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LAGUNA NIGUEL CITY COUNCIL
Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting
September 20, 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 – James Wenger, Grace Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Scout Troop 734
PRESENTATION
1. Volunteer of the Month
Mayor Gennawey presented a certificate to Guy Viassica, volunteer with the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program. She thanked Guy on behalf of the City Council for his dedication to the spirit of volunteerism.
2. Proclamation Declaring Constitution Week
Mayor Gennawey presented a proclamation declaring the week of September 17 -23, 2022, as Constitution Week to Joey Kelley, local chapter representative of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She thanked Joey on behalf of the City Council for her dedication to spreading awareness on the privileges and responsibilities of American citizenship.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Ali Diba, Neno Grguric, and Berty Chang spoke on the importance of the Laguna Niguel Youth Soccer Association (LNYSA).
Cathleen Pryor spoke on the importance of potable water usage.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pro Tem Rains pulled Item No. 4 for discussion.
A MOTION was made by Council Member Jennings , seconded by Council Member Minagar, to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item No. 4.
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Motion carried 5-0.
1. Warrants of September 20, 2022
Approved as written.
2. Payroll Summary Register
Approved as written.
3. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting on September 6, 2022
Approved as written.
5. Authorization to Submit the 2021-2022 Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development
Authorized staff to submit the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Year 2021- 2022 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
6. Adoption of Resolution No. 2022 -1408, Approving the Vacation of a Portion of Forbes Road Between 27942 and 27972 Forbes Road
Adopted Resolution No. 2022-1408, approving the vacation of a portion of Forbes Road between 27942 and 27972 Forbes Road.
7. Approval of Amendment No. 5 to the Professional Services Agreement for On-Call Professional Engineering Services with Willdan Engineering for the Marina Hills Park Improvements Project
1. Approved Amendment No. 5 to the Professional Services Agreement for On-Call Professional Engineering Services with Willdan Engineering to provide engineering services for the Marina Hills Park Improvements Project for a total not-to-exceed amount of $90,724;
2. Approved a not -to-exceed 10% contingency of the total contract in the amount of $9,073 for unforeseen conditions or extra work and authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer to approv e additional work for a total not-to-exceed amount of $99,797 if needed; and,
3. Authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 5 to the Professional Services Agreement for On- Call Professional Engineering Services with Willdan Engineering, subject to the City Attorney making non- substantive changes.
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8. Approval of Amendment No. 12 to the Professional Services Agreement for On-Call Professional Engineering Services with C&C Engineering, Inc., dba CNC Engineering for Design Engineering Services for the Crown Valley Parkway Landscape Improvements, North of Club House Drive Project
1. Approved Amendment No.12 to the Professional Services Agreement for On-Call Professional Engineering Services with C&C Engineering, Inc., dba CNC Engineering to provide des ign engineering services for the Crown Valley Parkway Landscape Improvements, North of Club House Drive Project for a total not-to-exceed amount of $90,900;
2. Approved a not -to-exceed 10% contingency of the total contract in the amount of $9,090 for unforeseen conditions or extra work and authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer to approve additional work for a total not-to-exceed amount of $99,990 if needed; and,
3. Authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 12 to the Professional Services Agreement for On- Call Professional Engineering Services with CNC Engineering, subject to the City Attorney making non- substantive changes.
ITEM PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
4. Approval of Multi-Year Professional Services Agreements and Amendments for On-Call Professional Services
Mayor Pro Tem Rains asked for clarification on why the City needs to contract with architecture firms. Community Development Director Orduna clarified that architecture firms provide additional expertise to reviewing design projects.
A MOTION was made by Mayor Pro Tem Rains, seconded by Council Member Jennings, to :
1. Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement for On- Call Professional Services with JHD Planning, LLC.
2. Approve multi-year Professional Service Agreements and Amendments for On-Call Professional Services with:
• BB Architects, Inc.
• MCG Architecture, Inc.
• RRM Design Group, Inc.
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute all Professional Services Agreements and Amendments subject to the City Attorney making non- substantive changes.
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Motion carried 5-0.
DISCUSSION ITEM
1. Adoption of Resolution No. 2022-1407, amending the Conflict of Interest Code
Interim City Attorney Ghirelli provided a report on amending the Conflict of Interest code.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Mayor Pro Tem Rains requested that information on the Military Support Committee’s adopted military units be updated. Deputy City Manager Martin affirmed that the information is already updated in the City’s Municipal Code and that a correct copy will be printed for future reference.
Council Member Sharma thanked City Staff for bringing clarity to the item.
Mayor Gennawey requested that the Military Support C ommittee be added to the list of Commissions and Committees required to disclose.
A MOTION was made by Mayor Gennawey , seconded by Council Member Sharma, to add the Military Support Committee as a Designated Position that would have disclosure categories of 1, 2, 3, and 4, and a dopt Resolution No. 2022- 1407, amending the City’s Conflict of Interest Code.
Motion carried 5-0.
OTHER BUSINESS/COUNCIL REPORTS
1. Council Reports
Council Member Sharma reported that the Military Support Committee Car Wash event was rescheduled for October 1 and invited everyone to come get their car washed.
Council Member Jennings thanked City Staff for their efforts in putting on the City’s summer events and thanked Chief of Police Services Captain Asuncion and Orange County Fire Chief Contreras for keeping the community safe.
Council Member Minagar reported on his attendance at the 2022 League of California Cities conference. He praised City Staff for receiving the Helen Putnam Award for the Best Public Safety Project Award at that conference. He also reported on his attendance at the Orange County Taxpayers Association’s (OCTax) Annual Event and the September 11 Special Program sponsored by the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA).
Mayor Pro Tem Rains reminded everyone that October is Fire Prevention Month and that September is Emergency Preparedness Month. She invited everyone to volunteer at the Smoke Detector Installation Event hosted by Or ange County Fire Authority (OCFA), the
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Red Cross, and the City on September 23. She reported on her attendance at the September 11 Remembrance Ceremony and Open House for OCFA Station 49 and the City’s Military Support Committee meeting. She encouraged everyone to participate in the upcoming Taste for the Troops event on October 20.
Mayor Gennawey highlighted notable consent items approved by the City Council . She reported on her attendance at the 2022 League of California Cities conference and praised City Staff for their involvement in the City being a recipient of the Helen Putnam Award. She also reported on her attendance at the American Legion Auxiliary Girl State Reception, a meeting with Senator Pat Bates to discuss development, the Junior Civic Workshop, a Day of Service event at the Laguna Niguel Church of Jesus Christ, L atter- day Saints , and a meeting with representatives of Capistrano Unified School District (CUSD). She invited everyone to attend a Community Crime Safety and Prevention Town Hall with Assemblywoman Laurie Davies and Chief of Police Services Captain Asuncion on September 27 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Crown Valley Community Center.
2. City Manager Report/Department Reports
Deputy City Manager Martin confirmed that the Helen Putnam Award was scheduled to be presented in-person to the City Council at the next regular meeting on October 4.
Community Development Director Orduna reported on new restaurants and business that are now open or will soon be open in Laguna Niguel.
Parks and Recreation Director Rivera reported on upcoming Fall events.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Gennawey adjourned the Regular City Council Meeting at 7:56 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Marissa J. Asistin, CMC
City Clerk