LAGUNA NIGUEL CITY COUNCIL
Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting
April 19, 2022
7:00 p.m. - Regular Meeting
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL - Mayor Gennawey called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Mayor Elaine Gennawey- Present
Mayor Pro Tem Sandy Rains - Present
Council Member Kelly Jennings - Present
Council Member Rischi Paul Sharma - Present
Council Member Fred Minagar - Present
INVOCATION - Janice Sherertz, First Church of Christ, Scientist PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Scout Troop 872
PRESENTATIONS
1. Volunteer of the Month Presentation
Mayor Gennawey presented a certificate to Marilyn Teitelbaum commending her over 35 years of volunteer service to the Friends of the Laguna Niguel Library. She listed Ms.
Teitelbaum's many accomplishments and thanked her on behalf of the City Council for her service to the community.
2. Proclamation Declaring April as National Donate Life Month Mayor Gennawey presented a proclamation declaring April as National Donate Life Month to OneLegacy representative Leslie Eskildsen. Ms. Eskildsen shared her husband's organ donation that saved lives after his death. Mayor Gennawey thanked her on behalf of the City Council for her inspiring story.
Orange County Housing Finance Trust (OCHFT) Activities Update Presentation
Adam Eliason, Manager of the Orange County Housing Finance Trust (OCHFT), provided a report and PowerPoint presentation entitled "Orange County Housing Finance Trust - Laguna Niguel City Council Presentation, April 19, 2022." Discussion continued between the Mayor, Council Members, and Mr. Eliason.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no general Public Comments.
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 6 April 19, 2022 Mayor Gennawey closed general Public Comments.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Sharma pulled Item No. 4 for discussion. Item No. 7 was pulled for Public Comment.
A MOTION was made by Mayor Pro Tem Rains, seconded by Council Member Sharma, to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Items No. 4 and 7.
Motion carried 5-0.
Warrants of April 19, 2022
Approved as written.
Payroll Summary Register
Approved as written.
Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting on April 5, 2022 Approved as written.
Update on the City's Legislative Advocacy Efforts
Received and filed the update on the City's Legislative Advocacy Efforts.
Adoption of Resolution No. 2022-1381 in Support of the Action for Spent Fuel Solutions Now Coalition
Adopted Resolution No. 2022-1381 in support of the Action for Spent Fuel Solutions Now coalition.
ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
4. Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Davis Farr, LLP for Auditing Services
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Council Member Sharma asked Finance Director Hendrickson if the process of this agreement going before the Investment, Banking and Audit Committee first and then to the City Council had changed. Finance Director Hendrickson clarified that the process had not changed, and that this item was scheduled to be presented at the Investment, Banking and Audit Committee's March meeting that had been cancelled due to a lack of quorum. He stated that ultimately it was the City Council's authority to approve the amendment extension to the agreement.
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 6 April 19, 2022 A MOTION was made by Council Member Sharma, seconded by Council Member Jennings to approve Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Davis Farr, LLP, subject to the City Attorney making non-substantive changes, to provide auditing services for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2022 for a total not to exceed amount of $45,229.
Motion carried 5-0.
Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2022-212, Amending the Laguna Niguel Municipal Code Related to the Military Support Committee, Including Requested Revisions as Approved by the City Council
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Lynn Hoskins commented on the destabilizing effect of the discussions surrounding the ordinance and asked the City Council to restore the Military Support Committee's reputation.
David Tuma spoke on his disappointment in Council Member Minagar's decisions at the last City Council meeting.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Council Member Jennings spoke on her support for the Military Support Committee and previous versions of the ordinance that gave Committee Members more control over the committee. She commented that the current version of the ordinance did not go far enough to address the procedural challenges of having Council Members as Co-Chairs of the committee.
A MOTION was made by Council Member Sharma, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Rains, to conduct the second reading, by title only, and adopt Ordinance No. 2022-212:
Ordinance No. 2022-212
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA NIGUEL AMENDING THE
LAGUNA NIGUEL MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE MILITARY
SUPPORT COMMITTEE, INCLUDING PROVISIONS ON APPOINTMENT
AND REMOVAL OF MEMBERS, UPDATING THE LIST OF DUTIES AND
LIST OF EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS TO REFLECT CHANGES IN ADOPTED
MILITARY UNITS AND PROVIDING FOR THE COUNCIL'S SELECTION
OF ADOPTED MILITARY UNITS, AND MAKING A FINDING OF
EXEMPTION UNDER CEQA IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
Motion carried 3-2, with Council Member Jennings and Mayor Gennawey dissenting.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Hearing to Consider the Draft Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
Mike Linares, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consultant, provided a report and PowerPoint presentation entitled "CDBG FY 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan".
Discussion continued between Council Member Sharma and Consultant Linares.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Gennawey opened the Public Hearing to receive Public Comments. There were none. Mayor Gennawey closed the Public Hearing at 7:59 p.m. on the May 3, 2022 City Council Agenda for final approval.
Motion carried 5-0.
Adoption of Resolution No. 2022-1382, Approving a Revised Administrative Fee for Vehicle Removal, Impound, Storage or Release by the Orange County Sheriff's Department for the Traffic Violators Apprehension Program (TVAP) and Making a Determination of Exemption under CEQA in connection therewith
Chief of Police Services Captain Asuncion provided a report on Resolution No. 2022- 1382.
Discussion continued between Council Members and Captain Asuncion.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Gennawey opened the Public Hearing to receive Public Comments. There were none. Mayor Gennawey closed the Public Hearing at 8:09 p.m.
A MOTION was made by Council Member Minagar, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Rains to approve Resolution No. 2022-1382, Approving a Revised Administrative Fee for Vehicle Removal, Impound, Storage or Release by the Orange County Sheriff's Department for the Traffic Violators Apprehension Program (TVAP).
Motion carried 5-0.
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OTHER BUSINESS/COUNCIL REPORTS
1. Council Reports
Council Member Sharma reported on his participation of the meal delivery program offered at Age Well Senior Living and encouraged everyone to consider volunteering to deliver meals to those in need of assistance.
Council Member Jennings reported on her attendance at the Junior Civic Workshop graduation and thanked Mayor Gennawey for her efforts in that event. She also reported on her attendance at the Medal of Valor lunch and thanked Orange County Sheriff's Department Deputies Cole and Devela who received medals in recognition of their bravery.
Council Member Minagar reported on his attendance as a proud representative of the City at various official meetings, and most notably was honored to be invited to a special anti-poverty and homelessness summit by the University of Southern California (USC) Sol Price School of Public Policy. He cited poignant homelessness statistics and discussed the impact of Senate Bills 9 and 10. He also noted that Laguna Niguel is a model city.
Mayor Pro Tem Rains invited everyone to attend the Earth Day Celebration scheduled for April 23 at the Niguel Botanical Preserve. She reported on her attendance at the ribbon cutting ceremony for Laguna Niguel's newest restaurant Rangeen Kitchen. She expressed her appreciation for the Orange County Sheriff's Department and for Deputies Cole and Devela for their bravery.
Mayor Gennawey provided a summary on agenda items approved at the meeting tonight and gave a brief report on various meetings and events she attended, including the Senior Citizens Advisory Council (SCAC), and the Junior Civic Workshop graduation. She stressed the importance of volunteering for programs that supported seniors. She thanked Capistrano Unified School District (CUSD) Board Member Jones, Orange County Clerk Recorder Nguyen, and Orange County Chief Assistant District Attorney Sean Nelson for attending the Junior Civic Workshop graduation. She expressed gratitude for Orange County Sheriffs Department Deputies Cole and Devela and looked forward to recognizing them at the next Council meeting. She closed by encouraging residents to check out the City's website for upcoming events and wished Mayor Pro Tem Rains and her family many blessings on her daughter's upcoming wedding.
City Manager Report/Department Reports
Parks and Recreation Director Rivera provided a report on upcoming events hosted by the Parks and Recreation Department.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Gennawey adjourned the Regular City Council Meeting at 8:27 p.m.
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 6 April 19, 2022 Respectfully submitted,
Thy M. Merritt
Deputy City Clerk
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 6 April 19, 2022