LAGUNA NIGUEL CITY COUNCIL
Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting
September 26, 2022 - 4:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Gennawey called the Special City Council meeting on September 26, 2022, to order at 4:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Elaine Gennawey - Present
Mayor Pro Tem Sandy Rains - Present
›ouncil Member Kelly Jennings - Presen
ouncil Member Fred Minagar - Present
Council Member Rischi Paul Sharma - Present
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilmember Minagar
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
CLOSED SESSION
Following City Manager Letourneau's announcement of the Closed Session, City Council recessed to closed session for discussion on the following matters:
PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
Pursuant to Section 54957(b)(1) of the Government Code
Title: City Attorney
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
Pursuant to Section 54957(b)(1) of the Government Code
Title: City Attorney
City Council reconvened at 8:20 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Manager Letourneau stated there was no reportable action taken on the matters discussed in closed session.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Gennawey adjourned the meeting at 8:21 p.m.
City Council Special Minutes Page 1 of 2 September 26, 2022 Respectfully submitted by:
Justin Martin
Deputy City Manager
City Council Special Minutes Page 2 of 2 September 26, 2022
LAGUNA NIGUEL CITY COUNCIL
Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting
October 7, 2022 - 10:00 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Gennawey called the Special City Council meeting on October 7, 2022, to order at 10:01 a.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.
COMMUNICATIONS WORKSHOP
City Council conducted a workshop on communications.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Gennawey adjourned the meeting at 11:29 a.m.
Respectfully submitted by:
Tamara S. Letourneau
City Manager
City Council Special Minutes Page 1 of 1 October 7, 2022
LAGUNA NIGUEL CITY COUNCIL
Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting
October 4, 2022
6:00 p.m. - Regular Meeting
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL - Mayor Gennawey called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Mayor Elaine Gennawey- Present
Mayor Pro Tem Sandy Rains - Present
Council Member Kelly Jennings - Absent
Council Member Rischi Paul Sharma - Present
Council Member Fred Minagar - Present
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments on the Closed Session item.
CLOSED SESSION
Interim City Attorney Ghirelli read the City Council into Closed Session.
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (1)
Name of Case: City of Laguna Niguel, et al. v. Bear Brand Ranch Community Association
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2022-01267094-CU-PO-CJC City Council conducted the Closed Session.
Mayor Gennawey called the Regular meeting back to order at 7:00 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Interim City Attorney Ghirelli reported there was no reportable action taken during the Closed Session.
INVOCATION - Bishop Dave Rogers, Marina Hills Ward, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Scout Junior Troop 6484
PRESENTATION
1. 2022 Helen Putnam Award Presentation
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 5 October 4, 2022 Tony Cardenas, Public Affairs Regional Manager for the League of California Cities, formally presented the 2022 Helen Putnam Award to the City Council. He commended the City for its E-Bike Safety Action Plan.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Paul Blake, Kevin Brady, Dan Healey, and Sara Novak spoke on the importance of Laguna Niguel Youth Soccer Association (LNYSA).
Diane Rifkin spoke on her candidacy for the Moulton Niguel Water District.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A MOTION was made by Council Member Sharma, seconded by Council Member Minagar, to approve the Consent Calendar.
Motion carried 4-0.
Warrants of October 4, 2022
Approved as written.
Payroll Summary Register
Approved as written.
3. Investment Report as of August 31, 2022
Approved as written.
4. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting on September 20, 2022 Approved as written.
Award of Construction Contract to AVI-SPL LLC for City Hall Audio-Visual Equipment Upgrade Project, Cash Contract No. 22-19
Awarded the Construction Contract for the City Hall Audio-Visual Equipment Upgrade Project, Cash Contract No. 22-19 to AVI-SPL LLC in the amount of $824,882;
2. Authorized the Public Works Director/City Engineer to process change orders in an amount not to exceed 10% of the total contract for $82,488 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $907,370 if needed;
Authorized the City Manager to execute the Construction Contract for the City Hall Audio-Visual Equipment Upgrade Project, Cash Contract No. 22- 19 with AVI-SPL LLC, subject to the City Attorney making non-substantive City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 5 October 4, 2022 changes; and,
Authorized the Public Works Director/City Engineer to execute the Notice of Completion at the conclusion of construction.
DISCUSSION ITEM
1. Sea Country Festival 2022 Event Summary
Parks and Recreation Director Rivera provided a report.
Council Member Minagar inquired as to which Orange County Cities provided local events comparable to the Sea Country Festival successfully through a community foundation and if there were any statistics on demographics of those who attended the festival. Parks and Recreation Director Rivera stated that the City of Fountain Valley provided comparable events through a community foundation and that there were no statistics on the demographics of who attended the Sea Country Festival. Council Member Minagar also inquired as to which Cities have an established charitable fund through OneOC. City Manager Letourneau provided clarification and further information on restrictions of funds raised for a festival if the City were to contract with OneOC.
Mayor Pro Tem Rains inquired about the statistics on City and Orange County Sheriffs Department (OCSD) Staff that worked at the festival. City Manager Letourneau provided a breakdown on staffing for the festival. Mayor Pro Tem Rains also inquired about the percentage of revenue the City received from ticket sales. Parks and Recreation Director Rivera provided clarification on the sliding scale used to calculate the percentage of ticket sales that the City receives.
Council Member Sharma inquired as to whether any local community organizations expressed interest in spearheading this event moving forward. Parks and Recreation Director Rivera confirmed that no organizations had expressed interest at this time.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Scott Alvey, John Ulrich, and Stephanie Winstead spoke in favor of the Sea Country Festival.
Mayor Gennawey closed Public Comments for this item.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Council Member Minagar expressed concern over the costs to the taxpayers for the festival and that he was undecided on whether to continue providing a festival moving forward.
Mayor Pro Tem Rains expressed concern over City Staff fatigue from working at the festival. She inquired about what it would look like to have an event company to take over City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 5 October 4, 2022 the festival, whether a one-day event would be better, and how to further incorporate the City's rich history into the festival. She expressed that she wanted more information on how to make the festival more successful.
Council Member Sharma reported on his research into other cities and how they provide events comparable to the Sea Country festival. He recommended that such events should have minimal involvement from City Staff.
Mayor Gennawey reported on how community members expressed to her favorable sentiment over the festival. She spoke in favor of community events that foster quality of life for residents. She expressed interest in local organizations taking over aspects of the festival. She recommended that the hours of the event be modified to be later in the day and was interested in seeing the pricing of a multi-year contract. She concluded with speaking in favor of the festival.
Mayor Pro Tem Rains recommended further analysis on the festival and made a motion to have Staff bring back this item. Mayor Pro Tem Rains and Council Member Minagar had follow-up questions on costs for the festival. Parks and Recreation Director Rivera and City Manager Letourneau provided clarification.
Council Member Sharma expressed that he would rather see the City Council spend just as much time discussing pension liabilities as it has on putting on a festival.
Mayor Gennawey asked when this item would be brought back to the City Council and City Manager Letourneau stated that it would come back on November 1.
A MOTION was made by Mayor Pro Tem Rains, seconded by Mayor Gennawey, tor Stati to provide analysis on a one-day festival event versus a three-day event, and a year-to- year contract with a festival vendor versus a multi-year contract.
Motion carried 3-1.
OTHER BUSINESS/COUNCIL REPORTS
1. Council Reports
Council Member Sharma encouraged everyone to attend the Taste for the Troops event on October 20.
Council Member Minagar reported on his attendance at various local, regional, and county meetings. He concluded with a statement in support of the women in Iran.
Mayor Pro Tem Rains reported on her attendance at the Smoke Detector Installation event, the Military Support Committee Car Wash, and the Mayor's Prayer Breakfast. She concluded with a statement in support of the women in Iran.
Mayor Gennawey reported on her attendance at various events including the Mayor's Breakfast of Compassion, the Community Services Cultural Arts, Special Events, and City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 5 October 4, 2022 School-based Activities Grants Committee, the Crime Prevention and Safety Town Hall Meeting, and the State of the City. She thanked Staff for their efforts at putting on the State of the City event. She highlighted the Helen Putnam Award that was formally presented to the City Council and concluded with a statement in support of the women in Iran.
2. City Manager Report/Department Reports
Community Development Director Orduna reported on the City's Economic Development webpage on the City's website.
Parks and Recreation Director Rivera reported on upcoming Fall events.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Gennawey adjourned the Regular City Council Meeting at 8:37 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Marissa J. Asistin, CMC
City Clerk
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 5 October 4, 2022