Laguna Woods City Council
November 20, 2024

CITY of LAGUNA WOODS

CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
2:00 p.m.

Laguna Woods City Hall
24264 El Toro Road
Laguna Woods, California 92637
Shari L. Horne
Mayor Pro Tem
Cynthia Conners
Councilmember
Noel Hatch
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/Testimony: The City accepts public comments/testimony in-person and in writing. 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. 24-08, 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. 24-08, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54954.2 of the Ralph M. Brown Act. /s/ Yolie Trippy 11/15/24
YOLIE TRIPPY, CMC, City Clerk Date
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OPTIONS FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS/TESTIMONY

1. In Person
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 by submitting a speaker card to City staff or proceeding to the podium, one-by-one, at the time an item is considered.

Members of the public wishing to address the City Council on items not appearing on this agenda may do so during Item V.

Each speaker will have the opportunity to speak for up to three minutes once per agenda item, unless otherwise allowed by the City Council.

Speakers are requested, but not required, to identify themselves, either on speaker cards or in comments/testimony. Speakers are advised that their names and any information submitted on speaker cards or otherwise provided in writing to the City may be disclosed or become a matter of public record. No speaker should expect privacy of such information.

2. In Writing
Written public comments/testimony may be delivered to Laguna Woods City Hall (24264 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, CA 92637) or sent via email ([email protected]) provided that they are received by the City prior to 2:00 p.m. on the day of this meeting.

Written public comments/testimony will be provided to the City Council and included in the City Clerk’s written record of this meeting.

Parties submitting written public comments/testimony are requested, but not required, to identify themselves. Parties are advised that their names, email addresses, and any information submitted in writing to the City may be disclosed or become a matter of public record. No party should expect privacy of such information.

REMOTE VIEWING AND/OR LISTENING

1. Zoom (on a computer)
The City plans to live stream this meeting on Zoom (audio and/or video). Please note that public comments/testimony will not be accepted via Zoom. • Visit www.zoom.us
• Click on “Join”
• Enter the following meeting ID: 819 4877 9054
• Open the Zoom application following the on-screen prompts • Enter the following meeting password: 636048
• Enter a name and email address as required by Zoom
Please note that information you enter into Zoom may be publicly visible and/or visible to other persons. No party should expect privacy of such information.

2. Zoom (on a telephone)
The City plans to live stream this meeting on Zoom (audio and/or video). Please note that public comments/testimony will not be accepted via Zoom. • Call (669) 444-9171 or (253) 215-8782
• Follow the prompts and provide the information required by Zoom • When prompted for a webinar ID enter: 819 4877 9054
• When prompted for a passcode enter: 636048
Please note that your telephone number and information you enter into Zoom may be publicly visible and/or visible to other persons. No party should expect privacy of such information.

3. YouTube
The City plans to live stream this meeting on YouTube (audio and/or video). Please note that public comments/testimony will not be accepted via YouTube. • Visit www.youtube.com/@cityoflagunawoods
• Click on the “Live” button
• Click on the “Laguna Woods Channel 3” button
Please note that information you enter into YouTube may be publicly visible and/or visible to other persons. No party should expect privacy of such information.

4. Cable Television
The City plans to broadcast this meeting on cable television Channel 3 within Laguna Woods Village (audio and/or video). Please note that public comments/testimony will not be accepted via cable television Channel 3.

I. CALL TO ORDER
Introductory Notes:

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 by submitting a speaker card to City staff or proceeding to the podium, one-by-one, at the time an item is considered.

Members of the public wishing to address the City Council on items not appearing on this agenda may do so during Item V.

Each speaker will have the opportunity to speak for up to three minutes once per agenda item, unless otherwise allowed by the City Council.

Speakers are requested, but not required, to identify themselves, both on any Laguna Woods City Council Agenda  11/20/2024 Regular Page 5 of 13 applicable speaker cards and in comments/testimony. Speakers are advised that their names and any information submitted on speaker cards or otherwise provided in writing to the City may be disclosed or become a matter of public record. No speaker should expect privacy of such information.

II. ROLL CALL
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. PRESENTATIONS AND CEREMONIAL MATTERS

4.1 Legislative Update – Assemblymember Diane Dixon
Recommendation: Receive and file.

4.2 Legislative Update – John Pointer, California Senior Legislature (agendized by Mayor Pro Tem Horne)
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. Pursuant to state law, the City Council is unable to take action on such items, but may ask clarifying questions of the speaker, engage in brief discussion, refer items to City staff, and/or schedule items for consideration at future meetings.

VI. CITY TREASURER’S REPORT

6.1 City Treasurer’s Report
Recommendation: Receive and file the City Treasurer’s Report for the month of October 2024.

6.2 Quarterly Financial Report
Recommendation: Receive and file the Quarterly Financial Report for the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2024-25.

VII. 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 or City staff requests that specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion and consideration of action. Members of the public may address the City Council on items appearing on the Consent Calendar regardless of whether an item is removed for separate discussion and consideration of action.

7.1 City Council Minutes
Recommendation: Approve the City Council meeting minutes for the adjourned regular meeting on October 14, 2024.

7.2 Payment Register
Recommendation: Approve the payment register dated November 20, 2024 in the amount of $724,283.85.

7.3 Fiscal Years 2023-25 Budget Adjustments
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution titled:

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF LAGUNA WOODS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND
ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEARS 2023-25 BUDGET AND
WORK PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 COMMENCING
JULY 1, 2023 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2024, AND FISCAL
YEAR 2024-25 COMMENCING JULY 1, 2024 AND
ENDING JUNE 30, 2025, UNALLOCATING EXISTING

FEDERAL GRANTS FUND (AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN

ACT (CORONAVIRUS LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY
FUNDS)) APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE “CITY
HALL/PUBLIC LIBRARY PROJECT” AND THE “EL TORO

ROAD MEDIANS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
(WESTBOUND EL TORO ROAD BETWEEN MOULTON
PARKWAY TO CALLE SONORA)”

7.4 League of California Cities (Cal Cities) Events
Laguna Woods City Council Agenda  11/20/2024 Regular Page 7 of 13 Recommendation:

1. Authorize expenditures from the City’s existing City Council Department budget for registration ($675 per person) and hotel self-parking fees (approximately $29 per day) for any newly elected, first-time councilmember(s) to participate in the League of California Cities’ Mayors and Council Members Academy from January 29-31, 2025 at the Delta Hotels
Anaheim Garden Grove in Garden Grove, CA.

AND

2. Authorize expenditures from the City’s existing City Council Department budget for airfare to and from John Wayne Airport and Sacramento International Airport, and taxi or other ground transportation to and from Sacramento International Airport and the Sacramento Convention Center, for Councilmember
McCary to participate in the League of California Cities’ Community Services Policy Committee meeting on January 24, 2024, in a total amount not to exceed $600.

7.5 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Pedestrian Accessibility Improvement Project: Phase 8
Recommendation:

1. Approve the “Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Pedestrian Accessibility Improvement Project: Phase 8” design plans and specifications as prepared by the project engineer.

AND

2. Approve a notice of exemption for the “Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Pedestrian Accessibility Improvement Project: Phase 8” finding that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and authorize the City Manager to cause the notice of
exemption to be filed pursuant to applicable law.

AND

3. Adopt a resolution titled:

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF LAGUNA WOODS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND
ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEARS 2023-25 BUDGET AND
WORK PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 COMMENCING
JULY 1, 2023 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2024, AND FISCAL
YEAR 2024-25 COMMENCING JULY 1, 2024 AND
ENDING JUNE 30, 2025, ALLOCATING EXISTING

FEDERAL GRANTS FUND (AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN

ACT (CORONAVIRUS LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY
FUNDS)) APPROPRIATIONS TO THE “AMERICANS

WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) PEDESTRIAN
ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT: PHASE 8”
AND

4. Award a contract agreement to Carter Enterprises Group, Inc.

DBA Pavement Rehab Company for the construction of the
“Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Pedestrian
Accessibility Improvement Project: Phase 8”, in the amount of $169,000, plus authorized change orders not to exceed 10% ($16,900) of the base amount; and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract agreement and approve change orders, subject to approval of the contract agreement as to form by the City Attorney.

7.6 Circulation Improvement Project – Fiscal Year 2024-25 Recommendation:

1. Approve the addition of the “Circulation Improvement Project – Fiscal Year 2024-25” to the Fiscal Years 2023-34 Capital Improvement Program.

AND
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2. Adopt a resolution titled:

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF LAGUNA WOODS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND
ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEARS 2023-25 BUDGET AND
WORK PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 COMMENCING
JULY 1, 2023 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2024, AND FISCAL
YEAR 2024-25 COMMENCING JULY 1, 2024 AND
ENDING JUNE 30, 2025, ALLOCATING EXISTING

FEDERAL GRANTS FUND (AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN

ACT (CORONAVIRUS LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY
FUNDS)) APPROPRIATIONS TO THE “CIRCULATION
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT – FISCAL YEAR 2024-25”
AND

3. Approve the “Circulation Improvement Project – Fiscal Year 2024-25” design plans and specifications as prepared by the project engineer.

AND

4. Approve a notice of exemption for the “Circulation
Improvement Project – Fiscal Year 2024-25” finding that the project is categorically exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and authorize the City Manager to cause the notice of exemption to be filed pursuant to applicable law.

AND

5. Award a contract agreement to Bear Electrical Solutions, LLC for the construction of the “Circulation Improvement Project – Fiscal Year 2024-25”, in the amount of $116,040, plus
authorized change orders not to exceed 10% ($11,604) of the base amount; and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract agreement and approve change orders, subject to approval of the contract agreement as to form by the City Attorney.

7.7 Paseo De Valencia - Moulton Parkway Confluence Bypass Corridor Project
Recommendation: Approve a cooperative agreement for the Paseo De Valencia - Moulton Parkway Confluence Bypass Corridor Project with the City of Laguna Hills, and authorize the City Manager to execute the cooperative agreement, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.

7.8 Ridge Route Drive Drainage Repair Project
Recommendation: Approve a cooperative agreement for the Ridge Route Drive Drainage Repair Project with the City of Laguna Hills, and authorize the City Manager to execute the cooperative agreement, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.

VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS

8.1 Laguna Woods General Plan and Zoning Code Update, State Clearinghouse Number 2022080022
Recommendation:

1. Receive staff report.

AND

2. Open public hearing.

AND

3. Receive public testimony.

AND

4. Close public hearing.

AND
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5. Adopt a resolution titled:

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF LAGUNA WOODS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING

AMENDMENTS TO THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE

ELEMENT, AND DETERMINING AND CERTIFYING

THAT SUCH ACTION IS CONSISTENT WITH THE

PROGRAM ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT

PREPARED FOR THE LAGUNA WOODS GENERAL PLAN

AND ZONING CODE UPDATE, STATE CLEARINGHOUSE
NUMBER 2022080022
IX. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS

9.1 Speed Limits on City Roadways
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
SECTION 8.06.010 OF THE LAGUNA WOODS MUNICIPAL

CODE TO ADOPT AND ESTABLISH SPEED LIMITS FOR

EL TORO ROAD, MOULTON PARKWAY, RIDGE ROUTE

DRIVE, AND SANTA MARIA AVENUE, INCLUDING

REDUCED SPEED LIMITS ON EL TORO ROAD BETWEEN
ALISO CREEK ROAD AND CALLE SONORA, AND REESTABLISHMENT OF ALL OTHER EXISTING SPEED

LIMITS , AND DETERMINING AND CERTIFYING THAT

THE ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA

ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT

9.2 City Council Meeting Schedule
Recommendation: Schedule an adjourned regular meeting of the City Council for December 2024 to be held at Laguna Woods City Hall, 24264 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, CA 92637.

X. 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.

10.1 Coastal Greenbelt Authority
Councilmember McCary, First Alternate: Mayor Pro Tem Horne, Second Alternate: Councilmember Conners

10.2 Orange County Fire Authority
Mayor Hatch

10.3 Orange County Library Advisory Board
Councilmember Moore; Alternate: Councilmember McCary

10.4 Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District Mayor Pro Tem Horne

10.5 San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency
Councilmember Conners; Alternate: Mayor Hatch

10.6 South Orange County Watershed Management Area
Councilmember Moore; Alternate: Mayor Pro Tem Horne

10.7 Liaisons to Community Bridge Builders
Mayor Pro Tem Horne and Councilmember McCary

10.8 Other Comments and Reports
• League of California Cities (Cal Cities) Annual Conference and Expo – October 16-18, 2024; and Cal Cities Orange
County Division Reception – October 17, 2024
(Councilmember McCary)
• Other Comments and Reports
XI. CLOSED SESSION
Closed Session Note: While members of the public are not permitted to attend closed Laguna Woods City Council Agenda  11/20/2024 Regular Page 13 of 13 session, prior to convening in closed session, the City Council will accept public comments on items appearing on the closed session agenda.

XII. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
Next Regular Meeting: Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 2 p.m.

Laguna Woods City Hall
24264 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, California 92637
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4.1 LEGISLATIVE UPDATE –

ASSEMBLYMEMBER DIANE DIXON
(NO REPORT)
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4.2 LEGISLATIVE UPDATE –

JOHN POINTER, CALIFORNIA SENIOR

LEGISLATURE
(AGENDIZED BY MAYOR PRO TEM HORNE)
(NO REPORT)
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6.1 CITY TREASURER’S REPORT
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Notes: The City of Laguna Woods uses a modified accrual basis of accounting, which generally means that revenues are recognized when a transaction occurs, and expenditures are recognized when obligations are created. As such, this monthly financial snapshot reflects only revenue known and expenditures paid for the month referenced as of the date prepared. In some cases, financial statements from financial dealers, depositories, and institutions may not have been received as of the date prepared and, therefore, some revenue and expenditures may not be reflected. Certificates of deposit may also have accrued interest that is not reflected because it is not yet vested. For more information on the specific information included in this monthly financial snapshot, please refer to the full City Treasurer’s Report.

Financial Assets IN THE BANK as of October 31, 2024

BY INVESTMENT TYPE
Cash and
Cash Equivalents
$
439,703

3.18% of portfolio
Pooled Money
Investment Accounts
$
6,970,641

50.35% of portfolio
This includes investments in state and county
(local) government investment pools.

Investments -
Earning
$
6,432,647

46.47% of portfolio
This includes certificates of deposit.

BY FUND
General Fund (Operating) $
6,589,980
General Fund (Reserves) $
3,753,700
The General Fund is the City of Laguna Woods’ primary operating fund and is used to account for the proceeds of revenue sources that are not legally restricted or committed to expenditures for specified purposes. Reserves for paid leave, self-insurance, and general contingencies are also included in the General Fund.

Special Revenue Funds $
3,499,311
These funds are used to account for the proceeds of revenue sources that are legally restricted or committed to expenditures for specified purposes.

Most of these funds are legally restricted for public street purposes.

Financial Assets HELD IN TRUST FUNDS as of October 31, 2024

C I T Y O F L A G U N A W O O D S
City Treasurer’s Report
Monthly Financial Snapshot
October 2024
(prepared 11/14/24)
California Employers’
Pension Prefunding Trust Fund
(CEPPT)
$
176,434
• New Contributions $
0 • Gain/(Loss) from
Month Prior (
$
4,953)
The CEPPT is used to prefund employee pension obligations.

California Employers’
Retiree Benefit Trust Fund
(CERBT)
• New Contributions
• Gain/(Loss) from
Month Prior
The CERBT is used to prefund statutorily required retiree medical benefits. $
144,154
$
0 (
$
4,568)
Total (All Funds) $
13,842,991 Total (All Funds) $
13,842,991
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6.2 QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT
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Amended
Budget
YTD Actual @
9/30/24
Actual %
of Budget
Variance
Explanation
Revenues:

Property Tax $ 3,405,200 $ 7,321 0% Note 1
Property Transfer Tax 114,900 30,233 26%
Sales Tax 1,233,000 152,359 12% Note 2
Franchise Fees 753,100 20,000 3% Note 3
Transient Occupancy Tax 620,000 125,837 20% Note 4
Cannabis Business Tax - 131,596 0%
Development Processing Fees 827,400 217,766 26%
Interest 340,000 116,109 34%
Miscellaneous 213,800 7,539 4% Note 10
Total Revenues 7,507,400 808,760 11%
Expenditures:

City Council 19,157 4,605 24%
General Government 1,274,237 408,891 32%
Administrative Services 532,395 121,784 23%
Engineering & Infrastructure Services 382,855 57,934 15% Planning & Environmental Services 1,781,766 220,817 12% Public Safety Services 3,393,549 804,128 24%
Information Technology & Cyber Security - 1,853 0%
Total Expenditures 7,383,959 1,620,012 22%
Transfers to Other Funds 459,946 459,946 100%
Net Change in Fund Balance (336,505) (1,271,198)
Beginning Fund Balance 10,486,176 10,486,176
Ending Fund Balance $ 10,149,671 $ 9,214,978
Fund Balance Detail: June 30, 2024 June 30, 2025
Nonspendable - Prepaid Items $ 22,210 $ -
Restricted
Employee Benefits 169,211 169,211
SMIP 5% 2,739 2,739
SB1473 10% 1,630 1,630
Assigned For:

Paid Leave Contingency 136,394 136,394 No change during quarter Self Insurance Contingency 50,000 50,000 No change during quarter General Fund Contingency 3,481,406 3,567,306 Equals 50% of budgeted revenues (Three contingency accounts combined)
Unassigned 6,622,586 5,287,698
Total 10,486,176 $ $ 9,214,978
City of Laguna Woods
Fiscal Year 2024-25 First Quarter Financial Report
Quarter Ended September 30, 2024
As required by Administrative Policy 2.9, "the Administrative Services Director/City Treasurer shall prepare and submit a quarterly budget report to the City Council within 60 days of the end of each quarter. The report shall include actual year-to-date revenue projections or anticipated expenditures by fund; information regarding any change in revenue projections or anticipated expenditures that is likely to impact the ability to carry out budgeted activities; and, notification of all expenditures made from the Paid Leave Contingency Fund and Self-Insurance Contingency Fund during the subject quarter."
General Fund
(25% of Year Elapsed)
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ITEM 6.2
City of Laguna Woods
Fiscal Year 2024-25 First Quarter Financial Report
Quarter Ended September 30, 2024
(25% of Year Elapsed)
Amended
Budget
YTD Actual @
9/30/24
Actual %
of Budget
Variance
Explanation
Fuel Tax
Revenues $ 503,700 $ 95,802 19% Note 5
Expenditures 425,000 59,305 14%
Net Change 78,700 36,497
Beginning Fund Balance 572,737 572,737
Ending Fund Balance $ 651,437 $ 609,234
Road Maintenance & Rehabilitation Program
Revenues $ 465,600 $ 40,073 9% Note 5
Expenditures 64,000 150 0.2%
Net Change 401,600 39,923
Beginning Fund Balance 913,098 913,098
Ending Fund Balance $ 1,314,698 $ 953,021
Measure M2 (OC Go)
Revenues $ 348,600 $ 50,617 15% Note 5
Expenditures 290,700 24,541 8%
Net Change 57,900 26,076
Beginning Fund Balance 296,758 296,758
Ending Fund Balance $ 354,658 $ 322,834
Service Authority for Abandoned Vehicles (SAAV)
Revenues $ - $ - -
Expenditures - - -
Net Change - -
Beginning Fund Balance 40,273 40,273
Ending Fund Balance $ 40,273 $ 40,273
Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Act (SLESA)
Revenues $ 169,600 $ 12,213 7% Note 6
Expenditures 176,100 44,025 25%
Net Change (6,500) (31,812)
Beginning Fund Balance 34,494 34,494
Ending Fund Balance $ 27,994 $ 2,682
Mobile Source Reduction
Revenues $ 22,000 $ 5,871 27%
Expenditures - - -
Net Change 22,000 5,871
Beginning Fund Balance 259,431 259,431
Ending Fund Balance $ 281,431 $ 265,302
Other Funds
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ITEM 6.2
City of Laguna Woods
Fiscal Year 2024-25 First Quarter Financial Report
Quarter Ended September 30, 2024
(25% of Year Elapsed)
Amended
Budget
YTD Actual @
9/30/24
Actual %
of Budget
Variance
Explanation
PEG/Cable Television
Revenues $ 18,800 $ - 0%
Expenditures 15,000 - 0%
Net Change 3,800 -
Beginning Fund Balance 68,405 68,405
Ending Fund Balance $ 72,205 $ 68,405
Senior Mobility
Revenues $ 145,700 $ 15,796 11% Note 5
Expenditures 227,000 126,009 56% Note 7
Net Change (81,300) (110,213)
Beginning Fund Balance 188,241 188,241
Ending Fund Balance $ 106,941 $ 78,028
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Revenues $ 150,000 $ - 0% Note 8
Expenditures 150,000 - 0%
Net Change - -
Beginning Fund Balance - -
Ending Fund Balance $ - $ -
Federal Grants Programs Fund
Revenues $ 782,869 $ - 0% Note 9
Expenditures 328,270 41,613 13%
Net Change 454,599 (41,613)
Beginning Fund Balance - -
Ending Fund Balance $ 454,599 $ (41,613)
State of California Grants
Revenues $ - $ - -
Expenditures 200,000 11,578 6%
Net Change (200,000) (11,578)
Beginning Fund Balance (2,024) (2,024)
Ending Fund Balance $ (202,024) $ (13,602)
Miscellaneous Special Revenue Fund
Revenues $ - $ - -
Expenditures - - -
Net Change - -
Beginning Fund Balance 91 91
Ending Fund Balance $ 91 $ 91
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ITEM 6.2
City of Laguna Woods
Fiscal Year 2024-25 First Quarter Financial Report
Quarter Ended September 30, 2024
(25% of Year Elapsed)
Amended
Budget
YTD Actual @
9/30/24
Actual %
of Budget
Variance
Explanation
Capital Projects
Revenues $ - $ - -
Expenditures 459,946 1,416 0.3%
Transfer In from General Fund 459,946 459,946 100%
Net Change - 458,530
Beginning Fund Balance 1,018,622 1,018,622
Ending Fund Balance $ 1,018,622 $ 1,477,152
Capital Projects Expenditure Detail:

City Hall Refurb Safety: Ph 4 $ 350,000 $ 1,416 0.4%
CIP - Paseo De Valencia-Moulton Parkway
Confluence Bypass Corridor Project 109,946 - 0%
$ 459,946 $ 1,416 0.3%
Notes:

1. The first substantial revenue from property tax is received in January

2. 3. Represents 1st quarter CR&R fees; 1st quarter GRF and Cox fees are expected to be received in November

4. 5.

6. Represents one month of revenue received in September

7. 8. Reimbursable grant; revenues will be received after expenditures are incurred and submitted for reimbursement

9. Revenues will be recognized at the end of the year after all expenditures are incurred

10. The first substantial revenue from waste recycling fees is received in November Represents the July and August payments; the September payment was received in October Represents July and August revenue, received in August and September Expenditures are more than projected due to high demand for the new Senior Mobility Program; Appropriations were increased in October
Represents the July distribution received from the County; the August distribution was received in October 11/14/2024 Page 4
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7.0 CONSENT CALENDAR SUMMARY
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ITEM 7.0
CC  11-20-2024 RM Consent Calendar Summary – AR Page 1 of 5 City of Laguna Woods
Agenda Report
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Christopher Macon, City Manager
FOR: November 20, 2024 Regular Meeting
SUBJECT: Consent Calendar Summary
Recommendation
Approve all proposed actions on the November 20, 2024 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 November 20, 2024 Consent Calendar contains the following items:

7.1 Approval of the City Council meeting minutes for the adjourned regular meeting on October 14, 2024.

7.2 Approval of the payment register dated November 20, 2024 in the amount of $724,283.85. A list of payments is included in the agenda packet; detailed information about individual payments is available at or from City Hall.

7.3 Adoption of a resolution amending and adopting the Fiscal Years 2023-25 Budget and Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2023-24 commencing July 1, 2023 ITEM 7.0
Consent Calendar Summary – AR Page 2 of 5 CC  11-20-2024 RM and ending June 30, 2024, and Fiscal Year 2024-25 commencing July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025, unallocating existing Federal Grants Fund (American Rescue Plan Act (Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds)) appropriations for the “City Hall/Public Library Project” and the “El Toro Road Medians Improvement Project (Westbound El Toro Road between Moulton Parkway to Calle Sonora).” The proposed resolution would make available for other purposes, $13,662.81 in American Rescue Plan Act (Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds) appropriations that are presently allocated to projects that have been completed.

7.4 [1] Authorization for expenditures from the City’s existing City Council Department budget for registration ($675 per person) and hotel self-parking fees (approximately $29 per day) for any newly elected, first-time councilmember(s) to participate in the League of California Cities’ Mayors and Council Members Academy from January 29-31, 2025 at the Delta Hotels Anaheim Garden Grove in Garden Grove, CA. In December 2022, the City Council authorized expenditures for then-newly elected, first-time Councilmember McCary to attend the League of California Cities’ Mayors and Council Members Academy. Information on the 2025 Mayors and Council Members Academy is available at the following link:
https://www.calcities.org/education-and-events/event/2025/01/22/defaultcalendar/mayors-and-council-members-academy AND
[2] Authorization for expenditures from the City’s existing City Council Department budget for airfare to and from John Wayne Airport and Sacramento International Airport, and taxi or other ground transportation to and from Sacramento International Airport and the Sacramento Convention Center, for Councilmember McCary to participate in the League of California Cities’ Community Services Policy Committee meeting on January 24, 2024, in a total amount not to exceed $600. Councilmember McCary was appointed by Dave Shawver, President of the Orange County Division of the League of California Cities, to serve as one of two Orange County representatives on the League of California Cities’ Community Services Policy Committee. Information on the League of California Cities’ Community Services Policy Committee is available at the following link:
https://www.calcities.org/get-involved/policy-committees ITEM 7.0
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7.5 [1] Approval of the “Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Pedestrian Accessibility Improvement Project: Phase 8” design plans and specifications as prepared by the project engineer.

AND
[2] Approval of a notice of exemption for the “Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Pedestrian Accessibility Improvement Project: Phase 8” finding that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and authorization for the City Manager to cause the notice of exemption to be filed pursuant to applicable law.

AND
[3] Adoption of a resolution amending and adopting the Fiscal Years 2023- 25 Budget and Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2023-24 commencing July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024, ,and Fiscal Year 2024-25 commencing July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025, allocating existing Federal Grants Fund (American Rescue Plan Act (Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds)) appropriations to the “Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Pedestrian Accessibility Improvement Project: Phase 8”.

AND
[4] Award of a contract agreement to Carter Enterprises Group, Inc. DBA Pavement Rehab Company for the construction of the “Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Pedestrian Accessibility Improvement Project: Phase 8”, in the amount of $169,000, plus authorized change orders not to exceed 10% ($16,900) of the base amount; and authorization for the City Manager to execute a contract agreement and approve change orders, subject to approval of the contract agreement as to form by the City Attorney.

An agenda report is included with additional information.

7.6 [1] Approval of the addition of the “Circulation Improvement Project – Fiscal Year 2024-25” to the Fiscal Years 2023-34 Capital Improvement Program.

AND
ITEM 7.0
Consent Calendar Summary – AR Page 4 of 5 CC  11-20-2024 RM [2] Adoption of a resolution amending and adopting the Fiscal Years 2023- 25 Budget and Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2023-24 commencing July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024, and Fiscal Year 2024-25 commencing July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025, allocating existing Federal Grants Fund (American Rescue Plan Act (Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds)) appropriations to the “Circulation Improvement Project – Fiscal Year 2024- 25”.

AND
[3] Approval of the “Circulation Improvement Project – Fiscal Year 2024- 25” design plans and specifications as prepared by the project engineer.

AND
[4] Approval of a notice of exemption for the “Circulation Improvement Project – Fiscal Year 2024-25” finding that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and authorization for the City Manager to cause the notice of exemption to be filed pursuant to applicable law.

AND
[5] Award of a contract agreement to Bear Electrical Solutions, LLC for the construction of the “Circulation Improvement Project – Fiscal Year 2024- 25”, in the amount of $116,040, plus authorized change orders not to exceed 10% ($11,604) of the base amount; and authorization for the City Manager to execute a contract agreement and approve change orders, subject to approval of the contract agreement as to form by the City Attorney.

An agenda report is included with additional information.

7.7 Approval of a cooperative agreement for the Paseo De Valencia - Moulton Parkway Confluence Bypass Corridor Project with the City of Laguna Hills, and authorization for the City Manager to execute the cooperative agreement, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney. The Paseo De Valencia - Moulton Parkway Confluence Bypass Corridor Project is included in the Fiscal Years 2023-34 Capital Improvement Program and is a joint project with the City of Laguna Hills. The proposed cooperative ITEM 7.0
CC  11-20-2024 RM Consent Calendar Summary – AR Page 5 of 5 agreement would establish roles and other agreements between the cities of Laguna Woods and Laguna Hills related to project implementation.

7.8 Approval of a cooperative agreement for the Ridge Route Drive Drainage Repair Project with the City of Laguna Hills, and authorization for the City Manager to execute the cooperative agreement, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney. The Ridge Route Drive Drainage Repair Project is included in the Fiscal Years 2023-34 Capital Improvement Program and is a joint project with the City of Laguna Hills. The proposed cooperative agreement would establish roles and other agreements between the cities of Laguna Woods and Laguna Hills related to project implementation.

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7.1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
For additional information on this item,
please refer to Item 7.0 (Consent Calendar Summary).

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ITEM 7.1
October 14, 2024 1 City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes

CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS CALIFORNIA

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
October 14, 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 Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Laguna Woods to order at 2:01 p.m.

II. ROLL CALL
COUNCILMEMBER: PRESENT: Conners, McCary, Moore, Horne, 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 All staff participated in-person at the meeting location.

III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Administrative Services Director/City Treasurer Torres led the pledge of allegiance.

IV. PRESENTATIONS AND CEREMONIAL MATTERS

4.1 Annual Senior Mobility Program Report
City Manager Macon made a presentation.

Councilmembers discussed the item and staff responded to related questions.

James Tung, resident, inquired about costs of the Senior Mobility Program.

City Manager Macon briefly responded to Mr. Tung’s comments.

V. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Kate Van Camp, resident, thanked Mayor Hatch for his service to the City.

ITEM 7.1
October 14, 2024 2 City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes Councilmembers briefly responded to Ms. Van Camp’s comments.

Vicki Johnson, resident, thanked the City Council for their service to the City, commented on upcoming elections, and asked that the City explore campaign contribution limits and lifetime term limits, and rescind The Artist Tree’s commercial cannabis permit.

James Tung, resident, encouraged the City to regularly announce services in the Laguna Woods Globe newspaper.

Battalion Chief Justin Neville, Orange County Fire Authority, provided information on Orange County Fire Authority matters and responded to related questions.

Councilmembers briefly responded to Battalion Chief Neville’s comments.

Councilmember Conners and Mayor Hatch briefly responded to Ms. Johnson’s comments.

VI. CITY TREASURER’S REPORT

6.1 City Treasurer Report
Administrative Services Director/City Treasurer Torres made a presentation.

Staff responded to a question from Mayor Hatch.

Moved by Councilmember Moore, seconded by Councilmember Conners, and carried unanimously on a 5-0 vote, to receive and file the City Treasurer’s Report for the month of September 2024.

VII. CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by Councilmember Moore seconded by Councilmember McCary, and carried unanimously on a 5-0 vote, to approve Consent Calendar items 7.1-7.8.

7.1 City Council Minutes
Approved the City Council meeting minutes for the regular meeting on September 18, 2024.

7.2 Warrant Register
Approved the warrant register dated October 14, 2024, in the amount of $757,209.20.

7.3 Fiscal Years 2023-25 Budget Adjustments
Adopted a resolution titled:

ITEM 7.1
October 14, 2024 3 City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA

WOODS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND ADOPTING THE FISCAL
YEARS 2023-25 BUDGET AND WORK PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR
2023-24 COMMENCING JULY 1, 2023 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2024, AND FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 COMMENCING JULY 1, 2024 AND
ENDING JUNE 30, 2025, INCREASING STATE OF CALIFORNIA

GRANTS FUND APPROPRIATIONS FOR CERTAIN WASTE AND

RECYCLING WORK TO BE FUNDED BY CALIFORNIA SENTATE
BILL 1383 LOCAL ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM (OWR1)

FUNDS, AND INCREASING GENERAL FUND AND SENIOR

MOBILITY FUND APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SENIOR MOBILITY

PROGRAM

7.4 Automated License Plate Recognition Systems
Approved a master services agreement and order form with Flock Group, Inc. for Flock Safety hardware products, software products, and professional services, including automated license plate readers, and authorized the City Manager to execute the master services agreement and order form, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.

7.5 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Pedestrian Accessibility Improvement Project:

Phase 8

1. Adopted a resolution titled:

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA

WOODS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND ADOPTING THE FISCAL
YEARS 2023-25 BUDGET AND WORK PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR
2023-24 COMMENCING JULY 1, 2023, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2024, AND FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 COMMENCING JULY 1, 2024 AND
ENDING JUNE 30, 2025, INCREASING GENERAL FUND AND

CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE
”AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) PEDESTRIAN
ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT: PHASE 8”
AND

2. Approved a grant of easement (temporary construction easement) with Laguna Country United Methodist Church for certain real property located in the City of Laguna Woods, more particularly described as Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 621- 121-23, to enable the City to complete the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Pedestrian Accessibility Improvement Project: Phase 8, and authorized the Mayor to execute the grant of easement and accepted the grant of easement on behalf of the City, subject to approval of the grant of easement as to form by the City Attorney.

AND
ITEM 7.1
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3. Approved a grant of easement (temporary construction easement) with Temple Judea of Laguna Hills for certain real property located in the City of Laguna Woods, more particularly described as Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 621-121-18, to enable the City to complete the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Pedestrian Accessibility Improvement Project: Phase 8, and authorized the Mayor to execute the grant of easement and accepted the grant of easement on behalf of the City, subject to approval of the grant of easement as to form by the City Attorney

7.6 City Hall Refurbishment and Safety Project: Phase 4

1. Approved the “City Hall Refurbishment and Safety Project: Phase 4” design plans and specifications as prepared by the project architect and their licensed professionals.

AND

2. Approved a notice of exemption for the “City Hall Refurbishment and Safety Project:

Phase 4” finding that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and authorized the City Manager to cause the notice of exemption to be filed pursuant to applicable law.

AND

3. Awarded a contract agreement to Estate Design and Construction, Inc. for the construction of the “City Hall Refurbishment and Safety Project: Phase 4”, in the amount of $448,800, plus authorized change orders not to exceed 15% ($67,320) of the base amount; and authorized the City Manager to execute a contract agreement and approve change orders, subject to approval of the contract agreement as to form by the City Attorney.

7.7 Ridge Route Drive Drainage Repair Project

1. Approved the “Ridge Route Drive Drainage Repair Project” design plans and specifications as prepared by the project engineer.

AND

2. Approved a notice of exemption for the “Ridge Route Drive Drainage Repair Project” finding that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and authorized the City Manager to cause the notice of exemption to be filed pursuant to applicable law.

AND

3. Awarded a contract agreement to Palp, Inc. DBA Excel Paving Company for the construction of the “Ridge Route Drive Drainage Repair Project”, in the amount of $162,860, plus authorized change orders not to exceed 15% ($24,429) of the base ITEM 7.1
October 14, 2024 5 City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes amount; and authorized the City Manager to execute a contract agreement and approved change orders, subject to approval of the contract agreement as to form by the City Attorney.

7.8 Rejection of Claim Against the City
Rejected the following claim against the City:

Foster vs. City of Laguna Woods
Claimant: Donna Foster
VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS

8.1 Traffic Violator Apprehension Program Fee
City Manager Macon made a presentation.

Mayor Hatch opened the public hearing.

With no requests to speak, the public hearing was closed.

Staff responded to a question from Councilmember Conners.

Moved by Councilmember McCary, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Horne, and carried unanimously on a 5-0 vote, to adopt a resolution titled:

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA
WOODS, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 21-04;

ADOPTING A MODIFIED ADMINISTRATIVE FEE TO RECOVER TO
MORE THAN THE ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF’S
DEPARTMENTS’S REASONABLE ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS

RELATING TO THE REMOVAL, IMPOUND PURUSANT TO THE
CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE (“TRAFFIC VIOLATOR
APPREHENSION PROGRAM FEE”); AND, DETERMINING THAT

THE FEE IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL

QUALITY ACT

8.2 Speed Limits on City Roadways
City Manager Macon made a presentation.

Mayor Hatch opened the public hearing.

Vicki Johnson, resident, asked if speed limits can be lowered below 45 miles per hour.

Mike Raugh, resident, expressed confusion regarding the process for establishing speed ITEM 7.1
October 14, 2024 6 City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes limits.

City Manager Macon responded to Ms. Johnson’s and Mr. Raugh’s comments.

With no other requests to speak, the public hearing was closed.

Councilmembers discussed the item and staff responded to related questions.

Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Horne, seconded by Councilmember McCary, and carried unanimously on a 5-0 vote, to approve the introduction and 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 SECTION 8.06.010

OF THE LAGUNA WOODS MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT AND

ESTABLISH SPEED LIMITS FOR EL TORO ROAD, MOULTON

PARKWAY, RIDGE ROUTE DRIVE, AND SANTA MARIA AVENUE,

INCLUDING REDUCED SPEED LIMITS ON EL TORO ROAD
BETWEEN ALISO CREEK ROAD AND CALLE SONORA, AND REESTABLISHMENT OF ALL OTHER EXISTING SPEED LIMITS, AND

DETERMINING AND CERTIFYING THAT THE ORDINANCE IS

EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
ACT
IX. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS

9.1 Fiscal Years 2023-34 Capital Improvement Program
City Manager Macon made a presentation.

Councilmembers discussed the item and staff responded to related questions.

Mike Raugh, resident, asked about the City’s ability to address intersection issues inside Laguna Woods Village.

City Manager Macon responded to Mr. Raugh’s comments.

Vicki Johnson, resident, expressed support for the potential relocation of the bus stop/ shelter on eastbound El Toro Road west of City Hall.

Kathryn Freshley, resident, asked about the Paseo De Valencia - Moulton Parkway Confluence Bypass Corridor Project.

City Manager Macon responded to Ms. Freshley’s comments.

X. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS
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10.1 Coastal Greenbelt Authority
Councilmember McCary stated that there had been no meeting since the last meeting.

10.2 Orange County Fire Authority
Mayor Hatch provided a report.

10.3 Orange County Library Advisory Board
Councilmember Moore stated that there had been no meeting since the last meeting.

Councilmember Moore commented on Mayor Hatch’s Orange County Fire Authority report.

Battalion Chief Neville made comments.

Councilmember Moore briefly responded to questions from Mayor Hatch regarding the City of Irvine’s withdrawal from OC Public Libraries.

10.4 Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District Mayor Pro Tem Horne provided a report, including a “Day in the Life” video from the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District and PowerPoint presentation.

Mayor Pro Tem Horne and Councilmember Moore briefly responded to a question from Mayor Hatch.

10.5 San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency
Councilmember Conners provided a report and responded to questions from Mayor Hatch.

Kathryn Freshley, resident, made comments regarding tolls on Interstate 5.

10.6 South Orange County Watershed Management Area
Councilmember Moore stated that there had been no meeting since the last meeting.

10.7 Liaisons to Community Bridge Builders
Mayor Pro Tem Horne and Councilmember McCary provided a report.

Councilmember Moore reported on her attendance at a Braver Angels event.

Councilmember McCary briefly responded to Councilmember Moore’s report.

ITEM 7.1
October 14, 2024 8 City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes

10.8 Other Comments and Reports
Councilmember Conners, Councilmember McCary, and Councilmember Moore provided reports on the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority Annual Risk Management Educational Forum, and responded to questions from Mayor Hatch.

Mayor Pro Tem Horne left the meeting at 4:09 p.m. and returned at 4:13 p.m.

Councilmember Moore provided a report on the Orange County Local Agency Formation Commission.

City Manager Macon clarified a statement he made during Item 9.1 in reference to the El Toro Road and Moulton Parkway Water Quality Improvement Project Phase 2.

XI. CLOSED SESSION – None
XII. CLOSED SESSION REPORT – None
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 4:19 p.m. The next regular meeting will be at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at Laguna Woods City Hall, 24264 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, CA 92637.
__________________________________
YOLIE TRIPPY, CMC, City Clerk
Approved: November 20, 2024
__________________________________
NOEL HATCH, Mayor

7.2 PAYMENT REGISTER
For additional information on this item,
please refer to Item 7.0 (Consent Calendar Summary).

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7.3 FISCAL YEARS 2023-25 BUDGET

ADJUSTMENTS
For additional information on this item,
please refer to Item 7.0 (Consent Calendar Summary).

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ITEM 7.3
R 24-XX 1 XX-XX-2024
RESOLUTION NO. 24-XX

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA

WOODS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND ADOPTING THE FISCAL
YEARS 2023-25 BUDGET AND WORK PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR
2023-24 COMMENCING JULY 1, 2023 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2024, AND FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 COMMENCING JULY 1, 2024 AND
ENDING JUNE 30, 2025, UNALLOCATING EXISTING FEDERAL

GRANTS FUND (AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (CORONAVIRUS

LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS)) APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE
“CITY HALL/PUBLIC LIBRARY PROJECT” AND THE “EL TORO

ROAD MEDIANS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (WESTBOUND EL

TORO ROAD BETWEEN MOULTON PARKWAY TO CALLE
SONORA)”
WHEREAS, the Fiscal Years 2023-25 Budget (“Budget”) was adopted by the City Council on June 28, 2023; and
City Hall/Public Library Project
WHEREAS, the “City Hall/Public Library Project” is included in the Capital Improvement Program; and
WHEREAS, the City Council accepted the “City Hall/Public Library Project” as complete on December 20, 2023; and
WHEREAS, in November 2024, the City took delivery of tables and chairs for use in the Outdoor Activity Room constructed as part of the City Hall/Public Library Project, which is the project’s final expenditure; and WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to unallocate existing, unspent Federal Grants Fund (American Rescue Plan Act (Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds)) appropriations currently allocated to the “City Hall/Public Library Project” in the amount of $11,150.44; and
El Toro Road Medians Improvement Project (Westbound El Toro Road between Moulton Parkway to Calle Sonora)
WHEREAS, the “El Toro Road Medians Improvement Project (Westbound El Toro Road between Moulton Parkway to Calle Sonora)” is included in the ITEM 7.3
R 24-XX 2 XX-XX-2024
Capital Improvement Program; and
WHEREAS, the City Council accepted the “El Toro Road Medians Improvement Project (Westbound El Toro Road between Moulton Parkway to Calle Sonora)” as complete on April 29, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to unallocate existing, unspent Federal Grants Fund (American Rescue Plan Act (Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds)) appropriations currently allocated to the “El Toro Road Medians Improvement Project (Westbound El Toro Road between Moulton Parkway to Calle Sonora)” in the amount of $2,512.37.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA

WOODS, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The following allocations are made from the American Rescue Plan Act (Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds) funds budgeted in the Federal Grants Fund. Appropriations not allocated to a specific use total $241,931.45.

City Council Action Use Allocation
10/29/21 City Hall/Public Library Project $1,552,044
6/15/22 El Toro Road and Moulton Parkway Water Quality
Treatment Project $186,500
6/15/22 City Hall/Public Library Project $157,371
6/15/22 City-maintained Catch Basins Full Capture Systems Retrofit Project $84,896
6/15/22 Woods End Wilderness Preserve Trail Drainage and Improvement Project $37,500
9/15/22 Ridge Route Drive Landscape Project $211,300
12/21/22 City Hall/Public Library Project $178,557
6/28/23 City Hall Complex Parking Lot Improvement Project $300,000 6/28/23 City Hall/Public Library Project $118,525
6/28/23
El Toro Road Medians Improvement Project
(Westbound El Toro Road between Moulton Parkway to
Calle Sonora)
$27,370
6/28/23 Ridge Route Drive Drainage Repair Project $273,250 6/28/23 Transit Shelter and Street Furniture Replacement Project $75,000 12/15/23
El Toro Road Medians Improvement Project
(Westbound El Toro Road between Moulton Parkway to
Calle Sonora)
$141,612
2/21/24 El Toro Road and Moulton Parkway Water Quality
Treatment Project $228,092
2/21/24 City-maintained Catch Basins Full Capture Systems Retrofit Project ($84,896)
ITEM 7.3
R 24-XX 3 XX-XX-2024
2/21/24 City Hall/Public Library Project $84,896
2/21/24 Ridge Route Drive Landscape Project ($33,629.64) 5/15/24 Transit Shelter and Street Furniture Replacement Project ($75,000) 5/15/24 El Toro Road and Moulton Parkway Water Quality
Treatment Project $100,000
11/20/24 City Hall/Public Library Project ($11,150.44)
11/20/24
El Toro Road Medians Improvement Project
(Westbound El Toro Road between Moulton Parkway to
Calle Sonora)
($2,512.37)
TOTAL $3,549,724.55
SECTION 2. The Mayor shall sign this resolution and the City Clerk shall attest and certify to the passage and adoption thereof.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this XX day of XX 2024. _______________________________
NOEL HATCH, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
YOLIE TRIPPY, CMC, City Clerk
ITEM 7.3
R 24-XX 4 XX-XX-2024

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. 24-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 2024, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
_________________________________
YOLIE TRIPPY, CMC, City Clerk

7.4 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES (CAL CITIES)
EVENTS
(NO REPORT)
For additional information on this item,
please refer to Item 7.0 (Consent Calendar Summary).

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7.5 AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)

PEDESTRIAN ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT: PHASE 8
For additional information on this item,
please refer to Item 7.0 (Consent Calendar Summary).

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ITEM 7.5
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City of Laguna Woods
Agenda Report
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Christopher Macon, City Manager
FOR: November 20, 2024 Regular Meeting
SUBJECT: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Pedestrian Accessibility Improvement Project: Phase 8
Recommendation

1. Approve the “Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Pedestrian Accessibility Improvement Project: Phase 8” design plans and specifications as prepared by the project engineer.

AND

2. Approve a notice of exemption for the “Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Pedestrian Accessibility Improvement Project: Phase 8” finding that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and authorize the City Manager to cause the notice of exemption to be filed pursuant to applicable law.

AND

3. Adopt a resolution titled:

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA

WOODS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND ADOPTING THE FISCAL
YEARS 2023-25 BUDGET AND WORK PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR
2023-24 COMMENCING JULY 1, 2023 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2024, AND FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 COMMENCING JULY 1, 2024 AND
ENDING JUNE 30, 2025, ALLOCATING EXISTING FEDERAL
ITEM 7.5
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GRANTS FUND (AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (CORONAVIRUS

LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS)) APPROPRIATIONS TO THE
“AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) PEDESTRIAN
ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT: PHASE 8”
AND

4. Award a contract agreement to Carter Enterprises Group, Inc. DBA Pavement Rehab Company for the construction of the “Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Pedestrian Accessibility Improvement Project: Phase 8”, in the amount of $169,000, plus authorized change orders not to exceed 10% ($16,900) of the base amount; and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract agreement and approve change orders, subject to approval of the contract agreement as to form by the City Attorney.

Background
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Pedestrian Accessibility Improvement Project: Phase 8 (“project”) is included in the Fiscal Years 2023-34 Capital Improvement Program and involves removing and constructing concrete sidewalk panels and two driveways, as well as installing truncated domes at one existing driveway. The work also includes traffic control, adjusting utility manholes and water valves to grade, re-establishing survey monuments, and replacing impacted existing pavement, painted striping, and pavement markings.

Discussion
Today’s meeting is an opportunity for City Council action, as well as public input, on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Pedestrian Accessibility Improvement Project: Phase 8.

Staff recommends that the City Council take the following four actions to allow construction to proceed:

Recommendation 1
Approval of the project design plans and specifications as prepared by the project engineer (NV5, Inc.). The design plans and specifications are available for review at or from the City Clerk’s Office, Laguna Woods City Hall, 24264 El Toro Road, ITEM 7.5
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Laguna Woods, CA 92637. Telephone: (949) 639-0500. Email:
[email protected].

Recommendation 2
Approval of a notice of exemption for the project (Attachment A) finding that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and authorization for the City Manager to cause the notice of exemption to be filed pursuant to applicable law.

Recommendation 3
Adoption of a resolution amending and adopting the Fiscal Years 2023-25 Budget and Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2023-24 commencing July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024, ,and Fiscal Year 2024-25 commencing July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025, allocating existing Federal Grants Fund (American Rescue Plan Act (Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds)) appropriations to the “Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Pedestrian Accessibility Improvement Project: Phase 8” (Attachment B).

The City’s budget includes $150,000 in Community Development Block Grant (“CDBG”) funds to design and construct the project. With design documents, construction drawings, and competitive bidding now complete, staff recommends allocating an additional $61,917 in American Rescue Plan Act (Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds) appropriations to provide sufficient funding.

Recommendation 4
Award of a contract agreement to Carter Enterprises Group, Inc. DBA Pavement Rehab Company for the construction of the project, in the amount of $169,000, plus authorized change orders not to exceed 10% ($16,900) of the base amount; and authorization for the City Manager to execute a contract agreement and approve change orders, subject to approval of the contract agreement as to form by the City Attorney.

Bids to construct the project were solicited from October 10, 2024 through October 31, 2024. one bid was received (see Table 1). After review, Carter Enterprises Group, Inc. DBA Pavement Rehab Company is the lowest cost responsive bidder.

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Table 1: Bids Received
Bidder Bid Amount
Carter Enterprises Group, Inc. DBA Pavement Rehab
Company $169,000
It is anticipated that construction would be complete within 20 working days of the date the City issues a Notice to Proceed to the selected contractor. The City would issue the Notice to Proceed no later than January 6, 2025.

Environmental Review
The project is categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15301. For additional information, refer to the proposed notice of exemption (Attachment A).

Fiscal Impact
Please refer to the preceding discussion regarding Recommendation 3. (The values in the proposed resolution assume approval of staff’s recommendation for Item 7.3.)
Report Prepared With: April Baumgarten, Public Works Administrator Attachments: A – Proposed Notice of Exemption
B – Proposed Resolution
Recording requested by City of Laguna Woods
When recorded, mail to City of Laguna Woods,
24264 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, CA 92637.
(949) 639-0500
Exemption Code 6103

NOTICE OF EXEMPTION
To: County of Orange
Orange County Clerk-Recorder
P.O. Box 238
Santa Ana, CA 92701
From: City of Laguna Woods
24264 El Toro Road
Laguna Woods, CA 92637
(949) 639-0500
Project Title: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Pedestrian Accessibility Improvement Project: Phase 8
Project Applicant: City of Laguna Woods
24264 El Toro Road
Laguna Woods, CA 92637
(949) 639-0500
Project Location – Specific: The project is located within the City of Laguna Woods’ public right-of-way in the following location:
• Westbound Moulton Parkway between Via Campo Verde and Calle Cortez Project Location – City: Laguna Woods, California Project Location – County: Orange Description of Nature, Purpose, and Beneficiaries of Project: The project involves removing and constructing concrete sidewalk panels and two driveways, as well as installing truncated domes at one existing driveway. The work also includes traffic control, adjusting utility manholes and water valves to grade, re-establishing survey monuments, and replacing impacted existing pavement, painted striping, and pavement markings.

The improvements are intended to enhance ease of pedestrian travel and promote compliance with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Architectural Barriers Act of 1968, and Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Name of Public Agency Approving Project: City of Laguna Woods Name of Person or Agency Carrying Out Project: City of Laguna Woods Exempt Status:

ITEM 7.5 - Attachment A

NOTICE OF EXEMPTION

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) PEDESTRIAN ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT: PHASE 8

CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS

X Categorical Exemption (Sec. 15301)
Declared Emergency (Sec. 21080(b)(3); 15269(a))
Emergency Project (Sec. 21080(b)(4); 15269(b)(c))
Ministerial (Sec. 21080(b)(1); 15268)
Statutory Exemption
Not Subject to CEQA (Sec. 15061(b)(3))
Reasons Why Project is Exempt: The project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 14 (the State CEQA Guidelines) Section 15301 (Class 1, Existing Facilities). Section 15301 exempts from environmental review the “the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use.” Subsection (c) of Section 15301 provides the following as non-exclusive examples of types of “existing facilities,” “Existing highways and streets, sidewalks, gutters, bicycle and pedestrian trails, and similar facilities (this includes road grading for the purpose of public safety, and other alterations such as the addition of bicycle facilities, including but not limited to bicycle parking, bicycle-share facilities and bicycle lanes, transit improvements such as bus lanes, pedestrian crossings, street trees, and other similar alterations that do not create additional automobile lanes).” The project consists only of repair, maintenance, and minor alteration work within the City of Laguna Woods’ public right-of-way for an existing public street and arterial highway (Moulton Parkway). The project does not expand the existing or former use of Moulton Parkway.

Based on the scope of work, the project meets the criteria for Class 1 categorical exemption.

Lead Agency Contact Person:

Signature: Date:

Justin Faylona
Development Manager
City of Laguna Woods
Date Received for Filing at OPR:

Authority cited: Sections 21083 and 21110, Public Resources Code.

Reference: Sections 21108, 21152, and 21152.1, Public Resources Code.

ITEM 7.5 - Attachment A
ITEM 7.5 – Attachment B
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RESOLUTION NO. 24-XX

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA

WOODS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND ADOPTING THE FISCAL
YEARS 2023-25 BUDGET AND WORK PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR
2023-24 COMMENCING JULY 1, 2023 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2024, AND FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 COMMENCING JULY 1, 2024 AND
ENDING JUNE 30, 2025, ALLOCATING EXISTING FEDERAL

GRANTS FUND (AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (CORONAVIRUS

LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS)) APPROPRIATIONS TO THE
“AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) PEDESTRIAN
ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT: PHASE 8”
WHEREAS, the Fiscal Years 2023-25 Budget (“Budget”) was adopted by the City Council on June 28, 2023; and
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Pedestrian Accessibility Improvement Project: Phase 8
WHEREAS, the “Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Pedestrian Accessibility Improvement Project: Phase 8” is included in the Capital Improvement Program; and
WHEREAS, appropriations for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Pedestrian Accessibility Improvement Project: Phase 8 were established in an amount estimated as of June 2023, subject to the completion of design documents, construction drawings, and competitive bidding; and
WHEREAS, design documents, construction drawings, and competitive bidding for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Pedestrian Accessibility Improvement Project: Phase 8 is now complete; and
WHEREAS, staff estimates that additional appropriations in the amount of $61,917 will be required to construct the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Pedestrian Accessibility Improvement Project: Phase 8; and WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to allocate additional existing Federal Grants Fund (American Rescue Plan Act (Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds)) appropriations to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Pedestrian Accessibility Improvement Project: Phase 8 in the amount of $61,917; and ITEM 7.5 – Attachment B
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WHEREAS, the Federal Grants Fund (American Rescue Plan Act (Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds)) appropriations will be used to fund the contract agreement with Carter Enterprises Group, Inc. DBA Pavement Rehab Company for the construction of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Pedestrian Accessibility Improvement Project: Phase 8; and WHEREAS, there are sufficient unallocated Federal Grants Fund (American Rescue Plan Act (Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds)) appropriations to accommodate the desired allocation; and
WHEREAS, with the proposed Budget adjustment, the total Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Pedestrian Accessibility Improvement Project: Phase 8 budget would be $211,917 ($150,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Fund and $61,917 Federal Grants Fund (American Rescue Plan Act (Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds)).

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA

WOODS, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The following allocations are made from the American Rescue Plan Act (Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds) funds budgeted in the Federal Grants Fund. Appropriations not allocated to a specific use total $180,014.45.

City Council Action Use Allocation
10/29/21 City Hall/Public Library Project $1,552,044
6/15/22 El Toro Road and Moulton Parkway Water Quality
Treatment Project $186,500
6/15/22 City Hall/Public Library Project $157,371
6/15/22 City-maintained Catch Basins Full Capture Systems Retrofit Project $84,896
6/15/22 Woods End Wilderness Preserve Trail Drainage and Improvement Project $37,500
9/15/22 Ridge Route Drive Landscape Project $211,300
12/21/22 City Hall/Public Library Project $178,557
6/28/23 City Hall Complex Parking Lot Improvement Project $300,000 6/28/23 City Hall/Public Library Project $118,525
6/28/23
El Toro Road Medians Improvement Project
(Westbound El Toro Road between Moulton Parkway to
Calle Sonora)
$27,370
6/28/23 Ridge Route Drive Drainage Repair Project $273,250 6/28/23 Transit Shelter and Street Furniture Replacement Project $75,000 ITEM 7.5 – Attachment B
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12/15/23
El Toro Road Medians Improvement Project
(Westbound El Toro Road between Moulton Parkway to
Calle Sonora)
$141,612
2/21/24 El Toro Road and Moulton Parkway Water Quality
Treatment Project $228,092
2/21/24 City-maintained Catch Basins Full Capture Systems Retrofit Project ($84,896)
2/21/24 City Hall/Public Library Project $84,896
2/21/24 Ridge Route Drive Landscape Project ($33,629.64) 5/15/24 Transit Shelter and Street Furniture Replacement Project ($75,000) 5/15/24 El Toro Road and Moulton Parkway Water Quality
Treatment Project $100,000
11/20/24 City Hall/Public Library Project ($11,150.44)
11/20/24
El Toro Road Medians Improvement Project
(Westbound El Toro Road between Moulton Parkway to
Calle Sonora)
($2,512.37)
11/20/24 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Pedestrian Accessibility Improvement Project: Phase 8 $61,917
TOTAL $3,611,641.55
SECTION 2. The Mayor shall sign this resolution and the City Clerk shall attest and certify to the passage and adoption thereof.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this XX day of XX 2024. _______________________________
NOEL HATCH, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
YOLIE TRIPPY, CMC, City Clerk
ITEM 7.5 – Attachment B
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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. 24-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 2024, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
_________________________________
YOLIE TRIPPY, CMC, City Clerk

7.6 CIRCULATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT –
FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
For additional information on this item,
please refer to Item 7.0 (Consent Calendar Summary).

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ITEM 7.6
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City of Laguna Woods
Agenda Report
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Christopher Macon, City Manager
FOR: November 20, 2024 Regular Meeting
SUBJECT: Circulation Improvement Project – Fiscal Year 2024-25 Recommendation

1. Approve the addition of the “Circulation Improvement Project – Fiscal Year 2024-25” to the Fiscal Years 2023-34 Capital Improvement Program.

AND

2. Adopt a resolution titled:

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA

WOODS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND ADOPTING THE FISCAL
YEARS 2023-25 BUDGET AND WORK PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR
2023-24 COMMENCING JULY 1, 2023 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2024, AND FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 COMMENCING JULY 1, 2024 AND
ENDING JUNE 30, 2025, ALLOCATING EXISTING FEDERAL

GRANTS FUND (AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (CORONAVIRUS

LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS)) APPROPRIATIONS TO THE
“CIRCULATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT – FISCAL YEAR 2024-25” AND

3. Approve the “Circulation Improvement Project – Fiscal Year 2024-25” design plans and specifications as prepared by the project engineer.

AND
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4. Approve a notice of exemption for the “Circulation Improvement Project – Fiscal Year 2024-25” finding that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and authorize the City Manager to cause the notice of exemption to be filed pursuant to applicable law.

AND

5. Award a contract agreement to Bear Electrical Solutions, LLC for the construction of the “Circulation Improvement Project – Fiscal Year 2024- 25”, in the amount of $116,040, plus authorized change orders not to exceed 10% ($11,604) of the base amount; and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract agreement and approve change orders, subject to approval of the contract agreement as to form by the City Attorney.

Background
The concept of the Circulation Improvement Project – Fiscal Year 2024-25 (“project”) was introduced at the City Council’s adjourned regular meeting on October 14, 2024. The project addresses emergent needs and is not included in the Fiscal Years 2023-34 Capital Improvement Program. The project involves installing push button assemblies, accessible pedestrian signals, traffic signal heads, traffic signal conductors, traffic safety lighting, and conduit. The work also includes installing signage and a solar flasher assembly, as well as replacing traffic signal backplates and visors.

The major components of the project include the following:

Work for Improved Accessibility

1. Pedestrian crosswalk button relocation -- southeast corner of El Toro Road/Avenida Sevilla (east-west crosswalk)
Work for Improved Visibility

1. New overhead safety light and pole -- southeast corner of Moulton Parkway/Via Campo Verde over Moulton Parkway

2. Traffic signal modification -- southbound Moulton Parkway-facing side of Moulton Parkway/Via Iglesia

3. New flashing yellow beacon and sign -- southbound Moulton Parkway approaching Moulton Parkway/Via Iglesia
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4. Traffic signal backplate and visor replacements -- El Toro Road/Avenida Sevilla, Moulton Parkway/Via Campo Verde, and Moulton Parkway/Via Iglesia Discussion
Today’s meeting is an opportunity for City Council action, as well as public input, on the Circulation Improvement Project – Fiscal Year 2024-25.

Staff recommends that the City Council take the following five actions to allow construction to proceed:

Recommendation 1
Approval of the addition of the project to the Fiscal Years 2023-34 Capital Improvement Program.

Recommendation 2
Adoption of a resolution amending and adopting the Fiscal Years 2023-25 Budget and Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2023-24 commencing July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024, and Fiscal Year 2024-25 commencing July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025, allocating existing Federal Grants Fund (American Rescue Plan Act (Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds)) appropriations to the project (Attachment A).

The City’s budget includes sufficient American Rescue Plan Act (Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds) appropriations to allocate $137,644 to the project.

That amount is intended to cover design and construction costs.

Recommendation 3
Approval of the project design plans and specifications as prepared by the project engineer (Iteris, Inc.). The design plans and specifications are available for review at or from the City Clerk’s Office, Laguna Woods City Hall, 24264 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, CA 92637. Telephone: (949) 639-0500. Email:
[email protected].

Recommendation 4
Approval of a notice of exemption for the project (Attachment B) finding that the ITEM 7.6
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project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and authorization for the City Manager to cause the notice of exemption to be filed pursuant to applicable law.

Recommendation 5
Award of a contract agreement to Bear Electrical Solutions, for the construction of the project, in the amount of $116,040, plus authorized change orders not to exceed 10% ($11,604) of the base amount; and authorization for the City Manager to execute a contract agreement and approve change orders, subject to approval of the contract agreement as to form by the City Attorney.

Bids to construct the project were solicited from October 24, 2024 through November 14, 2024. One bid was received (see Table 1). After review, Bear Electrical Solutions, LLC is the lowest cost responsive bidder.

Table 1: Bids Received
Bidder Base Bid
Amount
Bid Alternate
Amount*
Bear Electrical Solutions, LLC $96,300 $19,740
* The bid alternate staff recommends constructing includes the replacement of traffic signal backplates and visors.

It is anticipated that construction would occur over a 30-calendar day period within 90 calendar days of the date the City issues a Notice to Proceed to the selected contractor. The City would issue the Notice to Proceed no later than December 16, 2024.

Environmental Review
The project is categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15301. For additional information, refer to the proposed notice of exemption (Attachment B).

Fiscal Impact
Please refer to the preceding discussion regarding Recommendation 2. (The values in the proposed resolution assume approval of staff’s recommendations ITEM 7.6
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for Item 7.3 and Item 7.5.)
Report Prepared With: April Baumgarten, Public Works Administrator Attachments: A – Proposed Resolution
B – Proposed Notice of Exemption
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ITEM 7.6 – Attachment A
R 24-XX 1 XX-XX-2024
RESOLUTION NO. 24-XX

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA

WOODS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND ADOPTING THE FISCAL
YEARS 2023-25 BUDGET AND WORK PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR
2023-24 COMMENCING JULY 1, 2023 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2024, AND FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 COMMENCING JULY 1, 2024 AND
ENDING JUNE 30, 2025, ALLOCATING EXISTING FEDERAL

GRANTS FUND (AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (CORONAVIRUS

LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS)) APPROPRIATIONS TO THE
“CIRCULATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT – FISCAL YEAR 2024-25” WHEREAS, the Fiscal Years 2023-25 Budget (“Budget”) was adopted by the City Council on June 28, 2023; and
Circulation Improvement Project – Fiscal Year 2024-25
WHEREAS, the “Circulation Improvement Project – Fiscal Year 2024-25” was added to the Capital Improvement Program on November 20, 2024; and WHEREAS, design documents, construction drawings, and competitive bidding for the Circulation Improvement Project – Fiscal Year 2024-25 is now complete; and
WHEREAS, staff estimates that additional appropriations in the amount of $120,745 will be required to construct the Circulation Improvement Project – Fiscal Year 2024-25; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to allocate additional existing Federal Grants Fund (American Rescue Plan Act (Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds)) appropriations to the Circulation Improvement Project – Fiscal Year 2024- 25 in the amount of $137,644, for both design and construction; and WHEREAS, the Federal Grants Fund (American Rescue Plan Act (Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds)) appropriations will be used, in part, to fund the contract agreement with Bear Electrical Solutions, LLC for the construction of the Circulation Improvement Project – Fiscal Year 2024-25; and WHEREAS, there are sufficient unallocated Federal Grants Fund (American Rescue Plan Act (Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds)) ITEM 7.6 – Attachment A
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appropriations to accommodate the desired allocation; and WHEREAS, with the proposed Budget adjustment, the total Circulation Improvement Project – Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget would be $137,644 ($137,644 Federal Grants Fund (American Rescue Plan Act (Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds)).

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA

WOODS, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The following allocations are made from the American Rescue Plan Act (Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds) funds budgeted in the Federal Grants Fund. Appropriations not allocated to a specific use total $42,370.45.

City Council Action Use Allocation
10/29/21 City Hall/Public Library Project $1,552,044
6/15/22 El Toro Road and Moulton Parkway Water Quality
Treatment Project $186,500
6/15/22 City Hall/Public Library Project $157,371
6/15/22 City-maintained Catch Basins Full Capture Systems Retrofit Project $84,896
6/15/22 Woods End Wilderness Preserve Trail Drainage and Improvement Project $37,500
9/15/22 Ridge Route Drive Landscape Project $211,300
12/21/22 City Hall/Public Library Project $178,557
6/28/23 City Hall Complex Parking Lot Improvement Project $300,000 6/28/23 City Hall/Public Library Project $118,525
6/28/23
El Toro Road Medians Improvement Project
(Westbound El Toro Road between Moulton Parkway to
Calle Sonora)
$27,370
6/28/23 Ridge Route Drive Drainage Repair Project $273,250 6/28/23 Transit Shelter and Street Furniture Replacement Project $75,000 12/15/23
El Toro Road Medians Improvement Project
(Westbound El Toro Road between Moulton Parkway to
Calle Sonora)
$141,612
2/21/24 El Toro Road and Moulton Parkway Water Quality
Treatment Project $228,092
2/21/24 City-maintained Catch Basins Full Capture Systems Retrofit Project ($84,896)
2/21/24 City Hall/Public Library Project $84,896
2/21/24 Ridge Route Drive Landscape Project ($33,629.64) 5/15/24 Transit Shelter and Street Furniture Replacement Project ($75,000) 5/15/24 El Toro Road and Moulton Parkway Water Quality
Treatment Project $100,000
11/20/24 City Hall/Public Library Project ($11,150.44)
ITEM 7.6 – Attachment A
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11/20/24
El Toro Road Medians Improvement Project
(Westbound El Toro Road between Moulton Parkway to
Calle Sonora)
($2,512.37)
11/20/24 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Pedestrian Accessibility Improvement Project: Phase 8 $61,917
11/20/24 Circulation Improvement Project – Fiscal Year 2024-25 $137,644 TOTAL $3,749,285.55
SECTION 2. The Mayor shall sign this resolution and the City Clerk shall attest and certify to the passage and adoption thereof.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this XX day of XX 2024. _______________________________
NOEL HATCH, 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. 24-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 2024, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
_________________________________
YOLIE TRIPPY, CMC, City Clerk
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Recording requested by City of Laguna Woods
When recorded, mail to City of Laguna Woods,
24264 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, CA 92637.
(949) 639-0500
Exemption Code 6103

NOTICE OF EXEMPTION
To: County of Orange
Orange County Clerk-Recorder
P.O. Box 238
Santa Ana, CA 92701
From: City of Laguna Woods
24264 El Toro Road
Laguna Woods, CA 92637
(949) 639-0500
Project Title: Circulation Improvement Project – Fiscal Year 2024-25 Project Applicant: City of Laguna Woods
24264 El Toro Road
Laguna Woods, CA 92637
(949) 639-0500
Project Location – Specific: The project is located within the City of Laguna Woods’ public right-of-way in the following locations:
• The intersection of El Toro Road and Avenida Sevilla
• The intersection of Moulton Parkway and Via Campo Verde • The intersection of Moulton Parkway and Via Iglesia
Project Location – City: Laguna Woods, California Project Location – County: Orange Description of Nature, Purpose, and Beneficiaries of Project: The project involves installing push button assemblies, Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS), traffic signal heads, traffic signal conductors, traffic safety lighting, and conduit. The work also includes installing signage and a solar flasher assembly.

The project is intended to (1) replace deteriorated traffic signal backplates and visors, (2) improve accessibility for pedestrians and other users of the public sidewalk system, (3) improve the visibility of pedestrians and other users of the public sidewalk system, including in a crosswalk, and (4) improve the visibility and awareness of traffic signals for motorists.

By replacing deteriorated infrastructure and improving accessibility and visibility, the project will facilitate better management of the public right of way and protect public safety and welfare.

Name of Public Agency Approving Project: City of Laguna Woods ITEM 7.6 - Attachment B

NOTICE OF EXEMPTION
CIRCULATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT – FISCAL YEAR 2024-25

CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS

Name of Person or Agency Carrying Out Project: City of Laguna Woods Exempt Status:

X Categorical Exemption (Sec. 15301)
Declared Emergency (Sec. 21080(b)(3); 15269(a))
Emergency Project (Sec. 21080(b)(4); 15269(b)(c))
Ministerial (Sec. 21080(b)(1); 15268)
Statutory Exemption
Not Subject to CEQA (Sec. 15061(b)(3))
Reasons Why Project is Exempt: The project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 14 (the State CEQA Guidelines) Section 15301 (Class 1, Existing Facilities). Section 15301 exempts from environmental review the “the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use.” Subsection (c) of Section 15301 provides the following as non-exclusive examples of types of “existing facilities”: “Existing highways and streets, sidewalks, gutters, bicycle and pedestrian trails, and similar facilities (this includes road grading for the purpose of public safety, and other alterations such as the addition of bicycle facilities, including but not limited to bicycle parking, bicycle-share facilities and bicycle lanes, transit improvements such as bus lanes, pedestrian crossings, street trees, and other similar alterations that do not create additional automobile lanes).” Subsection (d) of Section 15301 provides the following as non-exclusive examples of types of “existing facilities”: “Restoration or rehabilitation of deteriorated or damaged structures, facilities, or mechanical equipment to meet current standards of public health and safety, unless it is determined that the damage was substantial and resulted from an environmental hazard such as earthquake, landslide, or flood.”
Subsection (f) of Section 15301 provides the following as non-exclusive examples of types of “existing facilities”: “Addition of safety or health protection devices for use during construction of or in conjunction with existing structures, facilities, or mechanical equipment, or topographical features including navigational devices.”
The project includes maintenance and minor alterations to existing infrastructure within the City of Laguna Woods’ public right-of-way for existing public streets and arterial highways (El Toro Road and Moulton Parkway). This work does not expand or change the existing or former use of El Toro Road or Moulton Parkway. The modified and relocated push button assembly for the crosswalk at the intersection of El Toro Road and Avenida Sevilla is intended to improve ease of use and safety for individuals in wheelchairs, scooters, golf carts, and similar modes of transportation. The new overhead safety light and pole is intended to work in conjunction with an existing crosswalk at the intersection of Moulton Parkway and Via Campo Verde by increasing its visibility and the visibility of pedestrians and other users thereof. The new solar flasher assembly ITEM 7.6 - Attachment B

NOTICE OF EXEMPTION
CIRCULATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT – FISCAL YEAR 2024-25

CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS

is intended to work in conjunction with the existing traffic signal at the intersection of Moulton Parkway and Via Iglesia by increasing awareness of its presence to motorists. The modification of the traffic signal at the intersection of Moulton Parkway and Via Iglesia is intended to increase its visibility to motorists. The replaced traffic signal backplates and visors are intended to address instances of minor deterioration not resulted from an environmental hazard such as earthquake, landslide, or flood. The replaced traffic signal backplates will include new retroreflective borders for increased visibility to motorists. The project will enhance the accessibility and visibility of existing facilities for the purpose of protecting public safety and welfare.

Based on the scope of work, the project meets the criteria for Class 1 categorical exemption.

Lead Agency Contact Person:

Signature: Date:

Justin Faylona
Development Manager
City of Laguna Woods
Date Received for Filing at OPR:

Authority cited: Sections 21083 and 21110, Public Resources Code.

Reference: Sections 21108, 21152, and 21152.1, Public Resources Code.

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7.7 PASEO DE VALENICA - MOULTON PARKWAY

CONFLUENCE BYPASS CORRIDOR PROJECT
For additional information on this item,
please refer to Item 7.0 (Consent Calendar Summary).

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4866-0995-2486, v. 1

COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR THE

PASEO DE VALENCIA- MOULTON PARKWAY CONFLUENCE BYPASS

CORRIDOR PROJECT
This Paseo De Valencia – Mouton Parkway Confluence Bypass Corridor Project Cooperative Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into as of ____________, 2024 (“Effective Date”) by and between the CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS, a California municipal corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of California (“Laguna Hills”), and the CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS, a California municipal corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of California, (“Laguna Woods”).

Laguna Hills and Laguna Woods are sometimes referred to herein individually as a “Party” or collectively as the “Parties”.

RECITALS
A. Laguna Hills in cooperation with Laguna Woods is working to coordinate traffic signals across multiple jurisdictional boundaries as a part of the Renewed Measure M (“M2”) Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program Project P (“Project P”) to enhance countywide traffic flow and reduce congestion.

B. Laguna Hills has been awarded Project P funds based on the application (“Application”) prepared by Laguna Hills, included as Attachment C to this Agreement, for implementation of signal synchronization of traffic signals along the Paseo De Valencia – Moulton Parkway Confluence Bypass Corridor (hereinafter, the “Project”).

C. Laguna Woods has elected to designate Laguna Hills as the Lead Agency of this Project, and Laguna Hills agrees to act as Lead Agency in order to implement and carry out the Project.

D. The Project will include the synchronization of eighteen (18) traffic signals and twelve (12) timing-only offset traffic signals as identified in the Application and illustrated in the Project Scope of Work, which is attached hereto as Attachment A and is incorporated herein by reference.

E. The Project will include traffic signal operations enhancements identified in the Application such as the development and implementation of optimized signal synchronization timing, preparation of before and after study, and installation of traffic signal improvements as identified in Attachments A and C.

F. Laguna Hills agrees to work cooperatively with Laguna Woods to coordinate the inclusion of other traffic control elements that must be installed at the same time as the construction of the Project and that are NOT included in Attachments A and C. The Parties agree that a Party’s request to include any such element will result in said Party taking full financial responsibility for each and any of those traffic control elements during the course of the Project, unless otherwise agreed to in writing.

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G. Laguna Hills agrees to implement the Project as referenced in Attachments A and C.

H. The funds received through Project P provide up to eighty percent (80%) or up to One Million Three Hundred Forty-Eight Thousand One Hundred Five Dollars and 92/100 ($1,348,105.92) of the estimated total Project cost as set forth in Attachment B, which is attached hereto and is incorporated herein by reference. The Parties agree to contribute the remaining twenty percent (20%), based on the share of the Project occurring in that Party’s jurisdiction. Said total contribution will consist of a combination of cash and in-kind services match of Three Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Twenty-Six Dollars and 48/100 ($337,026.48). Laguna Woods’ share shall be a cash contribution estimated to equal Ninety-Three Thousand Four Hundred Seventy-Six Dollars and 80/100 ($93,476.80). Laguna Hills’ participating share shall be a cash contribution estimated to equal Two Hundred Thirty-Two Thousand Five Hundred Fourteen and 68/100 ($232,514.68) and an in-kind contribution estimated to equal Eleven Thousand ThirtyFive Dollars ($11,035.00).

I. In the event the cost of the Project exceeds the estimates provided in Attachment B and as detailed in Attachment C, the Parties agree to meet and determine revisions to the Project to satisfy the budget(s) or revised funding proposal(s) by the Parties, which shall be documented and submitted in writing as an amendment to this Agreement. Any cost overruns shall be the financial responsibility of the jurisdiction where the work improvement occurs or as the case may be, causes the required improvement.

J. The Parties desire to enter into this Agreement to implement the Project in support of Project P as part of M2.

K. This Agreement defines the specific terms, conditions, and funding responsibilities between the Parties necessary for the implementation of the Project.

AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals and the mutual covenants set forth below, Laguna Hills and Laguna Woods agree as follows:

1. Complete Agreement
A. This Agreement, including Attachments A, B, and C attached hereto and incorporated herein and made applicable by reference, constitutes the complete and exclusive statement of the terms and conditions of this Agreement between Laguna Hills and Laguna Woods and it supersedes all prior representations, understandings, and communications between the Parties. The above-referenced Recitals are true and correct and are incorporated by reference herein.

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performance or to future performance of such term(s) or condition(s), and Laguna Woods’ obligation in respect thereto shall continue in full force and effect.

C. Changes to any portion of this Agreement shall not be binding upon Laguna Hills except when specifically confirmed in writing by an authorized representative of Laguna Hills by way of a written amendment to this Agreement and issued in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.

D. Laguna Woods’ failure to insist on any instance(s) of Laguna Hills’ performance of any term(s) or condition(s) of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver or relinquishment of Laguna Woods’ right to such performance or to future performance of such term(s) or condition(s), and Laguna Hills obligation in respect thereto shall continue in full force and effect.

E. Changes to any portion of this Agreement shall not be binding upon Laguna Woods except when specifically confirmed in writing by an authorized representative of Laguna Woods by way of a written amendment to this Agreement and issued in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.

2. Scope of Agreement
This Agreement specifies the respective roles and responsibilities of the Parties as they pertain to the subjects and Project addressed herein. Both Laguna Hills and Laguna Woods agree that each will fully cooperate and coordinate with the other in all activities covered by this Agreement and any other supplemental agreements that may be required to facilitate purposes thereof.

3. Responsibilities of Laguna Hills as Project Lead Agency The Laguna Hills as the Lead Agency agrees to the following responsibilities for the implementation of the Project:

A. To manage, procure, and complete the Project as identified in Attachment A, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

B. To cooperate with the Orange County Transportation Authority (“OCTA”) and coordinate outreach efforts for the Primary Implementation (design and construction) phases of the Project.

C. To collect manual intersection movement and automated machine traffic counts.

D. To implement required signal improvements at the locations set forth in Attachment A.

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E. To develop and implement optimized signal synchronization timing set forth in Attachment A.

F. To provide updated timing plans and traffic count data to Laguna Woods.

G. To prepare a “Before and After Study” for the Paseo De Valencia – Moulton Parkway Confluence Bypass Corridor Project. As described in the Measure M2 Eligibility Guidelines adopted by the OCTA, the “Before and After Study” for the Project is considered the equivalent of the required Project Final Report (Measure M2 Ordinance No. 3, Section B.III.9) for the Project.

Laguna Hills shall provide the “Before and After Study” for the Project to Laguna Woods in draft and final formats for comment, and comments shall be noted in the final study and incorporated as mutually agreed by all Parties.

H. To provide ongoing maintenance and operation of optimized signal timing after the Primary Implementation phase of the Project is completed and to continue such maintenance until the end of the three (3) year grant period.

I. To provide updates to Laguna Woods on the Project as part of the semiannual review process until completion of the three (3) year grant period for the Project. Documents to be provided include, but are not limited to, contracts pertinent to the Project and purchase orders/task orders pertinent to the Project. (The Laguna Hills uses “task orders” in lieu of purchase orders.)
J. To invoice Laguna Woods for dollar match amounts due, as estimated in Attachment B, at the end of each phase.

K. For purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act, (Public Resources Code §§ 21000 et seq.; 14 Cal. Code Regs., §§ 15000 et seq.) Laguna Hills will act as the lead agency for the Project. (Public Resources Code § 21067.)
L. Laguna Hills’ total funding obligation for the Implementation and Operations & Maintenance is $243,546.68.

4. Responsibilities of Laguna Woods
Laguna Woods agrees to the following responsibilities for implementation and funding of the Project:

A. To provide a technical representative to meet and participate as a member of the Project’s Traffic Forums.

B. To authorize and cooperate with the Laguna Hills to manage, procure, and implement all aspects of the Project.

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C. To participate and support the Project’s implementation within the timeframe outlined in the Application and consistent with the 2024 Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program (“CTFP”) Guidelines dated adopted by OCTA.

D. To provide Laguna Hills all current intersection, local field master, and/or central control system timing plans and related data upon request.

E. To provide updates to Laguna Hills on the Project as part of the semi-annual review process until completion of the three (3) year grant period for the Project. Documents to be provided include, but are not limited to, contracts pertinent to the Project and purchase orders pertinent to the Project.

F. Laguna Woods shall pay Laguna Hills Project-related invoices within 30 days of receipt.

G. To review and approve in writing the traffic signal synchronization timing within the respective jurisdiction within ten (10) working days of receiving same where the said improvements and timing parameters have been implemented.

H. To pay for its share of any and all Project costs not paid for by Project P, as estimated in Attachments B and C.

I. Laguna Woods’ total funding obligation amount is $93,476.80.

5. Delegated Authority
The actions required to be taken by Laguna Woods in the implementation of this Agreement are delegated to its City Manager or designee, and the actions required to be taken by Laguna Hills in the implementation of this Agreement are delegated to its City Manager or designee. Laguna Woods acknowledges this designation of authority is authorized under their respective local rules and regulations.

6. Audit and Inspection
Laguna Hills and Laguna Woods shall maintain a complete set of records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Upon reasonable notice, Laguna Hills shall permit the authorized representative of Laguna Woods to inspect and audit all work, materials, payroll, books, accounts, and other data and records of Laguna Hills relevant to this Agreement and the Project for a period of four (4) years after expiration or termination of this Agreement or until any on-going audit is completed. Upon reasonable notice, Laguna Woods shall permit the authorized representatives of the Laguna Hills to inspect and audit all work, materials, payroll, books, accounts, and other data and records of Laguna Woods relevant to this Agreement and the Project for a period of four (4) years after expiration or termination of this Agreement or until any on-going audit is completed.

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Agreement. The Parties shall have the right to reproduce any such books, records, and accounts relevant to this Agreement. The above provision with respect to audits shall extend to and/or be included in contracts with consultants and contractors hired by Laguna Hills. The only work, materials, payroll, books, accounts, and other data and records which may be audited or inspected pursuant to this section are those that are relevant to this Agreement and the Project.

7. Indemnification
A. Laguna Woods shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Laguna Hills, its officers, directors, employees and agents from and against any and all claims (including attorney’s fees and reasonable expenses for litigation and settlement) for any loss or damages, bodily injuries, damage to, or loss of property caused by the negligent acts, omissions or willful misconduct by Laguna Woods, its officers, directors, employees or agents in connection or arising out of the performance of this Agreement including damage to property and/or injury to person as a result of traffic accidents within Laguna Woods’ jurisdiction. For the avoidance of doubt, the indemnification obligation for traffic accidents only applies to traffic accidents that are caused by, or result from, the negligent acts, omissions or willful misconduct by Laguna Woods, its officers, directors, employees or agents in connection or arising out of the performance of work on the Project.

B. Laguna Woods shall maintain adequate levels of insurance, or selfinsurance to assure full indemnification of Laguna Hills. Laguna Woods shall provide Laguna Hills evidence and/or documentation of said insurance upon execution of this Agreement.

C. Laguna Hills shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Laguna Woods, its officers, directors, employees and agents from and against any and all claims (including attorney’s fees and reasonable expenses for litigation and settlement) for any loss or damages, bodily injuries, damage to, or loss of property caused by the negligent acts, omissions or willful misconduct by Laguna Hills, its officers, directors, employees or agents in connection or arising out of the performance of this Agreement including damage to property and/or injury to person as a result of traffic accidents within Laguna Hills jurisdiction. For the avoidance of doubt, the indemnification obligation for traffic accidents only applies to traffic accidents that are caused by, or result from, the negligent acts, omissions or willful misconduct by Laguna Hills, its officers, directors, employees or agents in connection or arising out of the performance of work on the Project.

D. Laguna Hills shall maintain adequate levels of insurance, or self-insurance to assure full indemnification of Laguna Woods. Laguna Hills shall provide Laguna Woods evidence and/or documentation of said insurance upon execution of this Agreement.

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8. California Environmental Quality Act.

Laguna Hills, as lead agency, has determined that the Project is an activity subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”). The Project, however, qualifies for the following CEQA exemptions. First, the Project calls for the operation and minor alteration of existing public streets, and involves negligible or no expansion of any existing use. The Project is therefore exempt pursuant to the Class 1 exemption for Existing Facilities (Cal.

Code Regs., tit. 14, § 15301.) To the extent the Project also calls for the construction of new, small structures or facilities, accessory to existing facilities, the Project is also exempt pursuant to the Class 3 exemption for New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures and the Class 11 exemption for Accessory Structures. (Cal. Code. Regs., tit. 14, §§ 15303, 15311.) Upon full execution of this Agreement, Laguna Hills shall cause a Notice of Exemption to be filed and posted accordingly. (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, § 15062.)

9. Additional Provisions
A. Term of Agreement. This Agreement shall continue in full force and effect until December 31, 2028, or until the Parties’ ongoing obligations under sections 3 and 4 have terminated, whichever is later. This Agreement may be extended or amended at the mutual consent of all Parties hereto. No amendment shall have any force or effect unless executed in writing and approved as to form by the Laguna Woods City Attorney and the Laguna Hills City Attorney.

B. Disputes. The Parties agree to work together in good faith, using reasonable efforts to resolve any unforeseen issues and disputes arising out of the performance of this Agreement.

C. Permits. The Parties shall waive any fees for permits required by either Laguna Hills or Laguna Woods for the Project.

D. Corporate Authority. The Parties hereto consent that they are authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of said Parties and that, by so executing this Agreement, the Parties hereto are formally bound to the provisions of this Agreement.

E. Severability. If any term, provision, covenant or condition of this Agreement is held to be invalid, void or otherwise unenforceable, to any extent, by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby, and each term, provision, covenant or condition of this Agreement shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.

F. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed and delivered in any number of counterparts, each of which, when executed and delivered shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute the same Agreement. Facsimile signatures will be permitted.

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G. Compliance with All Laws. The Parties shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, statutes, ordinances and regulations of any governmental authority having jurisdiction over the Project.

H. Force Majeure. Either Party shall be excused from performing its obligations under this Agreement during the time and to the extent that it is prevented from performing by an unforeseeable cause beyond its control, including but not limited to; any incidence of fire, flood, acts of God, epidemics, pandemics, quarantine restrictions, commandeering of material, products, plants or facilities by the federal, state or local government; national fuel shortage; or a material act or omission by the other Party; when satisfactory evidence of such cause is presented to the other Party, and provided further that such nonperformance is unforeseeable, beyond the control and is not due to the fault or negligence of the Party not performing.

I. Assignment. Neither this Agreement, nor any of the Parties’ rights, obligations, duties, or authority hereunder may be assigned in whole or in part by any Party without the prior written consent of the other Party hereto in its sole and absolute discretion. Any such attempt of assignment shall be deemed void and of no force and effect. Consent to one (1) assignment shall not be deemed consent to any subsequent assignment, nor the waiver of any right to consent to such subsequent assignment.

J. Obligations to Comply with Law. Nothing herein shall be deemed or construed to authorize or require any Party to issue bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness under the terms, in amounts, or for purposes other than as authorized by local, state or federal law.

K. Governing Law. The laws of the State of California and applicable local and federal laws, regulations and guidelines shall govern this Agreement. Any action brought relating to this Agreement shall be adjudicated in a court of competent jurisdiction in the County of Orange, State of California.

L. Attorneys’ Fees. In the event of any dispute or legal action arising under this Agreement, the prevailing party shall not be entitled to attorney’s fees.

M. Third Party Beneficiaries. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, no provision of this Agreement is intended, nor shall be interpreted, to provide or create any third-party beneficiary rights or any other rights of any kind in any third party, and all provisions hereof shall be solely between the Parties hereto.

N. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which shall constitute one and the same instrument.

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by prepaid, first-class mail to the address set forth below. Either Party may change its address by notifying the other Party of the change of address in writing. Notice shall be deemed given (a) upon personal delivery or (b) fortyeight (48) hours from deposit of such notice in the United States mail, postage prepaid.

To City of Laguna Hills:

City of Laguna Hills
24035 El Toro Road
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Attention: City Manager
To City of Laguna Woods:

City of Laguna Woods
24264 El Toro Road
Laguna Woods, CA 92637
Attention: City Manager
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed on the date first set forth above.

CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS, a California municipal corporation
By: _________________________
Jarad Hildenbrand,
City Manager
By:

Christopher Macon,
City Manager
ATTEST: ATTEST:

By:

Jennifer Lee,
City Clerk
By:

Yolie Trippy,
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
By:

Gregory E. Simonian,
City Attorney
By:

Alisha Patterson,
City Attorney
Dated: ___________________________ Dated: ___________________________ ITEM 7.7

ATTACHMENT A

SCOPE OF WORK

REGIONAL TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION PROGRAM FOR
PASEO DE VALENCIA – MOULTON PARKWAY CONFLUENCE BYPASS

CORRIDOR PROJECT
This Project has been approved by the Orange County Transportation Authority (“OCTA”) as part of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025 Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program (“Project P”).

The primary implementation phase is funded for FY 2024-2025. The maintenance and operation phase is funded for FY 2025-2027.

Unless expressly stated otherwise, or upon advance written notice, the Project Management Consultant is required to complete each specific task listed in the Scope of Work. Tasks are itemized for clarity. However, some tasks may be performed concurrently or begin prior to the order listed below.

SECTION 1: PROJECT BACKGROUND

1.1 PROJECT SUMMARY
The City of Laguna Hills has successfully submitted and was awarded funds for the development and implementation of traffic signal improvements and updated timing plans for the synchronization of traffic signals along the Paseo De Valencia – Moulton Parkway Confluence Bypass Corridor Project. The Project corridor spans approximately four (4.0) miles and consists of eighteen (18) signalized intersections and timing-only of twelve (12) signalized intersections.

The Paseo De Valencia section begins at Alicia Parkway, north to El Toro Road. Then, continues westerly to Moulton Parkway. From El Toro Road, the Project continues north to Lake Forest Drive.

This Project has been approved by the Orange County Transportation Authority (“OCTA”) as part of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025 Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program (“Project P”).

The Project will consist of Primary Implementation (“PI”) and Ongoing Maintenance and Monitoring (“OMM”) phases. The Primary Implementation phase is anticipated to be completed within a period of one (1) year and will consist of updated traffic signal synchronization plans and a Primary Implementation Project Report. The Ongoing Maintenance and Monitoring phase is anticipated to be completed within a period of two (2) years after the Primary Implementation phase, and will consist of monitoring, improving signal timing, addressing resident concerns, providing communications and detection support, and preparing a Final Project Report. The City of Laguna Hills serves as the Lead Agency for this Project, with the City of Laguna Woods serving as a Participating Agency in this Project.

Laguna Hills will contract with a qualified Project Management Consultant to manage the Project.

Laguna Hills will also contract with a qualified Design Consultant for the preparation of all documents necessary to construct the traffic signal improvements for the Project, and develop and implement traffic signal system timing plans for the subsequent coordination of traffic signals within the Project limits. Unless expressly stated or upon written notice, the Project Management Consultant is required to complete each specific task listed in the Scope of Work.

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1.2 PROJECT LOCATION MAP
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1.3 PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS AND DEFINITIONS
Definitions
• Laguna Hills: Refers to the Lead Agency, the City of Laguna Hills, unless otherwise noted. • Project Team: Refers to the agencies participating in this Project – City of Laguna Woods, Project Management Consultant, and the Design Consultant. • Project Management Consultant: Refers to the consultant that will manage the Project on behalf of the City of Laguna Hills, which has been chosen by the City of Laguna Hills as W.G. Zimmerman Engineering, Inc (the “Project Management Consultant”). • Design Consultant: Refers to the consultant that will prepare all documents necessary to construct the improvements, and develop and implement traffic signal system timing plans for the subsequent coordination of traffic signals within the project limits. • Arterial Segment: Length of arterial between signalized intersections in both directions. • Arterial Section: Two or more consecutive arterial segments. • Offset Intersections: Signalized intersections identified that are located within 2,700 feet from the project corridor that is also included in the Project.

Study Methodology
• The Project Management Consultant shall coordinate with each Project Team member to determine the reference intersection(s) setting.
• Computer Software: Synchro (Version 10 or higher) and Tru-Traffic (Version 10) must be used for this analysis.
• Network Level of Detail: Arterial and intersection configuration shall be of sufficient detail to allow simulation of traffic model using SimTraffic software. • Network Partitioning: Network partitioning shall be used to better represent traffic conditions.
• Progression: Two-way progression is required.

Synchro and Tru-Traffic Modeling
• Node numbers: Signalized intersection numbering shall follow OCTA identification numbers and/or Project Team member preference.
• Arterial Names: All main arterial and cross street links shall be named. • Cycle Length: Perform cycle evaluation for each network subsystem and consult with the Project Team to determine the optimal cycle length.
• Speed: The modeled progression speed should reference to the flow of traffic. • Phase Sequences: Phase sequences with both left-turn movements lagging will not be allowed unless phase reservice is used.
• Phasing Parameters: Use parameters from timing sheet provided by the Laguna Hills and Project Team.
• Offset Style: The Design Consultant should follow the offset reference preferred by each Project Team member.
• Peak Hour Factor and Growth Factor: Utilize the calculated Peak Hour Factor from the turning movement counts and set Growth Factor to 1.0.
• Saturation Flow Rate and Lost Time: The lane capacity should be 1,900 vehicles per lane per hour of green and lost time should be two (2) seconds. • Lane Width: Left-turn lanes shall be ten (10) feet in width; all others shall be twelve (12) feet.
• Bike Lanes: Bike lanes can be coded as eight (8)-foot right-turn lanes if bike lane width plus adjacent through lane width equals at least twenty (20) feet. • Use Synchro and Tru-Traffic to produce optimal timing plans.

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• Evaluate the performance of signalized intersections by values of the Measures of Effectiveness (“MOE”). The following MOE will be studied: travel time, delay, and number of stops.
• The Level of Service (“LOS”) measurement shall be used to identify critical movements or degree of saturation in Synchro timing plans.
• Any improvement for resolving interruption to through bandwidth shall be identified. • The MOE summary table shall include the following data:
o Traffic Flow
o Average Delay
o Total Travel Time
o Number of Stops
o Average Speed
o Network Performance Index/OCTA Corridor Synchronization Performance Index (CSPI)
SECTION 2: PROJECT SCOPE OF WORK
PRIMARY IMPLEMENTATION (PI) PHASE, lasting approximately one year shall include the following:

Task 1: Project Management – PI Phase

This is an on-going task conducted by the Project Management Consultant throughout the duration of the PI Phase of the Project. It includes the day-to-day project management, such as meetings, progress reports, tracking of schedules, tracking of cost, by agency, invoicing, and overall administration of the Project.

Minimum requirements of this task include:
• A running record of Project cost with subtotals for each Participating Agency shall be part of this task. This information will be used by the Lead Agency to invoice Participating Agencies for their respective project match. • A running record of all scope changes and/or any deviations from the final approved application. This information will be used by the Lead Agency to request Scope Changes at the Semi-annual Review (SAR).

Task 2: Data Collection and Field Review
This task shall be conducted by the Design Consultant and shall include collecting seven-day, 24- hour machine counts, including vehicle and bike classification, along each 1-mile segment of the corridors. The Project shall also produce weekday and weekend peak period Intersection Turning Movements (“ITM”) counts at every signalized intersection, including pedestrian and bicycle counts. ITM counts shall be conducted for two hours of each weekday peak period (AM, Mid-day, and PM) and single four-hour Saturday mid-day peak period. All counts shall be summarized in Microsoft Excel Format. All data shall adhere to the 2024 CTFP Guidelines for data compatibility which can be found at https://ocfundtracker.octa.net/.

Data collection shall include field review of before and after conditions. The floating car method shall be utilized with software and GPS for the “Before” Study to finetune the corridor operation and verify the integrity of the system intersection clocks. Synchronized Video shall be used to ITEM 7.7
compare actual conditions to anticipated conditions detected by the time-space diagrams so that any anomalies may be corrected prior to the “After” studies task.

Field review conducted as part of this task will document the existing conditions for all signal timing, infrastructure, and system improvements on the Project. This includes pre-construction pictures for comparison during post-construction walkthrough, should there be any questions or discrepancies noted by any parties. Data collection and Field Review Memos shall be provided to all participating agencies.

Task 3: System Design and Collection
The Lead Agency with the assistance of the Project Management Consultant shall hire a qualified Design Consultant to design and prepare bid documents to construct and implement all desired components of the Project as described in the application in accordance with CTFP Guidelines.

The Lead Agency with the assistance of the Project Management Consultant shall hire a qualified consultant, licensed contractor, and/or use Laguna Hills staff to procure, install, construct, and implement all desired components of the Project as described in the application in accordance with the CTFP Guidelines.

All work and equipment supplied for the Project shall comply and be performed in accordance with the latest standards and provisions of each Participating Agency or latest approved California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Standard Plans and Standard Specifications.

As-built plans shall be provided to match the improvements. This task is not complete until all Participating Agencies approve the improvements implemented in their jurisdictions.

Task 4: Signal Timing Optimization and Implementation
This task shall be conducted by the Design Consultant. Synchronization will be inter-jurisdictional in nature. All existing traffic patterns, flows, and conditions will be taken into account. At a minimum, the Design Consultant shall develop synchronized timing plans for weekday AM, midday, PM, and Weekend peak period. Special generators such as schools and businesses along with cross street traffic will be considered as part of the project. Timing plans that will be developed will assist traffic in getting to its final designation without regard to physical or jurisdictional boundaries.

Minimum requirements of this task shall include:
• A review of the basic timing parameters.
• Concept of Operations documenting the recommended coordination strategies (e.g. segments, cycle lengths, etc.) based on existing data collection and simulations. • Existing and Optimized simulation network in SYNCHRO (Version 11) that is also shared with OCTA using the OCTA designated ID numbers.
• Implementation and fine-tuning of proposed timing plans.

Task 5: Final PI Report
ITEM 7.7
The Project Management Consultant shall prepare the Final PI Report (“Report”). The Report, with an executive summary, serves to document the activities of the Project and shall include, but not be limited to, the following items:
• Project scope, objective, locations, findings, and recommendations. • Data collected: counts, travel time studies, and project benefits achieved in terms of fuel savings, travel time studies, and other measurable parameters. • For each intersection: lane configurations, signal phasing, turning movement data, and cycle lengths for existing and proposed timings for all peak periods. • All work performed for system construction and signal timing optimization. • Implementation schedule and improvements accomplished, including dates. • Development of procedures for continuous maintenance, surveillance, and evaluation of coordinated signal system project benefits.

The Report shall document all planned and programmed improvements on the study corridor as well as recommendations based on PI tasks for further infrastructure improvements that would likely improve the corridor signal coordination Project results. The report shall be completed in accordance with current 2024 CTFP Guidelines.

Finally, the report shall provide recommendations with cost and benefit estimates for further improvements to traffic signal infrastructure (signal controllers, vehicles detection, communications, etc.), intersection capacity (appropriate signal phasing, lane geometrics and elimination of physical bottlenecks that curtail capacity), and traffic management strategies. These proposed improvements should be useful in determining future enhancements to the corridor.

A Project Summary Sheet, one sheet front and back, that describes the Project and improvements gained shall be provided to OCTA. This sheet will be used by OCTA and Participating Agencies to present to the Board and Agencies.

ON-GOING OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE (O&M) PHASE, lasting approximately two years, shall include the following:

Task 6: Project Management – O&M Phase
This task shall be conducted by the Project Management Consultant and includes day-to-day project management such as meetings, tracking schedules, invoicing, and overall administration of the Project. This task shall continue in full force as specified in the Primary Implementation Phase.

Task 7: Continuing Support
This task shall be conducted by the Project Management Consultant. During this 24-month period, the signal timing along the corridor/route/grid shall be observed and fine-tuned. This task shall also include the monitoring, maintaining, and repair of detection and communications implemented as part of the Project. Monthly drives shall be conducted along the length of the Project during all designated corridor synchronization timing plan hours of operations in order to verify that the synchronization timing is working as designed and complete any necessary adjustments. This is followed by a monthly memorandum summarizing the status and trends if the corridor based on the runs conducted. Trip logs for the month shall be provided to the Participating Agencies. The memorandum shall include all additional tasks requested and ITEM 7.7
completed during that month. Performance metrics comparisons from ATSPM, where available, shall also be included in the memorandum.

Task 8: Final O&M Report
This task shall be conducted by the Project Management Consultant. At the end of the O&M Phase, a Final O&M Report documenting the ongoing Operations and Maintenance efforts and procedures for continuing maintenance shall be prepared. At the minimum, the memorandum shall include when travel runs were conducted and issues and solutions throughout the phase.

The memorandum shall document all planned and programmed improvements on the study corridor as well as recommendations for further infrastructure improvements that would likely improve the corridor signal coordination Project results.

ITEM 7.7

ATTACHMENT B

PROJECT COST ESTIMATES AND DETAILED LOCAL MATCH

CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS
Total Project Cost $ 1,217,748.40
Total Cash Match $ 232,514.68
Total In-Kind Match $ 11,035.00
Number of Project Intersections: 13 Signalized Intersections **References to “Project Management” costs above are in reference to the estimated costs for the Project Management Consultant to manage the Project.
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Agency Caltrans Offset Total
13 0 9 22
$ 1,800.00 $ 39,600.00
$ 2,000.00 $ 44,000.00
- $ 956,828.40
$ 4,000.00 $ 88,000.00
$ 1,000.00 $ 22,000.00
$ 460.00 $ 10,120.00
$ 2,000.00 $ 44,000.00
$ 600.00 $ 13,200.00
PI
O&M
Cost / Int Total Cost
Laguna Hills
Number of Signals:

Task 5: Project Report
Project Tasks (Laguna Hills)
Task 1: Project Management - PI Phase
Task 2: Data Collection
Task 3: System Design and Construction
Task 4: Signal Timing Optimization and Implementation
$ 13,464.00
$ 230,085.68 $ 1,150,428.40
M2 Requested Match
$ 67,320.00
Total Cost
$ 53,856.00
$ 920,342.72
Task 6: Project Management - O&M Phase
Task 7: Continuing Support
Task 8: Final Technical Memorandum
ITEM 7.7

CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS
Total Project Cost $ 467,384.00
Total Cash Match $ 93,476.80
Total In-Kind Match $ 0.00
Number of Project Intersections: 5 Signalized Intersections **References to “Project Management” costs above are in reference to the estimated costs for the Project Management Consultant to manage the Project.

PROJECT TOTAL SUMMARY
Agency Project Cost/Agency
Project P Funds
Requested
(80% of Project Cost)
Cash and In-Kind
Match Amount
(20% of Project Cost)
City of Laguna Hills $1,217,748.40 $974,198.72 $243,549.68 City of Laguna Woods $467,384.00 $373,907.20 $93,476.80 TOTAL $1,685,132.40 $1,348,105.92 $337,025.48
Agency Caltrans Offset Total
5 0 3 8
$ 1,800.00 $ 14,400.00
$ 2,000.00 $ 16,000.00
- $ 372,504.00
$ 4,000.00 $ 32,000.00
$ 1,000.00 $ 8,000.00
$ 460.00 $ 3,680.00
$ 2,000.00 $ 16,000.00
$ 600.00 $ 4,800.00
PI
O&M $ 4,896.00 $ 24,480.00
Cost / Int Total Cost
Laguna Woods
Number of Signals:

Task 1: Project Management - PI Phase
$ 19,584.00
$ 354,323.20
Match Total Cost
Task 7: Continuing Support
Task 8: Final Technical Memorandum
Task 2: Data Collection
Task 3: System Design and Construction
Task 4: Signal Timing Optimization and Implementation
Task 5: Project Report
Task 6: Project Management - O&M Phase
Project Tasks (Laguna Woods)
$ 88,580.80 $ 442,904.00
M2 Requested
ITEM 7.7

ATTACHMENT C

OCTA GRANT APPLICATION
ITEM 7.7

4.1 18
Laguna Hills
Laguna Woods
Applicant Agency: Select One
Contact Name:

Contact Number:

Contact Email:

Application Deadline
Project Overview
Total Match:
$1,685,132.40
$1,348,105.92
$337,026.48
Length of Corridor (mi):

Number of signals:

Total Project Cost:

M2 funds requested:

FY 2024 Call for Projects
Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program
Project P
Supplemental Application
10/26/2023
Paseo De Valencia - Moulton Parkway Confluence Bypass Corridor Laguna Hills
Joe Ames
949-707-2655
[email protected]
Cash Match:

In-kind Match:

Participating Agencies:
$337,026.48
$11,016.00
ITEM 7.7
SECTION 1: KEY TECHNICAL INFORMATION PASEO DE VALENCIA - MOULTON PARKWAY

CONFLUENCE BYPASS CORRIDOR
a. Project
b.
from to
c. Project Length (miles ):
d. Number of signalized intersections along the corridor (include all Caltrans intersections):
number of signals on project corridor(s) number of offset signals included in this project e. Participating agencies / Traffic Forum Members (including applicant agency ):
f. Lead Agency
g. Designation of the corridor to synchronize:
h. Project End Date:
i.
j. Contact Information (Include name, title, agency, phone, email, and address) Joe Ames, P.E., T.E.

Public Works Director/City Engineer
City of Laguna Hills
24035 El Toro Road
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
949-707-2655
[email protected]
Christopher Macon
City Manager
City of Laguna Woods
24264 El Toro Road
Laguna Woods, CA 92637
(949) 639-0525
[email protected]
Select any that apply:

Route
Paseo De Valencia - Moulton Parkway Confluence Bypass Corridor

4.06 Project Limits:

Laguna Hills
18 12
Moulton Parkway at Lake Forest Dr Paseo de Valencia at Alicia Parkway Project Start Date: October1,2024 September 30, 2027
Signal Synchronization Network Corridor / Priority Corridor Master Plan of Arterial Highways Corridor Anaheim
Buena Park
Caltrans
Costa Mesa
Cypress
Dana Point
Fountain Valley
Fullerton
Garden Grove
Huntington Beach
La Habra
La Palma
Laguna Beach
Laguna Hills
Mission Viejo
Orange
Placentia
Rancho Santa Margarita
San Clemente
Santa Ana
Seal Beach
Stanton
Tustin
Villa Park
Westminster
County of Orange Irvine Lake Forest
San Juan Capistrano
Yorba Linda
Aliso Viejo
Brea
Laguna Niguel
Laguna Woods
Los Alamitos
Re-timing at least 75% of previous project Timing at least 75% of new eligible project Newport Beach
None
All participating agencies are participating in the Countywide Baseline Project 1 ITEM 7.7
SECTION 1: KEY TECHNICAL INFORMATION INSERT Project Name k. Signalized intersections that are part of the project:
1 Moulton Parkway Lake Forest Drive 40
2 Moulton Parkway El Pacifico 41
3 Moulton Parkway Ridge Route Drive 42
4 Moulton Parkway Santa Maria Avenue 43
5 Moulton Parkway Gate 12 44
6 Moulton Parkway El Toro Road 45
7 El Toro Road Luthern/St. Nicholas 46
8 El Toro Road Avenida Sevilla 47
9 Paseo De Valencia El Toro Road 48
10 Paseo De Valencia Calle De La Plata 49
11 Paseo De Valencia Calle De La Magdalena 50
12 Paseo De Valencia Health Center
13 Paseo De Valencia Los Alisos Boulevard
14 Paseo De Valencia Kennington Drive
15 Paseo De Valencia Avenida Seville/Beckenham Street
16 Paseo De Valencia Laguna Hills Dr/Stockport Street
17 Paseo De Valencia Hawk Highway
18 Paseo De Valencia Alicia Parkway
19 20
21 22
23 24
25 26
27 28
29 30
31 32
33 34 Legend
35 36
37 38
39 * Caltrans
l. Offset signalized intersections that are part of the project:
1 13
2 Lake Forest Drive 14
3 Lake Forest Drive 15
4 16
5 Moulton Parkway 17
6 El Toro Road 18
7 El Toro Road Calle Sonora 19
8 El Toro Road Regional Center 20
9 El Toro Road Avenida De La Carlota
10 Paseo De Valencia Avenida de Carlota
11 Los Alisos Boulevard Avenida de Carlota
12 Laguna Hills Drive
Lake Forest Drive
Ridge Route Peralta Drive
Via Campo Verde
Town Center
Indian Hills Lane
Main Corridor Cross Street
Main Street Cross Street
Scientific
Avenida de Carlota/I-5 Ramp
Research
Main Street
Laguna Hills
Laguna Woods
Cross Street
Main Corridor Cross Street
2 ITEM 7.7
SECTION 4: FUNDING NEEDS / COSTS FOR PROPOSED PROJECT BY TASK

PASEO DE VALENCIA - MOULTON PARKWAY

CONFLUENCE BYPASS CORRIDOR
a. Summary of Project Cost
Match Commitment: 20% (minimum 20%)
Total Project Cost (PI and O&M for a total of 3 years):

Total M2 Request:

Total Agency Match:

Total Project Cost:

Total M2 Request for PI Phase:

Total Agency Match for PI Phase:

Total PI Cost:

Total M2 Request for O&M Phase:

Total Agency Match for O&M Phase:

Total O&M Cost:

Task 3: System Design and Construction
Task 2: Data Collection
Task 1: Project Management - PI Phase
Project Tasks Total Cost
$ 120,000.00
$ 1,329,332.40
$ 60,000.00
$ 54,000.00
Total Project Cost:

Task 8: Final Technical Memorandum
Task 7: Continuing Support
Task 6: Project Management - O&M Phase
$ 1,685,132.40
$ 18,000.00
$ 60,000.00
$ 13,800.00
$ 30,000.00
$ 18,360.00
$ 91,800.00
Task 5: Project Report
$ 1,348,105.92
Task 4: Signal Timing Optimization and Implementation
PI Total
$ 1,274,665.92
$ 318,666.48
Project Total
$ 337,026.48
$ 1,685,132.40
$ 1,593,332.40
O&M Total
$ 73,440.00
8 ITEM 7.7
SECTION 4: FUNDING NEEDS / COSTS FOR PROPOSED PROJECT BY TASK

PASEO DE VALENCIA - MOULTON PARKWAY

CONFLUENCE BYPASS CORRIDOR
b. Summary of Cost by Agency
Agency Caltrans Offset Total
13 0 9 22
$ 1,800.00 $ 39,600.00
$ 2,000.00 $ 44,000.00
- $ 956,828.40
$ 4,000.00 $ 88,000.00
$ 1,000.00 $ 22,000.00
$ 460.00 $ 10,120.00
$ 2,000.00 $ 44,000.00
$ 600.00 $ 13,200.00
PI
O&M
Agency Caltrans Offset Total
5 0 3 8
$ 1,800.00 $ 14,400.00
$ 2,000.00 $ 16,000.00
- $ 372,504.00
$ 4,000.00 $ 32,000.00
$ 1,000.00 $ 8,000.00
$ 460.00 $ 3,680.00
$ 2,000.00 $ 16,000.00
$ 600.00 $ 4,800.00
PI
O&M $ 4,896.00 $ 24,480.00
Cost / Int Total Cost
Total Cost
Laguna Woods
Number of Signals:

Task 1: Project Management - PI Phase
Cost / Int
Laguna Hills
Number of Signals:

Task 5: Project Report
Project Tasks (Laguna Hills)
Task 1: Project Management - PI Phase
Task 2: Data Collection
Task 3: System Design and Construction
Task 4: Signal Timing Optimization and Implementation
$ 19,584.00
$ 13,464.00
$ 230,085.68
$ 354,323.20
$ 1,150,428.40
Match Total Cost
M2 Requested Match
$ 67,320.00
Task 7: Continuing Support
Task 8: Final Technical Memorandum
Task 2: Data Collection
Task 3: System Design and Construction
Total Cost
Task 4: Signal Timing Optimization and Implementation
Task 5: Project Report
Task 6: Project Management - O&M Phase
$ 53,856.00
$ 920,342.72
Task 6: Project Management - O&M Phase
Task 7: Continuing Support
Project Tasks (Laguna Woods)
Task 8: Final Technical Memorandum
$ 88,580.80 $ 442,904.00
M2 Requested
9 ITEM 7.7
SECTION 4: FUNDING NEEDS / COSTS FOR PROPOSED PROJECT BY TASK

PASEO DE VALENCIA - MOULTON PARKWAY

CONFLUENCE BYPASS CORRIDOR
c. Summary of Intersection Improvement Costs
Design Construction TOTAL
Average
Score
1 Laguna Hills Lake Forest Drive $ 7,799.00 $ 95,147.80 $ 102,946.80 35.0 2 Laguna Hills El Pacifico $ 3,999.00 $ 48,787.80 $ 52,786.80 31.7 3 Laguna Hills Ridge Route Drive $ 5,199.00 $ 63,427.80 $ 68,626.80 31.3 4 Laguna Woods Santa Maria Avenue $ 4,500.00 $ 54,900.00 $ 59,400.00 37.5 5 Laguna Woods Gate 12 $ 4,500.00 $ 54,900.00 $ 59,400.00 37.5 6 Laguna Woods El Toro Road $ 4,500.00 $ 54,900.00 $ 59,400.00 37.5 7 Laguna Woods Luthern/St. Nicholas $ 4,500.00 $ 54,900.00 $ 59,400.00 37.5 8 Laguna Woods Avenida Sevilla $ 4,500.00 $ 54,900.00 $ 59,400.00 37.5 9 Laguna Hills El Toro Road $ 6,599.00 $ 80,507.80 $ 87,106.80 36.3 10 Laguna Hills Calle De La Plata $ 5,199.00 $ 63,427.80 $ 68,626.80 31.3 11 Laguna Hills Calle De La Magdalena $ 7,799.00 $ 95,147.80 $ 102,946.80 35.0 12 Laguna Hills Health Center $ 6,999.00 $ 85,387.80 $ 92,386.80 31.3 13 Laguna Hills Los Alisos Boulevard $ 5,199.00 $ 63,427.80 $ 68,626.80 31.3 14 Laguna Hills Kennington Drive $ 6,999.00 $ 85,387.80 $ 92,386.80 31.3 15 Laguna Hills Avenida Seville/Beckenham Street $ 5,199.00 $ 63,427.80 $ 68,626.80 31.3 16 Laguna Hills Laguna Hills Dr/Stockport Street $ 3,999.00 $ 48,787.80 $ 52,786.80 31.7 17 Laguna Hills Hawk Highway $ 3,999.00 $ 48,787.80 $ 52,786.80 31.7 18 Laguna Hills Alicia Parkway $ 1,399.00 $ 17,067.80 $ 18,466.80 25.0 - Laguna Hills TMC Improvements $ 2,100.00 $ 25,620.00 $ 27,720.00 40.0 - Laguna Woods TMC Improvements $ 5,720.00 $ 69,784.00 $ 75,504.00 40.0 SIGNAL IMPROVEMENT TOTAL = $ 1,329,332.40 34.1
TASK 3 IMPROVEMENT TOTALS
LOC. AGENCY PROJECT CROSS STREETS
ITEM 7.7
SECTION 6: PROJECT SCHEDULE BY TASK

PASEO DE VALENCIA - MOULTON PARKWAY

CONFLUENCE BYPASS CORRIDOR
a. Projected Start and End Dates:

October1,2024
September 30, 2027
b. Projected Schedule by Task
Starting Date Ending Date
October1,2024 September 30, 2025
October1,2024 September 30, 2025
October1,2024 September 30, 2025
October1,2024 September 30, 2025
October1,2024 September 30, 2025
October 1,2025 September 30, 2027
October 1,2025 September 30, 2027
July 1,2026 September 30, 2027
By checking this box, the Applicant Agency, on behalf of all the participating agencies, agree to implement this project within 12 months. (This means the project will be ineligible for delays and timely use funds extensions. This is not applicable to projects requesting OCTA to lead and Baseline Project participants.)
Project start date:

Project end date:

Task 8: Final Technical Memorandum
Task
Task 1: Project Management - PI Phase
Task 2: Data Collection
Task 3: System Design and Construction
Task 4: Signal Timing Optimization and Implementation
Task 5: Project Report
Task 6: Project Management - O&M Phase
Task 7: Continuing Support
1 ITEM 7.7
APPENDIX B: AGENCY IMPROVEMENT CALCULATIONS INSERT Project Name TABLE I: AGENCY IMPROVEMENT PREFERENCES
Laguna Hills Laguna Woods Select an Agency Select an Agency Select an Agency Laguna Hills Laguna Woods Select an Agency Select an Agency Laguna Hills Laguna Woods Select an Agency Select an Agency Select an Agency 1 Above ground (e.g. wireless, cellular, etc.) $0 $0
2 Fiber Optic underground $13,990 $39,000 $1,399 $3,900 Remove Ex. TWP,
conduits, Install
SMFO Cable, E/S,
FPP, Splice
Enclosure with new
PBs
Conduits,SMFO
cable, E/S,FPP,
Splice Enclosures
with new PBs
3 All other (e.g. copper, aerial fiber, GPS, etc.) $0 $0 4 ATC signal controller $6,000 $6,000 $600 $600 Econolite Cobalt with EOS Software
Econolite Cobalt with
EOS Software
5 Signal cabinet on existing foundation $30,000 $32,000 $3,000 $3,200 Econolite Cabinet Type P cabinet 6 Signal cabinet on new foundation $0 $0
7 BBS/USP (attached) $20,000 $2,000 $0 Econolite Blue BBS 8 BBS/UPS on existing foundation $0 $0
9 BBS/UPS on new foundation $0 $0
10 CCTV $12,000 $1,200 $0 Bosch MIC 7100i
PTZ Starlight
11 Vehicle detection (ATSPM inputs + counts) $26,000 $2,600 $0 Video/Radar Vendor TBD
12 Vehicle detection (ATSPM inputs) $0 $0
13 Vehicle detection + bicycle detection $0 $0
14 Vehicle detection $0 $0
15 Bicycle detection $0 $0
16 Pedestrian detection (audible) $0 $0
17 Pedestrian detection $0 $0
18 Active transportation/pedestrian safety $0 $0
19 Transit Signal Priority $0 $0
20 EVP (hybrid or GPS) $0 $0
21 EVP (infrared) $0 $0
22 Speed feedback signs (existing post) $0 $0
23 Speed feedback signs (new post) $0 $0
24 Signal Performance Monitoring $0 $0
25 Channelization $0 $0
26 Signal phasing improvement $0 $0
UNIT PRICE (MATERIAL + LABOR) APPLICABLE DESIGN COST PER UNIT VENDOR/BRAND & ADDITIONAL NOTES

CATEGORIES ID ITEM DESCRIPTION
Comm
Field
Elements
Minor Signal
Op Improve
Yes No
1 ITEM 7.7
APPENDIX B: AGENCY IMPROVEMENT CALCULATIONS
INSERT Project Name
TABLE II: DESCRIPTION OF WORK BY INTERSECTION
Above ground (e.g. wireless, cellular, etc.)Fiber Optic undergroundAll other (e.g. copper, aerial fiber, GPS, etc.)ATC signal controllerSignal cabinet on existing foundationSignal cabinet on new foundationBBS/USP (attached)BBS/UPS on existing foundationBBS/UPS on new foundationCCTVVehicle detection (ATSPM inputs + counts)Vehicle detection (ATSPM inputs)Vehicle detection + bicycle detectionVehicle detectionBicycle detectionPedestrian detection (audible)Pedestrian detectionActive transportation/pedestrian safetyTransit Signal PriorityEVP (hybrid or GPS)EVP (infrared)Speed feedback signs (existing post)Speed feedback signs (new post)Signal Performance MonitoringChannelizationSignal phasing improvementCentral System (server, licenses, workstations)Display (video wall, VMS, etc.)UPS for TMCCaltrans Cooperative Agreement Construction
Management
& Inspection Contingency
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 34 10% 10% 1 Laguna Hills Lake Forest Drive 1 1 1 1 1 $ 7,799.00 $ 77,990.00 $ 7,799.00 $ 9,358.80 $ 102,946.80 2 Laguna Hills El Pacifico 1 1 1 $ 3,999.00 $ 39,990.00 $ 3,999.00 $ 4,798.80 $ 52,786.80 3 Laguna Hills Ridge Route Drive 1 1 1 1 $ 5,199.00 $ 51,990.00 $ 5,199.00 $ 6,238.80 $ 68,626.80 4 Laguna Woods Santa Maria Avenue 1 1 $ 4,500.00 $ 45,000.00 $ 4,500.00 $ 5,400.00 $ 59,400.00 5 Laguna Woods Gate 12 1 1 $ 4,500.00 $ 45,000.00 $ 4,500.00 $ 5,400.00 $ 59,400.00 6 Laguna Woods El Toro Road 1 1 $ 4,500.00 $ 45,000.00 $ 4,500.00 $ 5,400.00 $ 59,400.00 7 Laguna Woods Luthern/St. Nicholas 1 1 $ 4,500.00 $ 45,000.00 $ 4,500.00 $ 5,400.00 $ 59,400.00 8 Laguna Woods Avenida Sevilla 1 1 $ 4,500.00 $ 45,000.00 $ 4,500.00 $ 5,400.00 $ 59,400.00 9 Laguna Hills El Toro Road 1 1 1 1 $ 6,599.00 $ 65,990.00 $ 6,599.00 $ 7,918.80 $ 87,106.80 10 Laguna Hills Calle De La Plata 1 1 1 1 $ 5,199.00 $ 51,990.00 $ 5,199.00 $ 6,238.80 $ 68,626.80 11 Laguna Hills Calle De La Magdalena 1 1 1 1 1 $ 7,799.00 $ 77,990.00 $ 7,799.00 $ 9,358.80 $ 102,946.80 12 Laguna Hills Health Center 1 1 1 1 $ 6,999.00 $ 69,990.00 $ 6,999.00 $ 8,398.80 $ 92,386.80 13 Laguna Hills Los Alisos Boulevard 1 1 1 1 $ 5,199.00 $ 51,990.00 $ 5,199.00 $ 6,238.80 $ 68,626.80 14 Laguna Hills Kennington Drive 1 1 1 1 $ 6,999.00 $ 69,990.00 $ 6,999.00 $ 8,398.80 $ 92,386.80 15 Laguna Hills Avenida Seville/Beckenham Street 1 1 1 1 $ 5,199.00 $ 51,990.00 $ 5,199.00 $ 6,238.80 $ 68,626.80 16 Laguna Hills Laguna Hills Dr/Stockport Street 1 1 1 $ 3,999.00 $ 39,990.00 $ 3,999.00 $ 4,798.80 $ 52,786.80 Overlap locations - Also included in Alicia Parkway corridor as offset 17 Laguna Hills Hawk Highway 1 1 1 $ 3,999.00 $ 39,990.00 $ 3,999.00 $ 4,798.80 $ 52,786.80 Overlap locations - Also included in Alicia Parkway corridor as offset 18 Laguna Hills Alicia Parkway 1 $ 1,399.00 $ 13,990.00 $ 1,399.00 $ 1,678.80 $ 18,466.80 Overlap locations - Per follow-up response to OCTA:This project installs fiber on PDV to intersection./Alicia Pakwayway RTSSP installs controller and related cabinet equipment including BBS/UPS. Timing will be set per agreement of both project inputs.
- Laguna Hills TMC Improvements 1 $ 2,100.00 $ 21,000.00 $ 2,100.00 $ 2,520.00 $ 27,720.00 - Laguna Woods TMC Improvements 1 $ 5,720.00 $ 57,200.00 $ 5,720.00 $ 6,864.00 $ 75,504.00 QUANTITY TOTAL = 0 18 0 17 2 0 12 0 0 6 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 SIGNAL IMPROVEMENT TOTAL = $ 1,329,332.40

LOCATIONIMPLEMENTING AGENCY
PROJECT CROSS STREETS Design Construction TOTAL NOTES

DESCRIPTION OF WORK SIGNAL IMPROVEMENT COSTS
1 ITEM 7.7

PASEO DE VALENCIA - MOULTON PARKWAY

CONFLUENCE BYPASS CORRIDOR
Laguna Hills
Unit Qty Unit Price Total
EA 6 $ 12,000 $ 72,000
EA 13 $ 6,000 $ 78,000
EA 2 $ 30,000 $ 60,000
EA 20 $ 3,200 $ 64,000
LF 500 $ 30 $ 15,000
LF 31,627 $ 5 $ 158,135
EA 20 $ 200 $ 4,000
EA 20 $ 500.00 $ 10,000
LS 1 $ 21,000 $ 21,000
LF 355 $ 4 $ 1,420
EA 12 $ 20,000 $ 240,000
EA 7 $ 26,000 $ 182,000
EA 1 $ 6,200 $ 6,200
$ 13,988
Laguna Woods
Unit Qty Unit Price Total
LS 5 $ 4,000 $ 20,000
LF 75 $ 75 $ 5,625
LF 9,400 $ 5 $ 47,000
LF 5 $ 200 $ 1,000
EA 5 $ 3,500 $ 17,500
EA 5 $ 2,000 $ 10,000
EA 5 $ 1,800 $ 9,000
EA 23 $ 2,800 $ 64,400
EA 1 $ 15,000 $ 15,000
LF 400 $ 100 $ 40,000
EA 1 $ 2,500 $ 2,500
LF 2 $ 32,000 $ 64,000
EA 5 $ 6,000 $ 30,000
$ 326,025
$ 38,405
Install Conduit into City Hall
Item Description
Furnish and install new digital CCTV camera complete. Reuse Furnish and install new Econolite Cobalt controller with EOS Furnish and install new Econolite Cabinet
Remove existing switch. Furnish and install new Actelis Remove existing interconnect. Furnish and install 72 SMFO fiber Furnish and install fiber optic patch panel in controller cabinet Furnish and install fiber optic cable splice hub in new 6E pullbox Furnish and install 12SMFO fiber optic cable between splice hub Furnish and install Econolite Blue BBS in controller cabinet Remove existing VDS. Furnish and install new VDS with Radar capable
Furnish and install new Actelis ML6916E with hardened power supply and 2 ea 1 Gb SFP's.

Estimated Unit Price for Fiber Optic Underground *
Install type 6E pullbox
F/O Splice Enclosures
nstall 12-Port fiber distribution unit
Remove/Replace pull box; Cut/Connect Conduit
Install Router/Ethernet Switch at City Hall
*For the applicaion purposes, Unit Price was driven by average of 5 locations with fiber optic improvement with or without new conduit.

Install 3" schedule 80 PVC conduit
TMC Splice panels, fiber, switches
Install 4U fiber distribution unit at City Hall
Install new cabinets with controllers
Install Coblat ATC Controllers
Laguna Hills - General Comm Improvements Total
Estimated Unit Price for Fiber Optic Underground *
*For the applicaion purposes, Unit Price was driven by average of 20 locations with fiber optic improvement with or without new conduit.

Laguna Hills - General Comm Improvements Total $ 911,755 Item Description
Install Ethernet Switch
Install 3" schedule 80 PVC conduit
Install 72-SMFO cable
Install 12-strand SMFO Cable
ITEM 7.7

7.8 RIDGE ROUTE DRIVE DRAINAGE REPAIR

PROJECT
For additional information on this item,
please refer to Item 7.0 (Consent Calendar Summary).

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COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR THE

RIDGE ROUTE DRIVE DRAINAGE REPAIR PROJECT
This Ridge Route Drive Drainage Repair Project Cooperative Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into as of ____________, 2024 (“Effective Date”) by and between the CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS, a California municipal corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of California (“Laguna Hills”), and the CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS, a California municipal corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of California, (“Laguna Woods”). Laguna Hills and Laguna Woods are sometimes referred to herein individually as a “Party” or collectively as the “Parties”.

RECITALS
A. Laguna Woods in cooperation with Laguna Hills is working to complete the Ridge Route Drive Drainage Repair Project (“Project”), which involves repairing and replacing deteriorated drainage infrastructure that carries stormwater runoff from the south side of Ridge Route Drive (Laguna Woods) to the north side (Laguna Hills). The subject drainage infrastructure is located partially within the jurisdiction of Laguna Woods and partially within the jurisdiction of Laguna Hills.

B. Laguna Hills has elected to designate Laguna Woods as the Lead Agency of this Project, and Laguna Woods agrees to act as Lead Agency in order to implement and carry out the Project.

C. The Project will include the installation of a new grate inlet catch basin with a full trash capture device and a new 18-inch reinforced concrete pipe to convey flows across Ridge Route Drive to an existing catch basin. The Project’s construction drawings are set forth in Attachment A, which is attached hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.

D. Laguna Woods contracted with Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. to design the Project and provide bidding and construction phase support, and incurred related costs in the amount of Fifty-Nine Thousand Dollars and 00/100 ($59,000.00) (“Design Costs”).

Laguna Hills agrees to reimburse Laguna Woods in an amount equal to Fifty Percent (50%) of the Design Costs.

E. Laguna Woods has competitively bid the Project and awarded the contract for construction of the Project to the lowest responsive bidder, Palp, Inc. DBA Excel Paving Company (“Contractor”), in the amount of One Hundred Sixty-Two Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty Dollars and 00/100 ($162,860.00) (“Construction Costs”). Laguna Hills agrees to reimburse Laguna Woods in an amount equal to Fifty Percent (50%) of the Construction Costs.

F. In the event the cost of the contract for construction of the Project exceeds the Construction Costs, the Parties agree to meet and determine revisions to the Project to satisfy the budget(s) or revised funding proposal(s) by the Parties, which shall be documented and submitted in writing as an amendment to this Agreement.

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G. Laguna Woods and Laguna Hills agree to separately fund any inspection and/or construction management costs that each may incur as a result of the Project, with the exception of those included in the Design Costs.

H. The Parties desire to enter into this Agreement to repair and replace deteriorated drainage infrastructure and, thereby, facilitate better management of stormwater runoff and protect public health, safety, and welfare.

I. This Agreement defines the specific terms, conditions, and funding responsibilities between the Parties necessary for the implementation of the Project.

AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals and the mutual covenants set forth below, Laguna Hills and Laguna Woods agree as follows:

1. Complete Agreement
A. This Agreement, including Attachment A attached hereto and incorporated herein and made applicable by reference, constitutes the complete and exclusive statement of the terms and conditions of this Agreement between Laguna Hills and Laguna Woods and it supersedes all prior representations, understandings, and communications between the Parties. The abovereferenced Recitals are true and correct and are incorporated by reference herein.

B. Laguna Hills’ failure to insist on any instance(s) of Laguna Woods’ performance of any term(s) or condition(s) of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver or relinquishment of Laguna Hills right to such performance or to future performance of such term(s) or condition(s), and Laguna Woods’ obligation in respect thereto shall continue in full force and effect.

C. Changes to any portion of this Agreement shall not be binding upon Laguna Hills except when specifically confirmed in writing by an authorized representative of Laguna Hills by way of a written amendment to this Agreement and issued in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.

D. Laguna Woods’ failure to insist on any instance(s) of Laguna Hills’ performance of any term(s) or condition(s) of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver or relinquishment of Laguna Woods’ right to such performance or to future performance of such term(s) or condition(s), and Laguna Hills obligation in respect thereto shall continue in full force and effect.

E. Changes to any portion of this Agreement shall not be binding upon Laguna Woods except when specifically confirmed in writing by an authorized ITEM 7.8
representative of Laguna Woods by way of a written amendment to this Agreement and issued in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.

2. Scope of Agreement
This Agreement specifies the respective roles and responsibilities of the Parties as they pertain to the subjects and Project addressed herein. Both Laguna Hills and Laguna Woods agree that each will fully cooperate and coordinate with the other in all activities covered by this Agreement and any other supplemental agreements that may be required to facilitate purposes thereof.

3. Responsibilities of Laguna Woods as Project Lead Agency The Laguna Woods as the Lead Agency agrees to the following responsibilities for the implementation of the Project:

A. To manage, procure, and complete the Project as identified in Attachment A, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

B. To invoice Laguna Hills for dollar match amounts due, as set forth in this Agreement, at the end of construction.

C. For purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act, (Public Resources Code §§ 21000 et seq.; 14 Cal. Code Regs., §§ 15000 et seq.) Laguna Woods will act as the lead agency for the Project. (Public Resources Code § 21067.)
D. To require its Contractor to obtain a Laguna Hills Encroachment Permit prior to performing any work for the Project in Laguna Hills public right-of-way.

E. Upon invoicing Laguna Hills for the final billing of the Project, to provide copies to Laguna Hills in electronic format record construction drawings, Contractor submittals and certified payroll reports, and such Project correspondence with its Contractor as Laguna Hills may request and Laguna Woods may have in its possession.

F. Laguna Woods’ total funding obligation amount is $110,930.00.

4. Responsibilities of Laguna Hills
Laguna Hills agrees to the following responsibilities for implementation and funding of the Project:

A. To authorize and cooperate with Laguna Woods to manage, procure, and implement all aspects of the Project.

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B. To issue any permits to Contractor at no fee which may be necessary for Contractor to perform work within Laguna Hills’ jurisdiction and to perform any and all inspection which may be required to enforce such permits.

C. Laguna Hills shall pay Laguna Woods Project-related invoices within 30 days of receipt.

D. Laguna Hills’ total funding obligation amount is $110,930.00.

5. Delegated Authority
The actions required to be taken by Laguna Woods in the implementation of this Agreement are delegated to its City Manager or designee, and the actions required to be taken by Laguna Hills in the implementation of this Agreement are delegated to its City Manager or designee. Laguna Woods acknowledges this designation of authority is authorized under their respective local rules and regulations.

6. Audit and Inspection
Laguna Hills and Laguna Woods shall maintain a complete set of records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Upon reasonable notice, Laguna Hills shall permit the authorized representative of Laguna Woods to inspect and audit all work, materials, payroll, books, accounts, and other data and records of Laguna Hills relevant to this Agreement and the Project for a period of four (4) years after expiration or termination of this Agreement or until any on-going audit is completed. Upon reasonable notice, Laguna Woods shall permit the authorized representatives of the Laguna Hills to inspect and audit all work, materials, payroll, books, accounts, and other data and records of Laguna Woods relevant to this Agreement and the Project for a period of four (4) years after expiration or termination of this Agreement or until any on-going audit is completed.

For purposes of audit, the date of completion of this Agreement shall be the date of Laguna Hills’ payment of Laguna Woods’ final billing (so noted on the invoice) under this Agreement. The Parties shall have the right to reproduce any such books, records, and accounts relevant to this Agreement. The above provision with respect to audits shall extend to and/or be included in contracts with consultants and contractors hired by Laguna Hills. The only work, materials, payroll, books, accounts, and other data and records which may be audited or inspected pursuant to this section are those that are relevant to this Agreement and the Project.

7. Indemnification
A. Laguna Woods shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Laguna Hills, its officers, directors, employees and agents from and against any and all claims (including attorney’s fees and reasonable expenses for litigation and settlement) for any loss or damages, bodily injuries, damage to, or loss of property caused by the negligent acts, omissions or willful misconduct by Laguna Woods, its officers, directors, employees or agents in connection or arising out of the performance of this Agreement including damage to property and/or injury to person as a result of traffic accidents within Laguna ITEM 7.8
Woods’ jurisdiction. For the avoidance of doubt, the indemnification obligation for traffic accidents only applies to traffic accidents that are caused by, or result from, the negligent acts, omissions or willful misconduct by Laguna Woods, its officers, directors, employees or agents in connection or arising out of the performance of work on the Project.

B. Laguna Woods shall maintain adequate levels of insurance, or selfinsurance to assure full indemnification of Laguna Hills. Laguna Woods shall provide Laguna Hills evidence and/or documentation of said insurance upon execution of this Agreement.

C. Laguna Hills shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Laguna Woods, its officers, directors, employees and agents from and against any and all claims (including attorney’s fees and reasonable expenses for litigation and settlement) for any loss or damages, bodily injuries, damage to, or loss of property caused by the negligent acts, omissions or willful misconduct by Laguna Hills, its officers, directors, employees or agents in connection or arising out of the performance of this Agreement including damage to property and/or injury to person as a result of traffic accidents within Laguna Hills jurisdiction. For the avoidance of doubt, the indemnification obligation for traffic accidents only applies to traffic accidents that are caused by, or result from, the negligent acts, omissions or willful misconduct by Laguna Hills, its officers, directors, employees or agents in connection or arising out of the performance of work on the Project.

D. Laguna Hills shall maintain adequate levels of insurance, or self-insurance to assure full indemnification of Laguna Woods. Laguna Hills shall provide Laguna Woods evidence and/or documentation of said insurance upon execution of this Agreement.

8. California Environmental Quality Act.

Laguna Woods, as lead agency, has determined that the Project is an activity subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”). The Project, however, qualifies for the following CEQA exemptions: Class 1 (Existing Facilities) (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, § 15301.), Class 2 (Replacement or Reconstruction) (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, § 15302.), and Class 4 (Minor Alterations to Land) (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, § 15304.). Laguna Woods has caused a Notice of Exemption to be filed and posted accordingly. (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, § 15062.)

9. Additional Provisions
A. Term of Agreement. This Agreement shall continue in full force and effect until June 30, 2025, or until the Parties’ ongoing obligations under sections 3 and 4 have terminated, whichever is later. This Agreement may be extended or amended at the mutual consent of all Parties hereto. No amendment shall have any force or effect unless executed in writing and ITEM 7.8
approved as to form by the Laguna Woods City Attorney and the Laguna Hills City Attorney.

B. Disputes. The Parties agree to work together in good faith, using reasonable efforts to resolve any unforeseen issues and disputes arising out of the performance of this Agreement.

C. Permits. The Parties shall waive any fees for permits required by either Laguna Hills or Laguna Woods for the Project.

D. Corporate Authority. The Parties hereto consent that they are authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of said Parties and that, by so executing this Agreement, the Parties hereto are formally bound to the provisions of this Agreement.

E. Severability. If any term, provision, covenant or condition of this Agreement is held to be invalid, void or otherwise unenforceable, to any extent, by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby, and each term, provision, covenant or condition of this Agreement shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.

F. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed and delivered in any number of counterparts, each of which, when executed and delivered shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute the same Agreement. Facsimile signatures will be permitted.

G. Compliance with All Laws. The Parties shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, statutes, ordinances and regulations of any governmental authority having jurisdiction over the Project.

H. Force Majeure. Either Party shall be excused from performing its obligations under this Agreement during the time and to the extent that it is prevented from performing by an unforeseeable cause beyond its control, including but not limited to; any incidence of fire, flood, acts of God, epidemics, pandemics, quarantine restrictions, commandeering of material, products, plants or facilities by the federal, state or local government; national fuel shortage; or a material act or omission by the other Party; when satisfactory evidence of such cause is presented to the other Party, and provided further that such nonperformance is unforeseeable, beyond the control and is not due to the fault or negligence of the Party not performing.

I. Assignment. Neither this Agreement, nor any of the Parties’ rights, obligations, duties, or authority hereunder may be assigned in whole or in part by any Party without the prior written consent of the other Party hereto in its sole and absolute discretion. Any such attempt of assignment shall be deemed void and of no force and effect. Consent to one (1) assignment ITEM 7.8
shall not be deemed consent to any subsequent assignment, nor the waiver of any right to consent to such subsequent assignment.

J. Obligations to Comply with Law. Nothing herein shall be deemed or construed to authorize or require any Party to issue bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness under the terms, in amounts, or for purposes other than as authorized by local, state or federal law.

K. Governing Law. The laws of the State of California and applicable local and federal laws, regulations and guidelines shall govern this Agreement. Any action brought relating to this Agreement shall be adjudicated in a court of competent jurisdiction in the County of Orange, State of California.

L. Attorneys’ Fees. In the event of any dispute or legal action arising under this Agreement, the prevailing party shall not be entitled to attorney’s fees.

M. Third Party Beneficiaries. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, no provision of this Agreement is intended, nor shall be interpreted, to provide or create any third-party beneficiary rights or any other rights of any kind in any third party, and all provisions hereof shall be solely between the Parties hereto.

N. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which shall constitute one and the same instrument.

O. Notices. Any notice, demand, request, consent, approval or communication under this Agreement shall be in writing and either served personally or sent by prepaid, first-class mail to the address set forth below. Either Party may change its address by notifying the other Party of the change of address in writing. Notice shall be deemed given (a) upon personal delivery or (b) fortyeight (48) hours from deposit of such notice in the United States mail, postage prepaid.

To City of Laguna Hills:

City of Laguna Hills
24035 El Toro Road
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Attention: City Manager
To City of Laguna Woods:

City of Laguna Woods
24264 El Toro Road
Laguna Woods, CA 92637
Attention: City Manager
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ITEM 7.8
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed on the date first set forth above.

CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS, a California municipal corporation
By: _________________________
Jarad Hildenbrand,
City Manager
By:

Christopher Macon,
City Manager
ATTEST: ATTEST:

By:

Jennifer Lee,
City Clerk
By:

Yolie Trippy,
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
By:

Gregory E. Simonian,
City Attorney
By:

Alisha Patterson,
City Attorney
Dated: ___________________________ Dated: ___________________________ ITEM 7.8

ATTACHMENT A

CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS
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PROJECT NO. CWR0933
SHEET:
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EXP 09-30-26
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SITE LOCATION
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REPAIR PROJECT

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ENGINEER'S NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS:

PRIVATE AND PUBLIC UTILITIES, IF SHOWN, REFLECT AVAILABLE RECORD DATA. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

LOCATING ALL LINES AFFECTING THIS WORK AND FOR ANY DAMAGE OR PROTECTION TO THESE LINES, CONTRACTOR FURTHER

SHALL ASSUME SOLE AND COMPLETE RESPONSIBILITY FOR A JOB SITE CONDITIONS DURING THE COURSE OF THIS PROJECT INCLUDING SAFETY OF ALL PERSONS AND PROPERTY; THAT THIS REQUIREMENT SHALL APPLY CONTINUOUSLY AND NOT BE LIMITED TO NORMAL WORKING HOURS; AND THAT THE CONTRACTOR SHALL DEFEND, INDEMNIFY AND HOLD THE PRIVATE

ENGINEER AND THE CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS HARMLESS FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY, REAL OR ALLEGED, IN CONNECTION

WITH THE PERFORMANCE OF WORK ON THIS PROJECT, EXCEPTING FOR LIABILITY ARISING FROM THE SOLE NEGLIGENCE OF THE ENGINEER OR THE CITY.

UTILITY CONTACTS:

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON (626) 308-6186
CONTACT: ED ALVAREZ
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS (714) 634-5067
CONTACT: RYAN LOPEZ
AT&T (714) 666-5503
CONTACT: SUSAN BLACKBURN
COX COMMUNICATIONS (949) 563-8889
CONTACT: RAY CASTRO
EL TORO WATER DISTRICT (949) 837-1660 (X223)
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GRIND & RESURFACE SECTION

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OPTIONAL
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ALL WORK SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LATEST STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION (SSPWC) "GREENBOOK" ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS. 1-FT MIN 1-FT MIN

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8.1 LAGUNA WOODS GENERAL PLAN AND

ZONING CODE UPDATE, STATE
CLEARINGHOUSE NUMBER 2022080022
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ITEM 8.1
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City of Laguna Woods
Agenda Report
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Christopher Macon, City Manager
FOR: November 20, 2024 Regular Meeting
SUBJECT: Laguna Woods General Plan and Zoning Code Update, State Clearinghouse Number 2022080022
Recommendation

1. Receive staff report.

AND

2. Open public hearing.

AND

3. Receive public testimony.

AND

4. Close public hearing.

AND

5. Adopt a resolution titled:

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA

WOODS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE

GENERAL PLAN LAND USE ELEMENT, AND DETERMINING AND

CERTIFYING THAT SUCH ACTION IS CONSISTENT WITH THE
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PROGRAM ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT PREPARED FOR

THE LAGUNA WOODS GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING CODE
UPDATE, STATE CLEARINGHOUSE NUMBER 2022080022
Background
On August 21, 2024, the City Council unanimously approved amendments to the General Plan Land Use Element as part of the Laguna Woods General Plan and Zoning Code Update, State Clearinghouse Number 2022080022 (“Project”).

Discussion
Today’s meeting is an opportunity for City Council action, as well as public input, on amendments to the Laguna Woods General Plan Land Use Element that would correct inadvertent errors in Figure L-1 (“Land Use Map”). Staff recommends that the City Council conduct a public hearing and take the recommended action.

The Land Use Map that was included in the General Plan Land Use Element that was adopted on August 21, 2024 was incomplete and also included unintended changes in land use designations for properties and parcels that were not included in the Project. The recommended action would correct the Land Use Map to reflect only the intended changes in the land use designations of 12 properties (a total of 14 parcels) to better represent their existing uses. These locations are referred to in the Project’s Program Environmental Impact Report (“PEIR”) as the “Sites Proposed for Land Use Designation Changes and Rezoning to Reflect Existing Uses” and are summarized in Table 1 below. All unintended land use designation changes would revert to the land use designations as they existed prior to the City Council’s action on August 21, 2024. No other changes to the General Plan Land Use Element are proposed.

Table 1: Intended Land Use Map Changes
Existing Use Existing Land Use
Designation
Proposed Land Use
Designation
City of Laguna Woods -
City Hall
Commercial Community Facilities
City of Laguna Woods -
Santa Vittoria Open Space
Residential Community Open Space
Golden Rain Foundation -
Garden Center #1
High Density
Residential
Open Space
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Existing Use Existing Land Use
Designation
Proposed Land Use
Designation
El Toro Water District -
Rossmoor No. 1 Dam
Open Space Community Facilities
El Toro Water District -
R-1 & R-2 Reservoirs
Commercial Community Facilities
El Toro Water District -
Oso Lift Station
Open Space Community Facilities
El Toro Water District -
Pump Station P-4 &
Reservoir R-4
Residential Community Community Facilities
El Toro Water District -
Pump Station P-3 &
Reservoir R-3
Residential Community Community Facilities
El Toro Water District -
Gate 11 Lift Station
Residential Community Community Facilities
El Toro Water District -
Recycled Water Treatment
Plant
Open Space Community Facilities
El Toro Water District -
Northline Sewer Lift
Station
Open Space Community Facilities
El Toro Water District -
Aliso Creek Lift Station
Residential Community Community Facilities
Environmental Review
The City Council is asked to determine and certify that the amendments to the Laguna Woods General Plan Land Use Element are consistent with the PEIR prepared for the Laguna Woods General Plan and Zoning Code Update, State Clearinghouse Number 2022080022. The Project’s PEIR was certified by the City Council on August 21, 2024. The PEIR examined potential environmental impacts generated by the Project in relation to the following Environmental Analysis Checklist categories: Aesthetics, Air Quality, Energy, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Land Use and Planning, Noise, Population and Housing, Public Services, Recreation, Transportation and Traffic, and Utilities and Service Systems. Based on findings presented in Chapter 2 of the PEIR, environmental impacts related to the following topics would not be significant or potentially significant: Agriculture and Forestry Resources, Biological Resources, Cultural Resources, Geology and ITEM 8.1
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Soils, Hazards and Hazardous Materials, Hydrology and Water Quality, Mineral Resources, Tribal Cultural Resources, and Wildfire, and were therefore not analyzed further in the PEIR. Impacts related to Greenhouse Gas Emissions are significant and unavoidable even with implementation of mitigation. All other impacts are less than significant. The PEIR also identifies appropriate and feasible mitigation measures, if necessary, for each potential environmental impact. In adopting the PEIR on August 21, 2024, the City Council also adopted a Statement of Overriding Considerations per California Code of Regulations Title 14, Section 15093, and a mitigation monitoring and reporting program per California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15091.

Fiscal Impact
Sufficient funds to support this project are included in the City’s budget.

Documents Available for Review
Related documents – including the PEIR and proposed amendments to the Laguna Woods General Plan Land Use Element – are available for public review at or from City Hall during normal working hours. The aforementioned documents are also available for review at www.cityoflagunawoods.org/projects.

Attachment: A – Proposed Resolution
Exhibit A – Proposed General Plan Land Use Element
ITEM 8.1 – Attachment A
R 24-XX 1 XX-XX-2024
RESOLUTION NO. 24-XX

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA

WOODS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE

GENERAL PLAN LAND USE ELEMENT, AND DETERMINING AND

CERTIFYING THAT SUCH ACTION IS CONSISTENT WITH THE

PROGRAM ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT PREPARED FOR

THE LAGUNA WOODS GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING CODE
UPDATE, STATE CLEARINGHOUSE NUMBER 2022080022
WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 65300 requires every city to adopt a comprehensive, long-term general plan to guide physical development of the city and of any land outside its boundaries which, in the City’s judgment, bears relation to its planning; and
WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 65302 requires general plans to include a land use element; and
WHEREAS, on August 21, 2024, the City Council unanimously adopted amendments to the General Plan Land Use Element as part of the Laguna Woods General Plan and Zoning Code Update, State Clearinghouse Number 2022080022 (“Project”); and
WHEREAS, it was subsequently determined that the Land Use Map that was included in the General Plan Land Use Element that was adopted on August 21, 2024 was incomplete and also included unintended changes in land use designations for properties and parcels that were not included in the Project; and WHEREAS, staff has recommended that the City Council amend the General Plan Land Use Element to correct the Land Use Map to reflect only the intended changes in the land use designations of 12 properties (a total of 14 parcels) to better represent their existing uses and revert the unintended land use designation changes to the land use designations as they existed prior to August 21, 2024; and
WHEREAS, on August 21, 2024, the City Council adopted a resolution certifying the Final Program Environmental Impact Report for the Laguna Woods General Plan and Zoning Code Update, State Clearinghouse Number 2022080022, including adoption of a statement of overriding considerations per California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15093, and adoption of a mitigation monitoring ITEM 8.1 – Attachment A
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and reporting program per California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15091 (“PEIR”); and
WHEREAS, on November 20, 2024, the City Council held a duly noticed public meeting regarding this Resolution at which the members of the City Council, utilizing their independent judgement, reviewed and considered all of the information, evidence, and testimony presented, both written and oral.

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. After reviewing the entire project record, the City Council hereby determines and certifies that this Resolution is consistent with the PEIR prepared for the Laguna Woods General Plan and Zoning Code Update, State Clearinghouse Number 2022080022.

SECTION 3. The City Council hereby adopts the General Plan Land Use Element as set forth in Exhibit A, attached to this Resolution and incorporated herein by this reference.

SECTION 4. The Mayor shall sign this Resolution and the City Clerk shall attest and certify to the passage and adoption thereof.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this XX day of XX 2024. _______________________________
NOEL HATCH, Mayor
ATTEST:
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YOLIE TRIPPY, CMC, City Clerk
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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. 24-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 2024, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
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YOLIE TRIPPY, CMC, City Clerk
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ITEM 8.1
Exhibit A to Attachment A
Proposed General Plan Land Use Element
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NOVEMBER 2024

CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS

GENERAL PLAN

LAND USE ELEMENT
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City of Laguna Woods General Plan

LAND USE ELEMENT
November 2024
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INTRODUCTION
California Government Code Section 65300 requires each city to adopt a comprehensive, long-term general plan to guide physical development. The Laguna Woods General Plan reflects the City of Laguna Woods’ intentions about land use and its relationship to conservation, housing, mobility, noise, open space, and safety. This element identifies priority land use issues in Laguna Woods and sets forth goals and policies to achieve balance between the needs of the community and future development.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE
State law requires that general plans include a land use element, as follows:

California Government Code Section 65302(a): [The general plan must include] a land use element that designates the proposed general distribution and general location and extent of the uses of the land for housing, business, industry, open space, including agriculture, natural resources, recreation, and enjoyment of scenic beauty, education, public buildings and grounds, solid and liquid waste disposal facilities, greenways, […], and other categories of public and private uses of land.

California Government Code further requires land use elements to establish standards for population density and building intensity.

The identification of areas that are subject to flooding identified by floodplain mapping prepared by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) or the California Department of Water Resources is included in this General Plan’s Safety Element.

This element addresses the following priority issues:
• Community character
• Commercial development
• Fiscal health and viability
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LAND USE PLAN

LAND USE DESIGNATIONS
This General Plan establishes seven base land use designations, each with a unique set of use characteristics, density and intensity limitations, and land use standards. Land use designations are intentionally broad and are intended to guide the development patterns of specified areas. Using the guidance established for each land use designation, the Laguna Woods Zoning Code sets forth more specific land use regulations, standards, and procedures.

One of the following base land use designations is applied to each parcel. As a matter of policy, and in the interest of clarity, the City does not generally allow more than one base land use designation on a single parcel. In instances where separate uses on a single parcel may logically be applied differing base land use designations, lot line adjustment or subdivision may be considered. • Commercial (C): The Commercial land use designation allows for a broad range of non-residential and non-industrial uses, including administrative and professional offices, entertainment venues, hotels, motels, restaurants, and retail and service businesses. The Commercial land use designation also allows for public agency facilities. • Community Facilities (CF): The Community Facilities land use designation allows for public, institutional, and private uses that provide a variety of government and social services to the community, including churches, temples, places of worship, cultural venues, hospitals, public agency facilities, and schools.
• High Density Residential (HDR): The High Density Residential land use designation allows for single- and multi-family housing with a density of 13 to 35 dwelling units per acre.
• Low Density Residential (LDR): The Low Density Residential land use designation allows for single- and multi-family housing with a density of fewer than 10 dwelling units per acre.
• Medium Density Residential (MDR): The Medium Density Residential land City of Laguna Woods General Plan

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use designation allows for single- and multi-family housing with a density of 10 to fewer than 13 dwelling units per acre.
• Open Space (OS): The Open Space land use designation allows for active and passive recreation facilities, as well as undeveloped and minimally developed areas intended for natural resource conservation or visual enhancement. Clubhouses, gardens, greenbelts, golf courses, parks, tennis courts, and waterbodies are examples of allowable uses within the Open Space land use designation. The Open Space land use designation also allows for public agency facilities.
• Residential Community (RC): The Residential Community land use designation allows for housing within the Laguna Woods Village planned unit development at densities consistent with the Rossmoor Leisure World Planning Community District Regulations. The Residential Community land use designation also allows for open space, recreation facilities, and other amenities serving the planned unit development.

LAND USE MAP
Figure L-1 identifies the application of land use designations by location.

LAND USE DENSITIES AND INTENSITIES
Each land use designation is assigned a maximum density and/or intensity to control the amount of development that can occur in any given area. “Density” applies to residential land use designations and identifies the number of dwelling units that can be accommodated within one net acre of land [dwelling units per net acre (du/ac)]. As a secondary calculation, density can also refer to the population that can be accommodated within one acre of land [persons per acre (per/ac)].
“Intensity” applies to non-residential land use designations and describes the relationship between the total area of a development and the area of the parcel where the development is located [floor-to-area ratio (FAR)]. FAR is calculated by dividing the gross floor area of all buildings on a parcel by the net ground area of the parcel (developable ground area after accounting for (Rev: 10/29/2024 PLO) R:\Projects\CLW\3CLW010100\Graphics\GeneralPlan\Land_Use.pdf Paseo De Valencia
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right-of-way dedications and easements). FARs are typically expressed as a single number rather than a ratio (e.g., 0.5:1 is expressed as 0.5 FAR).

The planned and actual density or intensity of a parcel is usually less than the maximum, and may be influenced by access and infrastructure limitations, compatibility with surrounding uses, historical development trends, market factors, and physical characteristics of the parcel.

Maximum development within the open space land use designation is guided by maximum building area and maximum building height limitations.

Table L-1 summarizes land use designation densities and intensities. References to “planning units” should be interpreted using Figure L-2.

Table L-1: Land Use Densities and Intensities1
Land Use Designation Density/Intensity
Assumed
Population
Density
Commercial (C) FAR: 0.3 maximum -
Community Facilities (CF) FAR: 0.3 maximum -
High Density Residential (HDR) 13 to 35 du/ac 42 per/ac Low Density Residential (LDR) Fewer than 10 du/ac 12 du/ac Medium Density Residential (MDR) 10 to fewer than 13 du/ac 15 du/ac Open Space (OS)
Building Area:
25,000 square foot maximum;
Building Height:
35-foot maximum
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Planning Units 3-A and 7-A 10 to fewer than 13 du/ac 15 per/ac 1 Program H-1.1.1 in the Laguna Woods General Plan’s Housing Element calls for the creation of four new overlay zoning districts (Residential High Density, Residential Low Density, Residential Medium Density, and Residential Medium-Low Density) and the adoption of minimum density and development standards for each. For the purpose (Rev: 05/07/2024 PLO) R:\Projects\CLW\3CLW010100\Graphics\GeneralPlan\Residential_Commercial_Land_Uses.pdf Paseo De Valencia
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of developing housing units, the standards adopted for those overlay zoning districts shall prevail over the land use densities and intensities set forth in Table L-1.

GOALS AND POLICY OBJECTIVES
This element is organized to be consistent with the other elements of the Laguna Woods General Plan. Goals and policy objectives provide declarative statements that set forth the City’s approach to each of the priority issues.

Goals: General statements of desired outcomes.

Policy Objectives: Specific commitments to support decisions and actions consistent with a stated goal. Policy objectives provide guidance to the City Council, City advisory committees, and City staff when reviewing development applications and making other decisions that affect growth, conservation, and development.

Priority Issue 1. COMMUNITY CHARACTER.

Goal L-1. Maintain a residentially focused land use pattern.

Policy Objective L-1.1. Allow for the development of housing on a majority of total non-open-space acreage within Laguna Woods.

Policy Objective L-1.2. Allow for the development of maintenance and operational support facilities related to the development and preservation of planned unit developments within Laguna Woods.

Policy Objective L-1.3. Encourage development projects to provide open spaces, recreation facilities, and other areas that create opportunities for community-building and the personal enrichment of residents.

Policy Objective L-1.4. Prohibit heavy-industrial-type land uses except as may be pre-empted by federal or state law.

Note: State law requires the City to zone sufficient land to allow for the construction of new housing units to meet a housing needs allocation assigned as part of the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) process. For more City of Laguna Woods General Plan

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information on the RHNA process and potential housing sites, please refer to the Laguna Woods General Plan’s Housing Element.

Goal L-2. Promote unique, but visually cohesive development.

Policy Objective L-2.1. Establish and apply standards for development projects to be designed and constructed in a manner that embraces Laguna Woods' aesthetics, character, and sense of place.

Policy Objective L-2.2. Establish and apply standards for development projects to plant new trees and provide shade from trees in a manner that embraces the abundance of trees throughout Laguna Woods.

Policy Objective L-2.3. Establish and apply standards requiring properties and the facilities and improvements on them to be kept clean, complete, and in good structural and functional working order, and to not be allowed to fall into a state of disrepair, damage, or decrepitude.

Policy Objective L-2.4. Encourage development projects to incorporate public art and distinctive landscape and design features.

Policy Objective L-2.5. Develop identifiable city entries and streetscapes through the use of landscaping, signage, and other treatments.

Note: Program H-2.3.1 in the Laguna Woods General Plan’s Housing Element could have a direct impact on property maintenance. Program H-2.3.1 calls for the formalization of a proactive code enforcement program that focuses on housing-related rehabilitation needs and results in repairs.

Priority Issue 2. COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT.

Goal L-3. Minimize the need for residents and workers to travel outside of Laguna Woods for commercial purposes.

Policy Objective L-3.1. Allow for commercial development that meets local needs and interests, particularly as it relates to the ability for residents to obtain a diversity of high-quality goods and services close to home.

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Policy Objective L-3.2. Encourage the availability of high-speed internet connections, wireless networking technologies, and other utility services to support the operation of local businesses, including through collaboration with utility providers when necessary.

Priority Issue 3. FISCAL HEALTH AND VIABILITY.

Goal L-4. Ensure that development allows the City to maintain and enhance its programs, projects, and services to meet local needs.

Policy Objective L-4.1. Pursue development strategies that enhance the diversity of the City’s revenue sources.

Policy Objective L-4.2. Require the preparation of fiscal impact analyses and/or economic market studies by qualified third party professionals for development agreements and non-governmentally initiated applications for specific plans and zone changes.

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9.1 SPEED LIMITS ON CITY ROADWAYS
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City of Laguna Woods
Agenda Report
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Christopher Macon, City Manager
FOR: November 20, 2024 Regular Meeting
SUBJECT: Speed Limits on City Roadways
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 SECTION 8.06.010 OF

THE LAGUNA WOODS MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT AND

ESTABLISH SPEED LIMITS FOR EL TORO ROAD, MOULTON

PARKWAY, RIDGE ROUTE DRIVE, AND SANTA MARIA AVENUE,

INCLUDING REDUCED SPEED LIMITS ON EL TORO ROAD
BETWEEN ALISO CREEK ROAD AND CALLE SONORA, AND REESTABLISHMENT OF ALL OTHER EXISTING SPEED LIMITS , AND

DETERMINING AND CERTIFYING THAT THE ORDINANCE IS

EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
ACT
Background
The City operates and maintains the public roadways in Laguna Woods, including establishing speed limits, which are enforced by the Orange County Sheriff’s Department under contract with the City. The public roadways consist of El Toro Road, Moulton Parkway, Ridge Route Drive, and Santa Maria Avenue. All other roadways are private and not subject to City-established speed limits.

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The process by which cities, counties, and other government entities must establish and periodically review public roadway speed limits in order to (1) deviate from the statewide standard speed limits of 55 miles per hour for two lane undivided roads and 65 miles per hour for all other roadways, or (2) use lidar, radar, or other electronic devices for speed enforcement, is set forth in California Vehicle Code and requires the preparation of an engineering and traffic survey.

California Vehicle Code is based, in part, on the premise that most motorists drive in a reasonable manner intended to avoid collisions and dangerous conditions.

Therefore, speed limits are generally required to be established at the nearest five mile per hour increment to the speed actually traveled by 85% of motorists (“85th percentile speed”), unless specified conditions exist, such as a history of collisions or adjacency to high concentrations of bicyclists or pedestrians. Speed limits must be based on objective engineering analysis and cannot be raised or lowered on the basis of personal perception or preference.

The City last conducted an engineering and traffic survey for speed limits on City roadways in 2017. That survey was presented to the City Council on October 18, 2017 and resulted in the adoption of Ordinance No. 17-11, which increased the speed limit on El Toro Road between Avenida Sevilla and Paseo de Valencia from 35 to 40 miles per hour. No other changes were made to speed limits at that time.

An aerial exhibit identifying existing speed limits is included as Attachment C.

Existing speed limits are also detailed on page 12 of Attachment B.

The Fiscal Years 2023-25 Budget & Work Plan includes the following significant work plan item:
“Engineering and Traffic Survey for Speed Limits – Complete the periodic review of speed limits required by the California Vehicle Code and adopt and implement any necessary changes to speed limits.

This item applies to all public streets (El Toro Road, Moulton Parkway, Ridge Route Drive, and Santa Maria Avenue).”
At the adjourned regular meeting on October 14, 2024, the City Council conducted a public hearing and voted unanimously to approve the introduction and first reading of the ordinance included with this agenda report as Attachment A.

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Discussion
Today’s meeting is an opportunity for City Council action, as well as public input, on a proposed ordinance that would amend Section 8.06.010 of the Laguna Woods Municipal Code to adopt and establish speed limits for El Toro Road, Moulton Parkway, Ridge Route Drive, and Santa Maria Avenue (Attachment A). Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the proposed ordinance in order to establish speed limits that are reasonable, safe, and facilitate the orderly movement of traffic on City roadways based on recommendations set forth in an engineering and traffic survey prepared in accordance with applicable provisions of the California Vehicle Code, and that allow for the use of lidar, radar, and other electronic devices for speed enforcement. The engineering and traffic survey that supports the recommendation is included as Attachment B.

The proposed ordinance would reduce the speed limits on El Toro Road between Aliso Creek Road and Calle Sonora, and re-establish all other existing speed limits.

The specific, proposed speed limit reductions by roadway segment are as follows:
• El Toro Road from Aliso Creek Road to Calle Corta (both east and west) would be reduced from 50 to 45 miles per hour
• El Toro Road from Calle Corta to Calle Sonora (both east and west) would be reduced from 50 to 45 miles per hour
An aerial exhibit identifying proposed speed limits is included as Attachment D.

Proposed speed limits are also detailed on page 12 of Attachment B.

Environmental Review
The City Council is asked to find that the proposed ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, Public Resources Code Section 21000, et. seq., as amended and implementing State CEQA Guidelines, Title 14, Chapter 3 of the California Code of Regulations (collectively “CEQA”) pursuant to sections 15060(c)(2) (the activities will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activities are not a project as defined in section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3. CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(2) excludes “[c]ontinuing administrative. . . activities, such as . . . general policy and procedure making” and Section 15378(b)(5) excludes “[o]rganizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect ITEM 9.1
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physical changes in the environment” from its definition of “project.” The City Council is also asked to find that, even if the proposed ordinance were subject to CEQA, it would be exempt based on CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment.

Fiscal Impact
Sufficient funds to support this project are included in the Fiscal Years 2023-25 Budget & Work Plan. The cost of purchasing and installing signage related to the proposed speed limit reductions is estimated at less than $5,000 and could be accommodated within the existing budget. No new or increased appropriations are sought as part of this agenda item.

Documents Available for Review
Related documents – including the existing ordinance, proposed ordinance, and the Laguna Woods Municipal Code – are available for public review at or from City Hall during normal working hours. The Laguna Woods Municipal Code is also available for review at www.cityoflagunawoods.org.

Report Prepared With: April Baumgarten, Public Works Administrator Attachments: A – Proposed Ordinance
Exhibit A – Proposed Code Amendments
B – Engineering and Traffic Survey (dated October 2, 2024) C – Existing Speed Limits Map
D – Proposed Speed Limits Map
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Proposed Ordinance
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ORDINANCE NO. 24-XX

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LAGUNA WOODS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 8.06.010 OF

THE LAGUNA WOODS MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT AND

ESTABLISH SPEED LIMITS FOR EL TORO ROAD, MOULTON

PARKWAY, RIDGE ROUTE DRIVE, AND SANTA MARIA AVENUE,

INCLUDING REDUCED SPEED LIMITS ON EL TORO ROAD
BETWEEN ALISO CREEK ROAD AND CALLE SONORA, AND REESTABLISHMENT OF ALL OTHER EXISTING SPEED LIMITS , AND

DETERMINING AND CERTIFYING THAT THE ORDINANCE IS

EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
ACT
WHEREAS, the California Vehicle Code sets forth the process by which speed limits must be established and periodically reviewed; and WHEREAS, speed limits for El Toro Road, Moulton Parkway, Ridge Route Drive, and Santa Maria Avenue are codified at Section 8.06.010 of the Laguna Woods Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, an Engineering and Traffic Survey performed by Iteris, Inc. (dated October 2, 2024) recommends no change in the speed limits for 10 of the 11 street segments studied, and a reduction in the speed limits for El Toro Road between Aliso Creek Road and Calle Sonora from 50 miles per hour to 45 miles per hour; and
WHEREAS, City staff has reviewed and concur with the recommendations in the Engineering and Traffic Survey performed by Iteris, Inc. (dated October 2, 2024), and recommend amendments to the existing speed limits as set forth in the attached Exhibit A to this Ordinance (the “Code Amendments”); and WHEREAS, on October 14, 2024, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on this Ordinance at which the members of the City Council, utilizing their independent judgement, reviewed and considered all of the information, evidence, and testimony presented, both written and oral.

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS,
CALIFORNIA, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

ITEM 9.1 – Attachment A
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SECTION 1. The City Council hereby finds and determines that (i) each of the recitals to this Ordinance are true and correct, and are adopted herein as findings; (ii) the Code Amendments comply with all applicable requirements of State law; (iii) the Code Amendments will not adversely affect the health, safety, or welfare of the residents within the community; (iv) the Code Amendments are in the public interest of the City of Laguna Woods; and, (v) the Code Amendments are consistent with the Laguna Woods General Plan and its various elements.

SECTION 2. After reviewing the entire project record, the City Council hereby determines and certifies that this Ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, Public Resources Code Section 21000, et. seq., as amended and implementing State CEQA Guidelines, Title 14, Chapter 3 of the California Code of Regulations (collectively “CEQA”) pursuant to sections 15060(c)(2) (the activities will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activities are not a project as defined in section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3. CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(2) excludes “[c]ontinuing administrative. . . activities, such as . . . general policy and procedure making” and Section 15378(b)(5) excludes “[o]rganizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment” from its definition of “project.”
After reviewing the entire project record, the City Council also hereby determines and certifies that that, even if the Ordinance were subject to CEQA, it would be exempt based on CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment.

SECTION 3. Section 8.06.010 of Title 8 (Traffic Control) of the Laguna Woods Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as set forth in Exhibit A, attached to this Ordinance and incorporated herein by this reference.

SECTION 4. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and operation thirty (30) calendar days after adoption.

SECTION 5. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase added by this Ordinance, or any part thereof, is for any reason held to be unconstitutional or invalid or ineffective by any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of effectiveness of the remaining portions of this Ordinance or any part thereof. The City Council hereby ITEM 9.1 – Attachment A
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declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs sentences, clauses, or phrases are declared unconstitutional, invalid, or ineffective.

SECTION 6. The Mayor shall sign this Ordinance.

SECTION 7. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this Ordinance and shall cause this Ordinance to be published or posted as required by law.

SECTION 8. All of the above-referenced documents and information have been and are on file with the City Clerk of the City.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this XX day of XX 2024.
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NOEL HATCH, Mayor
ATTEST:
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YOLIE TRIPPY, CMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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ALISHA PATTERSON, City Attorney
ITEM 9.1 – Attachment A
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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 Ordinance No. 24-XX was duly introduced and placed upon its first reading at an adjourned regular meeting of the City Council on the XX day of XX 2024, and that thereafter, said Ordinance was duly adopted and passed at a regular meeting of the City Council on the XX day of XX 2024 by the following vote to wit:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
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YOLIE TRIPPY, CMC, City Clerk
ITEM 9.1 – Exhibit A to Attachment A
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EXHIBIT A

CODE AMENDMENTS
Section 8.06.010 (“Speed Limits”) of Chapter 8.06 (“Vehicle Operation”) of Title 8 (“Traffic Control”) of the Laguna Woods Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows (additions shown with underlining, deletions shown with strikethrough):

Sec. 8.06.010. - Speed limits.

The following speed limits are established:

Street Segment Speed Limit
El Toro Road Aliso Creek Road to Calle Corta 50 mph45 mph El Toro Road Calle Corta to Calle Sonora 50 mph45 mph
El Toro Road Calle Sonora to Moulton Parkway 45 mph
El Toro Road Moulton Parkway to Avenida Sevilla 40 mph
El Toro Road Avenida Sevilla to Paseo de Valencia 40 mph Moulton Parkway Santa Maria Avenue to El Toro Road 45 mph Moulton Parkway El Toro Road to Calle Cortez 45 mph
Moulton Parkway Calle Cortez to South City Limits 45 mph Ridge Route Drive Moulton Parkway to East City Limits 45 mph Santa Maria Avenue Moulton Parkway to Via Vista 40 mph
Santa Maria Avenue Santa Vittoria to Avenida Sosiega 40 mph This page is intentionally blank.

ITEM 9.1
Attachment B
Engineering and Traffic Survey (dated October 2, 2024)
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California MUTCD 2014 Edition Page 133
(FHWA’s MUTCD 2009 Edition, including Revisions 1 & 2, as amended for use in California) 04 If used, the Overhead Pedestrian Crossing sign shall be placed over the roadway at the crosswalk location.
05 An In-Street or Overhead Pedestrian Crossing sign shall not be placed in advance of the crosswalk to educate road users about the State law prior to reaching the crosswalk, nor shall it be installed as an educational display that is not near any crosswalk.

Guidance:
06 If an island (see Chapter 3I) is available, the In-Street Pedestrian Crossing sign, if used, should be placed on the island.

Option:
07 If a Pedestrian Crossing (W11-2) warning sign is used in combination with an In-Street or an Overhead Pedestrian Crossing sign, the W11-2 sign with a diagonal downward pointing arrow (W16-7P) plaque may be post-mounted on the right-hand side of the roadway at the crosswalk location.

Standard:
08 The In-Street Pedestrian Crossing sign and the Overhead Pedestrian Crossing sign shall not be used at signalized locations controlled approaches. 09 The STOP FOR legend shall only be used in States where the State law specifically requires that a driver must stop for a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
10 The In-Street Pedestrian Crossing sign shall have a black legend (except for the red STOP or YIELD sign symbols) and border on a white background, surrounded by an outer yellow or fluorescent yellowgreen background area (see Figure 2B-2). The Overhead Pedestrian Crossing sign shall have a black legend and border on a yellow or fluorescent yellow-green background at the top of the sign and a black legend and border on a white background at the bottom of the sign (see Figure 2B-2). 11 Unless the In-Street Pedestrian Crossing sign is placed on a physical island, the sign support shall be designed to bend over and then bounce back to its normal vertical position when struck by a vehicle.

Support:
12 The Provisions of Section 2A.18 concerning mounting height are not applicable for the In-Street Pedestrian Crossing sign.

Standard:
13 The top of an In-Street Pedestrian Crossing sign shall be a maximum of 4 feet above the pavement surface. The top of an In-Street Pedestrian Crossing sign placed in an island shall be a maximum of 4 feet above the island surface.

Option:
14 The In-Street Pedestrian Crossing sign may be used seasonably seasonally to prevent damage in winter because of plowing operations, and may be removed at night if the pedestrian activity at night is minimal. 15 In-Street Pedestrian Crossing signs, Overhead Pedestrian Crossing signs, and Yield Here To (Stop Here For) Pedestrians signs may be used together at the same crosswalk.

Section 2B.13 Speed Limit Sign (R2-1)
Support:
00 The setting of speed limits can be controversial and requires a rational and defensible determination to maintain public confidence. Speed limits are normally set near the 85th-percentile speed that statistically represents one standard deviation above the average speed and establishes the upper limit of what is considered reasonable and prudent. As with most laws, speed limits need to depend on the voluntary compliance of the greater majority of motorists. Speed limits cannot be set arbitrarily low, as this would create violators of the majority of drivers and would not command the respect of the public.

Artificially low speed limits can lead to poor compliance as well as large variations in speed within the traffic stream. Increased speed variance can also create more conflicts and passing maneuvers. 00a The most effective way to reduce speeds is through a combination of strategies using traffic control devices related to speed management, roadway design and engineering solutions, traffic calming techniques and measures, public education, and enforcement efforts. Effectively managing road user speed relies on numerous factors, which include enforcement, roadway characteristics, surrounding environment, adjacent land use, and traffic control devices. Many studies find that engineering changes, such as change a road’s infrastructure, are one of the most important factors in reducing vehicle operating speeds. Engineering changes are also one of the most effective interventions at reducing pedestrian injury and Chapter 2B – Regulatory Signs, Barricades, and Gates Revised January 6, 2023 Part 2 – Signs California MUTCD 2014 Edition Page 134
(FHWA’s MUTCD 2009 Edition, including Revisions 1 & 2, as amended for use in California) fatality rates. Potential street engineering changes, such as curb extensions, median islands, raised crosswalks, roundabouts, and speed bumps or speed humps, naturally result in lower speeds. It is realized that these engineering changes can be costly and time-consuming to implement.

Standard:
01 Speed zones (other than statutory speed limits) shall only be established on the basis of an engineering and traffic survey (E&TS) study that has been performed in accordance with traffic engineering practices. The engineering study shall include an analysis of the current speed distribution of free-flowing vehicles. 02 The Speed Limit (R2-1) sign (see Figure 2B-3) shall display the limit established by law, ordinance, regulation, or as adopted by the authorized agency based on the engineering study. The speed limits displayed shall be in multiples of 5 mph.
03 Speed Limit (R2-1) signs, indicating speed limits for which posting is required by law, shall be located at the points of change from one speed limit to another.
04 At the downstream end of the section to which a speed limit applies, a Speed Limit sign showing the next speed limit shall be installed. Additional Speed Limit signs shall be installed beyond major intersections and at other locations where it is necessary to remind road users of the speed limit that is applicable. 05 Speed Limit signs indicating the statutory speed limits shall be installed at entrances to the State and, where appropriate, at jurisdictional boundaries in urban areas.

Support:
06 In general, the maximum speed limits applicable to rural and urban roads are established:

A. Statutorily – a maximum speed limit applicable to a particular class of road, such as freeways or city streets, that is established by State law; or
B. As altered speed zones – based on engineering studies. 07 State statutory limits might restrict the maximum speed limit that can be established on a particular road, notwithstanding what an engineering study might indicate.

Option:
08 If a jurisdiction has a policy of installing Speed Limit signs in accordance with statutory requirements only on the streets that enter a city, neighborhood, or residential area to indicate the speed limit that is applicable to the entire city, neighborhood, or residential area unless otherwise posted, a CITYWIDE (R2-5aP), NEIGHBORHOOD (R2-5bP), or RESIDENTIAL (R2-5cP) plaque may be mounted above the Speed Limit sign and an UNLESS OTHERWISE POSTED (R2-5P) plaque may be mounted below the Speed Limit sign (see Figure 2B-3).

Guidance:
09 A Reduced Speed Limit Ahead (W3-5 or W3-5a) sign (see Section 2C.38) should be used to inform road users of a reduced speed zone where the speed limit is being reduced by more than 10 mph, or where engineering judgment indicates the need for advance notice to comply with the posted speed limit ahead. 10 States and local agencies should conduct engineering studies at least once every 5, 7 or 14 years, in compliance with CVC Section 40802 to reevaluate non-statutory speed limits on segments of their roadways that have undergone significant changes since the last review, such as the addition or elimination of parking or driveways, changes in the number of travel lanes, changes in the configuration of bicycle lanes, changes in traffic control signal coordination, or significant changes in traffic volumes. 11 No more than three speed limits should be displayed on any one Speed Limit sign or assembly. 12 When a speed limit within a speed zone is posted, it should be within 5 mph of the 85th-percentile speed of freeflowing traffic.

CVC Section 22358.6 – 85th-Percentile, Rounding, 5 mph Increment, 5 mph speed reduction and Maximum Speed Reduction
Standard:
12a When a speed limit is to be posted, it shall be established at the nearest 5 mph increment of the 85th-percentile speed of free-flowing traffic (CVC Section 22358.6(a)), except as shown in the two Options below for rounding down and using 5 mph speed reduction (CVC Section 22358.6(b)), or rounding up (CVC Section 22358.6(c)), or if using additional 5 mph speed reduction on local agency roadways for safety corridor designation (CVC Section 22358.7(a)(1)) or adjacent to land or facility generating high concentrations of bicyclists and pedestrians (CVC Section 22358.7(a)(2)).

Chapter 2B – Regulatory Signs, Barricades, and Gates Revised January 6, 2023 Part 2 – Signs
California MUTCD 2014 Edition Page 135
(FHWA’s MUTCD 2009 Edition, including Revisions 1 & 2, as amended for use in California) Option:

1. For cases in which the nearest 5 mph increment of the 85th-percentile speed would require a rounding down, the posted speed may be reduced by 5 mph from the nearest 5 mph increment of the 85th-percentile speed, in compliance with CVC Sections 627 and 22358.5. CVC Sections 22353, 22353.2, 22353.3, 22353.4, and 22353.5, may also be considered, if applicable. See Standard below for documentation requirements. Refer to CVC Section 22358.6(b).

2. For cases in which the nearest 5 mph increment of the 85th-percentile speed would require a rounding up, then the speed limit may be rounded down to the nearest 5 mph increment below the 85th percentile speed, if no further reduction is used. Refer to CVC Section 21400(b). Refer to CVC Section 22358.6(c).

Standard:
12b If the speed limit to be posted has had the 5 mph reduction applied, then an E&TS shall document in writing the conditions and justification for the lower speed limit and be approved by a registered Civil or Traffic Engineer. The reasons for the lower speed limit shall be in compliance with CVC Sections 627 and 22358.5. Refer to Section 22358.6(b).
12c The total reduction in the speed limit using the nearest 5 mph increment (CVC Section 22358.6(a)), rounding up (CVC Section 22358.6(c)), rounding down and using 5 mph speed reduction (CVC Section22358.6(b)), additional 5 mph speed reduction for safety corridor designation (CVC Section 22358.7(a)(1)) or adjacent to land or facility generating high concentrations of bicyclists and pedestrians (CVC Section 22358.7(a)(2)), this speed reduction shall not exceed

12.4 mph from the 85th-percentile speed. Refer to CVC Section 22358.6(e).

Support:
12d Refer to Tables 2B-103(CA) and 2B-104(CA), which provides examples of 85th-percentile speed values and the application of the speed limit policies and criteria applicable per CVC 22358.6 and 22358.7. 12e Any existing E&TS that was performed before January 1, 2022 in accordance with previous traffic control device standards is not required to be updated until it is due for reevaluation per the 5, 7 or 14 year criteria.

CVC Sections 22358.7, 22358.8 and 22358.9 – Applicability on State Highway System & Local Agency Roadways Standard:
12f CVC Sections 22358.7, 22358.8 and 22358.9 and their related policies shall not be applicable to roadways on the State Highway System.

Support:
12g CVC Sections 22358.7, 22358.8 and 22358.9 and their related policies are applicable on local agency roadways. 12h CVC Sections 22358.7, 22358.8 and 22358.9 and their related policies are also applicable on any privately owned and maintained roads or commercial establishments, if the private road or private property has been subjected to the CVC application by the private property owner or a particular city or county enacts an ordinance or resolution to this effect. Refer to CVC Sections 21100, 21100.1, 21107, 21107.5, 21107.6, and 21107.7.

Standard:
12i The additional 5 mph speed reduction allowed by CVC Section 22358.7 on designated safety corridors or on portions of highway adjacent to any land or facility that generates high concentrations of bicyclists or pedestrians, shall not be applicable on any roadway segment that is on the State Highway System 12j The option allowed by CVC Section 22358.8 to retain the currently adopted speed limit or restore the immediately prior adopted speed limit, shall not be applicable on any roadway segment that is on the State Highway System. 12k Declaring prima facie speed limits of 25 mph or 20 mph on a highway contiguous to a business activity district allowed by CVC Section 22358.9 shall not be applicable on any roadway segment that is on the State Highway System.

CVC Section 22358.7 – Safety corridor and Land or Facilities Generating High Concentrations of Bicyclists and Pedestrians
Standard:
12l Additional lowering of the speed limits from those calculated using rounding (up or down) per CVC Section 22358.6(b) and 22358.6(c) and 5 mph speed reduction using CVC Section 22358.6(b), as included in paragraph 12a, and Options #1 and #2 processes, is prohibited, except for the local agency roadway segments designated as “safety corridor” or “land or facilities that generate high concentrations of bicyclists and pedestrians” in compliance with CVC Sections 22358.6(d) and 22358.7.

Chapter 2B – Regulatory Signs, Barricades, and Gates Revised January 6, 2023 Part 2 – Signs
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(FHWA’s MUTCD 2009 Edition, including Revisions 1 & 2, as amended for use in California) Option:
12m Local agencies may additionally lower the speed limits by 5 mph from those calculated using rounding (up or down) per CVC Section 22358.6(b) and 22358.6(c) and 5 mph speed reduction using CVC Section 22358.6(b) if, after completing an E&TS, find that the speed limit is still more than is reasonable or safe, for either of the following reasons:

1. The portion of a highway has been designated as a safety corridor.

2. The portion of highway is adjacent to any land or facility that generates high concentrations of bicyclists or pedestrians, especially those from vulnerable groups such as children, seniors, persons with disabilities, and the unhoused.

CVC Section 22358.7(a)(1) – “Safety Corridor” Definition Standard:
12n A safety corridor shall be defined as a roadway segment within an overall roadway network where the highest number of serious injury and fatality crashes occur.
12o One or more of the required crash weighting factors listed in the Table 2B-105(CA) shall be used to prioritize the locations of fatal and serious injury crashes in developing the “Safety Corridor”.

Option:
12p Data used to determine a safety corridor may be from the most recent Engineering and Traffic Survey (E&TS) performed.

The crash data source may include, but is not limited to, California Highway Patrol’s (CHP) Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS).

Standard:
12q The prioritized subset of safety corridors shall:

1. Identify specific locations with high crash occurrences.

2. Identify corridor-level segments with a pattern of crash reoccurrence.

3. Be able to be stratified by mode.
12r Safety corridors shall represent a prioritized subset of the overall roadway network within an authority’s responsibilities and shall not exceed one-fifth of the overall roadway network.

Guidance:
12s A jurisdiction should use three to five years of the most recent crash data to determine a safety corridor based on Fatal and Serious Injury data.

Option:
12t For crash coverage, safety corridors may identify the subset of the overall roadway network where a minimum of 25% of the Fatal + Serious Injury (F+SI) crashes occur.
12u To identify logical termini, the geographic extent of a safety corridor may be determined by non-engineering staff.

Standard:
12v A licensed professional engineer shall sign off on logical termini identified for a safety corridor using existing E&TS.

Option:
12w Crash/Volume rate may be used to provide additional locations to be included in the safety corridor. Local agencies may use proactive measures as indicators.

CVC Section 22358.7(a)(2) – “Land or facility that generates high concentrations of bicyclists or pedestrians” definition Standard:
12x Except for the Option in first paragraph below, a land or facility that generates high concentrations of bicyclists or pedestrians shall be defined as the portion of the highway where one or more of any of the generators listed in Table 2B-106(CA) are present within a distance of 1320 feet.

Option:
12y Crash data that demonstrates a highway segment is within the top twenty percent of pedestrian and/or bicyclist fatalities or serious injuries over a three-to-five-year period may be used in lieu of one of the generators listed in Table 2B-106(CA).

Standard:
12z A highway segment shall be defined as the portion of the highway where a location that meets the aforementioned criteria is present within a distance of 1320 feet.

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(FHWA’s MUTCD 2009 Edition, including Revisions 1 & 2, as amended for use in California) Option:
12aa A highway segment may be longer than 1320 feet provided that a minimum of one location within the top twenty percent of fatal and serious injury pedestrian and/or bicyclist crashes within a three-to-five-year period is present for every 1320 feet.

Standard:
12ab The top twenty percent of pedestrian and/or bicyclist fatalities or serious injury crashes within a three to five year period shall be based on the geographic area within the jurisdiction of the Engineer performing the E&TS.

Option:
12ac A high concentration of pedestrians and bicyclists may be longer than 1320 feet provided that a minimum of one generator is present for every 1320 feet.
12ad Data used to determine high concentration locations may be obtained from the most recently performed Engineering and Traffic Survey (E&TS).

Standard:
12ae The provisions of CVC Section 22358.7 to additionally lower the speed limit (by designating safety corridor or on portion of highway is adjacent to any land or facility that generates high concentrations of bicyclists or pedestrians), shall not be applicable until actions required per CVC Section 22358.7 by Department of Transportation and Judicial Council are completed or June 30, 2024, whichever is sooner.

CVC Section 22358.8 (Retain currently adopted or restore immediately prior speed limit) Option:
12af Local agency may retain the currently adopted speed limit without further reduction or restore the immediately prior adopted speed limit without further reduction as provided in CVC Section 22358.8.

Standard:
12ag Currently adopted speed limit or immediately prior adopted speed limit shall only be retained, by ordinance, if after completing an E&TS, local agency finds that the speed limit is still more than reasonable or safe, and that speed limit was established with an E&TS and if a registered engineer has evaluated the section of highway and determined that no additional general purpose lanes have been added to the roadway since completion of the traffic survey that established the prior speed limit.
12ah If local agency decides to use lower speed limit based on CVC Section 22358.8, after completing an E&TS and finding that the speed limit is still more than is reasonable or safe, it shall not be reduced by any more than 5 mph from the currently adopted speed limit not below the immediately prior speed limit. Refer to CVC Section 22358.8(b).

CVC Section 22358.9 – Business Activity District
Option:
12ai A local authority may, by ordinance, determine and declare a 25 or 20 mph prima facie speed limit on a highway contiguous to a business activity district when posted with a sign that indicates a speed limit of 25 or 20 mph if the highway segment meets all of the following conditions:

1. A maximum of four traffic lanes.

2. A maximum posted 30 mph prima facie speed limit immediately prior to and after the business activity district, if establishing a 25 mph speed limit.

3. A maximum posted 25 mph prima facie speed limit immediately prior to and after the business activity district, if establishing a 20 mph speed limit.
12aj A “business activity district” is that portion of a highway and the property contiguous thereto that includes central or neighborhood downtowns, urban villages, or zoning designations that prioritize commercial land uses at the downtown or neighborhood scale and meets a least three of the following four requirements:

4. No less than 50 percent of the contiguous property fronting the highway consists of retail or dining commercial uses, including outdoor dining, that open directly onto sidewalks adjacent to the highway.

5. Parking, including parallel, diagonal, or perpendicular spaces located alongside the highway.

6. Traffic control signals or stop signs regulating traffic flow on the highway, located at intervals of no more than 600 feet.

7. Marked crosswalks not controlled by a traffic control device.

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(FHWA’s MUTCD 2009 Edition, including Revisions 1 & 2, as amended for use in California) Standard:
12ak A local authority shall not declare a prima facie speed limit on a portion of a highway where the local authority has already lowered the speed limit as permitted for designated safety corridors (CV Section 22358.7) or using the land or facility adjacent to high concentration of pedestrians and bicyclists (CVC Section 22358.7) or retained the currently adopted speed limit (CVC Section 22358.8) or have restored the immediately prior adopted speed limit (CVC Section 22358.8). Refer to CVC Section 22358.9(c).
13 Speed studies for signalized intersection approaches should be taken outside the influence area of the traffic control signal, which is generally considered to be approximately 1/2 mile, to avoid obtaining skewed results for the 85th-percentile speed.

Support:
14 Advance warning signs and other traffic control devices to attract the motorist’s attention to a signalized intersection are usually more effective than a reduced speed limit zone.

Guidance:
15 An advisory speed plaque (see Section 2C.08) mounted below a warning sign should be used to warn road users of an advisory speed for a roadway condition. A Speed Limit sign should not be used for this situation.

Option:
16 Other factors that may be considered when establishing or reevaluating speed limits are the following:

A. Road characteristics, shoulder condition, grade, alignment, and sight distance; B. The pace;
C. Roadside development and environment;
D. Parking practices and pedestrian activity; and
E. Reported crash experience for at least a 12-month period. 17 Two types of Speed Limit signs may be used: one to designate passenger car speeds, including any nighttime information or minimum speed limit that might apply; and the other to show any special speed limits for trucks and other vehicles.
18 A changeable message sign that changes the speed limit for traffic and ambient conditions may be installed provided that the appropriate speed limit is displayed at the proper times. 19 A changeable message sign that displays to approaching drivers the speed at which they are traveling may be installed in conjunction with a Speed Limit sign.

Guidance:
20 If a changeable message sign displaying approach speeds is installed, the legend YOUR SPEED XX MPH or such similar legend should be displayed. The color of the changeable message legend should be a yellow legend on a black background or the reverse of these colors.

Support:
21 Advisory Speed signs and plaques are discussed in Sections 2C.08 and 2C.14. Temporary Traffic Control Zone Speed signs are discussed in Part 6. The WORK ZONE (G20-5aP) plaque intended for installation above a Speed Limit sign is discussed in Section 6F.12. School Speed Limit signs are discussed in Section 7B.15. 22 Speed limits in California are governed by the California Vehicle Code (CVC), Sections 22348 through 22413; also, pertinent sections are found in Sections 627 and 40802 and others referenced in this section. See Section 1A.11 for information regarding this publication.
23 Refer to Part 6, Section 6C.01 for speed limit signs in temporary traffic control zones. Refer to Part 7 for speed limit signs in school areas.

Engineering and Traffic Survey (E&TS)
Support:
24 CVC Section 627 defines the term “Engineering and traffic survey” and lists its requirements.

Standard:
25 An engineering and traffic survey (E&TS) shall include, among other requirements deemed necessary by Caltrans, consideration of all of the following:

A. Prevailing speeds as determined by traffic engineering measurements.

B. Collision records.

C. Highway, traffic, and roadside conditions not readily apparent to the driver.

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California MUTCD 2014 Edition Page 139
(FHWA’s MUTCD 2009 Edition, including Revisions 1 & 2, as amended for use in California) Guidance:
26 The E&TS should contain sufficient information to document that the required three items of CVC Section 627 are provided and that other conditions not readily apparent to a driver are properly identified. 27 Prevailing speeds are determined by a speed zone survey. A speed zone survey should include:

A. The intent of the speed measurements is to determine the actual speed of unimpeded traffic. The speed of traffic should not be altered by concentrated law enforcement, or other means, just prior to, or while taking the speed measurements.

B. Only one person is required for the field work. Speeds should be read directly from a radar or other electronic speed measuring devices; or,
C. Devices, other than radar, capable of accurately distinguishing and measuring the unimpeded speed of free flowing vehicles may be used.

D. A location should be selected where prevailing speeds are representative of the entire speed zone section. If speeds vary on a given route, more than one speed zone section may be required, with separate measurements for each section. Locations for measurements should be chosen so as to minimize the effects of traffic signals or stop signs.

E. Speed measurements should be taken during off-peak hours between peak traffic periods on weekdays. If there is difficulty in obtaining the desired quantity, speed measurements may be taken during any period with free flowing traffic.

F. The weather should be fair (dry pavement) with no unusual conditions prevailing.

G. The surveyor and equipment should not affect the traffic speeds. For this reason, an unmarked car is recommended, and the radar speed meter located as inconspicuously as possible.

H. In order for the sample to be representative of the actual traffic flow, the minimum sample should be 100 vehicles in each survey. In no case should the sample contain less than 50 vehicles.

I. Short speed zones of less than 0.5 miles should be avoided, except in transition areas.

J. Speed zone changes should be coordinated with changes in roadway conditions or roadside development.

K. Speed zoning should be in 10 mph increments except in urban areas where 5 mph increments are preferable.

L. Speed zoning should be coordinated with adjacent jurisdictions.

Support:
28 Physical conditions such as width, curvature, grade and surface conditions, or any other condition readily apparent to the driver, in the absence of other factors, would not require special downward speed zoning. Refer to CVC 22358.5.

Option:
29 When qualifying an appropriate speed limit, local authorities may also consider all of the following findings:

A. Residential density, if any of the following conditions exist on the particular portion of highway and the property contiguous thereto, other than a business district:

1. Upon one side of the highway, within 0.25 miles, the contiguous property fronting thereon is occupied by 13 or more separate dwelling houses or business structures.

2. Upon both sides of the highway, collectively, within a distance of 0.25 miles the contiguous property fronting thereon is occupied by 16 or more separate dwelling houses or business structures.

3. The portion of highway is larger than 0.25 miles but has the ratio of separate dwelling houses or business structures to the length of the highway described in either subparagraph 1 or 2 above.

B. Safety of bicyclists and pedestrians, with increased consideration for vulnerable pedestrian groups including children, seniors, persons with disabilities, users of personal assistive mobility devices, and the unhoused. 30 The following two methods of conducting E&TS may be used to establish speed limits:

1. State Highways - The E&TS for State highways is made under the direction of the Caltrans District Traffic Engineer. The data includes:
a. One copy of the Example of Speed Zone Survey Sheet (See Figure 2B-101(CA)) showing:

A north arrow
Engineer's station or post mileage
Limits of the proposed zones
Appropriate notations showing type of roadside development, such as “scattered business,” “solid residential,” etc. Schools adjacent to the highway are shown, but other buildings need not be plotted unless they are a factor in the speed recommendation or the point of termination of a speed zone.

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(FHWA’s MUTCD 2009 Edition, including Revisions 1 & 2, as amended for use in California) Collision rates for the zones involved
Average daily traffic volume
Location of traffic signals, signs and markings
If the highway is divided, the limits of zones for each direction of travel Plotted 85th percentile and pace speeds at location taken showing speed profile b. A report to the District Director that includes:

The reason for the initiation of speed zone survey.

Recommendations and supporting reasons.

The enforcement jurisdictions involved and the recommendations and opinions of those officials.

The stationing or reference post in mileage at the beginning and ending of each proposed zone and any intermediate equations. Location ties must be given to readily identifiable physical features.

2. City and County Through Highways, Arterials, Collector Roads and Local Streets. a. The short method of speed zoning is based on the premise that a reasonable speed limit is one that conforms to the actual behavior of the majority of motorists, and that by measuring motorists' speeds, one will be able to select a speed limit that is both reasonable and effective. Other factors that need to be considered include but are not limited to: the most recent two-year collision record, roadway design speed, safe stopping sight distance, superelevation, shoulder conditions, profile conditions, intersection spacing and offsets, commercial driveway characteristics, and pedestrian traffic in the roadway without sidewalks.
b. Determination of Existing Speed Limits - Figures 2B-103(CA) & 2B-104(CA) show examples of data sheets which may be used to record speed observations. Specific types of vehicles may be tallied by use of letter symbols in appropriate squares.
31 In most situations, the short form for local streets and roads will be adequate; however, the procedure used on State highways may be used at the option of the local agency. 32 Any agency may lower the speed limit below the prima facie speed limit after performing, and based on the results of an E&TS.

Guidance:
33 The establishment of a speed limit of more than 5 mph below the 85th percentile speed should be done with great care as studies have shown that establishing a speed limit at less than the 85th percentile generally results in an increase in collision rates; in addition, this may make violators of a disproportionate number of the reasonable majority of drivers.

Support:
34 Generally, the most decisive evidence of conditions not readily apparent to the driver surfaces in collision histories. 35 Speed limits are established at or near the 85th percentile speed, which is defined as that speed at or below which 85th percent of the traffic is moving. The 85th percentile speed is often referred to as the critical speed. Pace speed is defined as the 10 mph increment of speed containing the largest number of vehicles (See Figure 2B-102(CA)). The lower limit of the pace is plotted on the Speed Zone Survey Sheets as an aid in determining the proper zone limits. Speed limits higher than the 85th percentile are not generally considered reasonable and prudent. Speed limits below the 85th percentile do not ordinarily facilitate the orderly movement of traffic and require constant enforcement to maintain compliance. Speed limits established on the basis of the 85th percentile conform to the consensus of those who drive highways as to what speed is reasonable and prudent, and are not dependent on the judgment of one or a few individuals. 36 The majority of drivers comply with the basic speed law. Speed limits set at or near the 85th percentile speed provide law enforcement officers with a limit to cite drivers who will not conform to what the majority considers reasonable and prudent.

Further studies show that establishing a speed limit at less than the 85th percentile (Critical Speed) generally results in an increase in collision rates.

Option:
37 When roadside development results in traffic conflicts and unusual conditions which are not readily apparent to drivers, as indicated in collision records, speed limits somewhat below the 85th percentile may be justified. Concurrence and support of enforcement officials are necessary for the successful operation of a restricted speed zone.

Guidance:
38 Speed zones of less than 0.5 miles and short transition zones should be avoided.

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Standard:
39 The Speed Limit (R2-1) sign shall be used to give notice of a prima facie or maximum speed limit except as provided under Prima Facie Speed Limits in CVC 22352.
40 When used, the TRUCKS, 3 AXLES OR MORE 55 MAXIMUM (R6-3(CA)) sign shall be installed approximately 750 feet following each R2-1 sign.
41 The ALL VEHICLES WHEN TOWING 55 MAXIMUM (R6-4(CA)) sign shall be installed approximately 750 feet following the R6-3(CA) sign.

Guidance:
42 The R6-3(CA) and R6-4(CA) signs should be placed on highway segments where speeds in excess of 55 mph are permitted.

Option:
43 The existing AUTOS WITH TRAILERS, TRUCKS 55 MAXIMUM (R6-1(CA)) sign may remain in place until it is knocked down, damaged, stolen, vandalized, or otherwise reaches the end of its useful life. 44 The local California Highway Patrol office may be consulted to identify highway segments where enforcement is an issue.

On these segments early replacement of existing R6-1(CA) signs may be necessary.

Support:
45 Refer to CVC Section 22406 for types of vehicles subject to the 55 mph maximum speed limit.

Option:
46 The Speed Zone Ahead (R2-4(CA)) sign (see Figure 2B-3(CA)) may be used to inform the motorist of a reduced speed zone.

Standard:
47 The R2-4(CA) sign shall always be followed by a Speed Limit (R2-1) sign installed at the beginning of the zone where the reduced speed limit applies.
48 The End Speed Limit (R3(CA)) sign shall only be used to mark the end of a speed zone. 49 The R3(CA) sign shall not be used at a transition into a change in speed limits within a reduced zone.

Option:
50 The R3(CA) sign (see Figure 2B-3(CA)) may be used with the TRUCK (M4-4) plaque to mark the end of truck speed zones on descending grades.

Standard:
51 Speed limit signs shall be placed at the beginning of all restricted speed zones.

Option:
52 Where speed zones are longer than 1 mile, intermediate signs may be placed at approximate 1 mile intervals. For three or more lanes in each direction, dual installation may be used.

Standard:
53 The Speed Limit (R2-1) and End Speed Limit (R3(CA)) signs, as appropriate shall be placed at the end of all restricted speed zones.
54 Freeways with 65 mph and those segments where a speed limit of 70 mph has been approved by Caltrans, with approval by the California Highway Patrol, shall be posted as follows:

At the segment entrance, R2-1 signs shall be installed right of traffic off of the right shoulder.

R2-1 signs shall also be installed off of the right shoulder only, throughout the segment, at a maximum of 25 mile intervals.

Option:

The 25 mile interval may be modified to include locations following entrance ramps.

Standard:

The R6-3(CA) sign (see Figure 2B-3(CA)) shall be installed approximately 750 feet following each R2-1 sign, both at the beginning and throughout each 60, 65 or 70 mph segment.

The R6-4(CA) sign (see Figure 2B-3(CA)) shall be installed approximately 750 feet following each R6-3(CA) sign.

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(FHWA’s MUTCD 2009 Edition, including Revisions 1 & 2, as amended for use in California) Option:

The SLOWER TRAFFIC KEEP RIGHT (R4-3) signs may be installed at locations where there is a tendency of the motorists to drive in the left-hand lane(s) below the normal speed of traffic.

Standard:

Signs shall be placed in protected locations.

At the end of the 70/65 mph segment, R2-1 signs shall be installed off of the right shoulder. 55 Freeway segments where a 55 mph speed limit has been approved by Caltrans, with the approval of the California Highway Patrol, shall be posted as follows:

The beginning of the segment shall be posted with an R2-1 sign installed on the right shoulder and left shoulder where the median is of sufficient width to permit sign maintenance without lane closures.

Guidance:

Subsequent signs should then be posted on the right shoulder, on approximate 3 mile intervals, with no more than 3 interchanges between signs.

At the end of the segment, an R2-1 sign with the appropriate number for the next speed limit should be posted on the right shoulder.
56 Conventional highways with 55 mph speed limits should be posted as follows:

Standard:

The beginning of the segment shall be posted with an R2-1 sign installed on the right shoulder.

Guidance:

Subsequent signs should then be posted on approximate 5 to 10 mile intervals and immediately after locations where significant volumes of traffic enter the segment.

At the end of the segment, an R2-1 sign with the appropriate number for the next speed limit should be posted on the right shoulder.

Conventional highways with 65 mph speed limits should be posted as follows:

The beginning of the segment should be posted with an R2-1 sign installed on the right shoulder.

Subsequent signs should then be posted at 5 to 10 mile intervals and after locations where significant volumes of traffic enter the segment.

At the end of the segment, an R2-1 sign with the appropriate number for the next speed limit should be posted on the right shoulder.

Option:
57 Pavement markings with appropriate numerals (see Section 3B.21) may be used to supplement speed limit signs.

Standard:
58 The R2-1 and R6-3(CA) and R6-4(CA) signs giving maximum statewide speed limits for various types of vehicles shall be installed on all State highways near the points of entrance into California.

Guidance:
59 The R2-1 and R6-3(CA) and R6-4(CA) signs should be placed in a location to be most effectively viewed by the approaching motorists.

Standard:
60 Speed Limit (R2-1) signs shall be installed throughout segments of freeway with posted speed limits of 65 mph or 70 mph at a maximum of 25 mile intervals.

Option:
61 The 25 mile interval may be modified to include locations following entrance ramps.

Standard:
62 Speed Limit (R2-1) signs shall be installed throughout segments of conventional highways with a posted speed limit of 65 mph at 5 mile to 10 mile intervals.
63 Speed Limit (R2-1) signs shall be installed throughout segments of freeway with a posted speed limit of 55 mph at approximately 3 mile intervals with no more than 3 interchanges between signs. 64 Speed Limit (R2-1) signs shall be installed throughout segments of conventional highways with a posted speed limit of 55 mph at 5 mile to 10 mile intervals.

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Option:
65 The SPEED ENFORCED BY RADAR (R48(CA)) sign (see Figure 2B-3(CA)) may be used where the California Highway Patrol has received authority to use radar and requests such signs.

Guidance:
66 One sign should be used in each direction at the beginning of the segment of roadway, and at intervening major route intersections, where radar enforcement is in effect.

Support:
67 The R48(CA) sign is a stand-alone sign intended to alert motorists that speed is enforced by radar on a particular segment of roadway.

Option:
68 The RADAR ENFORCED (R48-1(CA)) sign (see Figure 2B-3(CA)) may be used in combination with the Speed Limit (R2- 1) sign on any roadway where law enforcement has the authority to use radar.

Guidance:
69 When used, the R48-1(CA) sign should be placed below the R2-1 sign, at the beginning of the segment of roadway and at intervening major intersections, where radar enforcement is in effect.

Option:
70 The SPEED ENFORCED BY AIRCRAFT (R48-2(CA)) sign (see Figure 2B-3(CA)) may be placed, when requested by the California Highway Patrol, on sections of highway regularly patrolled by aircraft.

Standard:
71 The R48-2(CA) sign shall be used for both directions of travel.

Guidance:
72 The R48-2(CA) sign should be placed at the beginning of the section and spaced at 25 mile intervals. See Figure 3B105(CA).

Vehicle Speed Feedback Signs
Option:
73 A Vehicle Speed Feedback sign that displays to approaching drivers the speed at which they are traveling may be installed in conjunction with a Speed Limit (R2-1) sign.

Standard:
74 If a Vehicle Speed Feedback sign displaying approach speeds is installed, the legend shall be YOUR SPEED XX.

The numerals displaying the speed shall be white, yellow, yellow-green or amber color on black background. When activated, lights shall be steady-burn conforming to the provisions of CVC Sections 21466 and 21466.5. Vehicle Speed Feedback signs shall not alternatively be operated as variable speed limit signs.

Guidance:
75 To the degree practical, numerals for displaying approach speeds should be similar font and size as numerals on the corresponding Speed Limit (R2-1) sign.

Option:
76 When used, the Vehicle Speed Feedback sign may be mounted on either a separate support or on the same support as the Speed Limit (R2-1) sign.
77 In lieu of lights, legend may be retroreflective film for flip-disk systems. 78 The legend YOUR SPEED may be white on black plaque located above the changeable speed display.

Support:
79 Driver comprehension may improve when the Vehicle Speed Feedback Sign is mounted on the same support below the Speed Limit (R2-1) sign.
80 Vehicle Speed Feedback Signs are appropriate for use with advisory speed signs and with temporary signs in temporary traffic control zones.

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(FHWA’s MUTCD 2009 Edition, including Revisions 1 & 2, as amended for use in California) Basic Speed Law and Prima Facie Speed Limits – See CVC 22350 & 22352 Support:
81 The basic speed law states “No person shall drive a vehicle upon a highway at a speed greater than is reasonable or prudent having due regard for weather, visibility, the traffic on, and the surface and width of, the highway, and in no event at a speed which endangers the safety of persons or property.” Standard:
82 Prima facie speed limits are specific limits and shall apply unless changed based upon an engineering and traffic survey (E&TS) and signs are posted that display the new speed limit.

Option:
83 Prima facie speed limits may be preempted by the basic speed law, when roadway, traffic or weather conditions warrant a lower speed.

Use of Metric System Designations – See CVC 21351.3
Option:
84 Dual units for speed limits on signs may be placed on local streets and roads in both Metric and English units.

Guidance:
85 If used, dual unit speed limits should be rounded to the nearest 10 km/h for Metric and 5 mph for English units for posting on signs on local streets and roads.

Support:
86 Refer to AASHTO’s Traffic Engineering Metric Conversion Factors. See Section 1A.11 for information regarding this publication.

Standard:
87 Metric speed limits shall not be placed on State highways. For use in this California MUTCD, 70 mph shall be shown as a metric equivalent of 110 km/h, neither of which shall be used on any local street or road.

Legal Authority for Establishing Speed Limits
Support:
88 Delegation of legal authority to set speed limits on State highways is given to Caltrans District Directors. The District Director of each transportation district is authorized to issue orders regulating the speed of traffic, up to 65 mph on State highways. The Director of Caltrans retains the authority to approve variable, minimum, and maximum speeds up to 70 mph on State freeways.

Standard:
89 The speed limits shown in Table 2B-101(CA) shall apply, unless changed upon the basis of an engineering and traffic survey (E&TS).

Option:
90 The speed limits shown in Table 2B-102(CA) may apply, unless changed upon E&TS.

Variable Speed Limits on Freeways - See CVC 22355
Option:
91 The following speed limits may apply:

Whenever Caltrans determines based upon an engineering and traffic survey (E&TS) that the safe and orderly movement of traffic upon any freeway segment will be facilitated by the establishment of variable speed limits.

Caltrans may erect, regulate, and control signs upon the state highway which is a freeway, or any portion thereof, which, if used, signs shall be designed to permit display of different speeds at various times of the day or night.

Such signs need not conform to the standards & specifications per CVC 21400, but if used, shall be of sufficient size and clarity to give adequate notice of the applicable speed limit.

Minimum Speed Limits on State Highways - See CVC 22400
Option:
92 The following speed limits may apply:

Whenever Caltrans determines based upon an engineering and traffic survey (E&TS) that slow speeds on any part of a state highway consistently impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic, Caltrans may determine and declare a minimum speed limit. Appropriate signs giving notice shall then be installed on that segment.

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(FHWA’s MUTCD 2009 Edition, including Revisions 1 & 2, as amended for use in California) A motorist can be cited for stopping or impeding the normal and reasonable movement of traffic unless the stop is necessary for safe operation and in compliance with the law.

Speed Traps
Support:
93 Refer to CVC 40802 for Speed Traps.

Standard:
94 A speed trap shall not apply to a local street, road, school zone, senior zone, or business activity district.

Support:
95 Senior zone is an area approaching or passing a senior center building or other facility primarily used by senior citizens, or the grounds thereof that is contiguous to a highway and on which is posted a standard “SENIOR” warning sign pursuant to CVC Section 22352.
96 Business activity district is a section of highway described in CVC Section 22358.9(b) in which a standard 25 mph or 20 mph speed limit sign has been posted pursuant to CVC Section 22358.9(a)(1).

Standard:
97 A section of highway shall be defined as a speed trap if the prima facie speed limit is not justified by an engineering and traffic survey (E&TS) within five years, and the enforcement of the speed limit involves the use of radar or any other electronic device that measures the speed of moving objects. 98 This time provision shall be extended to seven years when using radar and all of the following criteria are met:

The arresting officer has successfully completed a minimum of 24 hours of certified radar operator course training.

The radar used to measure the speed meets or exceeds the minimal operational standards of the National Traffic Highway Safety Administration, and has been calibrated within three years of the alleged violation. 99 This time provision shall be extended to seven years when using laser or other electronic device (other than radar) and all of the following criteria are met:

The arresting officer has successfully completed a minimum of 24 hours of certified radar operator course training.

The arresting officer has successfully completed a minimum of 2 hours of additional approved certified training.

The radar used to measure the speed meets or exceeds the minimal operational standards of the National Traffic Highway Safety Administration, and has been calibrated within three years of the alleged violation.

Option:
100 This time provision for an E&TS may be extended to ten years when all of the above conditions are met and no significant changes in roadway or traffic conditions have occurred, including changes in adjoining property or land use, roadway width, or traffic volume as determined by a registered engineer.

Truck Speed Zone on Descending Grades
Guidance:
101 Highway descending grades, if used for posting TRUCK Speed Limit signs (R2-1 and M4-4) for trucks travelling downhill, should have recorded incident history of runaway commercial vehicles. Descending grades shorter than 1 mile should be avoided for posting signs because deceleration of vehicles due to braking action can generally provide sufficient control on descending grades of less than 1 mile.

Support:
102 To establish a downhill truck speed limit, a physical profile showing length and gradient and a downhill speed profile for three or more axle commercial vehicles with a gross rating of 10,000 lbs. or more will be provided.

Standard:
103 Speed profiles for truck speed limits shall be prepared on the same form as other speed surveys. An analysis of collisions involving trucks shall be prepared.

Guidance:
104 Posted speeds should be on the low side of the scale, generally within the pace of loaded commercial vehicles.

Standard:
105 If warranted, the Caltrans District Director shall issue a standard speed zone order.

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(FHWA’s MUTCD 2009 Edition, including Revisions 1 & 2, as amended for use in California) Support:
106 Posting of the regulation will be by placement of a standard 36 x 45 inch Speed Limit (R2-1) sign with a TRUCK (M4-4) plate above.

Standard:
107 A standard End Speed Limit (R3(CA)) sign with TRUCK (M4-4) plate shall be posted at the end of the truck zone when appropriate.

Speed Zones in Temporary Traffic Control Areas
Support:
108 For signing and establishing speed zones in temporary traffic control areas, refer to Section 6C.01 in Part 6.

Speed Zones and Traffic Signals
Standard:
109 An agency changing the speed limits within its jurisdiction shall report the speed limit change to the agency operating and maintaining traffic signals within the speed zone no later than 30 days before changing the posted speed limit.

Support:
110 Changing the signal timing and adjusting the advance detector loops based on the revised speed limits can enhance the operations of the traffic signal.

Section 2B.14 Truck Speed Limit Plaque (R2-2P)
Standard:
01 Where a special speed limit applies to trucks or other vehicles, the legend TRUCKS XX or such similar legend shall be displayed below the legend Speed Limit XX on the same sign or on a separate R2-2P plaque (see Figure 2B-3) below the standard legend.
02 The Truck Speed Limit (R2-2) sign shall not be used in California. The TRUCK (M4-4) plaque placed above the Speed Limit (R2-1) sign shall be used instead.
03 The TRUCK (M4-4) plaque shall be placed above the Speed Limit (R2-1) sign to indicate the truck speed limit. It shall also be placed above the End Speed Limit (R3(CA)) sign to mark the end of truck speed limits.

Support:
04 Refer to Section 2B.13 for more details.

Section 2B.15 Night Speed Limit Plaque (R2-3P)
Standard:
01 Where different speed limits are prescribed for day and night, both limits shall be posted.

Guidance:
02 A Night Speed Limit (R2-3P) plaque (see Figure 2B-3) should be reversed using a white retroreflectorized legend and border on a black background.

Option:
03 A Night Speed Limit plaque may be combined with or installed below the standard Speed Limit (R2-1) sign.

Support:
04 Refer to CVC 22355.

Section 2B.16 Minimum Speed Limit Plaque (R2-4P)
Standard:
01 A Minimum Speed Limit (R2-4P) plaque (see Figure 2B-3) shall be displayed only in combination with a Speed Limit sign.

Chapter 2B – Regulatory Signs, Barricades, and Gates Revised March 27, 2020 Part 2 – Signs
Sign or Plaque Sign
Designation Section
Conventional Road
Single Expressway Freeway Minimum Oversized
Lane
MultiLane

FREEWAY - ACCESS RIGHTS

RESTRICTED ON THIS SECTION OF

HIGHWAY
S3-1(CA) 2B.39 30 x 24 30 x 24 --- --- --- ---

STATE PROPERTY - NO DUMPING -
NO PARKING - NO TRESPASSING S8(CA) 2B.111 36 x 22 36 x 22 --- --- --- ---

STATE PROPERTY - ANY PERSON

REMOVING OR MOLESTING SAME

WILL BE PROSECUTED
S20(CA) 2B.111 24 x 18 24 x 18 --- --- --- ---
Weigh Station Repair Service plaque S21(CA) 2B.60 36 x 24 36 x 24 --- --- --- --- Rest Area/Vista Point 8 HOUR
PARKING S23(CA) 2B.46, 2I.05 24 x 24 24 x 24 --- --- --- --- DAYLIGHT HEADLIGHT SECTION S30-1(CA) 2B.64 84 x 54 84 x 54 --- --- --- ---

TURN ON HEADLIGHTS NEXT X
MILES S30-2(CA) 2B.64 108 x 54 108 x 54 --- --- --- ---

END DAYLIGHT HEADLIGHT
SECTION S30-3(CA) 2B.64 84 x 66 84 x 66 --- --- --- --- TURN ON HEADLIGHTS S30-4(CA) 2B.64 84 x 42 84 x 42 --- --- --- --- CHECK HEADLIGHTS S30-5(CA) 2B.64 84 x 42 84 x 42 --- --- --- --- Safety Corridor Sign S33(CA) 2B.64 102 x 48 102 x 48 --- --- --- --- ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ California MUTCD 2014 Edition Page 258
(FHWA’s MUTCD 2009 Edition, including Revisions 1,2, &3, as amended for use in California) Table 2B-1(CA). California Regulatory Sign and Plaque Sizes (Sheet 7 of 7) Table 2B-101(CA). Standard Application of Speed Limits per California Vehicle Code Speed Determined
by Roadway Facility CVC Section
15 mph State or
local authority
Railroad grade crossing with obstructed view
Uncontrolled highway intersection with obstructed view
An alley
22352.a.1
15 & 20 mph State or
local authority
Where the prima facie speed of 25 mph is more than is reasonable or safe Narrow street not exceeding 25 feet other than a State Highway in a business or residential area or in a public park
Road near a school or senior center facility
22358.3 &
22358.4
25 mph State or
local authority
Any highway in any business or residential district
A street contiguous to senior citizen facility other than a State highway Adjacent to a children’s playground in a public park, but only during particular hours or days when children are expected to use facilities 22352.b &
22357.1
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(FHWA’s MUTCD 2009 Edition, including Revisions 1,2, &3, as amended for use in California) Revised February 6, 2023 Table 2B-102(CA). Standard Application of Speed Limits per California Vehi Speed Determined by Roadway Facility CVC
Section
15 to 60 mph Caltrans State highway, based on an E&TS where ethe limit of 65 mph is more than reasonable or safe 22354
15 to 60 mph
Local city council
or county board
of supervisors for
Caltrans
State highway, local entities may conduct a public hearing on proposed increases or decreases and the State Department of Transportation shall take into consideration the results of the public hearing
22354.5
30 to 65 mph Local authority
Any street other than a State highway, by ordinance, may post a prima facie speed limit based on an E&TS where a speed > 25 mph would facilitate the orderly movement of vehicular traffic and would be reasonable and safe
22357
15 to 60 mph Local authority
Any street other than a State highway, by ordinance, may post a prima facie speed limit based on an E&TS where the limit of 65 mph is more than is reasonable and safe
22358.8(a)
20 to 50 mph for
Trucks
State or
local authority
Highways under their respective jurisdiction where 55 mph is more than is reasonable or safe for vehicles mentioned in CVC 22406 (Trucks and other large vehicles)
22407
Maximum Speed
55 mph
State or
local authority
Two-lane, undivided highway
Any highway if driving any of the following vehicles:
a. Motortruck or truck tractor with > 3 axles
b. Passenger vehicle or bus towing any other vehicle
c. School bus transporting any school pupil
d. A farm labor vehicle when transporting passengers
e. A vehicle transporting explosives
f. A trailer bus
22349.b & .c
and 22406
Maximum Speed
Limit of 65 mph
State or
local authority
Any highway, posted at 65 mph based upon an E&TS, for
vehicles not subject to CVC 22406
22349(a) &
22349
Maximum
Freeway Speed
Limit 70 mph
Caltrans
Freeways, after consultation with the California Highway Patrol, based upon an E&TS, or upon the basis of appropriate designs standards and projected traffic volumes in the case of newly constructed freeway segments, for vehicles not subject to CVC 22406
22356
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(FHWA’s MUTCD 2009 Edition, including Revisions 1,2, &3, as amended for use in California) Table 2B-103(CA). Examples showing applicability of rounding and additional speed reduction on State Highway System
85th-Percentile
Speed (mph)
Rounding to
nearest 5 mph
increment (CVC
22358.6(a))
If rounding to
nearest is up,
may round down
(CVC 22358.6(c))
If rounding to
nearest is down,
may additionally
lower by 5 mph
(CVC 22358.6(b))

47.5-50.0 50 45 N/A

45.1-47.4 45 N/A 40

42.5-45.0 45 40 N/A

40.1-42.4 40 N/A 35
Note – CVC Sections 22358.7, 22358.8 & 22358.9 are applicable to local agency roadways and public properties subjected to CVC, they are not applicable to the State Highway System. Refer to Section 2B.13 for more details.

Table 2B-104(CA). Examples showing applicability of rounding and additional speed reduction on Local Agency’s Roadways & Private Property Subjected to CVC
85th-Percentile
Speed (mph)
Rounding to
nearest 5 mph
increment (CVC
22358.6(a))
If rounding to
nearest is up,
may round down
(CVC 22358.6(c))
If rounding to
nearest is down,
may additionally
lower by 5 mph
(CVC 22358.6(b))
If safety corridor or
adjacent to high
concentration of
bicyclists &
pedestrians, may
additionally lower by
5 mph (CVC 22358.7)*

47.5-50.0 50 45 N/A 40

45.1-47.4 45 N/A 40 35

42.5-45.0 45 40 N/A 35

40.1-42.4 40 N/A 35 30
* Note – CVC Sections 22358.7, 22358.8 & 22358.9 are applicable to local agency roadways and private properties subjected to CVC, they are not applicable to the State Highway System. Refer to Section 2B.13 for more details.

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(FHWA’s MUTCD 2009 Edition, including Revisions 1,2, &3, as amended for use in California) Table 2B-105(CA). Safety Corridor Definition Requirements Category Factors
Crash Weighting Factors to
Develop One Serious/Fatal
Injury Safety Corridor
Crash weighting can be developed using fatal and serious injury crash data and other factors to prioritize safety corridors. Suggested weighting factors are as follows:

Crash severity: Fatal Crashes, Serious Injury Crashes
Mode: Pedestrian-bicycle related crashes, vehicle/other Disadvantaged Community Status: MPO/RTPA or locally defined disadvantaged community status based on most current version of CalEnviroScreen
Vulnerable Populations: Seniors (age 65 and older) and Youth (under age 15) based on the American Community Survey
School proximity (within 0.25 miles) based on the California School Campus Database
Crash Density
Each roadway segment block can be converted into ~ 0.25 mile overlapping “corridor” segments to create a consistent unit of measurement and asses the concentration of linear patterns of injuries within a define distance. The highest scoring (i.e. most fatal and serious injury crashes per mile) “corridor” segments within a street needs to be identified and an appropriate threshold set to determine safety corridor eligibility.

Maintenance The jurisdiction can establish a review and re-evaluation frequency for safety corridors. However, such frequency need not exceed seven years.

Chapter 2B – Regulatory Signs, Barricades, and Gates Revised February 6, 2023 Part 2 – Signs
Category Generator
Employment centers
Presence of retail
Parks, multi-use trails, and recreational destinations
Land Use Schools/universities
Senior Centers
Cultural areas, entertainment space areas, or areas of community significance Religious facilities
Health/medical facilities
Transit Factors Transit stops
Transit Oriented Developments/Transit Priority Areas
Sidewalk presence
Presence of Crosswalk presence
Pedestrian/Bicyclist Bikeway presence
Infrastructure Nearby signalized intersections on four-way intersections Presence of micromobility devices such as bicycles or scooters Demographic Factors
Presence of vulnerable groups including children, seniors, persons with disabilities, users of personal assistive mobility devices, and the unhoused MPO/RTPA or locally defined disadvantaged community status Presence of students (all levels)
Local Data Need identified in a safety analysis such as a road safety audit or formalized planning document such as a local road safety plan
California MUTCD 2014 Edition Page 262
(FHWA’s MUTCD 2009 Edition, including Revisions 1,2, &3, as amended for use in California) Table 2B-106(CA). Requirements to determine Land or Facility that Generates High Concentrations of Bicyclists or Pedestrians
Chapter 2B – Regulatory Signs, Barricades, and Gates Revised February 6, 2023 Part 2 – Signs

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Appendix E – Collision Summary Reports is available on the City’s website at the following link, or at or from City Hall:
https://www.cityoflagunawoods.org/city-council-agendas-minutes-2024/

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ITEM 9.1
Attachment C
Existing Speed Limits Map
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Existing Speed Limits
City Council Ordinance No. 17-11
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Source: Nearmap, City of Laguna Woods
Santa Maria Ave
Ridge Route Dr
Glenwood Dr
Laguna Hills Dr
Paseo de
Valencia
El Toro Rd
Moulton Pkwy
Aliso Creek Rd
§¨5
UV73
UV133
Laguna Woods City Limits
Speed Limits
35 mph
40 mph
45 mph
50 mph
Laguna Hills
Laguna Beach
Aliso Viejo
0 1,000 2,000
Feet
Lake Forest Calle
Sonora
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ITEM 9.1
Attachment D
Proposed Speed Limits Map
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Proposed Speed Limits
October 2, 2024 Engineering & Traffic Survey Source: Nearmap, City of Laguna Woods Santa Maria Ave
Ridge Route Dr
Glenwood Dr
Laguna Hills Dr
Paseo de
Valencia
El Toro Rd
Moulton Pkwy
Aliso Creek Rd
§¨5
UV73
UV133
Laguna Woods City Limits
Speed Limits*
35 mph
40 mph
45 mph
50 mph
*New Speed Limits Highlighted
Laguna Hills
Laguna Beach
Aliso Viejo
Lake Forest
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0 1,000 2,000
Feet
Calle
Sonora
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9.2 CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
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ITEM 9.2
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City of Laguna Woods
Agenda Report
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Christopher Macon, City Manager
FOR: November 20, 2024 Regular Meeting
SUBJECT: City Council Meeting Schedule
Recommendation
Schedule an adjourned regular meeting of the City Council for December 2024 to be held at Laguna Woods City Hall, 24264 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, CA 92637.

Discussion
Today’s meeting is an opportunity for City Council action, as well as public input, on the City Council meeting schedule for December 2024. Staff recommends that the City Council schedule an adjourned regular meeting after December 5, 20241 to conduct business including, but not limited to:
• Declaring the results of the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election as required by California Election Code Section 15400;
• Seating newly elected councilmembers;
• Appointing a mayor and mayor pro tem;
• Appointing councilmembers to the following:
o California Joint Powers Insurance Authority Board of Directors o Coastal Greenbelt Authority Board of Directors
o Orange County Fire Authority Board of Directors
o Orange County Library Advisory Board
1 December 5, 2024 is the statutory deadline for the Orange County Registrar of Voters to certify the results of the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election (California Election Code Section 15372).

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o Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District Board of Trustees o San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency Board of Directors o South Orange County Watershed Management Area Executive Committee o City of Laguna Woods Investment Policy Review Committee o Liaisons to Community Bridge Builders; and
• Awarding a contract agreement to construct the Pavement Management Plan Project (Westbound El Toro Road between Calle Corta and City Limits). • Adopting the Measure M2 Expenditure Report for Fiscal Year 2023-24.

The proposed adjourned regular meeting would be in addition to the regular meeting scheduled for December 18, 2024 at 2 p.m. at Laguna Woods City Hall.

Fiscal Impact
The proposed meeting schedule could be accommodated in the City’s budget.