LAGUNA NIGUEL CITY COUNCIL
Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting
May 3, 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 - Chaplain Serena Cummins, Orange County Sheriff's Department PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Brownie Troop 8596
PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation Declaring May as "Older Americans Month" Mayor Gennawey presented a proclamation to Kathy Cooper, manager of Age Well Senior Services' Home Delivered Meals Program. She thanked Ms. Cooper on behalf of the City Council for her service to homebound seniors in Laguna Niguel.
2. Proclamation Declaring May 27 as "National Poppy Day" Mayor Gennawey presented a proclamation declaring May 27 as "National Poppy Day" to Martha McNicholas, President of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 281. She thanked Ms. McNicholas on behalf of the City Council for her service to military members and their families.
3. Recognition of Laguna Niguel Police Services Medal of Valor Recipients Mayor Gennawey • presented certificates recognizing Orange County Sheriff's Department's Medal of Valor recipients Deputy Aaron Cole and Deputy Joseph Devela for receiving the Medal of Courage. She recounted their brave acts and thanked them for their service to the Laguna Niguel community.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Monty McDivitt spoke on the Niguel Botanical Preserve Earth Day celebration and thanked the Parks and Recreation Department for their partnership in planning the event.
Mayor Gennawey closed general Public Comments.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pro Tem Rains pulled Item No. 5 for discussion.
A MOTION was made by Council Member Minagar, seconded by Council Member Jennings, to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item No. 5.
Motion carried 5-0.
1. Warrants of May 3, 2022
Approved as written.
Payroll Summary Register
Approved as written.
Investment Report as of March 31, 2022
Approved as written.
Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting on April 19, 2022 Approved as written.
Adoption of the Final Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
1. Adopted the Final CDBG Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2022-2023; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute the Agreements and future amendments of identified grant recipients, subject to the City Attorney making non-substantive changes.
ITEM PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
Award of Professional Services Agreement for Information Technology and Geographic Information System Management Services with Infinity Technologies
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Mayor Pro Tem Rains commented on the combining of Information Technology and Geographic Information System Management Services into one budgetary item within the new contract. She thanked City Staff for their efforts in putting together this staff report.
A MOTION was made by Mayor Pro Tem Rains, seconded by Council Member Jennings to:
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1. Approve the Professional Services Agreement for Information Technology and Geographic Information System Management Services with Infinity Technologies in the not-to-exceed amount of $492,000 per year for Fiscal Years 2022-23 through 2024-25, subject to extension administratively for two additional one-year periods; and,
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Professional Services Agreement and future amendments to the agreement, subject to the City Attorney making non-substantive changes.
Motion carried 5-0.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Introduction of Ordinance No. 2022-214 Amending the Laguna Niguel Municipal Code Related to Parking Regulations and Restrictions in City Owned or Maintained Public Parking Facilities
Deputy City Manager Martin provided a report on the introduction of Ordinance No. 2022- Discussion continued between Council Members and City Staff.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
A MOTION was made by Council Member Minagar, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Rains
1. Waived full reading and introduced Ordinance No. 2022-214 by title:
ORDINANCE NO. 2022-214
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA NIGUEL
IMPOSING TIME LIMITS AND OTHER RESTRICTIONS FOR
PARKING IN PUBLIC PARKING FACILITIES, REQUIRING PARKING
WITHIN ANY DESIGNATED PAVEMENT MARKINGS, AMENDING
THE LAGUNA NIGUEL MUNICIPAL CODE, AND MAKING A
FINDING OF EXEMPTION UNDER CEQA IN CONNECTION
THEREWITH
2. Directed that the proposed Ordinance be placed on the agenda for the May 17, 2022 City Council meeting and adopt the Ordinance at that meeting.
Motion carried 5-0.
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2. Adoption of Resolution No. 2022-1383, Approving the City of Laguna Niguel Local Roadway Safety Plan
Public Works Director Jacki Scott provided a report on Resolution No. 2022-1383. Paul Martin, Consultant at Mark Thomas, also provided a report and PowerPoint presentation entitled "Laguna Niguel Local Roadway Safety Plan."
Discussion continued between Council Members, Public Works Director Scott, and Consultant Martin.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
A MOTION was made by Council Member Sharma, seconded by Council Member Minagar to adopt Resolution No. 2022-1383, approving the City of Laguna Niguel Local Roadway Safety Plan.
Motion carried 5-0.
OTHER BUSINESS/COUNCIL REPORTS
Council Reports
Council Member Minagar reported on his attendance at regional meetings and commented on the labor shortage in Orange County. He noted the City has strong fiscal policies and that we are fortunate to live in such a remarkable city.
Mayor Pro Tem Rains reported on the Baby Care Drive put on by the Military Support Committee scheduled for May 14 and 15 and encouraged everyone to donate items for this event. She reminded the community about wildfire season and encouraged everyone to be mindful of wildfire prevention. She concluded by wishing everyone a Happy Mother's Day.
Council Member Jennings provided information on how to apply for the Youth Committee vacancies and encouraged high school students to consider applying. She concluded her report by congratulating James McGinley on being awarded the 2021 Laguna Niguel Citizen of the Year.
Council Member Sharma reported on how the City Council worked hard to not disproportionately tax the residents of Laguna Niguel. He congratulated the volunteers who were recognized at the Volunteer Appreciation Dinner and concluded by congratulating James McGinley on being awarded the Citizen of the Year.
Mayor Gennawey provided a summary on agenda items approved at the meeting and gave a report on upcoming events at the Sea Country Senior Community Center and Niguel Hills Middle School. She also provided a report on her attendance at various meetings and events, including the Association of California Cities of Orange County City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 5 May 3, 2022 (ACC-OC), Emergency Radio Response Team, where she presented team members with the Mayor's Challenge Coin, a National Pretzel Day event at the Senior Center, Pizza with Police, the Crystal Apple Awards, and the Volunteer Appreciation Dinner. She concluded by congratulating James McGinley on receiving the Citizen of the Year award and thanking all the City's volunteers.
2. City Manager Report/Department Reports
In honor of Public Service Recognition Week, City Manager Letourneau thanked City employees along with the Orange County Fire Authority and Sheriff's Department personnel for their hard work and service to the community. She reported that the Budget Study Session is scheduled for May 10, at 6:00 p.m. and the Summer Trolley Kick-Off event is scheduled for May 17, at 6:00 p.m.
Parks and Recreation Director Rivera provided a report on upcoming events to kick off National Bike Month hosted by the Parks and Recreation Department.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Gennawey adjourned the Regular City Council Meeting at 8:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Thy M. Merritt
Deputy City Clerk
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