CITY of LAGUNA WOODS
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
2:00 p.m.
Laguna Woods City Hall
24264 El Toro Road
Laguna Woods, California 92637
Annie McCary
Mayor Pro Tem
Cynthia Conners
Councilmember
Shari L. Horne
Mayor
Pearl Lee
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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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 6/13/25
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 OPPORTUNITIES
The City plans to offer the following remote viewing and/or listening opportunities as a courtesy for this meeting. These opportunities are not guaranteed to be operable, technically feasible, or uninterrupted. The instructions provided below are not guaranteed to be correct or all-inclusive as Zoom and YouTube may modify their interfaces and interfaces may differ by device or application. Members of the public who wish to ensure that they are able to view and/or listen to this meeting should attend in person.
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” (if given an option select “by meeting ID”) • Enter the following meeting ID: 844 7562 5671
• Open the Zoom application following the on-screen prompts • Enter the following meeting password: 431534
• Enter a name and email address as required by Zoom
Parties are advised that information they provide to Zoom may be publicly visible and/or visible to the City and others. 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 (720) 707-2699
• Follow the prompts and provide the information required by Zoom • When prompted for a webinar ID enter: 844 7562 5671
• When prompted for a passcode enter: 431534
Parties are advised that their telephone number and information provided to Zoom may be publicly visible and/or visible to the City and others. 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
Parties are advised that information they provide to YouTube may be publicly visible and/or visible to the City and others. 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 Laguna Woods City Council Agenda 06/18/2025 Regular Page 5 of 12 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 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 Elder Abuse Awareness Month – June 2024
Recommendation: Approve and present the proclamation.
4.2 Gun Violence Awareness Month – June 2024
Recommendation: Approve and present the proclamation.
4.3 Pride Month – June 2024
Recommendation: Approve and present the proclamation.
4.4 Orange County Fire Authority Medal of Valor; Airport Fire Rescue – Mike Summers, Division Chief
(agendized by Mayor Horne)
Recommendation: Approve and present a commendation.
4.5 Laguna Canyon Foundation Presentation – Scott Thomas, Executive Director
(agendized by Mayor Pro Tem McCary)
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 April 2025.
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 regular meeting on May 21, 2025 and the adjourned regular meeting on May 28, 2025.
7.2 Payment Register
Recommendation: Approve the payment register dated June 18, 2025 in the amount of $968,569.10.
7.3 Fiscal Years 2023-25 Budget Adjustments
Recommendation:
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1. 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, INCREASING GENERAL FUND
AND SENIOR MOBILITY FUND APPROPRIATIONS FOR
THE SENIOR MOBILITY 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, INCREASING CAPITAL
PROJECTS FUND APPROPRIATIONS TO RETURN
(TRANSFER) UNSPENT FUNDS TO THE GENERAL
FUND AND UNASSIGNING THE UNSPENT FUNDS
7.4 As Needed Financial Consulting Services
Recommendation:
1. Waive the provisions set forth in Laguna Woods Municipal Code Section 3.06.080(c) related to competitive bidding for an extension and amendment of the agreement with Irwin B.
Bornstein.
AND
2. Approve an extension and amendment of the agreement with
Irwin B. Bornstein for as needed financial consulting services and authorize the City Manager to execute the extension and amendment, subject to approval as to form by the City
Attorney.
7.5 Building Plan Review and Certified Access Specialist (CASp) Services
Recommendation:
1. Waive the provisions set forth in Laguna Woods Municipal Code Section 3.06.080(c) related to competitive bidding for an extension and amendment of the agreement with Bureau Veritas North America for building plan review and Certified Access Specialist (CASp) services.
AND
2. Approve an extension and amendment of the agreement with Bureau Veritas North America for building plan review and Certified Access Specialist (CASp) services and authorize the City Manager to execute the extension and amendment, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
7.6 Code Enforcement Services
Recommendation:
1. Waive the provisions set forth in Laguna Woods Municipal Code Section 3.06.080(c) related to competitive bidding for an extension of the agreement with Willdan Engineering for code enforcement services.
AND
2. Approve an extension of the agreement with Willdan
Engineering for code enforcement services and authorize the City Manager to execute the extension, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
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7.7 Informational Signage on Laguna Woods Village Trash Enclosures Recommendation:
1. Approve a memorandum of understanding with Third Laguna Hills Mutual to allow the City to install informational signage on trash enclosures on Third Laguna Hills Mutual property and authorize the Mayor to execute the memorandum of
understanding, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
AND
2. Approve a memorandum of understanding with United Laguna Woods Mutual to allow the City to install informational signage on trash enclosures on United Laguna Woods Mutual property and authorize the Mayor to execute the memorandum of
understanding, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.1 Status of Vacancies and Recruitment and Retention Efforts Recommendation:
1. Open public hearing.
AND
2. Receive staff report. As required by California Government Code Section 3502.3, staff will present the status of vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts. Staff will also identify any necessary changes to policies, procedures, and recruitment activities that may lead to obstacles in the hiring process.
AND
3. Receive public testimony.
AND
4. Close public hearing.
AND
5. Provide direction to the City Manager regarding vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts, as well as changes to policies, procedures, and recruitment activities to reduce obstacles in the hiring process.
IX. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
9.1 Fire Hazard Severity Zones
Recommendation: Approve second reading and adopt an ordinance – read by title with further reading waived – titled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LAGUNA WOODS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 10.13 OF THE LAGUNA WOODS MUNICIPAL
CODE PERTAINING TO FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY
ZONES; DESIGNATING THE MODERATE, HIGH, AND
VERY HIGH FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES IN ITS
JURISDICTION AS RECOMMENDED BY THE STATE
FIRE MARSHAL PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 51178; AND,
DETERMINING AND CERTIFYING THAT THE
ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
9.2 Fiscal Years 2025-27 Budget and Work Plan & Fiscal Years 2025- 36 Capital Improvement Program
Recommendation:
1. Provide direction to the City Manager on the development of the Fiscal Years 2025-27 Budget and Work Plan.
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2. Provide direction to the City Manager on the development of the Fiscal Years 2025-36 Capital Improvement Program.
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
Mayor Pro Tem McCary, First Alternate: Councilmember Lee, Second Alternate: Councilmember Conners
10.2 Orange County Fire Authority
Mayor Horne
10.3 Orange County Library Advisory Board
Councilmember Moore; Alternate: Mayor Pro Tem McCary
10.4 Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District Councilmember Lee
10.5 San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency
Councilmember Conners; Alternate: Councilmember Lee
10.6 South Orange County Watershed Management Area
Councilmember Moore; Alternate: Mayor Pro Tem McCary
10.7 Liaisons to Laguna Woods Community Bridge Builders Mayor Horne and Mayor Pro Tem McCary
10.8 Other Comments and Reports
• Orange County Fire Authority Best & Bravest Annual Awards Dinner – May 30, 2025
(Mayor Horne, Mayor Pro Tem McCary, Councilmember Conners,
Councilmember Lee, and Councilmember Moore)
• League of California Cities (Cal Cities) Quarterly Orange County Division Meeting – June 12, 2025
(Mayor Horne, Mayor Pro Tem McCary, Councilmember Conners, and Councilmember Moore)
• Other Comments and Reports
XI. CLOSED SESSION
Closed Session Note: While members of the public are not permitted to attend closed 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 Adjourned Regular Meeting: Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 2 p.m.
Laguna Woods City Hall
24264 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, California 92637
Next Regular Meeting: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 2 p.m.
Laguna Woods City Hall
24264 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, California 92637