City Council Special Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 2 February 27, 2024
LAGUNA NIGUEL CITY COUNCIL
Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting
Strategic Plan Workshop
February 27, 2024
3:00 p.m. – Special Meeting
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL – Mayor Jennings called the Special City Council Meeting to order at 3:02 p.m. Responding to roll call were Council Members Gennawey and Johns, and Mayor Jennings. Council Member Winstead joined the meeting at 3:12 p.m. and Mayor Pro Tem Oddo joined the meeting at 3:51 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Council Member Gennawey
WELCOME BY THE MAYOR
Mayor Jennings provided a brief welcome.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
STRATEGIC PLAN WORKSHOP
City Manager Letourneau provided a brief overview and introduction of the workshop’s goals and objectives.
1. Review of 2023 Accomplishments
Staff presented a review of the 2023 Accomplishments.
2. Review the 5 Year Strategic Plan Survey Results
City Manager Letourneau presented a review of the 5 Year Strategic Plan Survey Results.
3. Review and Discuss the Implementation Action Plans for Goals 1 - 6
Staff reviewed the Implementation Action Plans for Goals 1-6: Public Safety, Fiscal Sustainability, Open Space and Environmental Preservation , Infrastructure and Technology, Economic and Community Development, and Communication and Community Outreach. Staff also introduced and reviewed all the new strategies being added to the 2024 Strategic Plan.
4. Discuss the Proposed FY 2024-2025 Capital Improvement Program Priorities
Public Works Director/City Engineer S cott presented and discussed the Proposed FY 2024-2025 Capital Improvement Program Priorities.
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City Council general discussion ensued regarding Neighborhood Watch, Contract Class costs and availability, Open Space, EV charging stations, Protected Bike Lanes, Street Improvements, Proposed Public Works Facility, Bus Shelter Improvements, La Paz Road, Spring Street Banners, SCORE, the City’s Guiding Values, and the Comprehensive Municipal Code Update.
During discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Oddo expressed her support for streets as a priority over a Public Works facility; Council Member Gennawey also expressed that streets were a priority and that he supports a Public Works facility as long as there is budget available for the proposed strategies and encourages staff to seek external funding sources; and Council Member Winstead shared that she prefers that there be no advertising on bus shelters, to support visibility and to deter graffiti/vandalism.
5. Wrap Up and Next Steps
City Manager Letourneau concluded the session by thanking the City Council for their leadership, feedback, and participation. City Manager Letourneau shared that the next step would be to update the documents and formally present them to the City Council for adoption on March 19, 2024.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Jennings adjourned the Special City Council Meeting at 7:09 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Marissa J. Asistin
City Clerk
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LAGUNA NIGUEL CITY COUNCIL
Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting
March 19, 2024
7:00 p.m. – Regular Meeting
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL – Mayor Jennings called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Mayor Kelly Jennings – Present
Mayor Pro Tem Stephanie Oddo – Present
Council Member Ray Gennawey– Present
Council Member Gene Johns – Present
Council Member Stephanie Winstead – Present
INVOCATION – James Wenger, Grace Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Boy Scout Troop #700
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A MOTION was made by Mayor Pro Tem Oddo, seconded by Council Member Johns, to approve the Consent Calendar as presented.
Motion carried 5-0.
1. Warrants of March 19, 2024
Approved as written.
2. Payroll Summary Register
Approved as written.
3. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting on February 20, 2024 and Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting on March 5, 2024
Approved as written.
4. City Sponsorship of Dana Hills High School and Aliso Niguel High School Grad Nite 2024
1. Approved a sponsorship donation of $2,500 to the Dana Hills High School Grad Nite Committee; and,
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2. Approved a sponsorship donation of $2,500 to the Aliso Niguel High School Grad Nite Committee.
5. 2023 Housing Element Annual Progress Report
Authorized staff to submit the 2023 Housing Element Annual Progress Report (APR) to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) by April 1, 2024.
6. Annual Holiday Closure Schedule for City Office Facilities and Services and Cancellation of the July 2, 2024, November 5, 2024, and January 7, 2025 Regular City Council Meetings
1. Approved the holiday closure schedule for City office facilities and services during June 2024, July 2024 and December 2024; and,
2. Canceled the Regular City Council meetings scheduled for Tuesday, July 2, 2024, November 5, 2024 and January 7, 2025.
7. Adoption of Resolution No. 2024 -1466 Approving Master Agreement No. 12- 5458S21 With California Department of Transportation and Resolution No. 2024- 1467, Approving Program Supplement Agreement No. 00000A348 for the Highway Safety Improvement Program, and A uthorizing the Public Works Director/City Engineer to Execute Said Agreement and Any and All Program Supplement Agreements for State-Funded Projects
1. Adopted Resolution No. 2024- 1466, approving Master Agreement No. 12- 5458S21 with the California Department of Transportation;
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute said Agreement;
3. Adopted Resolution No. 2024- 1467, approving Program Supplement Agreement No. 00000A348 for the Highway Safety Improvement Program; and,
4. Authorized the Public Works Director/City Engineer to execute said agreement and all Program Supplement Agreements under the administering Master Agreement for state-funded projects.
8. Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-1468, Reaffirming and Extending the Existing Proclamation of Local Emergency in Connection with the Recent Earth Movement Under La Paz Road
Adopted Resolution No. 2024- 1468, reaffirming and extending the proclamation of local emergency in connection with the recent earth movement under La Paz Road.
DISCUSSION ITEM
1. 2024 Laguna Niguel Strategic Plan Update
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City Manager Tamara Letourneau introduced the discussion item and provided a presentation on the 2024 Laguna Niguel Strategic Plan Update.
COUNCIL QUESTIONS
There were no questions from the City Council.
Mayor Jennings opened Public Comments.
There were no public comments.
Mayor Jennings closed Public Comments.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION
Council Member Winstead expressed her appreciation of the Strategic Plan and shared her support of prioritizing public safety, public outreach, and maintenance of the C ity’s open space and infrastructure. She shared her support for adopting the Strategic Plan as presented.
Council Member Gennawey shared that a Strategic Plan Workshop took place on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, where the City Council and department heads thoroughly reviewed the accomplishment and updates to the Strategic Plan. He shared that the City has managed to put together a Strategic Plan that focuses on what can be achieved in the next few years. Council Member Gennawey shared that the City Council has informed the City Manager and department heads of what the expectations are in the near future and in the long term. He shared that the Strategic Plan includes a plethora of great things that are being done for the residents of Laguna Niguel and the accomplishments over the past couple of years. Council Member Gennawey congratulated Finance Director Agrelius on restructuring the City’s investments which has helped to ensure a balanced budget and surplus. He stated that the Strategic Plan puts an emphasis on the City being safe and clean and also working on having a thriving community with many community events and opportunities for people to come together. Council Member Gennawey stated that the City is thriving and the Strategic Plan is example of that. He thanked staff and his City Council colleagues for a productive Strategic Plan Workshop.
Council Member Johns thanked staff for a productive Strategic Plan Workshop. He shared that he agrees with the residents of Laguna Niguel on the six goals of the Strategic Plan and that he believes the City is on the right track to continuously meet those goals through the adoption of the updates Strategic Plan.
Mayor Pro Tem Oddo shared that the Strategic Plan is a great process that every city should do and that she had shared it with her colleagues in other cities. She highlighted the strategies to create a Nixle and Alert OC Policy, the creation of an inventory of all components of open space within the C ity, and the Active Transportation study. Mayor Pro Tem Oddo shared that she is excited for the future of the City and thankful to have a Strategic Plan and its update.
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Mayor Jennings expressed her gratitude towards staff and City Manager Letourneau and Assistant City Manager Martin. She also shared her gratitude for the previous City Council that made the decision to adopt a Strategic Plan, which allows the City to have a clear mission, vision, and guiding values, allowing for forward thinking and planning for the next 50 years. Mayor Jennings expressed her appreciation to those in the community who participated and gave their feedback as part of the community survey . She shared that she is proud of the Strategic Plan and that she is excited for what the next several years look like and for all that can be accomplished together.
A MOTION was made by Council Member Gennawey , seconded by Council Member Winstead to:
Adopt the 2024 Strategic Plan Update.
Motion carried 5-0.
OTHER BUSINESS/COUNCIL REPORTS
1. Council Reports
Council Member Gennawey shared that he has attended many productive meetings regarding an item that will appear on a future City Council agenda related to signage located throughout the community during the months of September - November. He shared that he attended the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting and encouraged the residents to attend the Bunny Bonanza on Saturday, March 23, 2024. Council Member Gennawey shared that he will be attending the Public Safety Committee meeting for the California League of Cities on Friday, March 22, 2024.
Council Member Winstead shared that she and Council Member Johns attended an Orange County Fair Housing Workshop on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, and shared that there are informational pamphlets available at City Hall for those who were not able to attend. She encouraged the residents to attend the Bunny Bonanza on Saturday, March 23, 2024. Council Member Winstead shared that there would be an e- waste collection event at Dana Hills High School on Saturday, March 23, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
She shared that the Taste of Dana will be on Thursday, March 28, 2024.
Council member Johns shared that he volunteered with Family Assistance Ministry (FAM) by assisting with distributing food to those in need and encouraged the residents to consider volunteering for similar programs.
Mayor Pro Tem Oddo shared updates on the Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA) regarding bond rating and interagency transponder technology . She shared that the Military Support Committee would be supporting the adopted Marine Unit on Saturday, April 13, 2024, with a car wash fundraiser at Plaza de La Paz, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and encouraged residents to come out and show support.
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Mayor Jennings shared that she attended the Laguna Niguel Elementary School talent show and the Orange County Fire Authority Open House on Saturday, March 16, 2024.
She wished everyone a happy Passover and Easter.
2. City Manager/Department Reports
Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) Division Chief Baryic Hunter provided an Orange County Fire Authority Quarterly Report.
Parks and Recreation Director Harmon shared that the Bunny Bonanza will take place on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Chapparosa Park, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Jennings wished those who celebrate the Persian New Year , a Happy Nowruz, would begin at 8:06 p.m. that evening. Mayor Jennings adjourned the Regular City Council Meeting at 7:38 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Stacey Chavez, Deputy City Clerk