CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
May 18, 2022
2:00 P.M.
Laguna Woods City Hall
24264 El Toro Road
Laguna Woods, California 92637
Mayor Moore made comments regarding the heroism of Dr. John Cheng during the recent shooting at Geneva Presbyterian Church and called for a moment of silence.
A moment of silence was observed.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Moore called the Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Laguna Woods to order at 2:02 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
COUNCILMEMBER: PRESENT: Hatch, Horne, Tao, Conners, Moore ABSENT:
All councilmembers participated in-person at the meeting location.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Macon, City Attorney Patterson, City Clerk Trippy All staff participated in-person at the meeting location.
Ill. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Captain Walters, Chief of Police Services, Orange County Sheriff's Department, led the pledge of allegiance.
Mayor Moore requested to add the following item to the agenda: "Informational Update on the Geneva Presbyterian Church", as a subsequent need item that was brought to the attention of the City Council after the posting of the agenda and to move Item 9.2 to following the added item.
Moved by Councilmember Horne, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Conners, and carried unanimously on a 5-0 vote, to approve the changes to the agenda proposed by Mayor Moore. This vote was conducted by roll call.
IV. PRESENTATIONS AND CEREMONIAL MATTERS
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4.0.01 Informational Update on the Geneva Presbyterian Church Shooting Captain Walters, Chief of Police Services, Orange County Sheriff's Department, provided an update on the recent shooting at Geneva Presbyterian Church.
Councilmembers made comments.
9.2 Orange County Fire Authority
Councilmember Hatch provided a report on the Orange County Fire Authority's response to the recent shooting at Geneva Presbyterian Church.
Division Chief Contreras, Orange County Fire Authority, provided an update on recent fires in the region and responded to related questions from Councilmembers.
A member of the public made comments regarding fire prevention activities and Division Chief Contreras responded to a related question.
Mayor Moore made comments.
4.1 Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month - May 2022 City Clerk Trippy read the proclamation.
Cush Bhada, India Club, made comments.
Councilmembers made comments.
Ghaffar Pourazar, resident, made comments.
Azar Asgari, resident, made comments.
Q Lee, Korean American Club, made comments.
Councilmembers made comments.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Conners, seconded by Councilmember Horne, and carried unanimously on a 5-0 vote, to approve the proclamation.
4.2 Older Americans Month - May 2022
Erica Danczak, Director of Aging and Veterans Services, Orange County Office on Aging, made comments.
Councilmember Horne made comments.
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Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Conners, seconded by Councilmember Horne, and carried unanimously on a 5-0 vote, to approve the proclamation.
4.3 Transportation Corridor Agencies Presentation - Will O'Neill, Chair, San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency
Will O'Neill, Chair, San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency, made a presentation.
Ghaffar Pourazar, resident, asked a question regarding the presentation.
Mr. O'Neill responded to Mr. Pourazar.
Councilmembers made comments.
Mayor Moore called for a brief recess.
The meeting was called back to order at 3:51 p.m.
4.4 City Hall/Public Library Project Update
City Manager Macon provided an update and answered related questions.
Councilmembers made comments.
V. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS - None
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by Councilmember Hatch, seconded by Councilmember Horne, and carried unanimously on a 5-0 vote, to approve Consent Calendar items 6.1 - 6.9.
6.1 Reserved
6.2 City Treasurer's Report
Received and filed the City Treasurer's Report for the month of April 2022.
6.3 Warrant Register
Approved the warrant register dated May 18, 2022 in the amount of $1,114,545.49.
6.4 Teleconferencing for Meetings
Adopted a resolution entitled:
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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 Law Enforcement Services
Approved an agreement with the County of Orange for law enforcement services and authorized the Mayor to execute the agreement, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
6.6 Traffic Signal, Street Light and City Hall Lighting Maintenance Services Approved an assignment agreement assigning the existing agreement with Siemens Mobility, Inc. for traffic signal, street light, and City Hall lighting maintenance services to Yunex, LLC and authorized the City Manager to execute the assignment agreement, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
6.7 General Municipal Election
Adopted a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA
WOODS, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE
HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD
ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2022 FOR THE ELECTION OF
CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE
LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATED TO GENERAL
LAW CITIES
AND
2. Adopted a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA
WOODS, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF ORNAGE TO CONSOLIDATE
A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY,
NOVEMBER 8, 2022 WITH THE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD
ON THE SAME DATE, PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS
CODE SECTION 10403
AND
3. Adopted a resolution entitled:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA
WOODS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR
CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO
CANDIDATE STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT THE
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY,
NOVEMBER 8, 2022
AND
4. Adopted a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA
WOODS, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR TIE VOTES AT THE
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY,
NOVEMBER 8, 2022 TO BE RESOLVED BY LOT, IN ACCORDANCE
WITH CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS CODE SECTION 15651
6.8 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Pedestrian Accessibility Improvement Project:
Phase 5
Increased the City Manager's authorization to approve change orders for the contract agreement with Kalban, Inc. for the construction of the "Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Pedestrian Accessibility Improvement Project: Phase 5" to 10% of the $279,305 base amount.
6.9 City-maintained Catch Basins Full Capture Systems Retrofit Project Rejected all bids received for the "City-maintained Catch Basins Full Capture Systems Retrofit Project" (bid opening date of April 28, 2022).
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
VIII. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
8.1 Cannabis Business Tax
City Manager Macon made a presentation.
Kathryn Freshley, resident, spoke in opposition to the recommendation.
Councilmembers discussed the item and staff answered related questions.
Moved by Councilmember Horne, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Conners, and carried on a 4-1 vote, with Mayor Moore voting no, to approve the second reading and adopt an ordinance - read by title with further reading waived - entitled:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA
WOODS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 3.18 TO TITLE 3 OF THE
LAGUNA WOODS MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING A TAX ON
CANNABIS BUSINESSES ENGAGED IN BUSINESS IN THE CITY OF
LAGUNA WOODS
City Manager Macon provided an overview of recommendations A2 through A4.
Councilmembers discussed the item and staff answered related questions.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Conners, seconded by Councilmember Horne, and carried on a 4-1 vote, with Mayor Moore voting no, to adopt a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA
WOODS, CALIFORNIA, CALLING FOR THE PLACEMENT AND
CONSOLIDATION OF ONE MEASURE ON THE BALLOT FOR THE
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2022 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
SEEKING TO ESTABLISH A TAX ON CANNABIS BUSINESSES
ENGAGED IN BUSINESS IN THE CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS
Councilmembers discussed the item and staff answered related questions.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Conners, seconded by Councilmember Horne, and carried unanimously on a 5-0 vote, to adopt a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA
WOODS, CALIFORNIA, DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO
PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS AND ESTABLISHING A
PROCESS FOR FILING WRITTEN ARGUMENTS AND REBUTTAL
ARGUMENTS REGARDING THE MEASURE ON THE BALLOT FOR
THE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2022 GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION SEEKING TO ESTABLISH A TAX ON CANNABIS
BUSINESSES ENGAGED IN BUSINESS IN THE CITY OF LAGUNA
WOODS
with Mayor Pro Tem Conners and Councilmember Horne authorized to file a written argument for the ballot measure signed as Councilmembers and Mayor Moore to file a written argument against the ballot measure signed as Mayor.
Moved by Councilmember Hatch, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Conners, and carried on a 4-1 vote, with Mayor Moore voting no, to adopt a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA
WOODS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND ADOPTING THE FISAL
YEARS 2021-23 BUDGET AND WORK PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR
2021-22 COMMENCING JULY 1, 2021 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2022, May 18, 2022 6 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
AND FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 COMMENCING JULY 1, 2022 AND
ENDING JUNE 30, 2023, RELATED TO ADJUSTMENTS OF
GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS FOR PLACING AND
CONSOLIDATING ONE MEASURE ON THE BALLOT FOR THE
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2022 GENERAL MUNICPAL ELECTION
SEEKING TO ESTABLISH A TAX ON CANNABIS BUSINESSES
ENGAGED IN BUSINESS IN THE CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS
8.2 Flavored Tobacco Product and Electronic Smoking Device Sales (agendized by Mayor Moore)
By consensus, the City Council continued this item to the May 26, 2022 adjourned regular meeting
8.3 Light-Emitting Diode (LED) Signs
Councilmembers discussed the item and Michael Pauls, on behalf of LW Shell, Inc., answered related questions.
By consensus, the City Council continued this item to the May 26, 2022 adjourned regular meeting.
8.4 California Assembly Bill 1276 (Carrillo) (2021-2022) By consensus, the City Council continued this item to the May 26, 2022 adjourned regular meeting
8.5 Employee Compensation and Benefits
By consensus, the City Council continued this item to the May 26, 2022 adjourned regular meeting.
8.6 Ad Hoc Audit Committee
By consensus, the City Council continued this item to the May 26, 2022 adjourned regular meeting.
IX. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS
9.1 Coastal Greenbelt Authority
Mayor Pro Tem Conners provided a report.
9.3 Orange County Library Advisory Board
Mayor Moore stated that there had been no meeting since the last meeting.
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9.4 Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District
Councilmember Horne provided a report.
9.5 San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency
Mayor Pro Tem Conners stated that her report was provided during Item 4.3.
9.6 South Orange County Watershed Management Area
Mayor Moore stated that there had been no meeting since the last meeting.
9.7 Other Comments and Reports - None
X. CLOSED SESSION - None
Xl. CLOSED SESSION REPORT - None
XII. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 5:22 p.m. The next adjourned regular meeting will be at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at Laguna Woods City Hall, 24264 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, CA 92637. The next regular meeting will be at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at Laguna Woods City Hall, 24264 E1 Toro Road, Laguna Woods, CA 92637.
YOLIE TRIPPY, CMC,
Approved: September 15, 2022
CAROL MOORE, Mayor
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