CITY of LAGUNA WOODS
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, July 16, 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
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 7/11/25
YOLIE TRIPPY, CMC, City Clerk Date
Laguna Woods City Council Agenda 07/16/2025 Regular Page 3 of 10
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: 898 1225 2205
• Open the Zoom application following the on-screen prompts • Enter the following meeting password: 638425
• 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 (253) 205-0468
• Follow the prompts and provide the information required by Zoom • When prompted for a webinar ID enter: 898 1225 2205
• When prompted for a passcode enter: 638425
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 07/16/2025 Regular Page 5 of 10 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 – None
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 June 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 June 18, 2025 and the adjourned regular meeting on June 25, 2025.
7.2 Payment Register
Recommendation: Approve the payment register dated July 16, 2025 in the amount of $575,523.34.
7.3 Building Official, Permit Counter, and Inspection Services Recommendation:
1. Waive the provisions set forth in Laguna Woods Municipal Code Section 3.06.080(c) related to competitive bidding for an agreement with Interwest Consulting Group for building
official, permit counter, and inspection services.
AND
2. Approve an agreement with Interwest Consulting Group for building official, permit counter, and inspection services and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
7.4 Information Technology 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 Practical Data Solutions for information technology services.
Laguna Woods City Council Agenda 07/16/2025 Regular Page 7 of 10 AND
2. Approve an extension and amendment of the agreement with Practical Data Solutions for information technology services and authorize the City Manager to execute the extension and amendment, subject to approval as to form by the City
Attorney.
7.5 Employee Positions
Recommendation: Approve a modified job classification for the following City employee positions: Management Analyst Series (Management Analyst and Senior Management Analyst).
VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.1 Sign Program SP-1523 to allow for various signage at 24202 Moulton Parkway, Laguna Woods, California 92637
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, APPROVING SIGN
PROGRAM SP-1523 TO ALLOW FOR VARIOUS SIGNAGE
AT 24202 MOULTON PARKWAY, LAGUNA WOODS,
CALIFORNIA 92637, AND DETERMINING AND
CERTIFYING THAT THE SIGN PROGRAM IS
CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PURSUANT TO
SECTION 15311 OF TITLE 14 OF THE CALIFORNIA
CODE OF REGULATIONS
8.2 False Security System Alarm Fees
Recommendation: Cancel the public hearing. (Note: Staff plans to schedule a new public hearing and consideration of the adoption of an increased false security system alarm fee for the next regular meeting of the City Council on August 20, 2025.)
IX. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
9.1 2024-2025 Orange County Grand Jury Report, “Long-Term Solutions to Short-Term Rentals”
Recommendation: Approve a response to the 2024-2025 Orange County Grand Jury Report, “Long-Term Solutions to Short-Term Rentals,” authorize the Mayor to execute the response, and direct the City Manager to submit the response as required by applicable law.
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 Laguna Woods City Council Agenda 07/16/2025 Regular Page 9 of 10 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
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.
11.1 The City Council will meet in closed session under the authority of California Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) to consider the following: Public Employee Performance Evaluation – City Manager.
11.2 The City Council will meet in closed session under the authority of California Government Code Section 54957.6 to conference with its labor negotiator.
City designated representative: Alisha Patterson, City Attorney Unrepresented employee: City Manager
XII. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
Next Regular Meeting: Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 2 p.m.
Laguna Woods City Hall
24264 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, California 92637