Laguna Woods City Council Agenda 03/16/2022 Regular Page 3 of 8 NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) NOTICE
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I. CALL TO ORDER
Introductory Note: Members of the public wishing to address the City Council on items appearing on this agenda are advised to indicate their interest in doing so at the time an item is considered by notifying City staff if present in-person, pressing *9 on their telephone if participating by telephone, or clicking on “Raise Hand” if participating by computer via Zoom. Members of the public wishing to address the City Council on items not appearing on this agenda may do so during Item V.
II. ROLL CALL
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. PRESENTATIONS AND CEREMONIAL MATTERS
4.1 City Hall/Public Library Project Update
Recommendation: Receive and file.
V. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
About Public Comments on Non-Agenda Items: This is the time and place for members of the public to address the City Council on items not appearing on this agenda. To indicate interest, please notify City staff if present in-person, press *9 on your telephone if participating by telephone, or click on “Raise Hand” if participating by computer via Zoom. Pursuant to state law, the City Council is unable to take action on such items, but may engage in brief discussion, provide direction to City staff, or schedule items for consideration at future meetings.
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR
About the Consent Calendar: All items listed on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted by one vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member of the City Council, City staff, or member of the public requests that specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion and consideration of action.
6.1 City Council Minutes
Recommendation: Approve the City Council meeting minutes for the regular meeting on February 16, 2022 and the special meeting on March 3, 2022.
6.2 City Treasurer’s Report
Recommendation: Receive and file the City Treasurer’s Report for Laguna Woods City Council Agenda 03/16/2022 Regular Page 5 of 8 the month of February 2022.
6.3 Warrant Register
Recommendation: Approve the warrant register dated March 16, 2022 in the amount of $589,396.30.
6.4 Teleconferencing for Meetings
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LAGUNA WOODS, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING FOR
THE CONTINUED USE OF TELECONFERENCING FOR
MEETINGS DURING THE COVID-19 STATE OF
EMERGENCY, PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA ASSEMBLY
BILL 361 (2021-2022)
6.5 Tree Pruning and Removal Services
Recommendation: Approve an agreement with West Coast
Arborists, Inc. for tree pruning and removal services and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
6.6 General Plan Annual Report
Recommendation: Receive and file the General Plan Annual Report covering the 2021 calendar year.
6.7 Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 Project List Recommendation: Adopt a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LAGUNA WOODS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A LIST
OF FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 PROJECTS PROPOSED TO
RECEIVE FUNDING FROM THE ROAD REPAIR AND
ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017’S LOCAL STREETS
AND ROADS FUNDING PROGRAM (ROAD
MAINTENANCE AND REHABILITATION ACCOUNT), AS
REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS
CODE SECTION 2034(A)(1), AND MAKING RELATED
AUTHORIZATIONS
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1 Building, Planning, Encroachment, and Grading Permit Fees Recommendation:
1. Receive staff report.
AND
2. Resume the public hearing that was continued from the regular meeting of the City Council on February 16, 2022.
AND
3. Receive public testimony.
AND
4. Close public hearing.
AND
5. Adopt a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LAGUNA WOODS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING NEW
AND INCREASED OR MODIFIED BUILDING AND
PLANNING SERVICES FEES, AND ENCROACHMENT
AND GRADING PERMIT FEES
VIII. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
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8.1 Employee Positions, Compensation, and Benefits
Recommendation:
1. Adopt a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LAGUNA WOODS, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING
RESOLUTION NOS. 21-19 AND 21-23, AND
ESTABLISHING A COMPENSATION SCHEDULE AND
BENEFITS FOR CITY EMPLOYEES
AND
2. Adopt a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LAGUNA WOODS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE
AUTHORIZED CITY EMPLOYEE POSITIONS FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 COMMENCING JULY 1, 2021 AND
ENDING JUNE 30, 2022, AND FISCAL YEAR 2022-23
COMMENCING JULY 1, 2022 AND ENDING JUNE 30,
2023
8.2 City Hall/Public Library Project
Recommendation: Direct the City Manager to remove two of the landscape planters from the design for the new outdoor patio in order to better facilitate future events and programs.
8.3 City Council Meeting Schedule
Recommendation: Schedule an adjourned regular meeting of the City Council to be held at Laguna Woods City Hall, 24264 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, CA 92637.
8.4 Compensation Equity Guidelines for Public Employees in Orange County
(agendized by Mayor Moore)
Recommendation: Discuss the item.
IX. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS
About City Council Reports and Comments: This is the time and place for members of the City Council to provide reports on meetings attended including, but not limited to, meetings of regional boards and entities to which they have been appointed to represent the City and meetings attended at the expense of the City pursuant to California Government Code Section 53232.3. Members of the City Council may also make other comments and announcements.
9.1 Coastal Greenbelt Authority
Mayor Pro Tem Conners; Alternate: Councilmember Tao
9.2 Orange County Fire Authority
Councilmember Hatch
9.3 Orange County Library Advisory Board
Mayor Moore; Alternate: Councilmember Tao
9.4 Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District
Councilmember Horne
9.5 San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency
Mayor Pro Tem Conners; Alternate: Mayor Moore
9.6 South Orange County Watershed Management Area
Mayor Moore; Alternate: Councilmember Hatch
9.7 Other Comments and Reports
X. CLOSED SESSION
XI. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
XII. ADJOURNMENT
Next Regular Meeting: Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at 2 p.m.
Laguna Woods City Hall
24264 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, California 92637