CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL
LAGUNA WOODS CIVIC SUPPORT FUND
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MINUTES
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING (CITY COUNCIL)
SPECIAL MEETING (BOARD OF DIRECTORS)
June 25, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Laguna Woods City Hall
24264 El Toro Road
Laguna Woods, California 92637
This City Council meeting was held concurrently with a special meeting of the Laguna Woods Civic Support Fund Board of Directors ("Board of Directors"), which is comprised of the five members of the City Council. Items I, II, III, and V were heard by the City Council and Board of Directors. Item 7.2 was heard by the Board of Directors.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor/Chair Horne called the Adjourned Regular Meeting/Special Meeting of the City Council/Board of Directors of the City of Laguna Woods/Laguna Woods Civic Support Fund to order at 2:00 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
COUNCILMEMBER/
DIRECTOR:
PRESENT: Conners, Lee, Moore, McCary, Horne
ABSENT:
All councilmembers/directors participated in-person at the meeting location.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager/Chief Executive Officer Macon, City Attorney Patterson
All staff participated in-person at the meeting location.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Janice Burstin, resident, led the pledge of allegiance.
IV. PRESENTATIONS AND CEREMONIAL MATTERS - None
V. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
At Mayor Horne's request, Captain Jack Ackerman, Chief of Police Services, Orange County June 25, 2025 City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes Laguna Woods Civic Support Fund Board of Directors Special Meeting Minutes Sheriff's Department, provided information on the Orange County Sheriff's Department's involvement in immigration enforcement.
Councilmembers briefly responded to Captain Ackerman's comments and the public comments listed below. Captain Ackerman briefly responded to questions from councilmembers and the public comments listed below.
Janice Burstin, resident, commented on immigration enforcement and asked about the possibility of criminal charges.
Ray Dapp, resident, commented on immigration enforcement.
Rebecca Gilad, resident, asked what the Orange County Sheriff's Department could do to make immigrants in the community feel safe again.
VI. CITY TREASURER'S REPORT - None
VII. CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by Councilmember/Director Moore, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern/Vice Chair McCary, and carried unanimously on a 5-0 vote, to approve Consent Calendar items 7.1-7.2. 7 .1 Waste Management Consulting Services
1. Waived 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 CityGreen Consulting, LLC.
AND
2. Approved an extension and amendment with CityGreen Consulting, LLC for waste management consulting services and authorized the City Manager to execute the extension and amendment, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
7.2 Laguna Woods Civic Support Fund Fiscal Years 2025-27 Budget In the capacity of the Laguna Woods Civic Support Fund Board of Directors, approved budgets for the Laguna Woods Civic Support Fund for Fiscal Year 2025-26 and Fiscal Year 2026-27.
The special meeting of the Laguna Woods Civic Support Fund Board of Directors was adjourned at 2:22 p.m.
VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
IX. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
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9.1 Fiscal Years 2025-27 Budget and Work Plan & Fiscal Years 2025-36 Capital Improvement Program
City Manager Macon made a presentation.
Councilembers discussed the item.
An unidentified member of the audience asked if the Fiscal Years 2025-27 Budget and Work Plan & Fiscal Years 2025-36 Capital Improvement Program are available on the City's website.
Councilmembers briefly responded to the unidentified member of the audience's question.
An unidentified member of the audience asked if the Fiscal Years 2025-27 Budget and Work Plan & Fiscal Years 2025-36 Capital Improvement Program are preliminary or final.
City Manager Macon briefly responded to the unidentified member of the audience's question.
Moved by Councilmember Moore, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern McCary, and carried unanimously on a 5-0 vote, to:
1. Adopt a resolution titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA
WOODS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEARS 2025-27
BUDGET AND WORK PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26
COMMENCING JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026, AND
FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 COMMENCING JULY 1, 2026 AND ENDING
JUNE 30, 2027
AND
2. Adopt a resolution titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA
WOODS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A NEW 11-YEAR CAITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEARS 2025-26
THROUGH 2035-36, IN CONFORMANCE WITH APPLICABLE CITY
POLICIES AND DISCRETION
AND
3. Adopt a resolution titled:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA
WOODS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A STATEMENT OF THE
TRANSPORTATION-RELATED PROJECTS AND MEASURE M2 (OC
GO) BUDGETS INCLUDED IN THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEARS 2025-26 THROUGH 2031-32, IN
CONFORMANCE WITH MEASURE M2 (OC GO) REQUIREMENTS
AND
4. Adopt a resolution titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA
WOODS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL
APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT (GANN LIMIT) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025- 26 COMMENCING JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026, IN
ACCORDANCE WITH AR TI CLE XIIIB OF THE CALIFORNIA ST ATE
CONSTITUTION
9.2 Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 Project List City Manager Macon made a presentation.
Moved by Councilmember Moore, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern McCary, 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, ADOPTING A LIST OF FISCAL YEAR 2025- 26 PROJECTS PROPOSED TO RECEIVE FUNDING FROM THE
ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017'S LOCAL
STREETS AND ROADS FUNDING PROGRAM (ROAD
MAINTENANCE AND REHABILITATION ACCOUNT), AS
REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE
SECTION 2034(A)(l), AND MAKING RELATED AFFIRMATIONS
AND AUTHORIZATIONS
9 .3 Employee Positions, Compensation, and Benefits
City Manager Macon made a presentation.
Moved by Councilmember Moore, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern McCary, and carried unanimously on a 5-0 vote, to:
1. Approve a job classification for the following City employee position: Senior Planner AND
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2. Repeal job classifications for the following City employee positions, effective July 1, 2025: Conservation Administrator and Development Manager.
AND
3. Adopt a resolution titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA
WOODS, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 25-15, AND
ESTABLIHSING A COMPENSATION SCHEDULE AND BENEFITS
FOR CITY EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING THE CITY MANAGER AND
OTHER LOCAL AGENCY EXECUTIVES AS DEFINED IN
CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 3511.1
9 .4 Smoking, Fire Hazards, and Resident Safety
( agendized by Councilmember Moore) Councilmember Moore made a presentation, including photos.
Battalion Chief Mike Yeun, Orange County Fire Authority, commented on fire prevention.
City Manager Macon offered that staff could work with the Orange County Fire Authority and local media to raise awareness of things individuals can do to prevent fire hazards.
Councilmembers discussed the item. Staff and Battalion Chief Y eun responded to questions.
Councilmember Moore shared that a coyote recently attacked her dog.
X. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS
10.1 Coastal Greenbelt Authority
No report
10.2 Orange County Fire Authority
Mayor Horne noted that the Orange County Fire Authority Board of Directors would be meeting the next day.
10.3 Orange County Library Advisory Board
Councilmember Moore provided a report.
10.4 Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District June 25, 2025 5 City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes Laguna Woods Civic Support Fund Board of Directors Special Meeting Minutes Councilmember Lee provided a report and responded to a question from Councilmember Moore.
10.5 San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency
Councilmember Conners provided a report.
Councilmembers briefly responded to the report.
10.6 South Orange County Watershed Management Area
No report
10.7 Liaisons to Community Bridge Builders
No report
10.8 Other Comments and Reports
Councilmember Conners provided a report on the following: Orange County Fire Authority Best & Bravest Annual Awards Dinner - May 30, 2025, League of California Cities (Cal Cities) Quarterly Orange County Division Meeting- June 12, 2025.
Mayor Horne briefly commented on the reports.
XI. CLOSED SESSION
Prior to convening in closed session, an opportunity was provided for public comments on items appearing on the closed session agenda. No such public comments were received.
11.1 The City Council met in closed session under the authority of California Government Code Section 54957 (b )(1) to consider the following: Public Employee Performance Evaluation - City Manager.
XII. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
The City Council reconvened in open session at 3 :26 p.m. City Attorney Patterson stated that there was no reportable action.
XII. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 3 :27 p.m. The next regular meeting will be at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Laguna Woods City Hall, 24264 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, CA 92637.
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CHRJSTOPHER MACON, City Manager
Approved: July 16, 2025
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