CITY of LAGUNA WOODS
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, August 16, 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 8/11/23
YOLIE TRIPPY, CMC, City Clerk Date
Laguna Woods City Council Agenda 08/16/2023 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: 884 4697 0070 followed by pound (#) and the following meeting passcode: 690784 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: 884 4697 0070
• Open the Zoom application following the on-screen prompts • Enter the following meeting password: 690784
• 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 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
Laguna Woods City Council Agenda 08/16/2023 Regular Page 5 of 9 Recommendation: Approve the City Council meeting minutes for the regular meeting on July 19, 2023.
6.2 City Treasurer’s Report
Recommendation: Receive and file the City Treasurer’s Report for the month of July 2023.
6.3 Warrant Register
Recommendation: Approve the warrant register dated August 16, 2023 in the amount of $614,163.44.
6.4 Code Enforcement Services
Recommendation: Approve an agreement with Willdan
Engineering for code enforcement services and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
6.5 Deed of Easement
Recommendation: Approve a deed of easement to the El Toro Water District for certain waterline infrastructure constructed as part of the City Hall/Public Library Project at 24264 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, CA 92637 (Assessor’s Parcel Number: 621-121- 29) and authorize the Mayor to execute the deed of easement.
6.6 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Pedestrian Accessibility Improvement Project: Phase 6 and 6(B)
Recommendation:
1. Approve final record plans and specifications reflecting completion of the “Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Pedestrian Accessibility Improvement Project: Phase 6 and 6(B)” as prepared by the project engineer.
AND
2. Accept project completion of the contract agreement with Kalban, Inc. for the “Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Pedestrian Accessibility Improvement Project: Phase 6 and 6(B)”.
AND
3. Release contract retention in the amount of $12,939.35 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 Cannabis Retail Sales Business Regulations
Recommendation:
If the City Council wishes to proceed with adopting regulations that would permit cannabis retail sales businesses:
Approve second reading and adopt an ordinance – read by title with further reading waived – titled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LAGUNA WOODS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
SECTIONS 13.06.010, 13.08.010, 13.10.020, 13.12.020,
13.13.020, 13.18.070, AND 13.26.025 OF TITLE 13
(ZONING) OF THE LAGUNA WOODS MUNICIPAL CODE
TO ESTABLISH A REGULATORY FRAMEWORK FOR
CANNABIS STOREFRONT RETAILERS, SET THE
Laguna Woods City Council Agenda 08/16/2023 Regular Page 7 of 9
CANNABIS BUSINESS TAX RATE FOR CANNABIS
STOREFRONT RETAILERS, AND CLARIFY THE
NATURE OF PROHIBITED CANNABIS BUSINESSES AND
EXISTING REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO TOBACCO
AND TOBACCO CIGARETTE SALES; AND
DETERMINING AND CERTIFYING THAT THE
ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
8.2 Zoning Code Amendments
Recommendation: Approve second reading and adopt an ordinance – read by title with further reading waived – titled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LAGUNA WOODS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 13.14 AND SECTIONS 13.04.020, 13.08.010,
13.13.020, 13.15.011, 13.15.015, 13.15.016, 13.15.017,
13.15.020, 13.23.030, AND 13.26.070 OF TITLE 13
(ZONING) OF THE LAGUNA WOODS MUNICIPAL CODE,
AND DETERMINING AND CERTIFYING THAT THE
ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
8.3 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
8.4 2022-2023 Orange County Grand Jury Report, “Welcome to the Neighborhood – Are cities responsibly managing the integration of group homes?”
Recommendation: Approve a response to the 2022-2023 Orange County Grand Jury Report, “Welcome to the Neighborhood – Are cities responsibly managing the integration of group homes?,” authorize the Mayor to execute the response, and direct the City Manager to submit the response as required by applicable law.
8.5 El Toro Road Medians Improvement Project (Westbound El Toro Road between Moulton Parkway to Calle Sonora)
Recommendation: Approve a conceptual design, tree palette, and plant palette, for the El Toro Road Medians Improvement Project (Westbound El Toro Road between Moulton Parkway to Calle Sonora), and authorize staff to proceed with preparing final design documents.
8.6 Employee Compensation and Benefits
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LAGUNA WOODS, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING
RESOLUTION NO. 23-20, AND ESTABLISHING A
COMPENSATION SCHEDULE AND BENEFITS FOR CITY
EMPLOYEES
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 Horne, Second Alternate: Mayor Conners
9.2 Orange County Fire Authority
Mayor Pro Tem Hatch
Laguna Woods City Council Agenda 08/16/2023 Regular Page 9 of 9
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
Prior to convening in closed session, the City Council will hear public comments on items appearing on the closed session agenda.
10.1 The City Council will meet in closed session under the authority of California Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) to consider the following: Public Employee Performance Evaluation – City Manager.
XI. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
XII. ADJOURNMENT
Next Regular Meeting: Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at 2 p.m.
Laguna Woods City Hall
24264 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, California 92637