CITY of LAGUNA WOODS
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
Adjourned Regular Meeting
Wednesday, March 22, 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: The City offers four options for public comments:
1. Make public comments in-person
2. Submit public comments in writing
3. Make public comments by telephone
4. Make public comments by computer (Zoom)
For more information, please refer to page three of this agenda.
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
Electronic Distribution: The City of Laguna Woods provides notification of agenda posting and availability via email. To sign up for email notifications, please visit www.cityoflagunawoods.org/email-notifications, email [email protected], or contact the City Clerk’s Office at (949) 639-0500/TTY (949) 639-0535. Please note that the City is not responsible for, and makes no guaranties or warranties related to, the transmission or receipt of email notifications.
Mail Distribution: The City of Laguna Woods is able to mail agendas and/or agenda materials if provided with advance payment for postage and printing (if applicable). To request mail distribution, please email [email protected] or contact the City Clerk’s Office at (949) 639-0500/TTY (949) 639-0535.
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 3/17/23
YOLIE TRIPPY, CMC, City Clerk Date
Laguna Woods City Council Agenda 03/22/2023 Adjourned Regular Page 3 of 9
OPTIONS FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. Make public comments in-person. Members of the public wishing to make in-person public comments are asked, but not required, to complete and submit a speaker card to City staff. Speaker cards are available near the entrance to the meeting location. If you do not wish to submit a speaker card, or wish to remain anonymous, you may indicate your desire to speak from the floor. Speakers are requested, but not required, to identify themselves.
2. Submit public comments in writing. Written public comments may be submitted via email ([email protected]) or delivered to 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 written public comments are advised 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: 881 8273 8589 followed by pound (#) and the following meeting passcode: 164419 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 (Zoom).
• Visit www.zoom.us
• Click on “Join” toward the top right of the webpage
• Enter the following meeting ID: 881 8273 8589
• Open the Zoom application following the on-screen prompts • Enter the following meeting password: 164419
• 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
1.1 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.
1.2 Emergency Circumstances and Just Cause Teleconferencing Recommendation: Receive and act upon disclosures and requests from members of the City Council related to teleconferencing pursuant to California Assembly Bill 2449 (2021-2022).
II. ROLL CALL
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. PRESENTATIONS AND CEREMONIAL MATTERS
4.1 American Red Cross Month – March 2023
(agendized by Councilmember Moore)
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
Laguna Woods City Council Agenda 03/22/2023 Adjourned Regular Page 5 of 9 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 15, 2023.
6.2 City Treasurer’s Report
Recommendation: Receive and file the City Treasurer’s Report for the month of February 2023.
6.3 Warrant Register
Recommendation: Approve the warrant register dated March 22, 2023 in the amount of $682,533.66.
6.4 Investment of Financial Assets Policy
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LAGUNA WOODS, CALIFORNIA, REVIEWING AND
ADOPTING A STATEMENT OF THE INVESTMENT
POLICY, AND ADOPTING AN INVESTMENT POLICY
6.5 Federal and State Disaster Financial Assistance
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LAGUNA WOODS, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING
RESOLUTION NO. 20-07 AND MAKING DESIGNATIONS
AND AUTHORIZATIONS RELATED TO APPLICATIONS
FOR AND EXECUTION OF FEDERAL AND STATE
DISASTER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
6.6 Tree Pruning and Removal Services
Recommendation: Approve an agreement with Great Scott Tree Service, Inc. for tree pruning and removal services and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
6.7 General Plan Annual Report
Recommendation: Receive and file the General Plan Annual Report covering the 2022 calendar year.
6.8 City Hall Refurbishment & Safety Project: Phase 3
Recommendation:
1. Approve final record plans and specifications reflecting completion of the “City Hall Refurbishment & Safety Project:
Phase 3” as prepared by the project architect.
AND
2. Accept project completion of the contract agreement with US Builders & Consultants for the “City Hall Refurbishment & Safety Project: Phase 3”.
AND
3. Release contract retention in the amount of $7,907.72 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.
Laguna Woods City Council Agenda 03/22/2023 Adjourned Regular Page 7 of 9 VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
VIII. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
8.1 2021‐2029 General Plan Housing Element Update
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LAGUNA WOODS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING
REVISIONS TO THE 2021-2029 GENERAL PLAN
HOUSING ELEMENT, AND PROVIDING DIRECTION
AND MAKING FINDINGS RELATED TO ADOPTION OF
THE 2021-2029 GENERAL PLAN HOUSING ELEMENT
PURSUANT TO APPLICABLE STATE LAW
8.2 City Hall Waste Drop-Off Program (Personal Medication and Home-Generated Sharps Waste Disposal)
Recommendation:
1. Authorize the City Manager to discontinue accepting unwanted personal medication at City Hall for subsequent disposal due to the implementation of California Senate Bill 212 (Jackson, Chapter 1004, Statutes of 2018), which established stewardship requirements for drug manufacturers and distributors.
AND
2. Reaffirm the City’s commitment to accepting unwanted homegenerated sharps at City Hall for subsequent disposal.
8.3 Southern California Association of Governments’ 2023 General Assembly Delegate and Alternate Delegate
Recommendation: Appoint members of the City Council to serve as a delegate and alternate at the Southern California Association of Governments’ 2023 General Assembly.
8.4 Laguna Woods Civic Support Fund
(originally agendized by Mayor Pro Tem Hatch on January 18, 2023 and re-agendized by Councilmember Moore)
Recommendation: Extend the City’s formal involvement with the Laguna Woods Civic Support Fund through June 30, 2023 and direct the Mayor to provide written notice of such extension to the Laguna Woods Civic Support Fund.
8.5 Coastal Greenbelt Authority Appointments
(agendized by Councilmember Moore)
Recommendation: Modify the City Council’s appointments to serve as first alternate and second alternate on the Coastal Greenbelt Authority Board of Directors effective immediately through December 31, 2024.
8.6 Fiscal Years 2023-25 Budget and Work Plan & Fiscal Years 2023- 34 Capital Improvement Program Development
Recommendation: Provide direction to staff.
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
Laguna Woods City Council Agenda 03/22/2023 Adjourned Regular Page 9 of 9
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
XI. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
XII. ADJOURNMENT
Next Regular Meeting: Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at 2 p.m.
Laguna Woods City Hall
24264 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, California 92637