CITY of LAGUNA WOODS
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
2:00 p.m.
Laguna Woods City Hall
24264 El Toro Road
Laguna Woods, CA 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: Public comments/testimony are accepted 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 of Laguna Woods 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 or the California Relay Service at (800) 735- 2929/TTY (800) 735-2922. The City of Laguna Woods 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, the City of Laguna Woods posts agendas at Laguna Woods City Hall, 24264 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, CA 92637; on the City of Laguna Woods’ 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 of Laguna Woods’ 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 except when prohibited by law.
Special and Emergency Meetings: Agenda posting and availability for special and emergency meetings is conducted pursuant to all applicable provisions of California Government Code.
AGENDA DISTRIBUTION LISTS
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FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For additional information regarding this agenda, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (949) 639- 0500, [email protected], or 24264 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, CA 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, CA 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. /s/ Yolie Trippy 11/14/25
YOLIE TRIPPY, CMC, City Clerk Date
Laguna Woods City Council Agenda 11/19/2025 Regular Page 3 of 15
OPTIONS FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS/TESTIMONY
1. In Person
Members of the public wishing to address the Laguna Woods City Council on items appearing on this agenda are advised to indicate their interest in doing so by submitting a speaker card to City of Laguna Woods staff or proceeding to the podium, one-by-one, at the time an item is considered.
Members of the public wishing to address the Laguna Woods 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 Laguna Woods City Council.
Speakers are requested, but not required, to identify themselves, either on speaker cards or in comments or testimony. Speakers are advised that their names and any information submitted on speaker cards or otherwise provided in writing to the City of Laguna Woods 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 mailed or 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 of Laguna Woods prior to 2:00 p.m. on the day of this meeting.
Written public comments/testimony will be provided to the Laguna Woods 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 of Laguna Woods 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 of Laguna Woods 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 are not guaranteed to be correct or all-inclusive as Zoom and YouTube may modify 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 of Laguna Woods plans to live stream this meeting on Zoom (audio and/or video). Public comments/testimony will not be accepted via Zoom. • Visit www.zoomgov.com
• Click on “Join” (if given an option select “by meeting ID”) • Enter the following meeting ID: 161 548 2089
• Click on “Join”
• Open the Zoom application following the on-screen prompts • Enter the following meeting passcode: 24264
• Follow any additional prompts and enter information as required by Zoom Parties are advised that information they provide to Zoom may be publicly visible and/or visible to the City of Laguna Woods and others. No party should expect privacy of such information.
2. Zoom (on a telephone)
The City of Laguna Woods plans to live stream this meeting on Zoom (audio and/or video). Public comments/testimony will not be accepted via Zoom. • Call (669) 216-1590
• Follow the prompts and provide the information required by Zoom • When prompted for a meeting ID enter: 161 548 2089
• There is no participant ID; follow prompts to bypass
• If asked for a passcode enter: 24264
Parties are advised that their telephone number and information provided to Zoom may be publicly visible and/or visible to the City of Laguna Woods and others. No party should expect privacy of such information.
3. YouTube
The City of Laguna Woods plans to live stream this meeting on YouTube (audio and/or video). Public comments/testimony will not be accepted via YouTube. • Visit www.youtube.com/@cityoflagunawoods
• Click on “Live”
• Click on “Laguna Woods Channel 3”
Parties are advised that information they provide to YouTube may be publicly visible and/or visible to the City of Laguna Woods and others. No party should expect privacy of such information.
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4. Cable Television
The City of Laguna Woods plans to broadcast this meeting on cable television Channel 3 within Laguna Woods Village (audio and/or video). 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, oneby-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 Family Caregivers Month – November 2025
(agendized by Mayor Horne)
Recommendation: Approve and present the proclamation.
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. As a reminder, each speaker will have the opportunity to speak for up to three minutes, unless otherwise allowed by the City Council.
Please note that, pursuant to state law, the City Council is unable to take action on items not appearing on this agenda, 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 2025.
6.2 Quarterly Financial Report
Recommendation: Receive and file the Quarterly Financial Report for the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2025-26.
VII. CONSENT CALENDAR
About the Consent Calendar: All items appearing 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 October 15, 2025.
7.2 Payment Register
Recommendation: Approve the payment register dated November 19, Laguna Woods City Council Agenda 11/19/2025 Regular Page 7 of 15 2025 in the amount of $1,260,471.63.
7.3 Advanced Transportation Management Solution
Recommendation: Approve an amendment to the agreement with Econolite Systems, Inc. for Centracs® Mobility services and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney
7.4 Circulation Improvement Project – Fiscal Year 2024-25 Recommendation:
1. Approve the final record plans and specifications reflecting completion of the “Circulation Improvement Project – Fiscal Year 2024-25” as prepared by the project engineer.
AND
2. Accept project completion of the contract agreement with Bear Electrical Solutions, LLC for the construction of the “Circulation Improvement Project – Fiscal Year 2024-25” and authorize the City Manager to execute and record, or cause to be executed and recorded, a notice of completion with the County of Orange.
AND
3. Authorize the City Manager to release the contract retention payment withheld per state law, and exonerate project posted bonds, for the “Circulation Improvement Project – Fiscal Year 2024-25,” 35 days following recordation of the notice of completion with the County of Orange, to the extent allowed by state law.
7.5 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Pedestrian Accessibility Improvement Project: Phase 9B
1. Approve the “Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Pedestrian Accessibility Improvement Project: Phase 9B” 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 9B” 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. Award a contract agreement to Hardy & Harper, Inc. for the construction of the “Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Pedestrian Accessibility Improvement Project: Phase 9B”, including all six alternative bid items included in the bid solicitation, in the amount of $83,578.00, plus authorized change orders not to exceed 20% ($16,715.60) 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 2025-26
1. Approve the “Circulation Improvement Project – Fiscal Year 2025- 26” specifications as prepared by the project engineer.
AND
2. Approve a notice of exemption for the “Circulation Improvement Project – Fiscal Year 2025-26” 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. Award a contract agreement to Bear Electrical Solutions, LLC for the construction of the “Circulation Improvement Project – Fiscal Year 2025-26”, in the amount of $126,535.00, plus authorized change orders not to exceed 15% ($18,980.25) of the base amount; and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract agreement Laguna Woods City Council Agenda 11/19/2025 Regular Page 9 of 15 and approve change orders, subject to approval of the contract agreement as to form by the City Attorney.
7.7 Public Nuisance – 24351 Moulton Parkway, Laguna Woods, CA 92637 Recommendation: Adopt a resolution titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA
WOODS, CALIFORNIA, FINDING AND DECLARING CONDITIONS
PRESENT AT 24351 MOULTON PARKWAY, LAGUNA WOODS, CA
92637 TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND ORDERING THE
ABATEMENT THEREOF PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA CIVIL
CODE AND THE LAGUNA WOODS MUNICIPAL CODE
7.8 League of California Cities (Cal Cities) Policy Committee Travel Recommendation: 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 Mayor Pro Tem McCary to participate in the League of California Cities’ Community Services Policy Committee meeting on January 22, 2026, in a total amount not to exceed $600.
VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.1 2025 California Building Standards Code and Local Amendments Recommendation:
1. Receive staff report.
AND
2. Resume the public hearing that was continued from the regular meeting of the City Council on October 15, 2025.
AND
3. Receive public testimony.
AND
4. Close the public hearing.
AND
5. 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 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
6. 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 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
Laguna Woods City Council Agenda 11/19/2025 Regular Page 11 of 15 AND
7. 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 TITLE 10 (BUILDINGS AND
CONSTRUCTION) OF THE LAGUNA WOODS MUNICIPAL CODE TO
ADOPT CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS, AND DELETIONS TO
THE 2025 CALIFORNIA 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-2023-0004, a request by Philip Bellafaire for approval of a conditional use permit amending Conditional Use Permit CUP-559 to allow for outdoor storage and alternative provisions to off-street parking regulations resulting in a reduction in off-street parking stalls at the property located at 23252 Via Campo Verde, Laguna Woods, CA 92637
Recommendation:
1. Receive staff report.
AND
2. Open public hearing.
AND
3. Receive public testimony.
AND
4. Close public hearing.
AND
5. Approve a resolution titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA
WOODS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
CUP-2023-0004 TO AMEND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CUP-559
TO ALLOW FOR OUTDOOR STORAGE AND ALTERNATIVE
PROVISIONS TO OFF-STREET PARKING REGULATIONS RESULTING
IN A REDUCTION IN OFF-STREET PARKING STALLS AT THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 23252 VIA CAMPO VERDE, LAGUNA
WOODS, CA 92637, AND DETERMINING THAT THE CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15301 OF
TITLE 14 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS
8.3 Conditional Use Permit CUP-2025-0002, a request by Temple Judea of Laguna Hills for approval of a conditional use permit amending Conditional Permit CP-1531 and any applicable prior approvals to allow for the establishment of a small group learning and tutoring services use at the property located at 24512 Moulton Parkway, Laguna Woods, CA 92637
Recommendation:
1. Receive staff report.
AND
2. Open public hearing.
AND
3. Receive public testimony.
AND
4. Close public hearing.
AND
5. Approve a resolution titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA
WOODS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
Laguna Woods City Council Agenda 11/19/2025 Regular Page 13 of 15 CUP-2025-0002 TO AMEND CONDITIONAL PERMIT CP-1531 AND
ANY APPLICABLE PRIOR APPROVALS TO ALLOW FOR THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF A SMALL GROUP LEARNING AND TUTORING
SERVICES USE AT THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 24512 MOULTON
PARKWAY, LAGUNA WOODS, CA 92637, AND DETERMINING THAT
THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT
FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
PURSUANT TO TITLE 14 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF
REGULATIONS
IX. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
9.1 Potential lease of a portion of the real property commonly known as City Centre Park located at 24121 Moulton Parkway, Laguna Woods, CA 92637
Recommendation:
1. Adopt a resolution titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA
WOODS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE PORTION OF THE REAL
PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS CITY CENTRE PARK LOCATED
AT 24121 MOULTON PARKWAY, LAGUNA WOODS, CA 92637
(ORANGE COUNTY ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER 616-012-18)
THAT WOULD BE LEASED TO THE ORANGE COUNTY FIRE
AUTHORITY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION, AND
MAINTENANCE OF A NEW FIRE STATION AND FOR PUBLIC SAFETY PURPOSES TO BE “EXEMPT PUBLIC LAND” AS THAT PHRASE IS
DEFINED IN THE CALIFORNIA SURPLUS LAND ACT
AND
2. Discuss and provide feedback to staff on the proposed ground lease agreement with the Orange County Fire Authority for the lease of a portion of the real property commonly known as City Centre Park located at 24121 Moulton Parkway, Laguna Woods, CA 92637 (Orange County Assessor’s Parcel Number 616-012-18) to the Orange County Fire Authority for the construction, operation, and maintenance of a new fire station and for public safety purposes.
9.2 Objective Design and Development Regulations
(agendized by Councilmember Moore)
Recommendation: Provide direction to staff on the preparation and adoption of objective design and development regulations for new development and redevelopment projects.
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 of Laguna Woods and meetings attended at the expense of the City of Laguna Woods 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
Laguna Woods City Council Agenda 11/19/2025 Regular Page 15 of 15 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
Regular Meeting: Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 2 p.m.
Laguna Woods City Hall
24264 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, CA 92637