CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
October 15, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Laguna Woods City Hall
24264 El Toro Road
Laguna Woods, California 92637
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Home called the Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Laguna Woods to order at 2:00 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
COUNCILMEMBER: PRESENT: Conners, Lee, Moore, McCary, Home 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
Councilmember Conners led the pledge of allegiance.
IV. PRESENTATIONS AND CEREMONIAL MATTERS
4.1 Nurse Practitioners Week-November 9-15, 2025
( agendized by Councilmember Conners)
City Clerk Trippy read the proclamation. Councilmembers made comments.
Moved by Councilmember Conners, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern McCary, and carried unanimously on a 5-0 vote, to approve and present the proclamation.
4.2 Earthquake Safety and Preparedness - Great California ShakeOut - October 16, 2025 - Orange County Fire Authority
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Mike Summers, Division Chief, Orange County Fire Authority, made comments.
Councilmembers discussed the item and staff responded to questions.
Kathryn Freshley, resident, commented on the City's role and importance of coordination between the City and Laguna Woods Village in the event of an emergency.
City Manager Macon and councilmembers briefly responded to Ms. Freshley's comment.
Allyson Vincent, resident, commented on Laguna Woods Village's Disaster Preparedness Task Force and emergency preparedness and response.
City Manager Macon briefly responded to Ms. Vincent's comment.
V. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS - None VI. CITY TREASURER'S REPORT
6.1 City Treasurer Report
Administrative Services Director/City Treasurer Torres made a presentation.
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 2025.
VII. CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by Councilmember Moore, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern McCary, and carried unanimously on a 5-0 vote, to approve Consent Calendar items 7.1-7.4.
7.1 City Council Minutes
Approved the City Council meeting minutes for the regular meeting on September 1 7, 2025 and the adjourned regular meeting on September 25, 2025.
7.2 Payment Register
Approved the payment register dated October 15, 2025 in the amount of $723,457.78.
7.3 Countywide Mass Notification System
Approved a memorandum of understanding between the County of Orange and the City and Various other participants (municipalities, public universities, and water agencies responsible for protecting a resident population and maintaining a dedicated public safety answering point with the County of Orange) for use of a countywide mass notification October 15, 2025 2 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes system, including establishing governance and terms of use therefore, and authorized the Mayor to sign the memorandum of understanding, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
7.4 Local California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Adopted a resolution titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL FO THE CITY OF LAGUNA
WOODS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING LOCAL CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT GUIDELINES ADOPTED
PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE
SECTION 21082, AND DETERMINING AND CERTIFYING THAT
THE AMENDED LOCAL CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT GUIDELINES ARE EXEMPT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENT AL QUALITY A ACT
VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.1 2025 California Building Standards Code and Local Amendments City Manager Macon made a presentation.
Mayor Home opened the public hearing.
Kathryn Freshley, resident, asked questions about changes in the 2025 California Building Standards Code.
City Manager Macon and Councilmember Lee briefly responded to Ms. Freshley's comments.
There were no other requests to speak from members of the public.
Councilmembers discussed the item and staff, including Building Official Chris Seely, responded to questions.
Moved by Councilmember Conners, seconded by Councilmember Moore, and canied on unanimously a 5-0 vote, to:
1. Continue the public hearing to the regular meeting of the City Council on November 19, 2025 at 2 p.m. at Laguna Woods City Hall, 24264 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, CA 92637
AND
2. Approve the introduction and first reading of an ordinance - read by title with further October 15, 2025 3 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes reading waived - titled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LAGUNA WOODS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 10 OF THE
LAGUNA WOODS MUNICIPAL CODE (BUILDINGS AND
CONSTRUCTION) AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2025
EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
(CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24), CONSISTING
OF THE 2025 CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, 2025
CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL
CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA
MECHANICAL CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 2025
CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, 2025 WILDLAND-URBAN
INTERFACE CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING
CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA
EXISTING BUILDING CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING
STANDARDS CODE, AND 2025 CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE; AND DETERMINING AND CERTIFYING
THAT THE ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
AND
3. 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 TITLE 10
(BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION) OF THE LAGUNA WOODS
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT CERTAIN AMENDMENTS,
ADDITIONS, AND DELETIONS TO THE 2025 CALIFORNIA FIRE
CODE (CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24, PART 9);
AND DETERMINING AND CERTIFYING THAT THE ORDINANCE IS
EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
ACT
AND
4. Approve the introduction and first reading of an ordinance - read by title with further reading waived - titled:
October 15, 2025
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LAGUNA WOODS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 10
(BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION) OF THE LAGUNA WOODS
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT CERTAIN AMENDMENTS,
ADDITIONS, AND DELETIONS TO THE 2025 CALIFORNIA
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WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE (CALIFORNIA CODE OF
REGULATIONS, TITLE 24, PART 7); AND DETERMINING AND
CERTIFYING THAT THE ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
8.2 Conditional Use Permit CUP-2025-0006, a request by A&S Engineering for approval of a conditional use permit amending Conditional Use Permit CUP-1505 related to the redevelopment of an existing automobile service station, at the property located at 24264 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, California 92637
City Manager Macon made a presentation.
Mayor Home opened the public hearing.
Kathryn Freshley, resident, expressed disappointment in the proposed design.
City Manager Macon briefly responded to Ms. Freshley's comments.
With no other requests to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Councilmembers discussed the item. Staff and Ahmad Ghaderi, A&S Engineering, responded to questions.
Councilmember Moore left the meeting at 3:27 p.m. and returned at 3:29 p.m.
City Manager Macon proposed amending the recommended action to include an additional condition of approval reading: "19. The fuel island canopy columns shall include a stucco and brick shroud to match the building." Mr. Ghaderi expressed support for the proposed additional condition of approval.
Moved by Councilmember Conners, seconded by Councilmember Moore, and carried on unanimously a 5-0 vote, to approve a resolution titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA
WOODS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
CUP-2025-0006 TO AMEND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CUP-1505
RELATED TO THE REDEVELOPMENT OF AN EXISTING
AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATION, AT THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 24362 EL TORO ROAD, LAGUNA WOODS, CALIFORNIA 92637, AND DETERMINING THAT THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT IS
CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15302
OF TITLE 14 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS
with the addition of an additional condition of approval reading: "19. The fuel island October 15, 2025 5 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes canopy columns shall include a stucco and brick shroud to match the building." IX. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
9 .1 Woods End Wilderness Preserve Trail Drainage and Improvement Project City Manager Macon made a presentation.
Mayor Home left the meeting at 3:42 p.m. and returned at 3:45 p.m.
Councilmembers discussed the item and staff responded to questions.
Vicki Johnson, resident, asked questions about the cost of the project and signage.
City Manager Macon briefly responded to Ms. Johnson's comments. Councilmembers discussed the item and staff responded to questions.
Moved by Councilmember Conners, seconded by Councilmember Moore, and carried on unanimously a 5-0 vote, to:
1. Adopt a resolution titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA
WOODS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND 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, INCREASING GENERAL FUND AND
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE "WOODS
END WILDERNESS PRESERVE TRAIL DRAINAGE AND
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT"
AND
2. Approve the "Woods End Wilderness Preserve Trail Drainage and Improvement Project" plans and specifications as prepared by the project architect and their licensed professionals.
AND
3. Approve a notice of exemption for the "Woods End Wilderness Preserve Trail Drainage and Improvement Project" 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.
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4. Award a contract agreement to Millsten Enterprises, Inc. for the construction of the "Woods End Wilderness Preserve Trail Drainage and Improvement Project", in the amount of $446,694.60, plus authorized change orders not to exceed 15% ($67,004.19) 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.
X. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS
10.1 Coastal Greenbelt Authority
Mayor Pro Tern McCary stated that the next meeting will be in November 2025.
10.2 Orange County Fire Authority
Mayor Home provided a report, including a video and visual content.
10.3 Orange County Library Advisory Board
Councilmember Moore provided a report.
At Councilmember Moore's request, City Manager Macon provided information on an upcoming safe driving workshop at City Hall.
10.4 Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District Mayor Pro Tern McCary stated that the next meeting is on October 16, 2025.
10.5 San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency
Councilmember Lee provided a report.
10.6 South Orange County Watershed Management Area
Councilmember Moore provided a report.
10. 7 Liaisons to Community Bridge Builders
Mayor Home provided a rep01i.
10. 8 Other Comments and Reports
• California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA) Annual Risk Management Educational Forum - October 1-3, 2025
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• League of California Cities (Cal Cities) Annual Conference and Expo, General Assembly- October 8-10, 2025
Mayor Pro Tern McCary provided a report and responded to a question from Councilmember Moore.
• Other Comments and Reports
Councilmember Lee commented on a recent senior summit event.
XI. CLOSED SESSION - None
XII. CLOSED SESSION REPORT - None
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 4:42 p.m. The next regular meeting will be at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at Laguna Woods City Hall, 24264 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, CA 9263 7.
YOLIE ,
Approved: November 19, 2025
L~_/ / HARI L. HORNE, Mayor
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