City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 6 April 21, 2026
LAGUNA NIGUEL CITY COUNCIL
Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting
April 21, 2026
7:00 p.m. – Regular Meeting
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL – Mayor Johns called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Mayor Gene Johns – Present
Mayor Pro Tem Kelly Jennings – Present
Council Member Ray Gennawey– Present
Council Member Stephanie Oddo – Present
Council Member Stephanie Winstead – Present
INVOCATION – Chaplain Serena Cummins, Orange County Sheriff’s Department
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Boy Scout Pack #705
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Christine Park raised concern over the planned closure of the Providence Mission Hospital Laguna Beach.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar Items No. 5 and 6 were pulled from the consent calendar.
A MOTION was made by Council Member Oddo, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Jennings, to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar as presented.
Motion carried 5-0.
1. Warrants of April 7 and April 21, 2026
Approved as written.
2. Payroll Summary Register
Approved as written.
3. Investment Report as of February 28, 2026
Received and filed the City of Laguna Niguel Investment Report as of February 28, 2026.
4. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting on March 17, 2026
Approved as written.
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7. Waste Infrastructure System Enterprise (WISE) Agreement with the County of Orange
1. Approved the Waste Infrastructure System Enterprise (WISE) Agreement with the County of Orange; and,
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement with the County of Orange, subject to the City Attorney making non-substantive changes.
8. City Sponsorship of Dana Hills High School and Aliso Niguel High School Grad Nite 2026
1. Approved a sponsorship donation of $3,000 to the Dana Hills High School Grad Nite Committee; and,
2. Approve a sponsorship donation of $3,000 to the Aliso Niguel High School Grad Nite Committee.
ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
5. Approval of Amendment No. 2 to the On -Call Professional Services Agreement with lteris, Inc. for the La Paz Road and Cabot Road Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program Projects
Council Member Oddo highlighted the City’s leadership on the largely grant -funded regional traffic signal synchronization project (CC Items 5 and 6) which aims to improve traffic flow, reduce congestion, and lower greenhouse gas emissions across South Orange County , including the cities of Laguna Niguel, Aliso Viejo, Laguna Hills, and Mission Viejo.
A MOTION was made by Council Member Oddo , seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Jennings to:
1. Approve Amendment No. 2 to the On- Call Professional Services Agreement (On-Call PSA) with lteris, Inc. to provide project management, design, and construction support services for the La Paz Road and Cabot Road Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program Projects for a not-to-exceed amount of $587,410;
2. Approve a not -to-exceed 10% contingency in the amount of $58,741 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 $646,151, if needed; and,
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the On -Call PSA with lteris, Inc., subject to the City Attorney making non-substantive changes.
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Motion carried 5-0.
6. Approval of Cooperative Agreement with the Cities of Aliso Viejo, Laguna Hills, and Mission Viejo for the Alicia Parkway Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program Project
A MOTION was made by Council Member Oddo, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Jennings to:
1. Approve the Cooperative Agreement by and between the City of Laguna Niguel and the cities of Aliso Viejo, Laguna Hills, and Mission Viejo for the Alicia Parkway Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program Project;
2. Authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the agreement; and,
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute future amendments to the agreement.
Motion carried 5-0.
DISCUSSION ITEM
1. Recodification of the Laguna Niguel Municipal Code – Title 8 Updates
Assistant City Manager Martin introduced the item and provided a report on the recodification of the Laguna Niguel Municipal Code Title 8 updates.
COUNCIL QUESTIONS
There were no questions from the City Council.
Mayor Johns opened Public Comment.
There were no public comments.
Mayor Johns closed Public Comment.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION
There was no further discussion from the City Council.
Mayor Johns moved onto the next agenda item with no formal action being taken.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEM
1. Public Hearing to Consider the Draft Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan for FY 2026-2027
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Community Development Director Orduna introduced the item and Management Analyst Hannah Tamaddon provided a report on the draft Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan for FY 2026-2027.
COUNCIL QUESTIONS
There were no questions from the City Council.
Mayor Johns opened the Public Hearing.
Shannon Sheratino, representative of the YMCA of Orange County, spoke in support of the item and shared the programs the organization offers.
Ross Chun, representative of Family Assistance Ministries, spoke in support of the item and shared the programs the organization offers.
Steve Moyer, CEO of Age Well Senior Services, spoke in support of the item and shared the programs the organization offers.
Ryan Dylan, representative of Last is First, spoke in support of the item and shared the programs the organization offers.
Mayor Johns closed the Public Hearing.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION
Mayor Pro Tem Jennings expressed appreciation to participating organizations for their vital community service, acknowledging the importance of the program and noting the City’s support via limited Federal funding.
Council Member Gennawey thanked the local nonprofit organizations for their meaningful work supporting residents in need, emphasizing their strong community impact and expressing appreciation for the City’s ability to fund their efforts.
Council Member Winstead echoed appreciation for local organizations, noting her firsthand experience with their positive impact and thanking them for their dedicated service to the community.
A MOTION was made by Mayor Pro Tem Jennings, seconded by Council Member Oddo to:
1. Open the public hearing and receive testimony;
2. Consider the Draft FY 2026-2027 Action Plan and make any desired changes; and,
3. Direct that the FY 2026-2027 Action Plan, with any changes, be placed on the May 5, 2026, City Council Agenda for final adoption.
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Motion carried 5-0.
OTHER BUSINESS/COUNCIL REPORTS
1. Council Reports
Council Member Oddo called for City involvement in opposing the potential closure of the Laguna Beach Hospital , including exploring a resolution or further discussion with Providence leadership, while also commemorating the Armenian Genocide, highlighting regional transportation achievements, and recognizing Earth Day and Arbor Day.
Council Member Gennawey shared highlights from attending Fire Ops Day with the Orange County Fire Authority expressing deep appreciation for firefighters and honoring the late Kevin Skinner. He shared that he participated in various local community events including Earth Day at the Niguel Botanical Preserve and the “Taste of Aliso” fundraiser, and concluded by paying tribute to longtime community volunteer and former Citizen of the Year Donna Mulvaney following her passing.
Council Member Winstead recognized local law enforcement honored at the Orange County Sheriff's Department Medal of Valor ceremony for their acts of heroism, celebrated the homecoming of the USS Stockdale and related community support efforts, and paid tribute to Donna Mul vaney for her lasting impact and service to Laguna Niguel sharing that her passing is a great loss for the City.
Mayor Pro Tem Jennings highlighted attending a sobering mock DUI crash demonstration at Aliso Niguel High School organized with the Orange County Sheriff's Department, California Highway Patrol, and Orange County Fire Authority noting its powerful impact on students and its importance in promoting safety, and also welcomed new OCFA Division Chief Reid Gibson to the community.
Mayor Johns highlighted attending the homecoming of the USS Stockdale on April 10, celebrating the safe return of service members and their reunion with families, and later serving as a judge at the Dana Hills High School Foundation’s “Taste of Dana” fundraiser, praising strong community turnout and the participation of several local Laguna Niguel restaurants.
City Manager/Department Reports
Community Development Director Orduna reported that Laguna Niguel received two awards from the American Planning Association Orange County Section for its community engagement program and General Plan update, both of which will advance to state-level competition in recognition of the City’s planning excellence.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Johns adjourned the Regular City Council Meeting in memory of Donna Mulvaney at 7:56 p.m.
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Respectfully submitted,
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Marissa J. Asistin, CMC, City Clerk