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LAGUNA NIGUEL CITY COUNCIL
Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting
June 16, 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 – James Wenger, Grace Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Boy Scout Troop #700
PRESENTATION
1. Recognition of C DR Jacob Beckelhymer, Commanding Officer, U.S.S.
Stockdale
Mayor Johns presented a proclamation to CDR Jacob Beckelhymer, Commanding Officer, U.S.S. Stockdale and thanked him on behalf of the City Council, for his commitment and service.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Martha McNicholas, thanked the City for its wildfire mitigation efforts near George White Elementary School but urged the C ity to expand vegetation management in City-owned areas, particularly the canyon behind the school.
Joan Tat eyama thanked the Sheriff's Department and C ity staff for recent traffic enforcement and signage improvements, and expressed concern that unmanaged vegetation on HOA-owned slopes continues to pose a wildfire risk.
Trish Sweeney urged the community to support efforts to keep the Providence Laguna Beach Hospital emergency room open, arguing that replacing it with an urgent care facility would reduce access to critical emergency services for residents throughout South Orange County.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A MOTION was made by Council Member Win stead, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Jennings, to approve the Consent Calendar as presented.
Motion carried 5-0.
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1. Warrants of June 16, 2026
Approved as written.
2. Payroll Summary Register
Approved as written.
3. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting on June 2, 2026
Approved as written.
4. A mendment No. 2 to the Franchise Agreement for Municipal Solid Waste Collection Between the City of Laguna Niguel and CR&R Incorporated
1. A pproved Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement for the Collection, Transportation, Processing and Diversion of Recyclable Materials, Food Scraps, Yard Trimmings, Wood, Construction and Demolition Debris and Other Materials and for the Collection, Transportation and Disposal of Municipal Solid Waste Between the City of Laguna Niguel and CR&R Incorporated; an
2. A uthorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No.2 to the Agreement for the Collection, Transportation, Processing and Diversion of Recyclable Materials, Food Scraps, Yard Trimmings, Wood, Construction and Demolition Debris and Other Materials and for the Collection, Transportation and Disposal of Municipal Solid Waste Between the City of Laguna Niguel and CR&R Incorporated, subject to the City Attorney making non-substantive changes.
5. A pproval of Multi -Year Professional Services Agreement for On -Call Professional Services and Approval of Multi -Year Professional Services Agreement Amendments for On- Call Professional Services in Support of Public Work Department Functions
1. Approved Multi-Year Professional Services Agreements for On- Call Professional Services with the following firms (listed alphabetically):
• Arcadis U.S., Inc.
• DKS Associates
• GHD, Inc.
• RK Engineering Group, Inc
2. A pproved Multi-Year Professional Services Agreement Amendments for On- Call Professional Services; and,
Name of Firm Multi-Year Total Annual
NTE Value
Civil Engineering / Architectural Services
• Black O’Dowd & Associates, Inc. $55,000
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Name of Firm Multi-Year Total Annual
NTE Value
• Derek J. McGregor, Inc. $165,000
• DKS Associates $110,000
• GHD, Inc. $110,000
• Psomas $110,000
Project and Program Management Services
• GHD, Inc. $110,000
• Interwest Consulting Group, Inc. (Maintenance) $150,000 Construction Management and Inspections Services
• Interwest Consulting Group, Inc. (Maintenance) $150,000 • Interwest Consulting Group, Inc. (Development) $150,000 Storm Water Compliance Services
• WSP USA, Inc. $220,000
Traffic Engineering Services
• Arcadis U.S., Inc. $110,000
• Iteris, Inc. $165,000
• Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. $302,500
• RK Engineering Group, Inc. $110,000
Traffic Signal Operations Services
• AGA Engineers, Inc. $109,312
3. Authorized the City Manager to execute the Multi -Year On-Call Professional Services Agreements and Multi -Year On- Call Professional Services Amendments, and future amendments to the agreements, subject to the City Attorney making non-substantive changes
6. Orange County Transportation Authority OC Go (Measure M2) Eligibility Package Submittal
1. A dopted Resolution No. 2026- 1529, adopting a Seven- Year Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2026- 27 through 2032- 33 for compliance with the Measure M2 eligibility requirements;
2. A dopted Resolution No. 2026- 1530, concerning the status and update of the Pavement Management Plan for the City of Laguna Niguel
3. A dopted Resolution No. 2026-1531, concerning the update of the Local Signal Synchronization Plan Update for the City of Laguna Niguel; and,
4. Directed staff to submit the City’s OC Go (Measure M2) Eligibility Package to the Orange County Transportation Authority prior to June 30, 2026.
7. Approval of a Three-Year Software Agreement with Brightly Software Inc.
1. Approved the three- year cloud services Software as a Service Agreement (SaaS) Agreement for Asset Essentials (AE) software with Brightly Software, Inc., in a not -to-exceed amount of $141,466 for Fiscal Years 2026- 2027
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through 2028-2029, and any future non- discretionary payments for software subscription renewals;
2. Approved a not-to-exceed 10% contingency per year of the total contract in the amount of $14,147 for additional support services and authorized the Public Works Director/City Engineer to approve the additional support services with Brightly Software, Inc, if needed, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $155,613 for Fiscal Years 2026-2027 through 2028-2029;
3. Authorized the City Manager to execute the Agreement and future non- discretionary payments for software subscription renewals, subject to the City Attorney making non-substantive changes.
8. Award of Maintenance Services Agreement to Bear Electrical Solutions, LLC for Citywide Traffic Signal and Streets Electrical Maintenance
1. Awarded a Maintenance Services Agreement for Citywide Traffic Signal and Streets Electrical Maintenance to Bear Electrical Solutions, LLC in the not -to- exceed amount of $475,000 per year for Fiscal Years 2026- 27 through 2028- 29, subject to extension administratively for two additional one-year periods;
2. Approved a not-to-exceed 20% contingency of the total contract in the amount of $95,000 per year for unforeseen conditions, emergency response services, or additional work, and authorized the Public Works Director/City Engineer to approve additional work with Bear Electrical Solutions, LLC, for a total not-to- exceed amount of $570,000 per year, if needed; and,
3. Authorized the City Manager to execute the Maintenance Services Agreement, and future amendments to the Agreement with Bear Electrical Solutions, LLC, subject to the City Attorney making non-substantive changes.
9. Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-1534, Adopting a List of Projects for Fiscal Year 2026-27 Funded by SB1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017
1. Approved the recommended list of projects for Fiscal Year 2026- 27 to be funded by SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017; and,
2. Adopted Resolution No. 2026-1534, Adopting a List of Projects for Fiscal Year 2026-27 Funded by SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEM
1. Resolutions of Necessity of the City Council of the City of Laguna Niguel to Acquire, by Eminent Domain, (1) a Partial Fee Right of Way Interest and a Twelve-Month Temporary Construction Easement Affecting the Real Property Located at 25991 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel, Orange County, California 92677 and More Particularly Described as Assessor
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Parcel No. 636-034-08, and (2) A Partial Fee Right of Way Interest and a Six- Month Temporary Construction Easement Affecting the Real Property located at 26022 Cape Drive, Laguna Niguel, Orange County, California 92677 and More Particularly Described as Assessor parcel No. 636- 034-06, for the Crown Valley Parkway Westbound Widening Project, in the City of Laguna Niguel, Orange County, California
Mayor Johns opened the Public Hearing.
Guillermo Frias from Best Best and Krieger LLP (BBK) spoke on the nature and scope of the Public Hearing.
City Clerk Asistin confirmed that the notice of hearing for each resolution was mailed to the affected property owners.
Senior Management Analyst Ke lli Everett introduced the item and provided a report on the resolutions of necessity of the City Council of the City of Laguna Niguel to acquire, by eminent domain, (1) a p artial fee right of w ay interest and a t welve-month temporary construction easement affecting the r eal property located at 25991 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel, Orange County, California 92677 and m ore particularly described as assessor parcel No. 636-034-08, and (2) a partial fee right of way interest and a six-month temporary construction easement affecting the real property located at 26022 Cape Drive, Laguna Niguel, Orange County, California 92677 and more particularly described as assessor parcel No. 636-034-06, for the Crown Valley Parkway westbound widening project, in the City of Laguna Niguel, Orange County, California.
City Clerk Asistin stated that the City has received four communications including two communications from Rick Friess of Allen Matkins regarding the H&S property, APN 636- 034-08, dated May 29
th and June 16 th, 2026, and two communications from Steven Carpenter of Crown Cape Center regarding the Carpenter property, APN 636-034-06 dated June 5th and June 12th, 2026, and all communications have been provided to the City Council.
Sal Hassan, owner of the H&S Energy property, spoke on his concerns.
Rick Friess, counsel for H&S Energy, spoke on his clients concerns.
Steven Carpenter, owner of the property located at 26022 Cape Drive, spoke on his concerns.
City Attorney Smith, Guillermo Frias , and Casey Powell , all of BBK, spoke in regard to the objections and comments that were raised.
COUNCIL QUESTIONS
There were no questions from the City Council.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION
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There was no discussion from the City Council.
Mayor Johns closed the Public Hearing.
A MOTION was made by Mayor Pro Tem Jennings, seconded by Council Member Oddo to:
Adopt Resolution No. 2026- 1533, “Resolution of Necessity of the City Council of the City of Laguna Niguel to Acquire, by Eminent Domain, A Partial Fee Right of Way Interest and Twelve- Month Temporary Construction Easement Affecting the Real Property Located at 25991 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel, Orange County, California 92677 and More Particularly Described as Assessor Parcel No. 636- 034-08, for the Crown Valley Parkway Westbound Widening Project, in the City of Laguna Niguel, Orange County, California”
Motion carried 5-0.
A MOTION was made by Council Member Winstead, seconded by Council Member Oddo to:
Adopt Resolution No. 2026- 1532, “Resolution of Necessity of the City Council of the City of Laguna Niguel to Acquire, by Eminent Domain, A Partial Fee Right of Way Interest and a Six-Month Temporary Construction Easement Affecting the Real Property Located at 26022 Cape Drive, Laguna Niguel, Orange County, California, 92677 and More Particularly Described as Assessor Parcel No. 636- 034-06, for the Crown Valley Parkway Westbound Widening Project, in the City of Laguna Niguel, Orange County, California”
Motion carried 5-0.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Recodification of the Laguna Niguel Municipal Code – Title 9 Updates
Assistant City Manager Martin introduced the item and provided a report on the recodification of the Laguna Niguel Municipal Code Title 9 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.
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COUNCIL DISCUSSION
There was no further discussion from the City Council.
2. Recodification of the Laguna Niguel Municipal Code – Title 5 , Massage Establishment Updates
Assistant City Manager Martin introduced the item and provided a report on the recodification of the Laguna Niguel Municipal Code Title 5 , Massage Establishments 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.
OTHER BUSINESS/COUNCIL REPORTS
1. Council Reports
Council Member Oddo reported that the Defensible Space and Vegetation Management Program Effectiveness Report identified opportunities to strengthen the C ity's weed abatement program. She noted that the City Council received and filed the report and that staff is implementing its recommendations, including introducing goat grazing at Reef View Node Park, expanding weed abatement in a portion of the Salt Creek Corridor, and coordinating with HOAs to establish strategic firebreak anchor points. She thanked residents for raising wildfire safety concerns, stating that their participation prompted the study. She also recalled recommending the use of contingency funds during the budget process to evaluate whether the C ity could do more to improve wildfire preparedness, and expressed appreciation that the C ity Council unanimously supported the study.
Council Member Oddo concluded that while implementing the report's recommendations will make the C ity safer, wildfire preparedness is an ongoing community effort. She emphasized that "fire knows no boundaries" and invited residents to attend her September 9 Firewise workshop to learn more about Firewise communities, insurance issues, and wildfire safety.
Mayor Pro Tem Jennings recognized the recent observance of Flag Day, reflecting on the American flag as a symbol of freedom, opportunity, unity, and the sacrifices made by those who have served the nation. She expressed gratitude to members of the armed
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forces and veterans, and encouraged the community to honor the flag by demonstrating service, respect, and civic responsibility in their daily lives.
Council Member Winstead followed up on the Flag Day remarks by Mayor Pro Tem Jennings by announcing that the City now has two locations where residents can respectfully dispose of retired American flags: one at the Sea Country Senior and Community Center and a second at City Hall, installed as Eagle Scout Harrison Lehman's service project. She also announced that the Military Support Committee will host a car wash on June 27 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Plaza de la Paz to benefit Marines and their families, with all proceeds supporting military personnel and their families.
Council Member Gennawey shared that he attended the Aliso Niguel High School graduation with Mayor Pro Tem Jennings and members of the Aliso Viejo City Council, celebrating the graduating class. He also noted that other City Council members attended the Dana Hills High School graduation, recognizing graduation season as an exciting milestone for local students. He also thanked all 33 students who applied for the Laguna Niguel Youth Committee, noting that it was the largest applicant pool in the City's history.
While only six applicants could be selected, he commended all participants for their leadership and encouraged those who were not appointed to remain involved in the community and apply again in the future.
Mayor Johns reported that he, Council Members Winstead and Oddo attended the Dana Hills High School graduation. He also highlighted the successful kickoff of the C ity's Summer Concert Series, noting that more than 2,000 people attended and thanked Parks and Recreation staff for organizing the event. He also attended the monarch butterfly event at the Niguel B otanical Preserve, emphasizing the importance of protecting monarch butterflies as a symbol of Laguna Niguel. In addition, he recognized the success of the inaugural multi-city Senior Games, hosted jointly with Mission Viejo and Laguna Hills, and praised staff for organizing the event. Mayor Johns invited the community to attend the Liberty Tree Dedication at Chapparosa Park on July 2 at 9:00 a.m., explaining that the date commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence by the Second Continental Congress on July 2, 1776.
City Manager/Department Reports
There were no additional reports.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Johns adjourned the Regular City Council Meeting at 8:19 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Marissa J. Asistin, CMC, City Clerk