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CITY of LAGUNA WOODS
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
Special Meeting
Monday, April 10, 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 4/7/23
YOLIE TRIPPY, CMC, City Clerk Date
Laguna Woods City Council Agenda 04/10/2023 Special Page 3 of 7
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: 852 1803 5501 followed by pound (#) and the following meeting passcode: 597344 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: 852 1803 5501
• Open the Zoom application following the on-screen prompts • Enter the following meeting password: 597344
• 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 Holocaust Remembrance Day – April 17, 2023
Recommendation: Observe a moment of silence.
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 Alternative Compliance Examination Engagement for Recipients Laguna Woods City Council Agenda 04/10/2023 Special Page 5 of 7 That Would Otherwise be Required to Undergo a Single Audit or Program-Specific Audit as a Result of Receiving Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds
Recommendation: Receive and file the Independent Accountant’s Report dated March 23, 2023 regarding the Alternative Compliance Examination Engagement for Recipients That Would Otherwise be Required to Undergo a Single Audit or Program-Specific Audit as a Result of Receiving Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022.
6.2 National Opioids Settlements
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute the settlement agreements with Teva, Allergan, CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart as part of the National Opioids Settlement, and elect for the City to receive direct payment of settlement funds. For the purpose of this recommendation, “settlement agreements” includes participation forms for the settlements (including releases of claims) and California state-subdivision agreements regarding distribution and use of settlement funds, as well as any other documents or certifications that may be necessary to finalize or implement the settlement agreement.
6.3 Ridge Route Drive Landscape Project
Recommendation:
1. Approve final record plans and specifications reflecting completion of the “Ridge Route Drive Landscape Project” as prepared by the project architect.
AND
2. Accept project completion of the contract agreement with Marina Landscape, Inc. for the “Ridge Route Drive Landscape Project”.
AND
3. Release contract retention in the amount of $8,883.52 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. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
7.1 Public Library Lease Agreement
Recommendation: Approve a lease agreement with the County of Orange for use of portions of the City-owned building located at 24266 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, CA 92637 as a public library, as well as non-exclusive, in common use of various other Cityowned areas located at 24264 and 24266 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, CA 92637, and authorize the Mayor to execute the lease agreement, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
7.2 Laguna Woods Civic Support Fund
Recommendation:
1. Remove all existing directors, without cause, from the Laguna Woods Civic Support Fund Board of Directors.
AND
2. Appoint all five members of the City Council to the Laguna Woods Civic Support Fund Board of Directors.
AND
3. Extend the City’s formal involvement with the Laguna Woods Civic Support Fund indefinitely.
Laguna Woods City Council Agenda 04/10/2023 Special Page 7 of 7 VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Next Regular Meeting: Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at 2 p.m.
Laguna Woods City Hall
24264 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, California 92637