LAGUNA NIGUEL CITY COUNCIL
Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting
May 10, 2022 - 6:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Gennawey called the Special City Council meeting on May 10, 2022, to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Elaine Gennawey - Present
Mayor Pro Tem Sandy Rains - Present
Council Member Kelly Jennings - Present
Council Member Fred Minagar - Present
Council Member Rischi Paul Sharma - Present
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
STUDY SESSION
1. Proposed Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Operating and Capital Budget Study Session for the Proposed Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Operating and Capital Budget was conducted. City staff reviewed the various elements of the proposed budget. It was noted a public hearing will be held on June 7, 2022 to consider the establishment of a convenience fee for credit card payments. There was a discussion regarding the distribution of the $1.1 million surplus between the General Fund reserves and the 115 Pension Trust. Staff explained that the funds in the 115 Pension Trust are restricted funds and can only be used to pay for pension costs. Direction was given to staff to bring back various options on the distribution of the $1.1 million surplus between the General Fund reserves and the 115 Pension Trust.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Jennings expressed her appreciation to the City Manager and Assistant City Manager on the budget preparation
Councilmember Sharma commended city staff on their efforts regarding the local emergency.
Mayor Gennawey thanked the City Manager, Finance Director and staff for their roles in the preparation and formatting of the budget. Mayor Gennawey stated she would like priority given to the maintenance of city assets. The next meeting of the City Council will be held on June 7, 2022.
City Council Special Minutes Page 1 of 2 May 10, 2022
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Gennawey adjourned the meeting at 7:18 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by:
Thy M. Merritt
Deputy City Clerk
City Council Special Minutes Page 2 of 2 May 10, 2022
LAGUNA NIGUEL CITY COUNCIL
Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting
May 17, 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 - Kian Afrookhteh, Baha'i Community of Laguna Niguel PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Scout Pack 872
PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation Commending Commander Booher of the USS Stockdale Mayor Gennawey presented a proclamation to Commander Brandon Booher of the USS Stockdale. She thanked Commander Booher on behalf of the City Council for his collaborative efforts with the Military Support Committee, outstanding leadership, commitment, and dedicated service to the Navy and Country.
2. Volunteer of the Month Presentation
Mayor Gennawey presented a certificate to Roger Hamilton, active member of the Laguna Niguel Auxiliary Communications Service (ACS). She thanked Mr. Hamilton on behalf of the City Council for his service to the community.
Recognition of Deputy J. MacDonald for Vehicle Theft Officer of the Year & Field Training Officer of the Year Award
Mayor Gennawey presented a certificate in recognition of Orange County Sheriff's Deputy Justin MacDonald for the Vehicle Theft Officer of the Year and Field Training Officer of the Year Awards. She thanked Deputy MacDonald on behalf of the City Council for his exemplary public service.
4. Proclamation Declaring May as Mental Health Awareness Month Mayor Gennawey presented a proclamation declaring May as Mental Health Awareness Month to Mara James, Founder and CEO of the Extraordinary Lives Foundation. She thanked the Foundation for their service to the Laguna Niguel community.
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 6 May 17, 2022
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
Mayor Gennawey provided a report on the Coastal Fire, including a timeline of events, the response of City Staff and public safety partners Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) and Orange County Sheriff's Department (OCSD), neighboring cities, and available resources for those affected by the fire. She expressed sincere gratitude for first responders to the fire and City Staff working around the clock in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC). She thanked the Laguna Niguel community for their patience, generosity, and compassion.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Lynn Pham spoke on her concerns about fire safety and fireworks during the July 4th show in Laguna Niguel.
Stephanie Oddo commended City Staff on their response to the Coastal Fire and stated that she looked forward to having a continued conversation on how to keep Laguna Niguel fire safe.
Cathleen Pryor spoke on recycled water and asked the City Council for support in collaborating with Moulton Niguel Water District on the issue of potable water.
Derek Bartolome spoke on the Coastal Fire and thanked City Staff for their support during a difficult time for his family.
Lidia Corey spoke on behalf of the George While Elementary School Garden Club and asked the City Council for support in planting more milkweed at the school.
Mayor Gennawey closed general Public Comments.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A MOTION was made by Mayor Pro Tem Rains, seconded by Council Member Jennings, to approve the Consent Calendar as presented.
Motion carried 5-0.
Warrants of May 17, 2022
Approved as written.
Payroll Summary Register
Approved as written.
Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting on May 3, 2022 Approved as written.
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 6 May 17, 2022
4. Approval of Professional Services Agreement with Mike Linares, Inc. for Community Development Block Grant Administrative Services for Fiscal Years 2022-2025
1. Approved the three-year Professional Services Agreement for CBG Administration Services with Mike Linares, Inc.; and,
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute the Agreement and future amendments subject to the City Attorney making non-substantive changes.
5. Approval of a Professional Services Agreement for the Senior Mobility Program (SMP) with Cabco Yellow Inc., DBA California Yellow Cab
1. Approved the Professional Services Agreement with Cabco Yellow Inc., dba California Yellow Cab, for three years with the option for two, one-year extensions, for the annual amount not-to-exceed of $97,200 to provide senior transportation services under the OCTA Senior Mobility Program guidelines; and,
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute the Agreement and future amendments to the Agreement subject to the City Attorney making non- substantive changes.
6. Adoption of Resolutions Calling, Ordering, and Giving Notice of the General Municipal Election, Requesting Consolidation with the County of Orange Statewide Election and Adopting Regulations for Candidate Statements
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-1384, Calling, Ordering and Giving Notice of the General Municipal Election to be held on November 8, 2022 for the Election of Two (2) Members of the City Council, each for a full term of four (4) years;
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-1385, Requesting that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Orange Consolidate the City of Laguna Niguel's General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election to be held on November 8, 2022, pursuant to Elections Code Section 10403; and,
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-1386 Adopting Regulations for Candidates for Elective Office pertaining to Candidate Statements submitted to the Voters at a General Election to be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022.
7. Adoption of Resolution No. 2022-1387, Authorizing an Application for the 2022 Environmental Cleanup, Tier 1 Grant Program
Adopted Resolution No. 2022-1387, authorizing an application for funds for the 2022 Environmental Cleanup, Tier 1 Grant Program under the Orange County Local Transportation Ordinance No. 3 for the Purchase and Installation of Trash Control Devices on Stormwater Catch Basins 2022 Project.
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 6 May 17, 2022 Second Reading and Adoption 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 Conducted second reading, by title only, and adopted Ordinance No. 2022-214:
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
9. Adoption of Resolution No. 2022-1388, Ratifying the Director of Emergency Services' Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Emergency in connection with the Coastal Fire
Adopted Resolution No. 2022-1388, Ratifying the Director of Emergency Services' Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Emergency Due to the Coastal Fire Under Government Code Section 8630 and Division 15 of Title 11 of the Laguna Niguel Municipal Code ("Emergency Preparedness").
DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Introduction of Ordinance No. 2022-215, Amending the Animal Control, Welfare, and License Provisions of the Laguna Niguel Municipal Code Senior Planner List provided a report on the introduction of Ordinance No. 2022-215. Kyle Werner, Animal Services Supervisor for the City of Mission Viejo, provided supplementary information.
Discussion continued between Council Members, City Staff, and Animal Services Supervisor Werner.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
A MOTION was made by Mayor Pro Tem Rains, seconded by Council Member Minagar to:
1. Waive full reading, make any amendments to, and introduce Ordinance No. 2022-215 by title:
ORDINANCE NO. 2022-215
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 6 May 17, 2022
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA NIGUEL, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING DIVISION 1 AND ADDING NEW DIVISIONS 2 AND 3 TO TITLE 10 (ANIMALS), AND AMENDING DIVISIONS 1, 2 AND 3 OF TITLE 5 (BUSINESS AND SPECIAL LICENSES; BUSINESS
REGULATIONS), TO CONSOLIDATE ALL REGULATIONS
RELATING TO ANIMAL SERVICES, ANIMAL CONTROL AND
ANIMAL BUSINESSES INTO TITLE 10 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE,
AND MAKING A DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION UNDER CEQA
IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
2. Direct that the proposed Ordinance, with any changes to it, be placed on the agenda for the June 7, 2022 City Council meeting and adopt the Ordinance at that meeting.
Motion carried 5-0.
Adoption of the Citywide Parks Needs Assessment Report and Recommendations
Parks and Recreation Director Rivera provided a report on the Citywide Parks Needs Assessment Report. Zachary Mueting, Consultant at RJM Design Group, also provided a report and PowerPoint presentation entitled "City of Laguna Niguel Citywide Park Needs Assessment - Report Summary."
Discussion continued between Council Members, City Staff, and Consultant Mueting.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
A MOTION was made by Council Member Jennings, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Rains to approve and adopt the Citywide •Parks Needs Assessment report and recommendations.
Motion carried 5-0.
OTHER BUSINESS/COUNCIL REPORTS
1. Council Reports
Council Member Minagar expressed his sincere condolences to those affected by the Coastal Fire and thanked the neighboring cities, Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA), Orange County Sheriffs Department (OCSD), and City Staff for their response to this emergency. He also commended the resilience of the Laguna Niguel community. He expressed his interest in reviewing the report on the cause of the fire once it was completed.
Mayor Pro Tem Rains reported on her attendance at the Laguna Niguel Chamber of City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 6 May 17, 2022 Commerce Founder's Day lunch event. She expressed that she was proud of and thanked the community, Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA), Orange County Sheriff's Department (OCSD), and City Staff for their efforts in responding to the Coastal Fire. She thanked Mayor Gennawey for her leadership. She then reported on upcoming events in the community and expressed her condolences to Dr. John Cheng's family.
Council Member Jennings expressed her gratitude for the Laguna Niguel community, Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA), Orange County Sheriff's Department (OCSD), Mayor Gennawey, and City Staff for their response to the Coastal Fire. She expressed grief over the loss of Dr. John Cheng.
Council Member Sharma thanked Cathleen Pryor for her comments on potable water and Derek Bartolome for his comments on the Coastal Fire. He expressed sincere gratitude for the Orange County Fire Authority (OCA), Orange County Sheriff's Department (OCSD), and City Staffs response to the Coastal Fire.
Mayor Gennawey provided a report on events she attended. She reported on the City's response to the Coastal Fire and thanked Laguna Hills Mayor David Wheeler, Laguna Niguel residents, Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA), Orange County Sheriff's Department (OCSD), and City Staff for their efforts. She especially thanked City Manager Letourneau for putting together a solutions-oriented team. She encouraged everyone to recognize the heroes of the community and use them as an example for doing good work.
2. City Manager Report/Department Reports
City Manager Letourneau provided a report on the City's response to the Coastal Fire.
She expressed sincere gratitude and thanked the Laguna Niguel community, Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA), Orange County Sheriff's Department (OCSD), and City Staff for their efforts.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Gennawey adjourned the Regular City Council Meeting at 8:47 p.m. in honor of Dr. John Cheng, who lost his life saving others in the Laguna Woods shooting.
Respectfully submitted,
Thy M. Merritt
Deputy City Clerk
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 6 May 17, 2022