CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
January 17, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Laguna Woods City Hall
24264 El Toro Road
Laguna Woods, California 92637
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Hatch called the Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Laguna Woods to order at 2:00 p.m. and made comments regarding his goals as Mayor. He distributed a written document describing his goals, which included in the public record for this meeting II. ROLL CALL
COUNCILMEMBER: PRESENT: Conners, Mc Cary, Moore, Home, Hatch ABSENT:
All councilmembers participated in-person at the meeting location.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Macon, City Attorney Patterson, Administrative Services Director/City Treasurer Torres, City Clerk Trippy City Attorney Patterson participated in the meeting via Zoom.
All other staff participated in-person at the meeting location.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember McCary led the pledge of allegiance.
IV. PRESENTATIONS AND CEREMONIAL MATTERS
4.1 Presentation Regarding the Irradiation Sterile Insect Technique Project and Other Mosquito and Vector Issues - Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District (agendized by Mayor Pro Tern Home)
At Mayor Hatch's request, Mayor Pro Tern Home introduced the item.
Laura Young, District Manager, Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District, made a presentation and answered related questions.
Councilmembers discussed the presentation and Ms. Young answered related questions.
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V. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Bill Kaufman, member of the public, commented on the City's cannabis storefront retailer ordinance and a cannabis health center proposal.
Herman Janssen, member of the public, commented on the City's cannabis storefront retailer ordinance and a cannabis health center proposal.
Mayor Hatch advised Mr. Kaufman and Mr. Janssen that they could contact the City Manager for additional information.
James Tung, resident, commented on the Senior Mobility Program, the City Hall/Public Library Project, the status of the Laguna Hills Mall, and communication regarding City activities.
Mayor Hatch stated that he would like a presentation on the status of the Laguna Hills Mall.
Councilmember Conners briefly responded to Mr. Tung's comments.
VI. CITY TREASURER'S REPORT
6.1 City Treasurer Report
City Manager Macon introduced the item.
Administrative Services Director/City Treasurer Torres made a presentation.
Kathryn Freshley, resident, expressed her appreciation for the presentation.
Councilmembers discussed the item and staff answered related questions.
Ms. Freshley made additional public comments.
Moved by Councilmember Conners, seconded by Councilmember McCary, and carried unanimously on a 5-0 vote, to receive and file the City Treasurer's Report for the month of December 2023.
VII. CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by Mayor Pro Tern Horne, seconded by Councilmember Conners, and carried unanimously on a 5-0 vote, to approve Consent Calendar items 7 .1 - 7.4. 7 .1 City Council Minutes
Approved the City Council meeting minutes for the adjourned regular meeting on December 14, 2023 and the regular meeting on December 20, 2023.
January 17, 2024 2 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 7 .2 Warrant Register
Approved the warrant register dated January 17, 2024 in the amount of $740,294.40. 7 .3 Employee Compensation and Benefits
Adopted a resolution titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA
WOODS, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 23-38 AND
ESTABLISHING A COMPENSATION SCHEDULE AND BENEFITS
FOR CITY EMPLOYEES
7.4 City Hall/Public Library Project
Approved final record plans and specifications reflecting completion of the "City Hall/Public Library Project" as prepared by the project architect.
VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.1 Sidewalk Vending Regulations
City Manager Macon made a presentation.
Mayor Hatch opened the public hearing.
Kathryn Freshley, resident, asked for clarification regarding whether easements are considered public property for the purpose of the proposed ordinance, and expressed concerns regarding enforcement of the proposed ordinance.
City Manager Macon briefly responded to Ms. Freshley' s comments.
Ms. Freshley made additional public comments.
With no others requests to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Councilmembers discussed the item and staff answered related questions.
Moved by Councilmember Conners, seconded by Councilmember McCary, and carried on a 4-1 vote, with Mayor Pro Tern Home voting no, to approve the introduction and first reading of an ordinance - read by title with further reading waived- titled:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LAGUNA WOODS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 6.44 TO
TITLE 6 (BUSINESSES) OF THE LAGUNA WOODS MUNICIPAL
CODE TO REGULATE SIDEWALK VENDORS IN COMPLIANCE
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WITH CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 51038
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, BY ESTABLISHING
RESTRJCTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS DIRECLTY RELATED TO
OBJECTIVE HEAL TH, SAFETY, OR WELFARE CONCERNS, AS
WELL AS BY ESTABLISHING A PROHIBITION ON STATIONARY
SIDEWALK VENDORS IN AREAS THAT ARE ZONED
EXCLUSIVELY RESIDENTIAL AND DETERMINING AND
CERTIFYING THAT THE ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
8.2 Street Racing and Excessive Vehicle Noise Regulations City Manager Macon made a presentation.
Councilmember Conners left the meeting at 3:33 p.m.
Mayor Hatch opened the public hearing.
City Manager Macon noted that William O 'Dowd submitted written public comments dated January 16, 2024. Mr. O'Dowd's letter is included in the public record for this meeting.
William O'Dowd, resident, expressed his support for the proposed ordinance.
With no other requests to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Moved by Councilmember Conners, seconded by Councilmember Moore, and carried unanimously on a 5-0 vote, to approve first reading of 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 8.06 OF
TITLE 8 (TRAFFIC CONTROL) OF THE LAGUNA WOODS
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO VEHICLE GOLF CART, LOWSPEED VEHICLE, AND MOTORCYCLE RACING AND NOISE, AND
DETERMINING AND CERTIFYING THAT THE ORDINANCE IS
EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
ACT
IX. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
9.1 Objective Design Standards
City Manager Macon made a presentation.
Councilmembers commented on the item.
January 17, 2024 4 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Moved by Councilmember Conners, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Home, and carried unanimously on a 5-0 vote, to 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 11.10.010,
11. 10.020, 11. 10.030, 11.10.050, 11. 10.060, 11.10.100, 11.10, 110,
11.10.120, AND 11.10.130 OF TITLE 11 (PLANNING AND
DEVELOPMENT) OF THE LAGUNA WOODS MUNCIPAL CODE
PERTAINING TO OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS FOR CERTAIN
NEW DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS, AND
DETERMINING AND CERTIFYING THAT THE ORDINANCE IS
EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
ACT
X. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS
10.1 Coastal Greenbelt Authority
Councilmember McCary provided a report.
Councilmember Conners briefly commented on the report.
10.2 Orange County Fire Authority
Mayor Hatch provided a report.
At Mayor Hatch' s request, Councilmember McCary made comments regarding a recent experience with the Orange County Fire Authority.
10.3 Orange County Library Advisory Board
Councilmember Moore provided a report.
City Clerk Trippy responded to a question from Councilmember Moore.
Councilmember Moore commented on a recent volunteer experience.
Councilmember McCary briefly commented.
10.4 Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District Mayor Pro Tern Home noted the earlier presentation. Mayor Hatch expressed appreciation for the earlier presentation.
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10.5 San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency
Councilmember Conners provided a report and responded to a question from Mayor Hatch.
10.6 South Orange County Watershed Management Area
Councilmember Moore provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding a Santa Ana-Delhi Channel Cleanup and answered related questions from councilmembers.
10.7 Liaisons to Community Bridge Builders
Councilmember McCary and Mayor Pro Tern Home provided a report.
10. 8 Other Comments and Reports - None
X. CLOSED SESSION - None XI. CLOSED SESSION REPORT - None XII. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 4:06 p.m. The next adjourned regular meeting will be at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at Laguna Woods City Hall, 24264 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, CA 9263 7. (
Approved: February 21, 2024
NOEL HATCH, Mayor
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