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
Electronic Distribution: The City of Laguna Woods provides notification of agenda posting and availability via email. To sign up for email notifications, please visit www.cityoflagunawoods.org/email-notifications, email [email protected], or contact the City Clerk’s Office at (949) 639-0500/TTY (949) 639-0535. Please note that the City is not responsible for, and makes no guaranties or warranties related to, the transmission or receipt of email notifications.
Mail Distribution: The City of Laguna Woods is able to mail agendas and/or agenda materials if provided with advance payment for postage and printing (if applicable). To request mail distribution, please email [email protected] or contact the City Clerk’s Office at (949) 639-0500/TTY (949) 639-0535.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For additional information, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (949) 639-0500/TTY (949) 639-0535, [email protected], or 24264 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, California 92637.
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss.
CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS )
I, Yolie Trippy, City Clerk, City of Laguna Woods, hereby certify under penalty of perjury that this agenda was posted at Laguna Woods City Hall, 24264 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, California 92637; on the City’s website (www.cityoflagunawoods.org); and, at other locations designated by Resolution No. 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
Laguna Woods City Council Agenda 11/20/2024 Regular Page 3 of 13
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