CITY of LAGUNA WOODS
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
2:00 p.m.
Laguna Woods City Hall
24264 El Toro Road
Laguna Woods, California 92637
Noel Hatch
Mayor Pro Tem
Shari L. Horne
Councilmember
Cynthia Conners
Mayor
Annie McCary
Councilmember
Carol Moore
Councilmember
Welcome to a meeting of the Laguna Woods City Council!
This meeting may be recorded, televised, and made publicly available.
Public Comments: Persons wishing to address the City Council are requested to complete and submit a speaker card to City staff. Speaker cards are available near the entrance to the meeting location. Persons wishing to address the City Council on an item appearing on this agenda will be called upon at the appropriate time during the item’s consideration.
Persons wishing to address the City Council on an item not appearing on the agenda will be called upon during the “Public Comments” item. Persons who do not wish to submit a Speaker Card, or who wish to remain anonymous, may indicate their desire to speak from the floor. Speakers are requested, but not required, to identify themselves.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): It is the intention of the City to comply with the ADA. If you need assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact either the City Clerk’s Office at (949) 639-0500/TTY (949) 639-0535 or the California Relay Service at (800) 735-2929/TTY (800) 735-2922. The City requests at least two business days’ notice in order to effectively facilitate the provision of reasonable accommodations.
REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULE
The Laguna Woods City Council meets regularly on the third Wednesday of each month at 2 p.m.
AGENDA POSTING AND AVAILABILITY
Regular and Adjourned Regular Meetings: Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54954.2 of the Ralph M. Brown Act, the City of Laguna Woods posts agendas at Laguna Woods City Hall, 24264 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, California 92637; on the City’s website (www.cityoflagunawoods.org); and, at other locations designated by Resolution No. 17-30, at least 72 hours in advance of regular and adjourned regular meetings. Agendas and agenda materials are available at Laguna Woods City Hall during normal business hours and on the City’s website. Printed copies of agendas and agenda materials are provided at no charge in advance of meetings. After meetings have occurred, a per page fee is charged for printed copies.
Special and Emergency Meetings: Agenda posting and availability for special and emergency meetings is conducted pursuant to all applicable provisions of California Government Code (Ralph M. Brown Act).
AGENDA DISTRIBUTION LISTS
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FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For additional information, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (949) 639-0500/TTY (949) 639-0535, [email protected], or 24264 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, California 92637.
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss.
CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS )
I, Yolie Trippy, City Clerk, City of Laguna Woods, hereby certify under penalty of perjury that this agenda was posted at Laguna Woods City Hall, 24264 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, California 92637; on the City’s website (www.cityoflagunawoods.org); and, at other locations designated by Resolution No. 17-30, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54954.2 of the Ralph M. Brown Act. /s/ Yolie Trippy 1/13/23
YOLIE TRIPPY, CMC, City Clerk Date
Laguna Woods City Council Agenda 01/18/2023 Regular Page 3 of 9 NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) NOTICE
Please exercise caution when attending City Council meetings. If you attend this meeting, please abide by all applicable state and local public health orders.
OPTIONS FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. Attend the meeting in-person.
2. Submit public comments in writing. Written public comments may be submitted via email ([email protected]) or by mail (Laguna Woods City Hall, 24264 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, CA 92637), provided that they are received by the City prior to 2:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
Written public comments may be read or summarized to the City Council at the meeting, and parties submitting comments should be aware that their email addresses and any information submitted may be disclosed or become a matter of public record. No party should expect privacy of such information.
3. Make public comments by telephone. Dial (669) 444-9171. When prompted enter the following meeting ID: 895 6806 6250 followed by pound (#) and the following meeting passcode: 588448 followed by pound (#). When an item you wish to comment on is discussed, press *9 on your telephone to raise your hand. When it is your turn, you will be unmuted and able to speak.
Please note that your telephone number will be visible to the City. No party should expect privacy of such information.
4. Make public comments by computer.
• Visit www.zoom.us
• Click on “Join a Meeting” toward the top right of the webpage • Enter the following meeting ID: 895 6806 6250
• Open the Zoom application following the on-screen prompts • Enter the following meeting password: 588448
• Enter a name and email address as required by Zoom
When an item you wish to comment on is discussed, click on “Raise Hand.” When it is your turn, you will be unmuted and able to speak. Please note that information you enter into Zoom will be visible to the City. No party should expect privacy of such information.
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 Donald R. Forden – Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris’ 2022 Laguna Woods Veteran of the Year
(agendized by Mayor Conners)
Recommendation: Approve and present the commendation.
4.2 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 Laguna Woods City Council Agenda 01/18/2023 Regular Page 5 of 9 the special meeting on September 15, 2022, the regular meeting on November 16, 2022, the special meeting on December 12, 2022, and the regular meeting on December 21, 2022.
6.2 City Treasurer’s Report
Recommendation: Receive and file the City Treasurer’s Report for the month of December 2022.
6.3 Warrant Register
Recommendation: Approve the warrant register dated January 18, 2023 in the amount of $967,602.94.
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 Newport Bay Watershed Total Maximum Daily Load Programs Recommendation: Approve a cooperative agreement with the County of Orange, the Orange County Flood Control District, the City of Costa Mesa, the City of Irvine, the City of Laguna Hills, the City of Lake Forest, the City of Newport Beach, the City of Orange, the City of Santa Ana, the City of Tustin, Irvine Ranch Water District, and the Irvine Company to fund total maximum daily load programs and related activities in the Newport Bay Watershed (Agreement No. MA-080-23010376) and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
6.6 Pavement Management Plan Project (Northbound Moulton
Parkway between Calle Cortez and Via Campo Verde)
Recommendation:
1. Approve final record plans and specifications reflecting completion of the “Pavement Management Plan Project
(Northbound Moulton Parkway between Calle Cortez and Via Campo Verde)” as prepared by the project engineer.
AND
2. Accept project completion of the contract agreement with Hardy & Harper, Inc. for the “Pavement Management Plan
Project (Northbound Moulton Parkway between Calle Cortez and Via Campo Verde)”.
AND
3. Release contract retention in the amount of $12,178.23 withheld per California Government Code 35 days following recordation of the Notice of Completion with the County of Orange, provided no Stop Notices are on file with the City preventing the release of the contract retention.
AND
4. Exonerate project posted bonds 35 days following recordation of the Notice of Completion with the County of Orange.
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
VIII. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
8.1 Laguna Woods Civic Support Fund
(agendized by Mayor Pro Tem Hatch)
Recommendation:
1. Discuss the future structure and role of the Laguna Woods Laguna Woods City Council Agenda 01/18/2023 Regular Page 7 of 9 Civic Support Fund.
AND
2. Recognizing the Laguna Woods Civic Support Fund’s success, maturity as an organization, and ability to function independent of the City, direct the Mayor to provide written notice of the City’s termination of its formal involvement as contemplated in Section 5.5 of the Laguna Woods Civic Support Fund’s Bylaws.
AND
3. Approve a contribution of $5,000 to the newly independent Laguna Woods Civic Support Fund to support future activities.
AND
4. Appoint Councilmember Moore to serve as a liaison to the Laguna Woods Civic Support Fund to foster communication between the City and Laguna Woods Civic Support Fund
related to their shared interest in supporting the City and Laguna Woods Branch of OC Public Libraries, from January 18, 2023 through December 31, 2024
8.2 Cannabis Retail Sales Business Regulations
(agendized by Councilmember Horne)
Recommendation:
1. Direct the City Manager to draft an ordinance for future consideration by the City Council that would – if adopted by the City Council at a future meeting – authorize the operation of storefront retailer (dispensary) businesses engaged in retail sales of cannabis and/or cannabis products.
AND
2. Direct the City Manager to draft a resolution for future consideration by the City Council that would – if approved by
the City Council at a future meeting – set the rate of the cannabis business tax authorized by Measure T (Ordinance No. 22-01) for storefront retailer (dispensary) businesses at the higher of the following: (a) 10% of gross receipts received or generated for each monthly reporting period, or (b) $35 per square foot of floor area (annual tax rate) prorated monthly to one-twelfth of the annual tax rate amount.
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
Councilmember McCary, First Alternate: Councilmember Moore, Second Alternate: Councilmember Horne
9.2 Orange County Fire Authority
Mayor Pro Tem Hatch
9.3 Orange County Library Advisory Board
Councilmember Moore; Alternate: Councilmember McCary
9.4 Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District
Councilmember Horne
9.5 San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency
Mayor Conners; Alternate: Mayor Pro Tem Hatch
9.6 South Orange County Watershed Management Area
Councilmember Moore; Alternate: Councilmember Horne
9.7 Liaisons to Community Bridge Builders
Councilmember Horne and Councilmember McCary
9.8 Other Comments and Reports
X. CLOSED SESSION
Laguna Woods City Council Agenda 01/18/2023 Regular Page 9 of 9 XI. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
XII. ADJOURNMENT
Next Regular Meeting: Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at 2 p.m.
Laguna Woods City Hall
24264 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, California 92637