CITY of LAGUNA WOODS
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
2:00 p.m.
Laguna Woods City Hall
24264 El Toro Road
Laguna Woods, CA 92637
Pearl Lee
Mayor Pro Tem
Cynthia Conners
Councilmember
Annie McCary
Mayor
Shari L. Horne
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 4/10/26
YOLIE TRIPPY, CMC, City Clerk Date
Laguna Woods City Council Agenda 04/15/2026 Regular Page 3 of 13
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.
To ensure each speaker is provided with an uninterrupted opportunity to speak for the full time allotted, members of the City Council and City staff are asked to reserve any responses they wish to make to public comments until after each speaker has completed their comments.
Speakers are requested, but not required, to identify themselves, both on any 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.
2. In Writing
Written public comments/testimony should be clearly marked as such and 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 1:00 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.
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.
Laguna Woods City Council Agenda 04/15/2026 Regular Page 5 of 13 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 determined by the City Council.
To ensure each speaker is provided with an uninterrupted opportunity to speak for the full time allotted, members of the City Council and City staff are asked to reserve any responses they wish to make to public comments until after each speaker has completed their comments.
Speakers are requested, but not required, to identify themselves, both on any 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 Community College Awareness Month – April 2026
Recommendation: Approve and present the proclamation.
4.2 Donate Life Month – April 2026
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 once for up to three minutes, unless otherwise determined by the City Council.
To ensure each speaker is provided with an uninterrupted opportunity to speak for the full time allotted, members of the City Council and City staff are asked to reserve any responses they wish to make to public comments until after each speaker has completed their comments.
Please note that, pursuant to state law, the City Council is unable to take action on or discuss items not appearing on this agenda, but may briefly respond to statements made or questions posed by speakers. The City Council may also refer items to City staff for follow up or response, request that City staff report back to the City Council at a subsequent meeting concerning items, or direct City staff to place items on a future agenda.
VI. CITY TREASURER’S REPORT
6.1 City Treasurer’s Report
Recommendation: Receive and file the City Treasurer’s Report for the month of March 2026.
VII. CONSENT CALENDAR
About the Consent Calendar: All items appearing on the Consent Calendar are considered by the City Manager to be 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 any item appearing on the Consent Calendar at the time the item is considered, regardless of whether or not the item has been removed from the Consent Calendar.
Items that are removed from the Consent Calendar will be considered after the items remaining on the Consent Calendar.
7.1 City Council Minutes
Recommendation: Approve the City Council meeting minutes for the regular meeting on March 18, 2026.
Laguna Woods City Council Agenda 04/15/2026 Regular Page 7 of 13
7.2 Payment Register
Recommendation: Approve the payment register dated April 15, 2026 in the amount of $1,333,757.95.
7.3 Informational Signage on Laguna Woods Village Trash Enclosures Recommendation:
1. Approve an amendment of the 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 an amendment of the 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.
7.4 City Hall Refurbishment and Safety Project: Phase 4 Recommendation:
1. Approve the final record plans and specifications reflecting completion of the “City Hall Refurbishment and Safety Project: Phase 4” as prepared by the project architect and their licensed professionals.
AND
2. Accept project completion of the contract agreement with Estate Design and Construction, Inc. for the construction of the “City Hall Refurbishment and Safety Project: Phase 4” 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. Approve an agreement and release of claims with Estate Design and
Construction, Inc. to resolve matters pertaining to the “City Hall Refurbishment and Safety Project: Phase 4” and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and release of claims, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
7.5 Local Signal Synchronization Plan
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA
WOODS, CALIFORNIA, CONCERNING THE UPDATE OF THE LOCAL
SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION PLAN FOR THE MEASURE M (M2)
PROGRAM, AND DETERMINING AND CERTIFYING THAT THE
RESOLUTION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT
7.6 Fiscal Years 2026-36 Pavement Management Plan
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA
WOODS, CALIFORNIA, CONCERNING THE STATUS AND UPDATE OF
THE PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE MEASURE M2 (M2)
PROGRAM, REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 26-05, ADOPTING A
PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR FISCAL YEARS 2026-27
THROUGH 2035-36, AND DETERMINING AND CERTIFYING THAT THE
ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT
7.7 Employee Compensation and Benefits
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution changing the name of one Cityobserved holiday for consistency with California Assembly Bill 2156 (Rivas/Limón, Chapter 7, Statutes of 2026) titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA
WOODS, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 26-04, AND
ESTABLISHING AND MODIFYING 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
Laguna Woods City Council Agenda 04/15/2026 Regular Page 9 of 13
7.8 Fiscal Years 2025-27 Budget Adjustments
Recommendation: 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 LAGUNA WOODS CIVIC SUPPORT
FUND FUND APPROPRIATIONS FOR A FUNDRAISING PROGRAM TO
SUPPORT THE CITY’S INSTALLATION OF A CLOCK ON THE PLAZA
ADJOINING CITY HALL AND THE PUBLIC LIBRARY TO
COMMEMORATE THE 250TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SIGNING OF THE
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE
7.9 Liaisons to Laguna Woods Community Bridge Builders
(agendized by Mayor McCary and Councilmember Horne)
Recommendation: With Laguna Woods Community Bridge Builders now successfully established, and noting continued appreciation for their work, rescind the appointments of Mayor McCary and Councilmember Horne as liaisons to Laguna Woods Community Bridge Builders.
VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS – None
IX. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
9.1 Emergency Management Ordinance
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 7.04 OF THE LAGUNA
WOODS MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ORGANIZATION, FUNCTION, POWERS, AND DUTIES; 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. Adopt an updated Chapter 8.0 (City Capital Projects) of the Fiscal Years 2025-27 Budget & Work Plan reflecting changes in the scope, timing, cost, and funding of projects, and other amendments.
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 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 “CITY HALL COMPLEX EMERGENCY BACKUP GENERATOR PROJECT,” INCREASING
GENERAL FUND AND CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND APPROPRIATIONS
FOR THE “CITY HALL REFURBISHMENT AND SAFETY PROJECT:
PHASE 5,” INCREASING GENERAL FUND AND CAPITAL PROJECTS
FUND APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE “CITY HALL REFURBISHMENT AND SAFETY PROJECT: PHASE 6,” REALLOCATING EXISTING ROAD
MAINTENANCE AND REHABILITATION PROGRAM FUND
APPROPRIATIONS TO THE “PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN
PROJECT (WESTBOUND EL TORO ROAD BETWEEN MOULTON
PARKWAY AND HOME DEPOT/TOWN CENTRE, NORTHBOUND AND
SOUTHBOUND MOULTON PARKWAY BETWEEN EL TORO ROAD AND
VIA CAMPO VERDE),” INCREASING ROAD MAINTENANCE AND
REHABILITATION PROGRAM FUND APPROPRIATIONS TO THE
“PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN PROJECT (WESTBOUND EL TORO
ROAD BETWEEN MOULTON PARKWAY AND HOME DEPOT/TOWN
CENTRE, NORTHBOUND AND SOUTHBOUND MOULTON PARKWAY
BETWEEN EL TORO ROAD AND VIA CAMPO VERDE),” AND
INCREASING GENERAL FUND AND CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE “WOODS END WILDERNESS PRESERVE
TRAIL DRAINAGE AND IMPROVEMENT PROJECT”
AND
3. Adopt a resolution titled:
Laguna Woods City Council Agenda 04/15/2026 Regular Page 11 of 13
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA
WOODS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A NEW 11-YEAR CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEARS 2025-26 THROUGH
2035-36, IN CONFORMANCE WITH APPLICABLE CITY POLICIES AND
DISCRETION
AND
4. Adopt a resolution titled:
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 2026-27 THROUGH 2032-33, IN CONFORMANCE
WITH MEASURE M2 (OC GO) REQUIREMENTS
9.3 State Legislative Proposals
Recommendation:
1. Receive and file a report regarding City-sponsored California Senate Bill 897 (Choi; Vehicles: abandoned vehicles.).
AND
2. Adopt the following positions on legislative proposals currently being considered by the California State Legislature and authorize the City Manager to prepare, and the Mayor or City Manager to sign, related correspondence on behalf of the City Council, now and in connection with potential future amendments of the legislative proposals, provided such amendments are substantially consistent with the purpose and intent of the legislative proposals as presently drafted:
• Support for California Senate Bill 1135 (Blakespear; California Wildlife Coexistence Act.); and
• Support for California Assembly Bill 2517 (Calderon; Fire hazards:
fire hazard severity zones.).
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 McCary, First Alternate: Mayor Pro Tem Lee, Second Alternate:
Councilmember Conners
10.2 Orange County Fire Authority
Councilmember Horne
10.3 Orange County Library Advisory Board
Councilmember Moore; Alternate: Mayor McCary
10.4 Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District Mayor Pro Tem Lee
10.5 San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency
Councilmember Conners; Alternate: Mayor Pro Tem Lee
10.6 South Orange County Watershed Management Area
Councilmember Moore; Alternate: Mayor McCary
10.7 Liaisons to Laguna Woods Community Bridge Builders Mayor McCary and Councilmember Horne
10.8 Other Comments and Reports
• League of California Cities (Cal Cities) Community Services Policy Committee Meeting, March 26, 2026 – Mayor McCary
• 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.
Laguna Woods City Council Agenda 04/15/2026 Regular Page 13 of 13 XII. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
Next Regular Meeting: Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 2 p.m.
Laguna Woods City Hall
24264 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, CA 92637