CITY of LAGUNA WOODS
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, February 15, 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.
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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 2/10/23
YOLIE TRIPPY, CMC, City Clerk Date
Laguna Woods City Council Agenda 02/15/2023 Regular Page 3 of 7 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: 852 2666 8833 followed by pound (#) and the following meeting passcode: 406532 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.
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• Open the Zoom application following the on-screen prompts • Enter the following meeting password: 406532
• 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 African American History Month – February 2023
Recommendation: Approve and present the proclamation.
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 the regular meeting on January 18, 2023.
Laguna Woods City Council Agenda 02/15/2023 Regular Page 5 of 7
6.2 City Treasurer’s Report
Recommendation: Receive and file the City Treasurer’s Report for the month of January 2023.
6.3 Warrant Register
Recommendation: Approve the warrant register dated February 15, 2023 in the amount of $838,950.01.
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 Rejection of Claim
Recommendation: Reject the following claim against the City:
George Szkiba vs. City of Laguna Woods,
Claimant: George Szkiba
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
VIII. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
8.1 Future of Teleconferencing and Remote Participation for Meetings Recommendation: Receive and file a report from staff regarding teleconferencing options available to the City Council following the end of the State of California’s COVID-19 State of Emergency on February 28, 2023, and plans to continue to allow the public to remotely participate in meetings.
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 Liaison to Laguna Woods Civic Support Fund
Councilmember Moore
9.9 Other Comments and Reports
X. CLOSED SESSION
XI. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
XII. ADJOURNMENT
Laguna Woods City Council Agenda 02/15/2023 Regular Page 7 of 7 Next Adjourned Regular Meeting: Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at 2 p.m.
Laguna Woods City Hall
24264 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, California 92637
Next Regular Meeting: Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at 2 p.m.
Laguna Woods City Hall
24264 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, California 92637
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4.1 AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH –
FEBRUARY 2023
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ITEM 4.1
Proclamation
City of Laguna Woods
African American History Month
February 2023
WHEREAS, African Americans have played a critical role in the social, economic, and political development of the United States; and
WHEREAS, African Americans have a proud legacy of service and dedication to our community, state, and country; and
WHEREAS, African American History Month is a time for all Americans to remember the stories and teachings of African Americans who have helped to combat prejudice, further the cause of civil rights, and build, serve, and enrich our nation; and WHEREAS, the Laguna Woods African American Heritage Club provides residents with opportunities to celebrate and recognize African American culture through social, educational, and historical events unique to African American life; and WHEREAS, the City of Laguna Woods is committed to embracing diversity.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Laguna Woods City Council does hereby proclaim February 2023 as “African American History Month” in the City of Laguna Woods and encourages reflection on the contributions that African Americans have made and continue to make, both locally and throughout our nation.
Dated this 15th day of February, 2023
______________________________ _______________________________ Cynthia S. Conners Attest: Yolie Trippy
Mayor City Clerk
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4.2 CITY HALL/PUBLIC LIBRARY UPDATE
(NO REPORT)
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6.0 CONSENT CALENDAR SUMMARY
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ITEM 6.0
CC 02-15-2023 RM Consent Calendar Summary – AR Page 1 of 2 City of Laguna Woods
Agenda Report
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Christopher Macon, City Manager
FOR: February 15, 2023 Regular Meeting
SUBJECT: Consent Calendar Summary
Recommendation
Approve all proposed actions on the February 15, 2023 Consent Calendar by single motion and City Council action.
Background
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, staff, or the public requests that specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion and consideration of action.
Summary
The February 15, 2023 Consent Calendar contains the following items:
6.1 Approval of the City Council meeting minutes for the regular meeting on January 18, 2023.
6.2 Approval of a motion to receive and file the City Treasurer’s Report for the month of January 2023.
6.3 Approval of the warrant register dated February 15, 2023 in the amount of $838,950.01. A list of warrants is included in the agenda packet; detailed information about individual warrants is available at or from City Hall.
ITEM 6.0
Consent Calendar Summary – AR Page 2 of 2 CC 02-15-2023 RM
6.4 Adoption of a resolution allowing for the continued use of teleconferencing for meetings during the COVID-19 State of Emergency, pursuant to California Assembly Bill 361 (2021-2022). The proposed resolution includes the findings required by California Government Code Section 54953(e)(3) for meetings to continue to be held via teleconferencing.
6.5 Rejection of the following claim against the City: George Szkiba vs. City of Laguna Woods, Claimant: George Szkiba. Carl Warren & Company, the City’s third-party claims administrator, recommends that the City reject this claim, which relates to a traffic collision said to occur on August 3, 2022.
Additional information is available at or from City Hall.
6.1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
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ITEM 6.1
January 18, 2023 1 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
January 18, 2023
2:00 P.M.
Laguna Woods City Hall
24264 El Toro Road
Laguna Woods, California 92637
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Conners called the Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Laguna Woods to order at 2:00 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
COUNCILMEMBER: PRESENT: Horne, McCary, Moore, Hatch, Conners ABSENT: -
All councilmembers participated in-person at the meeting location.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Macon, City Attorney Patterson, City Clerk Trippy City Manager Macon participated via teleconference.
All other staff participated in-person at the meeting location.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Donald R. Forden led the 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)
Mayor Conners introduced the item.
City Clerk Trippy read the commendation.
Councilmembers and Mr. Forden made comments. Mr. Forden responded to comments and questions from councilmembers.
Moved by Councilmember Horne, seconded by Councilmember Moore, and carried ITEM 6.1
January 18, 2023 2 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes unanimously on a 5-0 vote, to approve and present the commendation.
Councilmembers posed for pictures with Mr. Forden.
4.2 City Hall/Public Library Project Update
City Manager Macon provided an update.
City Manager Macon responded to a question from Councilmember Moore.
V. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Sarah Mendoza, representing Congresswoman Young Kim, introduced herself, encouraged contacting the Congresswoman’s office for federal needs, and provided social media information.
Ms. Mendoza also responded to questions from councilmembers.
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by Councilmember Horne, seconded by Councilmember Moore, and carried unanimously on a 5-0 vote, to approve Consent Calendar items 6.1 – 6.6.
6.1 City Council Minutes
Approved the City Council meeting minutes for 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
Received and filed the City Treasurer’s Report for the month of December 2022.
6.3 Warrant Register
Approved the warrant register dated January 18, 2023 in the amount of $967,602.94.
6.4 Teleconferencing for Meetings
Adopted 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 ITEM 6.1
January 18, 2023 3 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Approved a cooperative agreement with the County of Orange, the Orange County Flood 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 authorized 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)
1. Approved 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. Approved 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. Released 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 – None
VIII. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
8.1 Laguna Woods Civic Support Fund
(agendized by Mayor Pro Tem Hatch)
Mayor Pro Tem Hatch introduced the item.
Councilmembers discussed the item.
Kathryn Freshley, resident, commented on her support for posted agendas and minutes.
ITEM 6.1
January 18, 2023 4 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Councilmembers discussed the item and staff answered related questions.
Moved by Councilmember McCary, seconded by Councilmember Horne, and carried on a 4-1 vote, with Councilmember Moore voting no, to:
1. 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
2. Approve a contribution of $5,000 to the newly independent Laguna Woods Civic Support Fund to support future activities.
AND
3. 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)
Mayor Conners briefly commented on the item.
Councilmember Horne introduced the item.
Councilmembers discussed the item.
Councilmembers commented on the sound quality in the Council Chambers and the importance of speaking into the microphones.
Councilmembers discussed the item and staff made related comments.
Moved by Councilmember Horne, seconded by Councilmember McCary, and carried unanimously on a 5-0 vote, to:
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) business engaged in retail sales of cannabis and/or cannabis products.
AND
ITEM 6.1
January 18, 2023 5 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
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
9.1 Coastal Greenbelt Authority
Councilmember McCary provided a report.
9.2 Orange County Fire Authority
Mayor Pro Tem Hatch provided a report.
9.3 Orange County Library Advisory Board
Councilmember Moore stated that there is an upcoming meeting.
9.4 Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District
Councilmember Horne provided a report.
9.5 San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency
Mayor Conners provided a report and responded to questions from Councilmember Moore and Mayor Pro Tem Hatch.
9.6 South Orange County Watershed Management Area
Councilmember Moore provided a report and commented on a water-related meeting that she attended prior to the City Council meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Hatch made comments.
Councilmember Moore responded to Mayor Pro Tem Hatch’s comments
9.7 Liaisons to Community Bridge Builders
Councilmembers McCary and Horne provided a report.
Councilmembers commented on the sound quality in the Council Chambers.
ITEM 6.1
January 18, 2023 6 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
9.8 Other Comments and Reports
Councilmember Moore reported on an OC Human Relations meeting that she attended on January 17, 2023.
X. CLOSED SESSION – None
XI. CLOSED SESSION REPORT – None
XII. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 3:20 p.m. The next regular meeting will be at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at Laguna Woods City Hall, 24264 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, CA 92637.
__________________________________
YOLIE TRIPPY, CMC, City Clerk
Approved: February 15, 2023
__________________________________
CYNTHIA S. CONNERS, Mayor
6.2 CITY TREASURER’S REPORT
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6.3 WARRANT REGISTER
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6.4 TELECONFERENCING FOR MEETINGS
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ITEM 6.4
R 23-XX 1 XX-XX-2023
RESOLUTION NO. 23-XX
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)
WHEREAS, on February 26, 2020, the County of Orange Health Officer declared a Local Health Emergency and the Chairwoman of the Board of Supervisors, acting as the Chair of Emergency Management Council, proclaimed a Local Emergency finding that the imminent and proximate threat to public health from the introduction of COVID-19 created conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property within the territorial limits of Orange County; and WHEREAS, on March 2, 2020, the Orange County Board of Supervisors adopted resolutions No. 20-011 and 20-012 ratifying the Local Health Emergency and Local Emergency, referenced above; and
WHEREAS, on March 4, 2020, the Governor of the State of California proclaimed a State of Emergency in response to COVID-19, pursuant to Section 8625 of the California Emergency Services Act (Article 1 [commencing with Section 8550] of Chapter 7 of Division 1 of Title 2); and WHEREAS, on March 11, 2020 the World Health Organization publicly characterized COVID-19 as a pandemic; and
WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, the President of the United States declared a National Emergency due to the spread and the effects of COVID-19; and WHEREAS, the State of California (California Department of Industrial Relation’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health’s COVID-19 Prevention Non-Emergency Regulations effective February 3, 2023) and County of Orange Health Officer (Orders and Strong Recommendations revised September 23, 2022) continue to impose or recommend measures to promote social distancing; and WHEREAS, on March 17, 2020, the Governor of the State of California issued Executive Order N-29-20 that, in an effort to confront and contain COVID19, suspended certain provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act providing local agencies with greater flexibility to hold meetings via teleconferencing; and ITEM 6.4
R 23-XX 2 XX-XX-2023
WHEREAS, on September 16, 2021, the Governor of the State of California signed Assembly Bill 361 (2020-2022) (“AB 361”) amending the Ralph M. Brown Act providing local agencies with greater flexibility to hold meetings via teleconferencing during a proclaimed state of emergency when: (1) state or local officials have imposed or recommended measures to promote social distancing and/or (2) the legislative body of the local agency has determined, by majority vote, that, as a result of the emergency, meeting in person would present imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees (California Government Code Section 54953(e)(1)); and
WHEREAS, AB 361 was chaptered into law as an urgency statute with its effectiveness waived until October 1, 2021, subject to the Governor of the State of California’s Executive Order N-15-21 dated September 20, 2021; and WHEREAS, in order to continue holding meetings via teleconferencing, AB 361 requires the legislative body of a local agency to periodically make the findings set forth in California Government Code Section 54953(e)(3).
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA
WOODS, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The above recitals are true and correct.
SECTION 2. The City Council does hereby find the following:
(A) A state of emergency has been proclaimed pursuant to Section 8625 of the California Emergency Services Act (Article 1 [commencing with Section 8550] of Chapter 7 of Division 1 of Title 2); and
(B) The City Council has reconsidered the circumstances of the state of emergency; and
(C) The state of emergency continues to directly impact the ability of the members of the City Council to meet safely in person; and (D) State and local officials continue to impose or recommend measures to promote social distancing.
SECTION 3. The Mayor shall sign this resolution and the City Clerk shall ITEM 6.4
R 23-XX 3 XX-XX-2023
attest and certify to the passage and adoption thereof.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this XX day of XX 2023. _______________________________
CYNTHIA S. CONNERS, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
YOLIE TRIPPY, CMC, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss.
CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS )
I, YOLIE TRIPPY, City Clerk of the City of Laguna Woods, do HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution No. 23-XX was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Laguna Woods at a regular meeting thereof, held on the XX day of XX 2023, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
_________________________________
YOLIE TRIPPY, CMC, City Clerk
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6.5 REJECTION OF CLAIM
(NO REPORT)
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8.1 FUTURE OF TELECONFERENCING AND
REMOTE PARTICIPATION FOR MEETINGS
(NO REPORT)