nonprofit partner for the event, the Parentis Foundation will receive a $500 donation.

Attachments:

None

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Item No. 4.16
City of Laguna Hills
City Council / Planning Agency
Staff Report
Date: April 22, 2025
To: Mayor and Council Members
From: Jarad Hildenbrand, City Manager
Issue: Opposition to AB 647 (Gonzalez) – Housing Development Approvals:

Background:

AB 647, introduced by Assembly Member Gonzalez, would require local governments to allow the construction of up to eight residential units on lots currently developed with a single-family home or zoned for eight units or fewer. The bill mandates that this development be approved ministerially, meaning without environmental review, discretionary oversight, or public input. Only one of the eight units would be required to be affordable.

Moreover, Government Code Section 66323(a)(4) would compel jurisdictions to allow up to eight additional accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on the same lot, potentially allowing a total of sixteen residential units per single-family parcel. The bill would also override existing local zoning standards, including height limits, parking requirements, and density regulations.

While the City of Laguna Hills supports efforts to address California’s housing crisis, AB 647 presents significant concerns. It undermines local control, circumvents the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and disregards the extensive planning efforts and community engagement undertaken by local governments in preparing state-certified Housing Elements.

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Fiscal Impact:

If enacted, AB 647 could result in:
• Unfunded mandates associated with infrastructure, public safety, and service needs for denser developments not anticipated in the City's Housing Element. • Legal and administrative costs associated with interpreting and enforcing state mandates in conflict with local ordinances.
• Financial waste, as cities like Laguna Hills have already expended significant resources on Housing Element updates, which would be undermined by the bill’s provisions.

Attachments:

1. Assembly Bill No. 647

2. Letter of Opposition AB 647

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Assembly Bill No. 647
CHAPTER 452
An act to amend Sections 2502, 2504, and 2512 of, and to add Sections 2509, 2510, and 2517 to, the Labor Code, relating to private employment. [Approved by Governor October 8, 2023. Filed with Secretary of State October 8, 2023.]
legislative counsel’s digest
AB 647, Holden. Grocery workers.

Existing law, upon change in control of a grocery establishment, requires an incumbent grocery employer, within 15 days after the execution of the transfer document, to provide to the successor grocery employer a list of eligible grocery workers, as specified, and requires the successor grocery employer to maintain a preferential hiring list of eligible grocery workers, to hire from that list for 90 days after the grocery establishment is fully operational and open to the public under the successor grocery employer, and to retain each eligible grocery worker hired for at least 90 days after their commencement date, except as specified. Existing law defines “grocery establishment” for purposes of these provisions as a retail store that is over 15,000 square feet that meets specified requirements, and excludes from the definition a retail store that has ceased operations for 6 months or more.

This bill would instead exclude a retail store that has ceased operations for 12 months or more, and would include distribution centers that meet specified requirements within the definition of “grocery establishment,” regardless of square footage. The bill would require an incumbent grocery employer to also provide the list of eligible grocery workers to any collective bargaining representatives, and would revise the employee information an incumbent grocery employer is required to provide to the successor grocery employer. The bill would authorize a successor grocery employer to obtain the list of eligible grocery workers from a collective bargaining representative if the incumbent grocery employer does not provide the information within 15 days. The bill would prohibit an employer from taking adverse action against an employee for seeking to enforce their rights. The bill would authorize an employee or employee representative to bring an action in the superior court and would specify remedies in that regard, including front pay or back pay and punitive damages, and would authorize the court to award reasonable attorney’s fees and costs to the employee or employee representative who prevails in an enforcement action. The bill would authorize the Labor Commissioner to enforce the provisions and would establish remedies in that regard. The bill would make an employer, agent of any employer, or other person who violates or causes to be violated the provisions, subject to civil penalties and liquidated damages, and would

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require the liquidated damages to be deposited into the Labor and Workforce Development Fund and paid to the employee as compensatory damages.

Existing law specifies that parties may, by collective bargaining agreement, provide that the agreement supersedes the provisions described above providing for employment protections for grocery workers.

This bill would require the agreement to explicitly set forth the requirements that are superseded.

This bill would also exempt certain incumbent grocery employers and successor grocery employers, based upon their total nationwide employment, from all of the above-described requirements.

The people of the State of California do enact as follows:

SECTION 1. Section 2502 of the Labor Code is amended to read:
2502. For purposes of this part, the following definitions shall apply:
(a)  “Change in control” means any sale, purchase, assignment, acquisition, transfer, contribution, or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets, cash on hand, or a controlling interest, including by consolidation, merger, or reorganization, of or by the incumbent grocery employer or any person who controls the incumbent grocery employer or any grocery establishment under the operation or control of either the incumbent grocery employer or any person who controls the incumbent grocery employer. (b)  “Eligible grocery worker” means any individual whose primary place of employment is at the grocery establishment subject to a change in control, and who has worked for the incumbent grocery employer for at least six months prior to the execution of the transfer document. “Eligible grocery worker” does not include a managerial, supervisory, or confidential employee.
(c)  “Employment commencement date” means the date on which an eligible grocery worker retained by the successor grocery employer pursuant to this part commences work for the successor grocery employer in exchange for benefits and compensation under the terms and conditions established by the successor grocery employer and as required by law. (d)  “Grocery establishment” means a retail store in this state that is over 15,000 square feet in size and that sells primarily household foodstuffs for offsite consumption, including the sale of fresh produce, meats, poultry, fish, deli products, dairy products, canned foods, dry foods, beverages, baked foods, or prepared foods. Other household supplies or other products shall be secondary to the primary purpose of food sales. A distribution center owned and operated by a grocery establishment and used primarily to distribute goods to or from its owned stores shall be considered a grocery establishment, regardless of its square footage. A grocery establishment does not include a retail store that has ceased operations for 12 months or more.
(e)  “Incumbent grocery employer” means the person that owns, controls, or operates the grocery establishment at the time of the change in control. 89 Ch. 452 — 2 —

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(f) “Job classification” means a system for categorizing certain duties into certain jobs.
(g) “Person” means an individual, corporation, partnership, limited partnership, limited liability partnership, limited liability company, business trust, estate, trust, association, joint venture, agency, instrumentality, or any other legal or commercial entity, whether domestic or foreign. (h) “Successor grocery employer” means the person that owns, controls, or operates the grocery establishment after the change in control. A successor grocery employer may be the same entity as an incumbent employer when a change in control occurs but the covered employer remains the same. (i) “Transfer document” means the purchase agreement or other document effecting the change in control.

SEC. 2. Section 2504 of the Labor Code is amended to read:
2504. (a) (1) The incumbent grocery employer shall, within 15 days after the execution of the transfer document, provide to the successor grocery employer and any collective bargaining representative the name, address, date of hire, employment occupation classification, and, if known, the cellular telephone number and email address of each eligible grocery worker. (2) If the incumbent grocery employer does not provide the information specified in paragraph (1) within 15 days, the successor grocery employer may obtain the information from a collective bargaining representative. (b) The successor grocery employer shall maintain a preferential hiring list of eligible grocery workers identified by the incumbent grocery employer or collective bargaining representative pursuant to subdivision (a) and shall hire from that list for a period beginning upon the execution of the transfer document and continuing for 90 days after the grocery establishment is fully operational and open to the public under the successor grocery employer. (c) If the successor grocery employer extends an offer of employment to an eligible grocery worker pursuant to this part, the successor grocery employer shall retain written verification of that offer for at least three years after the date of the offer. The verification shall include the name, address, date of hire, and employment occupation classification of each eligible grocery worker.

SEC. 3. Section 2509 is added to the Labor Code, to read:
2509. An employer shall not refuse to employ, terminate, reduce the compensation of, or otherwise take adverse action against any employee for seeking to enforce their rights under this part, including participating in proceedings, opposing any practice prescribed by this part, or otherwise asserting rights under this part. This section applies to an employee who mistakenly, but in good faith, alleges noncompliance with this part.

SEC. 4. Section 2510 is added to the Labor Code, to read:
2510. (a) An aggrieved employee or an employee representative, such as a collective bargaining representative or nonprofit corporation, may bring an action in the superior court of the State of California for violations of this part and may be awarded the following:
(1) Hiring and reinstatement rights pursuant to this part. For violations of the retention provision, the 90-day transition employment period shall 89 — 3 — Ch. 452

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not commence until the eligible grocery worker’s employment commencement date with the successor grocery employer.
(2)  Front pay or back pay for each day during which the violation continues.
(3)  The value of the benefits the employee would have received under any benefit plans.
(4)  Punitive damages pursuant to Section 3294 of the Civil Code. (5)  The court may award reasonable attorney’s fees and costs to any employee or employee representative who prevails in an enforcement action. (b)  Before an employee or an employee representative brings an action in the superior court of the State of California for a violation of this part, both of the following requirements shall be met:
(1)  The employee has provided written notice to the employer of the provisions of this part alleged to have been violated and the facts to support the alleged violation.
(2)  The employer has not cured the alleged violation within 33 days from receipt of the written notice.
(c)  The Labor Commissioner may enforce this section, including investigating an alleged violation and ordering appropriate temporary relief to mitigate the violation pending the completion of an investigation or hearing, through the procedures set forth in Section 98.3, 98.7, 98.74, or 1197.1, including by issuing a citation against an employer who violates this section or by filing a civil action.
(d)  The Labor Commissioner may recover the following remedies on behalf of an aggrieved employee:
(1)  Hiring and reinstatement rights pursuant to this chapter. For violations of the retention provision, the 90-day transition employment period shall not commence until the eligible grocery worker’s employment commencement date with the successor grocery employer.
(2)  Front pay or back pay for each day during which the violation continues.
(3)  The value of the benefits the employee would have received under any benefit plans.
(e)  An employer, agent of an employer, or other person who violates this part or causes a violation of this part may be subject to a civil penalty of one hundred dollars ($100) for each employee whose rights under these provisions are violated. An additional amount payable as liquidated damages in the amount of one hundred dollars ($100) per employee, for each day the rights of an employee under this part are violated and continuing until the violation is cured, not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) per employee, which may be recovered by the Labor Commissioner, deposited into the Labor and Workforce Development Fund, and paid to the employee as compensatory damages.
(f)  Citation procedures for issuing, contesting, and enforcing judgments for citations and civil penalties issued by the Labor Commissioner shall be the same as those set out in Section 98.74 or 1197.1, as appropriate. 89 Ch. 452 — 4 —

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(g)  In an action brought by the Labor Commissioner for enforcement of this section, the court may issue preliminary and permanent injunctive relief to vindicate the rights of employees. In a civil action, the Labor Commissioner may also recover all remedies set forth in subdivision (d). (h)  In an administrative or civil action brought under this section, the Labor Commissioner or court shall award interest on all amounts due and unpaid at the rate of interest specified in subdivision (b) of Section 3289 of the Civil Code.
(i)  The remedies, penalties, and procedures provided under this section are cumulative.
(j)  The Labor Commissioner may promulgate and enforce rules and regulations and issue determinations and interpretations consistent with and necessary for the implementation of this section.

SEC. 5. Section 2512 of the Labor Code is amended to read:
2512. Parties subject to this part may, by collective bargaining agreement, provide that the agreement supersedes the requirements of this part, in whole or in part, but only if the agreement explicitly sets forth in clear and unambiguous terms the requirements of this part that are superseded.

SEC. 6. Section 2517 is added to the Labor Code, to read:
2517. (a)  This part shall not apply to an incumbent grocery employer and the successor grocery employer executing the transfer document with that incumbent grocery employer, if the sum of both of the following is less than 300:
(1)  The number of grocery workers employed, immediately prior to the change in control, by the incumbent grocery employer across that employer’s grocery establishments nationwide.
(2)  The number of grocery workers employed, immediately prior to the change in control, by the successor grocery employer across that employer’s grocery establishments nationwide.
(b)  Notwithstanding any law, and for purposes of this section only, the following definitions apply:
(1)  “Grocery establishment” as used in this section has the same meaning as defined in Section 2502, but shall also include grocery establishments in other states in the United States.
(2)  “Grocery worker” as used in this section means any individual whose primary place of employment is at a grocery establishment that is owned, controlled, or operated by the incumbent or successor grocery employer, as applicable.

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Item No. 7.1.1
City of Laguna Hills
City Council / Planning Agency
Staff Report
Date: April 22, 2025
To: Mayor and Council Members
From: Jarad Hildenbrand, City Manager
Issue: Request by Merlone Geier Partners for Initiation of Proposed Major Project Modifications to the Village at Laguna Hills Development Agreement and Formation of Ad Hoc Committee
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1) Receive a presentation by Merlone Geier Partners regarding their request for initiation of Major Project Modifications to the Development Agreement for the Village at Laguna Hills Mixed-Use Project;
2) Review and provide direction to staff on whether to engage in negotiations with MGP Fund X Laguna Hills, LLC (“MGP”) regarding the proposed Major Project Modifications to the Development Agreement for the Village at Laguna Hills Mixed-Use Project; and
3) Consider the formation of an Ad Hoc Committee comprised solely of two members of the City Council (less than a quorum) to help facilitate the requested negotiations and to make recommendations to the City Council.

Background:

On January 6, 2025, the City received a request from MGP Fund X Laguna Hills, LLC ("MGP") seeking to initiate negotiations on proposed Major Project Modifications to the existing Development Agreement for the Village at Laguna Hills Mixed-Use Project (Attachment 1). According to MGP, these requested modifications reflect shifts in economic and market conditions and would require amendments to the Development Agreement approved on April 22, 2022.

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MGP's request was originally scheduled for initial review and consideration by the City Council at the January 28, 2025, City Council regular meeting. However, due to Mayor Pro Tempore Caskey's medical emergency, the item was postponed to ensure full Council participation in the initial decision-making process.

The City Council is now asked to consider whether to direct negotiations with MGP regarding the proposed Major Project Modifications and to establish an Ad Hoc Committee to facilitate the negotiation process.

Summary of Proposed Major Project Modifications
MGP's proposed modifications include:
• Housing Adjustments: Reduction in total units from 1,500 to 1,456, with the inclusion of townhomes and single-family detached units to diversify housing options.
• Addition of a Second Hotel: Increasing total hotel rooms from 100–150 to 225. • Office Component Removal: Eliminating office space due to decreased market demand.
• Affordable Housing Strategy: Transferring a development-ready pad to the City or an affordable housing developer for the construction of 200 below-marketrate units, allowing simultaneous delivery rather than phased completion. • Retail Adjustments: Reducing retail space to 150,000 square feet, eliminating the second-story cinema, and shifting to experiential retail clustered around a relocated Village Park.
• Parking Structures: Removing previously planned parking structures for office and theater uses, reallocating space for residential and hospitality purposes.

Key Considerations Under the Development Agreement
MGP's request qualifies as a Major Project Modification under the Development Agreement, meaning:

1. City’s Sole Discretion Over Major Project Modifications (Section 12.3) a. The City alone has the right to approve, conditionally approve, or deny any Major Project Modification proposed by MGP.
b. MGP waives any legal right to force City approval under California law or the Zoning Code.
c. Any review of modifications will be based on the rules in effect when MGP

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submits a complete application.

2. Mutual Consent Required for a development agreement Amendment (Section 13)
a. If negotiations proceed, both parties must formally agree to amend the Development Agreement.
b. Any formal amendment must follow City procedures and require City Council approval.

Implications for the MGP Proposal
• The City is not obligated to approve MGP’s request for modifications. • Even if the City agrees to negotiate, it retains the right to reject, modify, or impose conditions on the proposed changes.
• If negotiations result in an agreement, both the City and MGP must formally approve an amendment to the Development Agreement.

Ad Hoc Advisory Committee for Negotiations
Given the complexity and significance of the proposed modifications, if the City Council elects to proceed with negotiations, staff recommends that the City Council establish an Ad Hoc Committee to help facilitate negotiations with MGP.

A Hoc Advisory Committees:
• Ad Hoc Advisory Committee comprised solely of no more than 2 members of the City Council (less than quorum).
• Ad hoc must have a defined task or defined subject matter to review/evaluate/research and report back to Council on. • Must be of limited duration.
• Must report back to Council its findings/recommendations after studying a defined issue.

Role of the Ad Hoc Committee:
• Composed solely of two Council Members (less than a quorum), appointed by the City Council.
• Serves as a liaison between City staff, MGP, and the full Council. • Provides guidance and input on policy priorities, financial considerations, and public benefits.

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• Reviews potential trade-offs and conditions related to land use, public amenities, and fiscal impacts.
• Studies the issue, reports back and provides recommendations to the City Council.

Purpose and Structure:
• The Ad Hoc Committee will not have decision-making authority but will report back to the full Council.
• The Committee will sunset upon completion of negotiations and Council action on any amendments.
• If negotiations move forward, regular updates will be provided by the Ad Hoc Committee to the full Council.

City Council Direction Requested
Staff requests City Council direction on:

1. Whether to initiate and engage in negotiations with MGP regarding the proposed Major Project Modifications as requested by MGP.

2. Whether to establish an Ad Hoc Committee to facilitate the negotiations and to report back to the City Council with recommendations.

Fiscal Impact:

If the City Council elects to proceed with initiating negotiations, all associated costs— including staff time, consultant fees, legal expenses, and required studies—shall be fully paid for by MGP.

Before any work begins, MGP must enter into a Deposit and Reimbursement Agreement, which will ensure that:
• The City incurs no financial burden from MGP’s requested modifications. • All costs related to staff time, third-party consultants, special legal counsel, and environmental analysis (if required) are paid by MGP.
• MGP submits an initial deposit to cover anticipated costs, with provisions for replenishment as expenses are incurred.

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No work will commence, and no City resources will be expended, until:
• The Deposit and Reimbursement Agreement is fully executed and initial deposit funds are received.
• The City reserves the right to pause/terminate negotiations if MGP fails to timely maintain the required deposit balance.
• The Deposit and Reimbursement Agreement will be prepared by the City Attorney.

Attachments:

1. January 6, 2025 MGP Letter to J. Hildenbrand

2. Village at Laguna Hills 2025 Site Plan

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4365 Executive Drive Tel: 858 / 259 / 9909
Suite 1400 Fax: 858 / 259 / 8886
San Diego, CA 92121
January 6, 2025
Jarad Hildenbrand
City Manager
City of Laguna Hills
24035 El Toro Road
Laguna Hills, California 92653
Re: Development Agreement (Village at Laguna Hills Mixed Use Project) By and Between City of Laguna Hills (“City”) and MGP Fund X Laguna Hills, LLC (“MGP”), dated April 22, 2022; Request for Initiation of Major Project Modifications
Mr. Hildenbrand,
The purpose of this letter is to request initiation of Major Project Modifications to the above-referenced Development Agreement (“Original Agreement”)1. As defined in the Original Agreement, the term “Major Project Modifications” includes, among other things, the Development of more than five Residential Buildings, the Development of less than 230,000 square feet of space within Retail Buildings, and relocation of any building to a location other than what was projected on the Site Plan.

MGP proposes a series of changes to the Development Plan in response to prevailing economic and market conditions necessary for redevelopment of the Property. The requested Major Project Modifications are the result of dynamic and unprecedented changes in market conditions, including lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the increase in remote work, and shopper preferences for online retail. As further described below, we are confident the Major Project Modifications will result in a successful project that yields the same benefits for the community contemplated in the Original Agreement, along with more diverse housing offerings and an additional hotel to yield increased revenues for the City.

Summary of the Proposed Major Project Modifications
MGP proposes a series of modifications to the Development Plan that will reduce office and retail and add new housing types and an additional hotel to the Property. A proposed modified Site Plan and associated Project summary is attached here as Attachment 1. Generally, the proposed modifications to the Development Plan are as follows:
• Housing: MGP proposes to reduce the total number of approved units from 1,500 to 1,456. The 1,456 units would include a combination of multifamily units (as previously approved), townhomes, and single-family detached units. The addition of townhouses and single-family detached units will provide additional housing options for Laguna Hills residents. We are aware that such housing optionality is a key concern for many City residents. 1 Capitalized terms used in this letter have the meanings assigned in the Original Agreement unless otherwise stated.

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Suite 1400 Fax: 858 / 259 / 8886
San Diego, CA 92121
• Second Hotel: The Original Agreement contemplates a single hotel of between 100-150 rooms.

MGP proposes to add a second hotel to the Project. The second hotel would increase the total number of hotel rooms throughout the project (combined between the two hotels) to 225 rooms and would be a substantial driver of additional City tax revenue. • Office: The office component would be eliminated from the Development Plan. The removal of the office component is in response to market demand, and the additional space resulting from its removal will allow for the introduction of alternative housing types and the second hotel. • Affordable Housing: The Original Agreement contemplates that the Project will include 200 below-market-rate (BMR) units as inclusionary housing spread across market rate multifamily buildings. Under this scenario, the BMR units will not be delivered unless and until the market rate buildings are constructed. The proposed modification is for MGP to transfer a development-ready pad to either the City or an affordable housing developer to build a standalone affordable building for 200 BMR units. Transfer of the pad would allow for the realization of all BMR units simultaneously, as opposed to the units coming online piecemeal over the term of the Original Agreement. Further, clustering these units together increases the potential to maximize affordable housing opportunities for seniors and veterans as contemplated by the Original Agreement.
• Retail: The revised Development Plan would include approximately 150,000 square feet of retail use, and no longer includes a previously-contemplated second-story cinema. The revised Site Plan calls for more experiential retail, with restaurants and shops clustered around a relocated Village Park that will be prominently visible from El Toro Road and the adjacent medical facilities.
• Parking Structures: Parking structures that were primarily intended to serve the office and theater would be eliminated from the Development Plan. As with removal of the office component, removal of the parking structures allows for more advantageous use of the site, including for alternative housing types and the second hotel.

Request for the City Council
MGP intends to submit entitlement applications to the City in January for approval of the modifications to the Project as described above. Because the Original Agreement must also be amended to account for these changes as Major Project Modifications, we respectfully request that the Council authorize the City Manager and the City Attorney to engage in related negotiations with MGP. Upon the conclusion of such negotiations, staff’s review of entitlement applications, and the completion of any required California Environmental Quality Act analysis, staff would bring the applications and a proposed First Amendment to the Original Agreement to the Council for its independent consideration.

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4365 Executive Drive Tel: 858 / 259 / 9909
Suite 1400 Fax: 858 / 259 / 8886
San Diego, CA 92121
We appreciate your consideration of this request and look forward to continued collaborative discussions.

Sincerely,
Jamas Gwilliam
MGP Fund X Laguna Hills, LLC
cc: Gregory E. Simonian
City Attorney - City of Laguna Hills
Woodruff, Spradlin & Smart
555 Anton Boulevard, Suite 1200
Costa Mesa, California 92626

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Suite 1400 Fax: 858 / 259 / 8886
San Diego, CA 92121
Attachment 1
(Proposed Site Plan and Development Summary)

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Item No. 7.1.2
City of Laguna Hills
City Council / Planning Agency
Staff Report
Date: April 22, 2025
To: Mayor and Council Members
From: Jarad Hildenbrand, City Manager
Issue: License Agreement for Suite 255 – Termination or Shared Use Policy Recommendation: That the City Council provide direction to staff regarding either of the following:
1) Terminating the License Agreement with the Chamber of Commerce and proceeding with converting Suite 255 into City Council office space; or 2) Adopting a proposed shared use policy that allows both the City Council and the Chamber to utilize Suite 255 on designated days.

Background:

On February 28, 2023, the City of Laguna Hills entered into a month-to-month License Agreement (Attachment 1) with the Laguna Hills Chamber of Commerce for use of Suite 255 at the Laguna Hills Civic Center. Under this agreement, the Chamber has used the space rent-free, with a $100 per month charge for utilities and common area maintenance (CAM). The agreement allows either party to terminate the license at any time with 30 days’ written notice. Although Suite 255 has been marketed for lease, no suitable tenants have expressed interest, and the space has continued to be occupied by the Chamber.

At the April 8, 2025, City Council meeting, the Council approved the relocation of the City Council offices to Suite 255 and authorized staff to prepare Suite 300 (currently occupied by the Council) for lease to Serenity Escrow, Inc.

To implement this change, staff has prepared a 30-day termination letter to the

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Chamber (Attachment 2), consistent with the terms of the License Agreement.

However, in the time since the April 8 meeting, Council Member Mathis, with a second by Mayor Sweeney, proposed that the City explore the possibility of sharing Suite 255 between the City Council and the Chamber. A draft shared use policy has been developed for consideration (Attachment 3), which outlines designated days for each party’s use and establishes expectations for cleanliness, confidentiality, and coordination.

Fiscal Impact:

There is no immediate fiscal impact associated with either option. The Chamber currently pays $100 per month in CAM charges but no rent. Shared use of the space would maintain this revenue; termination of the agreement would eliminate it.

Attachments:

1. Chamber Lease

2. Draft Termination Letter

3. Proposed Policy

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LICENSE SUMMARY
Buildine; and Suite where User is loc.ated
Address: 24031 El Toro Road, Suite 255 City: Laguna Hills State: CA Zip Code: 92653
User Information
Name: Laguna Hills Chamber of Commerce ("Chamber") Contact Name/Title: Jacob W. Anderson, CEO/President Address: 24031 El Toro Road, Suite 255 City: Laguna Hills State: CA Zip Code: 92653
Telephone: (949) 542-6016 Fax:

User invoicine details (if different from above)
City name N/ A Contact Name/Title
Address City
State Zip Code
Telephone Fax
User Business
The Chamber is a 50l(C)(6) nonprofit corporation that is organized, among other things, for the following purposes: to provide opportunities and benefits for the local Laguna Hills business community to help strengthen such businesses; to promote and assist local businesses in Laguna Hills by creating a local business climate where such commerce can operate in a productive and profitable manner; to cooperate with and support the local business community of Laguna Hills both locally and within the region; to educate, inform, and encourage Laguna Hills residents to shop and dine in Laguna Hills and to patronize such local businesses; and to increase the economic base of Laguna Hills while preserving local historic resources, quality of life, ambiance, and the interests of Laguna Hills businesses.

Type Areas Assigned Move-In Date Qty. Fee per Area Total Monthly Fee
Office Suite 255 March 1, 2023 $ 0.00 $ 0.00
Service Retainer (Due at signing) I S0.00
Total due at signing $ 0.00
This License Summary applies to the grant of a revocable license by City to the Laguna Hills Chamber of Commerce ("Chamber'') under the License Agreement, dated February 28, 2023 to which this is attached ("Agreement''). Capitalized terms not defined herein have the meaning ascribed to them in the Agreement. 1702098 3

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LICENSE AGREEMENT
This License Agreement ("Agreement" or ''License") is made and entered into, to be effective this 28th day of February, 2023, by and between the CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS ("City"), a municipal corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of California, and the LAGUNA HILLS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, a California nonprofit corporation ("Chamber").

This License includes the preceding License Summary ("License Summary"), which is attached hereto and is incorporated herein by this reference.

Section 1. Purpose and Intent. The purpose of this License is to set forth the terms and provisions under which City grants to Chamber a revocable License to utilize Suite 255 of the Laguna Hills Civic Center ("Premises") located at 24031 El Toro Road, Laguna Hills CA 92653 ("Civic Center"). Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, City and Chamber expressly acknowledge, confirm and agree that: (i) the License granted herein is and shall at all times be a revocable license; (ii) the relationship between City and Chamber created hereunder is that of licensor-licensee, and not of landlord-tenant or lessor-lessee; and (iii) the License granted herein shall not create or be deemed to create any tenancy interest, leasehold estate, or other real property interest in favor of Chamber with respect to the Premises, Civic Center, accommodations, and services provided hereunder.

Section 2. Grant of License. Subject to the terms, promises, conditions, and duties of this Agreement, City hereby grants a revocable license to Chamber to utilize the Premises as described and depicted in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein.

Section 3. Term and Termination of l,icense. This Agreement is effective on the date first written above and shall continue month-to-month thereafter until terminated. This Agreement may be terminated by either City or Chamber without cause at any time by providing thirty (30) days' advance written notice of termination to the other party.

Section 4. Internet, Telephone. Utilitie. and Common Area M11intcnancc ("CAM") barges. Chamber shall be solely responsible for the cost of all internet and telephone service for the Premises. Chamber shall reimburse City for electricity, gas, water, air conditioning, security, elevator, insurance, and janitorial services provided by City for the Premises and the Civic Center common area maintenance in a total amount of one hundred dollars ($100.00) per month (collectively, "CAM Charges"). Toe CAM Charges shall be made payable to City by Chamber in advance of the first day of each month. The check is to be made payable to the City of Laguna Hills. Payment for monthly CAM Charges shall be submitted directly to the City Manager's office located at the Civic Center.

Section 5. o Licen!ie Consideration. Chamber shall not be required to pay a License consideration for the privilege ofutilizing the Premises.

Section 6. Permitted se. Chamber may only use the Premises for an administrative office use and may not utilize the Premises for any other uses than those specifically established in this Agreement. Use of the Premises for a retail use, involving frequent visits by members of the public, is not permitted. Chamber shall not have the right to lease, assign, or license the use of the Premises or any portion thereof at any time.

Section 7. City's Property. Chamber must take good care of all parts of the Civic Center, including any equipment, fixtures, and furnishings. Chamber shall not alter any part of the Civic Center or City's equipment, fixtures, or furnishings. Chamber shall be liable for any damage caused by Chamber or its employees, agents, customers, vendors, permittees, or invitees.

Section 8. Tenant Improvements, Furniture and Equipment. City shall not construct or install any tenant improvements or fixtures or otherwise provide furniture or equipment for the Premises pursuant to this License. Chamber shall not install any furniture or office equipment, satellite or microwave antennas or dishes, cabling, technology or telecommunication lines or connections without City's prior written consent, which City may refuse at City's sole and absolute discretion.

Section 9. Keys. City shall provide Chamber with keys and/or entry cards for access to the Premises. All keys and entry cards which City permits Chamber to use shall remain City's property at all times. Chamber must not make any copies of them or allow anyone else to use them without City's prior written consent. Any loss of keys or entry cards must be reported to City immediately and Chamber must pay the cost of replacement keys or entry cards and of changing locks, if required.

Section 10. Compliance with Law. Chamber must comply with all relevant laws and regulations in the conduct of Chamber's business. Chamber must do nothing illegal. Chamber must not do anything that may interfere with the use of the Civic Center by City or by others permitted to use the Civic Center, cause any nuisance or annoyance, increase the insurance premiums City has to pay or cause loss or damage to City. Chamber acknowledges that the terms of the foregoing sentence are a material inducement to City for the execution of this Agreement.

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precautions or otherwise as amended by City from time to time in its discretion ("Rules and Regulations''), a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "B", and incorporated by reference herein.

Section 12. Chnmher's Compliance with Insurance Rcguiremcnt.. Chamber shall obtain, maintain, and keep in full force and effect during the term of this License, at its sole cost and expense, and in a form and content satisfactory to City, all insurance required under this Section 12 against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with Chamber's operation and use of the Premises and the activities of the Chamber, its guests, agents, representatives, employees, invitees, or subcontractors. Chamber shall not take possession of the Premises unless and until it has provided evidence satisfactory to City that it has secured all minimum insurance required by this Section 12.

12.1 Types of Insurance Requ ired of Chamber. Without limiting the indemnity provisions set forth in this License, Chamber shall obtain and maintain in full force and effect during the term of this License, including any extension thereof, the following policies of insurance:
(a) Commercial General Liability [nsurancc. A policy of Commercial General Liability insurance written on an occurrence basis, including products and completed operations, property damage, bodily injury and personal and advertising injury with limits of at least Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) per occurrence. If a general aggregate limit applies, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to the Premises, or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit. Defense costs shall be paid in addition to the limits. The policy shall contain no endorsements or provisions limiting coverage for: (1) contractual liability; (2) cross liability exclusion for claims or suits by one insured against another; or (3) contain any other exclusion contrary to this License. (b) Automobile Liability Insurance. A policy of Automobile Liability Insurance written on a per occurrence basis with limits ofat least One Million Dollars ($1 ,000,000) combined limit for each occurrence covering bodily injury and property damage. The policy shall specifically include coverage for owned, non-owned, leased, and hired automobiles.
(c) Wo·rkers' Compensation and Employer's Liability Insurance. A policy of Workers' Compensation Insurance in at least the minimum statutory amounts, and in compliance with all other statutory requirements, as required by the State of California. Chamber agrees to waive and obtain endorsements from its workers' compensation insurer waiving all subrogation rights under its workers' compensation insurance policy against City, its officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers. Chamber shall obtain and maintain, in full force and effect throughout the term of this License, a policy of Employer's Liability Insurance written on a per occurrence basis with limits of at least One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per accident for bodily injury or disease.
( d) Intentionally omitted.
(e) Intentionally omitted.
(f) Intentionally omitted.

12.2 General.
(a) Acceptability of Insurers. Insurance required by this Section 12 shall be issued by a licensed company authorized to transact business in the state by the Department of Insurance for the State of California with a current rating of A-:Vll or better (ifan admitted carrier), or a current rating of A:X or better (if offered by a non-admitted insurer listed on the State of California List of Approved Surplus Line Insurers (LASLI), by the latest edition of A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide, except that City will accept workers' compensation insurance from the State Compensation Fund. In the event City determines that Chamber's use of the Premises creates an increased or decreased risk of loss to City, Chamber agrees that the minimum limits of the insurance policies may be changed accordingly upon receipt of written notice from City. Chamber shall immediately substitute any insurer whose A.M. Best rating drops below the levels specified herein. (b) Insurance E.ndorsements. Required insurance policies shall not be in compliance if they include any limiting provision or endorsement that has not been submitted to City for written approval. Required insurance policies shall contain the following provisions, or Chamber shall provide endorsements on forms approved by City to add the following provisions to the insurance policies:
(i) Additional Insured. Chamber's policy or policies of Commercial General Liability Insurance and Automobile Liability Insurance shall be endorsed to include City, its officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers, City's lender, and any property management company of City for the Premises. The additional insured endorsement shall not (1) be restricted to "ongoing operations", (2) exclude "contractual liability", (3) restrict coverage to "sole" 1702098.3

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liability of Chamber, or ( 4) contain any other exclusions contrary to this License; and, the coverage shall contain no special limitations on the scope of protection afforded to additional insureds. (ii) Notice. Each insurance policy required by this Section 12, except for workers' compensation and employer's liability insurance, shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall not be suspended, voided, cancelled, or modified, or reduced in coverage or in limits, except after thirty (30) days prior written notice by First Class U.S.

Mail, postage-prepaid, has been provided to City. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if coverage is to be suspended, voided, or cancelled because of Chamber's failure to pay the insurance premium, the notice provided to City shall be by ten (10) days prior written notice.
(iii) Primary and Non-Contributing Insurance. All policies of insurance maintained by Chamber pursuant to this Section 12, except for workers' compensation and employer's liability insurance, shall be primary and any other insurance, deductible, or self-insurance maintained by City, its officials, officers, employees, agents or volunteers, shall not contribute with this primary insurance. Policies shall contain or be endorsed to contain such provisions. (iv) Waiver of Subrogation. All policies of insurance maintained by Chamber pursuant to this Section 12 shall contain or be endorsed to waive subrogation against City, its officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers, or shall specifically allow Chamber to waive its right to recovery prior to a loss. Chamber hereby agrees to waive its own right ofrecovery against City, its officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers. ( c) Evidence of Coverage. Concurrently with the execution of this License, Chamber shall deliver certificates of insurance together with original endorsements affecting each of the insurance policies required by this Section 12. Required insurance policies shall not be in compliance if they include any limiting provision or endorsement that has not been submitted to City for written approval. The certificates of insurance and original endorsements for each insurance policy shall be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. At least fifteen (15) days prior to the expiration of any such policy, evidence of insurance showing that such insurance coverage has been renewed or extended shall be filed with City. If such coverage is cancelled or reduced and not replaced immediately so as to avoid a lapse in the required coverage, Chamber shall, within ten (10) days after receipt of written notice of such cancellation or reduction of coverage, file with City evidence of insurance showing that the required insurance has been reinstated or has been provided through another insurance company or companies. Chamber shall promptly furnish, at City's request, copies of actual policies including all declaration pages, endorsements, exclusions and any other policy documents City requires to verify coverage. (d) Requirements Not Limitine.. Requirement of specific coverage or mm!Illum limits contained in this License are not intended as a limitation on coverage, limits, or other requirements, or a waiver of any coverage normally provided by any insurance. Nothing contained herein shall be construed as limiting in any way the indemnification provision contained in this License, or the extent to which Chamber may be held responsible for payments of damages to persons or property.
(e) Enforcement of Agreement (Non-Es1oppel}. Chamber acknowledges and agrees that actual or alleged failure on the part of the City to inform Chamber of any non-compliance with any of the insurance requirements set forth herein imposes no additional obligation on the City nor does it waive any rights hereunder. (f) Notification ofincidents. Chamber shall notify City within twenty-four (24) hours after the occurrence of any accidents or incidents in the Premises, the Building, Common Areas or the Project which could give rise to a claim under any of the insurance policies required under this Section 12.

12.3 Other Insurance Requirements. The following terms and conditions shall apply to the insurance policies required of Chamber pursuant to this Section 12:
(a) Chamber shall provide immediate written notice to City if (1) any of the insurance policies required herein are terminated, cancelled or suspended, (2) the limits of any of the insurance coverages required herein are reduced, or (3) the deductible or self-insured retention is increased. (b) All insurance coverage and limits provided by Chamber and available or applicable to this License are intended to apply to each insured, including additional insureds, against whom a claim is made or suit is brought to the full extent of the policies. Nothing contained in this License or any other agreement relating to City or its operations shall limit the application of such insurance coverage.
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herein (e.g., elimination of contractual liability or reduction of discovery period), unless the endorsement has first been submitted to City and approved in writing.
(d) Certificates of insurance will not be accepted in lieu of required endorsements, and submittal of certificates without required endorsements may delay Chamber's occupancy of the Premises. It is Chamber's obligation to ensure timely compliance with all insurance submittal requirements as provided herein. (e) Chamber agrees to ensure that its subconsultants and subcontractors, if any, and any other parties involved with the Project who are brought onto or involved in the Project by Chamber, provide the same minimum insurance coverage required of Chamber. Chamber agrees to monitor and review all such coverage and assumes all responsibility for ensuring that such coverage is provided in conformity with the requirements of this Section 12. Chamber agrees that upon request, all agreements with subconsultants, subcontractors and others engaged in the Project will be submitted to City for review.

Section 13. Indemnity. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Chamber shall defend (at Chamber's sole cost and expense), indemnify, protect, and hold harmless City, its elected and appointed officials, officers, directors, employees, agents, and volunteers (collectively the "Indemnified Parties''), from and against any and all liabilities, actions, suits, claims, demands, losses, costs, judgments, arbitration awards, settlements, damages, demands, orders, penalties, and expenses including legal costs and attorney fees (collectively "Claims"), including but not limited to Claims arising from injuries to or death of persons (Chamber's employees, volunteers and independent contractors included), for damage to property, including property owned by City, or from any violation of any federal, state, or local law or ordinance, which Claims arise out of or are related to Chamber's use or occupancy of the Premises as provided in this Agreement. Without limiting the foregoing, Chamber shall defend all alleged Claims, arising from or related to: (1) this Agreement or its existence, (2) the presence or operation at the Premises of the Chamber and/or its directors, officers, members, staff, employees, independent contractors, attorneys, invitees, guests, or agents, (3) the presence or use of equipment owned, leased, supplied by, or operated by the Chamber, and/or (4) the conduct of any event, activity, program or function of Chamber, except as may be caused by the sole active negligence or willful misconduct of City and/or the Indemnified Parties. Under no circumstances shall the insurance requirements and limits set forth in this Agreement be construed to limit Chamber's indemnification obligation or other liability hereunder. This indemnification shall extend to Claims alleged or arising after this Agreement is terminated.

Section 14. Parking. Chamber may, subject to rules made by City, use parking space(s) at the Civic Center on a nonexclusive basis with other users of the building.

Section IS. Security. City makes no warranty or representation to Chamber with respect to any security services or systems. Chamber shall be fully responsible for the safety and security of its personal property brought onto the Premises.

Section 16. Condition of Premises. Chamber has inspected the Premises and has accepted the Premises facility in its present condition and in conditions as may exist from time to time. City makes no representations or warranties of fitness for the use contemplated by Chamber. Chamber makes no demand on City for any improvements or alteration thereof. Chamber is not permitted, and shall not make, any alterations, improvements, or repairs to the Premises without the prior written consent of City. The City shall not be responsible for any loss or damage to property of Chamber or of others located within the Premises.

Accordingly, except to the extent arising out of the negligence or willful misconduct of City, Chamber agrees to assume all risks associated with entry, use, and presence in the Premises and releases City from any and all liability that might arise from the condition of the property.

Upon the termination of this License:
(a) Chamber shall vacate the Premises immediately, leaving it in the same condition as it was in when Chamber moved in, reasonable wear and tear excepted. If Chamber leaves any of Chamber's own property in the Premises after this License has been terminated, City may dispose ofit in any way City chooses without liability to Chamber for such property or any proceeds of sale thereof; and
(b) Chamber shall indemnify City for any loss, claim or liability City incurs as a result of Chamber's failure to vacate the Premises on time.

Section 17. No Relocation Benefit. This Agreement is not intended to convey a property interest but to permit the Chamber, as Licensee, to use the property as provided herein. Chamber acknowledges the rights granted by State and/or Federal Relocation Assistance Laws and regulations and, notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, expressly waives all such present and future rights, if any, to which Chamber might otherwise be entitled from the City with regard to the License granted herein and the business operated on the Premises. Chamber shall not be entitled to relocation assistance, relocation benefits, or compensation for loss of goodwill upon termination of this Agreement. 1702098.3

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Section 18. Posse. son• Interest Ta_ otice. Chamber hereby recognizes and understands that this Agreement may create a possessory interest subject to property taxation, and that Chamber may be subject to the payment of property taxes levied on such interest if Chamber is unable to obtain the annual exemption from the County of Orange for being a non-profit.

Any such i,mposition of a possessory interest tax shall be a tax liability of Chamber only, notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary. Chamber shall promptly notify City of any possessory interest tax imposed against Chamber's interest in the Premises and shall provide City with a copy of any bill or assessment imposing the possessory interest tax. Chamber shall remit to the taxing agency the amount of the possessory interest tax imposed against Chamber and shall notify City in writing of the payment. Chamber acknowledges that City, in accordance with California Revenue and Taxation Code Section 107.6, has given notice to Chamber that Chamber may be subject to property taxation, and that Chamber may be subject to payment of property taxes levied on the possessory interest created by this Agreement and License. Chamber shall be fully responsible for the payment of all possessory interest tax levied and/or assessed during the term of this Agreement regarding the License.

Section 19. ~- When notice is required to be provided under this Agreement, it shall be provided to the following persons at the following addresses:

Laguna Hills Chamber of Commerce
Attention: President, Laguna Hills Chamber of Commerce
24031 El Toro Road, Suite 255
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
City of Laguna Hills
Attention: City Manager
24035 El Toro Road
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Section 20, Go,•erning Law and Venue. This Agreement shall be interpreted and enforced in accordance with the laws of the state of California. Venue shall be in Orange County.

Section 21. Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire Agreement of the parties hereto with respect of the matters contained herein, and no other previous agreement, statement or promise made by any party hereto which is not contained herein shall be binding or valid.

Section 22. Corporate Authoritv. The Parties to this Agreement hereby represent and warrant that each signatory below has been authorized to enter into this Agreement on behalf of the entity for whom they sign. (Signatures on Next Page]
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EXHIBIT "A"
Description and Depiction of the Licensed Premises
Approved for Use by
The Laguna Hills Chamber of Commerce
Suite 255, approximately 566 square feet, is located at Laguna Hills Civic Center at 24031 El Toro Road, Laguna Hills, CA 92653. Suite 255 is private, two-suite office, accessed via shared hallway on the second floor of the Civic Center.
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SUITE 255
478 USF
566 RSF

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EXIIlBIT"B"
City Rules and Regulations
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ATTACHED TO AND MADE A PART OF ACCOMODATION LICENSE AGREEMENT The following Rules and Regulations shall be in effect at the Office Building Project.

City reserves the right to adopt reasonable modifications and additions hereto. In the case of any conflict between these Rules and Regulations and the License, the License shall be controlling.
l. Except with the prior written consent of City, no User shall conduct any retail sales or any manufacturing of any kind in or from the Premises, or any business other than that specifically provided for in the License.

2. City reserves the right to prohibit personal goods and services vendors from access to the Office Building Project except upon such reasonable terms and conditions, including but not limited to the payment of a reasonable fee and provision for insurance coverage, as are related to the safety, care and cleanliness of the Office Building Project, the preservation of good order thereon, and the relief of any financial or other burden on City occasioned by the presence of such vendors or the sale by them of personal goods or services to the User or its employees. If reasonably necessary for the accomplishment of these purposes, City may exclude a particular vendor entirely or limit the number of vendors who may be present at any one time in the Office Building Project. The tenn "personal goods or services vendors" means persons who periodically enter the Office Building Project of which the Premises are a part for the purpose of selling goods or services to a User, other than goods or services, which are used by a User only for the purpose of conducting its business on the Premises. "Personal goods or services" include, but are not limited to, drinking water and other beverages, food, barbering services, and shoe shining services. This Section 2 shall not apply to User's vendors and suppliers in connection with User's operation of its business.

3. The sidewalks, halls, passages, elevators and stairways shall not be obstructed by any User or used by it for any purpose other than for ingress to and egress from their respective Premises. The halls, passages, entrances, elevators, stairways, balconies and roof are not for the use of the general public, and City shall in all cases retain the right to control and prevent access thereto of all persons whose presence in the judgment of City shall be prejudicial to the safety, character, reputation and interests of the Office Building Project and its Users, provided that nothing herein contained shall be construed to prevent such access to persons with whom User normally deals only for the purpose of conducting its business on the Premises (such as clients, customers, office suppliers and equipment vendors, and the like) unless such persons are engaged in illegal activities. No User and no employees of any User shall go upon the roof of the Building without the written consent of City. This Section 3 shall not apply to User's vendor's suppliers in connection with User's operation of its business.

4. The sashes, sash doors, windows, glass lights, and any lights or skylights that reflect or admit light into the halls or other places of the Building shall not be covered or obstructed. The toilet rooms, water and wash closets and other water apparatus shall not be used for any purpose other than that or which they were constructed, and no foreign substance of any kind whatsoever shall be thrown therein, and the expense of any breakage, stoppage or damage, resulting from the violation of this rule shall be borne by the User who, or whose clerks, agents, employees, or visitors, shall have caused it.

5. No sign, advertisement or notice visible from the exterior of the Premises or Building shall be inscribed, painted or affixed by User on any part of the Office Building Project or the Premises without the prior written consent of City. If City shall have given such consent at any time, whether before or after the execution of this License, such consent shall in no way operate as a waiver or release of any of the provisions hereof or of this License, and shall be deemed to relate only to the particular sign, advertisement or notice so consented to by City and shall not be construed as dispensing with the necessity or obtaining the specific written consent of City with respect to each and every such sign,

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advertisement or notice, as the case may be, so consented to by City. City shall have the right to remove any non-approved sign, advertisement or notice, without notice to and at the expense of User, and City shall not be liable in damages for such removal.

6. In order to maintain the outward professional appearance of the Office Building Project all window coverings to be installed at the Premises shall be subject to City's prior approval. If City, by a notice in writing to User, shall object to any curtain, blind, shade or screen attached to or hung in, or used in connection with, any window door of the Premises, such use of such curtain, blind, shade or screen shall be forthwith discontinued by User. No awnings shall be permitted on any part of the Premises.

7. User shall not lay linoleum, tile, carpet or other similar floor covering so that the same shall be affixed to the floor of the Premises in any manner except as approved by City.

8. User shall not do or permit anything to be done in the Premises, or bring or keep anything therein, which shall in any way increase the rate of fire insurance on the Office Building Project, or on the property kept therein, or obstruct or interfere with the rights of other Users, or in any way injure or annoy them, or conflict with the regulations of the Fire Department or the fire laws, or with any insurance policy upon the Office Building Project, or any part thereof, or with any rules and ordinances established by the Board of Health or other governmental authority.

9. No User shall sweep or throw or permit to be swept or thrown from the Premises any dirt or other substance into any of the corridors or halls or elevators, or out of the doors or windows or stairways of the Building. User shall not use, keep or permit to be used any foul or noxious gas or substance in the Premises, or permit or suffer the Premises to be occupied or used in a manner offensive or objectionable to City or other occupants of the Office Building Project by reason of noise, odors, fire hazards and/or vibrations, or interfere in any way with other Users or those having business therein, nor shall any animals or birds be kept in or about the Office Building Project.

10. User and its employees, agents and invitees shall not smoke any tobacco products or any other smoking materials whatsoever in the Premises, Building, common areas or any other area of the Project except in such areas, if any, as shall be designated by City for smoking, in City's sole and absolute discretion. 11 . No cooking shall be done or permitted by User on the Premises, except for the use of a microwave oven for food or Underwriter's Laboratory approved equipment for brewing coffee, tea, and similar beverages shall be permitted, provided that such use is in compliance with law. Offices in the Office Building Project shall not be used for the storage of merchandise or for sleeping or lodging.

12. User, upon the termination of its tenancy, shall deliver to City all the keys of offices, rooms and toilet rooms which shall have been furnished User or which User shall have had made, and in the event of loss of any keys so furnished, shall pay City therefore.

13. On Saturdays after 6:00pm., Sundays and legal holidays, and on other days between the hours of9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., access to the Office Building Project or to the halls, corridors, elevators or stairways in the Building, or to the Premises may be refused unless the person seeking access is known to the building watchman, if any, in charge and has a pass or is properly identified. City shall in no case be liable for damages for the admission to or exclusion from the Office Building Project of any person whom City has the right to exclude under Rule 3 above. In case of invasion, mob, riot, public excitement, or other commotion, City reserves the right but shall not be obligated to prevent access to the Office Building Project during the continuance of the same by closing the doors or otherwise, for the safety of the tenants and protection of property in the Office Building Project.

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securely locked before leaving the building and User shall exercise extraordinary care and caution that all water faucets or water apparatus are entirely shut off before User or User's employees leave the Building, and that all electricity, gas or air shall likewise be carefully shut off, so as to prevent waste or damage, and for any default or carelessness User shall make good all injuries sustained by other Users or occupants of the Building or City.

15. User shall not alter any lock or install a new or additional lock or any bolt on any door of the Premises without prior written consent of City. If City shall give its consent, User shall in each case furnish City with a key for any such lock.

16. User shall not install equipment such as, but not limited to, electronic tabulating or computer equipment requiring electrical or air conditioning service in excess of those to be provided by City under the License and any such equipment shall be placed in the Premises in settings approved by City to adsorb or prevent any vibration, noise or annoyance.

17. No bicycle, or shopping cart, or other vehicle or any animal shall be brought into the Premises or the halls, corridors, elevators or any part of the Building by User.

18. City shall have the right to prohibit the use of the name of the Office Building Project or any other publicity by User which in Landlord's opinion tends to impair the reputation of the Office Building Project, or their desirability for other Users, and upon written notice from City, User will refrain from or discontinue such publicity.

19. User shall not erect any aerial or antenna on the roof or exterior walls of the Premises, the Building, or the Office Building Project.

20. User shall not overload the floor of the Premises. In addition, User shall not mark, drive nails, screw or drill into partitions, ceilings or floor of the Premises or deface the Premises.

21. No furniture, freight or equipment of any kind shall be brought into the Building or the Building's elevator without the consent of City and all moving of the same into or out of the Building shall be done at such time and in such manner, as City shall designate. City shall have the right to prescribe the weight, siz.e and position of all safes and other heavy equipment brought into the Building and also the times and manner of moving the same in and out of the Office Building Project. Safes or other heavy objects shall, if considered necessary by City, stand on wood strips of such thickness as is necessary to properly distribute the weight. However, City's consent to placement of User's safes, heavy equipment or furniture shall not constitute a representation or warranty by City that the safe, heavy equipment or furniture complies, with regard to distribution of weight and/or vibration, with the provisions of the Rule 21 nor relieve User from responsibility for the consequences of noncompliance. City will not be responsible for loss of or damage to any safe or property from any cause and all damage done to the Building by moving or maintaining any such safe or property from any cause and all damage done to the Building by moving or maintaining any such safe or other property shall be repaired at the expense of User. There shall not be used in any space, or in the public halls of the Building, either by any User or others, any hand trucks except those equipped with rubber tires and side guards.

22. Except with the written consent of City, no person or persons other than those approved by City shall be permitted to enter the Building for their purpose of cleaning the same. User shall not cause any unnecessary labor by reason of User's carelessness or indifference in the preservation of good order and cleanliness. City shall in no way be responsible to any User for any loss of property on the Premises, however occurring, or for any damage done to the effects of any User by the janitor or any other employee or any other person. Janitor service shall include ordinary dusting and cleaning by the janitor assigned to such work and shall not include cleaning of carpets or rugs, 3

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except normal vacuuming, or moving of furniture and other special services. Janitor service may not be furnished on nights when rooms are occupied after 9:00p.m.

23. City will direct electricians as to where and how telephone and telegraph wires are to be introduced. No boring or cutting for wires will be allowed without the consent of City. The location of telephones, call boxes and other office equipment affixed to the Premises shall be subject to the approval of City.

24. No furniture, packages, supplies, equipment or merchandise will be received in the Building or carried up or down in the elevators, except between such hours and in such elevators as shall be designated by City.

25. City reserves the right to exclude or expel from the Office Building Project any person who in the judgment of City, is intoxicated or under the influence of liquor or illegal, non-prescription drugs, or who shall in any manner do any act in violation of any of the Rules and Regulations of the Office Building Project.

26. The requirements of User will be attended to only upon application to City. Contractors, vendors and employees of City shall not perform any work or do anything outside of their regular duties unless under special instructions from the City or City's agent.

27. No vending machine shall be installed, maintained or operated upon the Premises without the written consent of the City.

28. City shall have the right, exercisable without notice and without liability to User, to change the name and the street address of the Building and/or Office Building Project of which the Premises are a part.

29. User agrees that it shall comply with all fire and security regulations that may be issued from time-to-time by City and User also shall provide City with the name of a designated responsible employee to represent User in all matters pertaining to such fire or security regulations.

30. City reserves the right by written notice to User, to rescind, alter or waive any rule or regulation at any time prescribed for the Office Building Project when, in City's judgment, it is necessary, desirable or proper for the best interest of the Office Building Project and its Users.

31. Users shall not disturb, solicit, or canvas any occupant of the Office Building Project and shall cooperate to prevent same.

32. City shall furnish heating and air conditioning during the hours of7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday except for holidays. In the event User requires heating and air conditioning during off hours, Sundays or Holidays, City shall on notice provide such services at the then prevailing rate for such extra services.

33. User shall cooperate with City in obtaining maximum effectiveness of the cooling system by closing blinds when the sun's rays fall directly on windows of the premises. User shall not obstruct, alter, or in any way impair the efficient operation of City's heating, ventilating and air-conditioning system. User shall not tamper with or change the setting of any thermostats or control valves.

34. Parking
(a) The parking lot shall be accessible twenty-four (24) hours per day, subject to parking card or other reasonable Identification or security restriction as may be reasonably established by City from time-to-time. User agrees to cooperate with City in completing regular maintenance of the parking lot.
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(b) Automobiles must be parked entirely within the stall lines. (c) All directional signs and arrows must be observed and the speed limit shall be 5 miles per hour.
( d) Parking is prohibited in areas not striped for parking. ( e) City may refuse to permit any person who violates the within rules to park in the parking lot, and any violation of the rules shall subject the automobile to removal from the parking lot at the parker's expense.
(t) Every parker is required to park and lock his or her own automobile. All responsibility for any loss or damage to automobile or any personal property therein is assumed by the parker.
(g) The parking lot is for the sole purpose of parking one automobile per space. Washing, waxing, cleaning or servicing of any vehicles by the parker or his agents is prohibited.
(h) Storage of vehicles in the parking facilities is prohibited. User and User's employees and visitors shall not leave vehicles in the parking lot overnight.
(I) City reserves the right to restrict customer, User and User's employees parking to a limited designated area or areas.

35. User agrees to comply and acquaint its employees with such reasonable rules and regulations in the use of such Common areas as City may adopt from time to time for the orderly and proper operation of said Common Areas.

City reserves the right to make such other and further rules and regulations as in its judgment may be for the safety, care and cleanliness of the Office Building Project and for the preservation of good order therein. User agrees to abide by these Rules and Regulations herein above stated and any additional rules and regulations, which are adopted hereafter.

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CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS
24035 El Toro Road •Laguna Hills, California 92653 • (949) 707-2600 • FAX (949) 707-2633 April 22, 2025
Christina Kennedy, President
Laguna Hills Chamber of Commerce
24031 El Toro Road, Suite 255
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Dear Ms. Kennedy:

Re: Termination of License Agreement – Suite 255, 24031 El Toro Road Pursuant to the License Agreement between the City of Laguna Hills (“City”) and the Laguna Hills Chamber of Commerce (“Chamber”), dated February 28, 2023, please accept this letter as formal notice that the City is exercising its right to terminate the Agreement.

This termination is effective May 31, 2025. On or before this date, we request that the Chamber vacate Suite 255 at 24031 El Toro Road, Laguna Hills, CA 92653, and return the premises to the City in the condition required by the Agreement.

We appreciate the Chamber’s service to the local business community and thank you for your past cooperation. Please coordinate with Assistant City Manager Joe Ames to schedule a walkthrough and address any final matters related to the transition.

If you have any questions regarding this notice, please contact me directly at (949) 707-2615 or via email at [email protected]
Sincerely,
Jarad Hildenbrand
City Manager

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City of Laguna Hills
Draft Policy on Shared Use of Suite 255 - Laguna Hills Civic Center Purpose
"!"his policy establishes the shared use schedule and terms for Suite 255 in the Laguna Hills Civic Center, designating specific days of use for the Laguna Hills City Council Members and the Laguna Hills Chamber of Commerce to ensure efficient use of municipal office space and promote civic collaboration.

Policy Statement
Effective July 1, 2025, the City of Laguna Hills designates the following use schedule for Suite 255 located within the Laguna Hills Civic Center:
• Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Weekends:

Exclusive use by City Council Members of the City of Laguna Hills.

On these days, the suite shall be made available exclusively for Council Member activities, constituent meetings, preparation for Council business, and related duties. • Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays:

Exclusive use by the Laguna Hills Chamber of Commerce.

The Chamber shall utilize the space for its regular operations. meetings, and business . development activities.

Terms and Conditions of Use
• Shared Responsibility: Both the City Council and the Chamber of Commerce are responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and general condition of the space during their assigned days.
• Storage and Confidentiality: Each party is responsible for securing and removing confidential or proprietary materials at the end of their scheduled use days to ensure privacy and professional courtesy.
• Maintenance and Access: The City shall ensure that Suite 255 remains in good working condition. Any maintenance issues shall be reported to the City Manager's Office. • Scheduling Conflicts: Should a scheduling conflict or need for flexible use arise, parties may coordinate through the City Manager's Office to approve temporary exceptions or adjustments.
• Sterile and Professional Environment: The environment of Suite 255 shall remain sterile and not personalized. The only permissible decorations shall include:
o The American flag, California "flag, Laguna Hills flag or Orange County flag o Emblems for both the City of Laguna Hills and Laguna Hills Chamber of Commerce o Official photographs of the Laguna Hills City Council Review and Oversight
• This policy shall be reviewed annually by the City Manager's Office to ensure continued effectiveness, appropriateness of use, and potential.need for modification. Any proposed amendments shall be subject to City Council approval. ' . .
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Item No. 9.1
City of Laguna Hills
City Council / Planning Agency
Staff Report
Date: April 22, 2025
To: Mayor and Council Members
From: Kayle McDonald, Deputy City Clerk
Issue: Committee Assignment Report
Recommendation: That the City Council receive reports from City Council Members on the City Council Committee Assignments listed in the staff report.

Background:

The following are recent meetings and events attended by the City Council for their City Council Committee Assignments.

Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA)
San Joaquin TCA Board of Directors
Council Member Pezold
April 10, Joint Board Meeting
Orange County Older Adults Advisory Commission (OCOAAC) Full Commission Meeting
Council Member Wheeler
April 11, Regular Meeting
Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District (OCMVCD) Board of Trustees
Council Member Pezold
April 17, Regular Meeting

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Item No. 9.1
Fiscal Impact:

The City does not provide any additional compensation to City Council Members for serving on outside agency boards or committees.

Attachments:

None

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Laguna Hills City CouncilApril 22, 2025

Laguna Hills City Council
April 22, 2025