LAGUNA NIGUEL CITY COUNCIL
Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting
June 7, 2022 - 5:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Gennawey called the Special City Council meeting on June 7, 2022, to order at 5:30 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 - Mayor Pro Tem Rains
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Potential Initiation of Litigation pursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9 (one case)
City Attorney Ennis announced the Closed Session. The City Council recessed into Closed Session at 5:30 p.m. The City Council reconvened at 6:07 p.m. City Attorney Ennis provided a closed session report at the regular City Council meeting that began at 7:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Gennawey adjourned the meeting at 6:07 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by:
Thy M. Merritt
Deputy City Clerk
City Council Special Minutes Page 1 of 1 June 7, 2022
LAGUNA NIGUEL CITY COUNCIL
Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting
June 7, 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 - Pastor Jim Szeyller, Laguna Niguel Presbyterian Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Cadet Scout Troop 6479 and Ambassador Scout Troop 2476
PRESENTATIONS
Recognition of Eagle Scout Alejandro Turnbull for Bike Project Mayor Gennawey presented a certificate to Eagle Scout Alejandro Turnbull for his Eagle Scout Project that benefitted bike riders in Laguna Niguel. She thanked Alejandro on behalf of the City Council for his hard work, commitment, and willingness to give back to the community.
2. Proclamation Declaring World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Mayor Gennawey presented a proclamation to Orange County Sheriffs Department (OCSD) Investigator Lena Hilliard declaring June 15, 2022, as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. She thanked Investigator Hilliard on behalf of the City Council for her service to the community.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Ennis provided a report on the Closed Session held on June 7, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. He reported that there was no reportable action taken. City Attorney Ennis also provided a statement on the access issues to the Longview Park Trail in Laguna Niguel.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Cheryl Flohr spoke on the need for self-deployment of Orange County Sheriff's Department and the initiation of fire dropping helicopters during times of emergencies.
Javad Mokhbery spoke on the need for fire prevention in Laguna Niguel.
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 6 June 7, 2022 Robert Winter spoke on the fence erected by the Bear Brand Homeowner's Association blocking the entrance to the Longview Park Trail in Laguna Niguel.
Kathryn Takach spoke on the fence erected by the Bear Brand Homeowner's Association blocking the entrance to the Longview Park Trail in Laguna Niguel.
Helen Smith spoke on the fence erected by the Bear Brand Homeowner's Association blocking the entrance to the Longview Park Trail in Laguna Niguel.
Alan Smith spoke on the fence erected by the Bear Brand Homeowner's Association blocking the entrance to the Longview Park Trail in Laguna Niguel.
John Davidson spoke on the placement of signage in the Council Chambers, Michael Baker International, elder abuse, and herbicides.
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Martha McNicholas spoke on the Relay for Life event on June 11, 2022 and invited City Council Members and the public to the event.
Mayor Gennawey closed general Public Comments.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pro Tem Rains pulled Consent Item No. 1 for discussion. Council Member Minagar pulled Consent Item No. 6 for discussion.
A MOTION was made by Council Member Jennings, seconded by Council Member Minagar, to approve the Consent Calendar as presented, with the exception of Item Nos. 1 and 6.
Motion carried 5-0.
2. Payroll Summary Register
Approved as written.
Investment Report as of April 30, 2022
Approved as written.
Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting on May 10, 2022, and the Regular City Council Meeting on May 17, 2022
Approved as written.
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 6 June 7, 2022 Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2022-215, Amending the Animal Control, Welfare, and License Provisions of the Laguna Niguel Municipal Code
City Council conducted second reading, by title only, and adopted Ordinance No. 2022-215:
ORDINANCE NO. 2022-215
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 LAGUNA NIGUEL
MUNICIPAL CODE, AND MAKING A DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION
UNDER CEQA IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Warrants of June 7, 2022
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Mayor Pro Tem Rains inquired as to additional costs associated with the Coastal Fire.
City Manager Letourneau clarified that the City was still assisting victims of the fire and the City was still incurring costs from the Coastal Fire. Finance Director Hendrickson provided clarification on the billing cycle of current and additional costs.
A MOTION was made by Mayor Pro Tem Rains, seconded by Council Member Sharma to approve the Warrants of June 7, 2022, as written.
Motion carried 5-0.
Approval of Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the County of Orange
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Council Member Minagar inquired as to what stage of implementation the Orange County Sheriffs Department (OCSD) was at with body-worn cameras and in-vehicle cameras.
Chief of Police Services Captain Asuncion stated that OCSD was at 100% implementation with body-worn cameras and roughly between 10% to 20% implementation with in-vehicle cameras.
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 6 June 7, 2022 A MOTION was made by Council Member Minagar, seconded by Council Member Jennings to:
Approve the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the County of Orange; and,
Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement and future Amendments to the Agreement, subject to the City Attorney making non- substantive changes.
Motion carried 5-0.
PUBLIC HEARING
Approval of ee for sage of redi and Dealt Carand Capital Budget, and Finance Director Hendrickson provided a report and PowerPoint presentation entitled "Proposed Budget - Fiscal Year 2022/2023."
Discussion continued between Finance Director Hendrickson and Council Members.
Finance Director Hendrickson responded to questions of City Council Members relative to the CaPERS liability and options for payment.
Mayor Gennawey opened the Public Hearing at 8:26 p.m. Stephanie Oddo spoke on incorporating E-Bike safety education into the City's budget. Mayor Gennawey closed the Public Hearing at 8:29 p.m.
It was the consensus of the City Council to hold the $1.1 million in reserves until further analysis was completed on the best course of action the City could take to pay down the City's unfunded PERS pension liability. City Manager Letourneau recommended scheduling a study session to provide the Council with detailed options for consideration.
A MOTION was made by Mayor Pro Tem Rains, seconded by Council Member Minagar to pass the budget, to hold the $1.1 million in reserves until further analysis, and:
Adopt Resolution 2022-1390, Approving the City Operating and Capital Improvement Program for the Fiscal Year 2022-2023;
2. Adopt Resolution 2022-1391, Amending Portions of Resolution No. 2021- 1365 to Add the Salary Range for the New Classification of Planning Technician and Amending Resolution 2021-1366 to Add the Salary Range for the Existing Unfunded Classification of Human Resources Manager; Adopt Resolution 2022-1392, Establishing the Appropriation Limit (Gann Limit) for the City of Laguna Niguel for the Fiscal Year 2022-2023; and City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 6 June 7, 2022 Adopt Resolution 2022-1389, Approving a fee for usage of credit cards and debit cards in conjunction with payments to the City and making a finding of exemption under CEQA in connection therewith.
Motion carried 5-0.
OTHER BUSINESS/COUNCIL REPORTS
Council Reports
Mayor Pro Tem Rains thanked City Staff for their efforts on preparing the budget and stated that it was great to see everyone at the goat event over the weekend. She reminded everyone that June 6th was D Day and thanked military servicemembers for their service.
Council Member Sharma thanked the Parks and Recreation Department for their efforts in recognizing May as Bike Month. He congratulated recent high school graduates in Laguna Niguel and invited everyone to enjoy the Summer Trolley Program and summer concerts.
Council Member Jennings thanked City Staff for their efforts on preparing the budget. She reported on various events she attended including the Memorial Day Event with Lieutenant Colonel Shepard Bentley. She congratulated recipients of awards at the Police Services recognition event and recent high school graduates. She encouraged the community to ride the Trolley and expressed excitement for the Summer Concerts.
Mayor Gennawey provided a summary on agenda items approved at the meeting and gave a brief report on various meetings and events she attended. She noted the importance of passing a balanced budget and stated that she looked forward to further discussion on the 115 Pension Trust. She thanked Chief of Police Services Captain Asuncion and the Orange County Sheriff's Department for their service to the community.
She also thanked the Parks and Recreation Department for the goat event over the weekend and thanked Mayor Pro Tem Rains for spearheading that effort. She congratulated recent high school graduates and encouraged everyone to ride the Trolley.
City Manager Report/Department Reports
City Manager Letourneau provided a report on the Electric Vehicle (EN) Charging Stations that were now ready for use at the Metrolink Station and slated for use by the end of the week at City Hall.
Parks and Recreation Director Rivera provided a report on upcoming events at Crown Valley Community Center.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Gennawey adjourned the Regular City Council Meeting at 8:50 p.m.
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 6 June 7, 2022 Respectfully submitted,
Thy M. Merritt
Deputy City Clerk
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 6 June 7, 2022