CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
July 21 , 202 6
7:00 P.M.
City Hall - Council Chambers
30111 Crown Valley Parkway
Laguna Niguel, California 92677
cityoflagunaniguel.org
LAGUNA NIGUEL CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Gene Johns
Mayor Pro Tem Kelly Jennings
Council Member Ray Gennawey
Council Member Stephanie Oddo
Council Member Stephanie Winstead
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Page 2 of 6 July 21, 2026 Welcome to the Regular City Council Meeting
Regular City Council meetings are held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. Meetings are open to the public, with limited in-person seating.
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City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Page 3 of 6 July 21, 2026
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
INVOCATION : Father Binh, St. Timothy Catholic Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE : Boy Scout Troop # 872
PRESENTATION
1. R ECOGNITION OF OUTGOING YOUTH COMMITTEE MEMBERS
PUBLIC COMMENTS
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. WAIVE THE READING OF ALL ORDINANCES
Approve the reading by title only of all ordinances wherein the titles appear on th e public agenda; said titles shall be determined to have been read by title, and further reading is waived .
2. WARRANTS OF JULY 7 , 2026, AND JULY 21 , 2026
Approve as written or amended.
3. PAYROLL SUMMARY REGISTER
Approve as written or amended.
4. INVES T MENT REPORT AS OF MAY 31, 2026
Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the City of Laguna Niguel Investment Report as of May 31, 2026.
5. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON JUNE 16, 2026 Approve as written or amended.
6. APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND A WARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO ELECNOR BELCO ELECTRIC, INC. FOR THE ALICIA PARKWAY
REGIONAL TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYN CHRONIZATION PROGRAM PROJECT, CASH CONTRACT NO. 24-11
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Approve the plans and specifications for the Alicia Parkway Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program Project, Cash Contract No. 24-11; City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Page 4 of 6 July 21, 2026
2. Award a Construction Contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. for the Alicia Parkway Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program Project, Cash Contract No. 24-11 in the amount of $2,783,643;
3. Authorize the Public Works Director to process change orders in an amount not to exceed 10% of the contract for $278,365, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $3,062,008, if needed;
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Construction Contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. for the Alicia Parkway Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program Project, Cash Contract No. 24-11, subject to the City Attorney making non-substantive changes; and,
5. Authorize the Public Works Director to execute the Notice of Completion at the conclusion of construction.
7. AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO MARK THOMAS & COMPANY , INC., FOR THE LA PAZ ROAD MOBILITY ENHANCEMENTS AND
PERMANENT REPAIR PROJECT FOR THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, ESTIMATE AN D RIGHT OF WAY ACQUISITION PHASES, CASH CONTRACT NO. 24-10
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Approve the Findings of Public Necessity to award this Agreement based upon the receipt of a single Proposal; and,
2. Award the Professional Services Agreement to Mark Thomas & Company, Inc., for the La Paz Road Mobility Enhancements and Permanent Repair Project for the Plans, Specifications, Estimate, and Right of Way Acquisition Phases, Cash Contract No. 24-10, for a not to exceed amount of $2,009,380; and,
3. Approve a not to exceed 15% contingency of the total contract in the amount of $301,407 for unforeseen conditions or extra work and authorize the Public Works Director to approve additional work for a total not-to-exceed amount of $2,310,787, if needed; and,
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Professional Services Agreement with Mark Thomas & Company, Inc., subject to the City Attorney making non-substantive changes.
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8. AWARD OF VENDOR SERVICES AGREEMENT TO AMERICAN GUARD SERVICES, INC. FOR CROSSING GUARD SERVICES
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Award the Vendor Services Agreement to American Guard Services, Inc. for Crossing Guard Services in the not-to-exceed amount of $273,075 per year for Fiscal Years 2026-27 through 2028-29, subject to extension administratively for two additional one-year periods;
2. Approve a not-to-exceed 20% contingency of the total contract in the value of $54,615 per year for unforeseen conditions or extra work and authorize the Public Works Director to approve additional work with American Guard Services, Inc. for a total not-to-exceed amount of $327,690 per year if needed; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Vendor Services Agreement for Crossing Guard Services and future amendments to the agreement, subject to the City Attorney making non-substantive changes.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEM
1. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-240, APPROVING THE
COMPREHENSIVE RECODIFICATION OF THE LAGUNA NIGUEL MUNICIPAL CODE
Staff recommends that the City Council open the public hearings, take public testimony, close the public hearings, and then take the following actions:
1. W aive fu ll reading , make any amendment to, and introduce Ordinance No. 2026- 240 by title:
ORDINANCE NO. 2026-240
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA
NIGUEL, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE COMPREHENSIVE
RECODIFICATION OF THE LAGUNA NIGUEL MUNICIPAL CODE
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-1535, Approving and Adopting New and Revised Fees for Sidewalk Vending Permits and Commercial Vending Vehicle Permits; and,
3. Direct that Ordinance 2026-240, with any changes, be placed on the agenda for the August 4, 2026, City Council meeting and adopt the ordinance at the meeting.
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Page 6 of 6 July 21, 2026
O THER BUSINESS/COUNCIL REPORTS
1. COUNCIL REPORTS
2. CITY MANAGER & DEPARTMENT REPORTS
ADJOURNMENT