CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
June 17, 2026.
2:00 P.M.
Laguna Woods City Hall
24264 El Toro Road
Laguna Woods, California 92637
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Mc Cary 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:
ABSENT:
Conners, Home, Moore, McCary
Lee
All councilmembers participated in-person at the meeting location.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Macon, City Attorney Patterson, Administrative Services Director/City Treasurer Torres, Planning &
Environmental Services Director Cook
All staff participated in-person at the meeting location.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Dennis Cafferty, General Manager, El Toro Water District, led the pledge of allegiance.
IV. PRESENTATIONS AND CEREMONIAL MATTERS
4.1 Elder Abuse Awareness Month- June 2026
Planning & Environmental Services Director Cook read the proclamation.
Moved by Councilmember Moore, seconded by Councilmember Conners, and carried on a 4-0 vote with Mayor Pro Tern Lee absent, to approve and present the proclamation.
4.2 Gun Violence Awareness Month - June 2026
Planning & Environmental Services Director Cook read the proclamation.
Councilmembers made comments.
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Ryan Anderson, Captain, Orange County Sheriffs Department, made comments.
Moved by Councilmember Moore, seconded by Councilmember Conners, and carried on a 4-0 vote with Mayor Pro Tern Lee absent, to approve and present the proclamation.
4.3 2026 Women & Girls of Orange County Report - Rima Nashashibi, Orange County Commission on the Status of Women and Girls
Mayor McCary noted that this item has been moved to the July meeting.
Mayor McCary asked to move Item 10.2 next on the agenda. There were no objections.
X. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS
10.2 Orange County Fire Authority
Councilmember Home made a report.
Mayor McCary made comments.
Reid Gibson, Division Chief, Orange County Fire Authority, made comments.
V. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
City Manager Macon reviewed public comment procedures and commented on recent coyote issues.
Susan Singleton, resident, thanked the Orange County Sheriffs Department and Orange County Fire Authority for their services. Ms. Singleton also commented on a coyote bite she received during a coyote attack on her dog.
City Manager Macon briefly responded to Ms. Singleton's comments.
Marie Collins, resident, read a letter from Linda Griffith, resident, regarding coyote issues. Ms.
Collins also commented on the need for state legislative intervention on coyote issues.
Sue Quam, resident, requested that Item 7 .3 be removed from the agenda and that the City reevaluate the proposed agreement with the City of Laguna Beach for animal control and shelter services.
City Manager Macon briefly responded to Ms. Quam's comments.
Mmjorie Moe, resident, commented on coyote issues, including a recent coyote attack.
Carol Adney, resident, commented on coyote issues.
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Robyn Rose, resident, expressed concerns regarding Laguna Beach Animal Services.
Dora Mendoza, resident, commented on coyote issues.
Leslie Lewis, resident, asked about bird feeders and bird baths as related to coyote issues.
City Manager Macon briefly responded to Ms. Lewis' comments.
Willie Nuesse, resident, commented on coyote issues.
Stan Carazoza, resident, expressed concerns regarding Laguna Beach Animal Services and requested monthly data.
Ryan Anderson, Captain, Orange County Sheriffs Department, briefly responded to public comments.
Pat Micone, resident, asked about wildlife feeding and associated penalties.
City Manager Macon briefly responded to Ms. Micone's comments.
Councilmember Moore briefly responded to public comments and asked that staff post information on Senator Blakespear's wildlife coexistence legislation on the City's website.
City Manager Macon made comments.
Mayor Pro Tern Home and Mayor McCary briefly responded to public comments.
Mayor McCary called for a brief recess at 3: 16 p.m.
The meeting was called back to order at 3 :24 p.m.
Vicki Johnson, resident, suggested a city newsletter and/or an article in the Laguna Woods Globe to provide information to residents, asked about the goals of the General Fund and cannabis business tax revenue, expressed support for term limits for the City Council, and inquired about the use of Flock cameras and drones.
City Manager Macon briefly responded to Ms. Johnson's comments.
Debra Morse, Alzheimer's Orange County, commented on coyote issues, Alzheimer's Orange County, and Aging Angels Life Care.
Mary Ribando, President, Laguna Woods Democratic Club, presented a contribution from the Democratic Club to the City for the USA 250 Plaza Clock.
Pat Mi cone, President, Republican Club of Laguna Woods, presented a contribution from the Republican Club to the City for the USA 250 Plaza Clock.
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Dennis Cafferty, General Manager, Toro Water District, presented a contribution from the Toro Water District to the City for the USA 250 Plaza Clock.
Mayor McCary called for a brief recess at 3 :43 p.m.
The meeting was called back to order at 3:44 p.m.
VI. CITY TREASURER'S REPORT
6.1 City Treasurer Rep01i
Administrative Services Director/City Treasurer Torres made a presentation.
Moved by Councilmember Conners, seconded by Councilmember Home, and carried on a 4-0 vote with Mayor Pro Tern absent, to receive and file the City Treasurer's Report for the month of May 2026.
VII. CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by Councilmember Moore, seconded by Councilmember Home, and carried on a 4-0 vote with Mayor Pro Tern Lee absent, to approve Consent Calendar items 7.1-7.11. 7 .1 City Council Minutes
Approved the City Council meeting minutes for the regular meeting on May 20, 2026. 7 .2 Payment Register
Approved the payment register dated June 17, 2026, in the amount of$932,304.65.
7.3 Animal Control and Shelter Services
Approved an agreement with the City of Laguna Beach for animal control and services and authorized the Mayor to execute the agreement, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
7.4 Geographic Information System Services
1. As permitted by Laguna Woods Municipal Code Section 3.06.l00(b), waived the competitive bidding requirements set forth in Laguna Woods Municipal Code Section 3 .06.080( c) for an agreement with Psomas for geographic information system services; and
2. Approved an agreement with Psomas for geographic information system services and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
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7.5 Hazardous Waste Handling Services
1. As permitted by Laguna Woods Municipal Code Section 3.06.lO0(b), waived the competitive bidding requirements set forth in Laguna Woods Municipal Code Section
3.06.080(c) for an extension of the agreement with WM Curbside, LLC for hazardous waste handling services; and
2. Approved an extension of the agreement with WM Curbside, LLC for hazardous waste handling services and authorized the City Manager to execute the extension, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
7.6 Information Technology Services
1. As permitted by Laguna Woods Municipal Code Section 3.06.l00(b), waived the competitive bidding requirements set forth in Laguna Woods Municipal Code Section
3.06.080(c) for an extension of the agreement with Practical Data Solutions for information technology services; and
2. Approved an extension of the agreement with Practical Data Solutions for information technology services and authorized the City Manager to execute the extension, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
7. 7 Video Recording and Production Services
1. As permitted by Laguna Woods Municipal Code Section 3.06. lO0(b ), waived the competitive bidding requirements set forth in Laguna Woods Municipal Code Section 3.06.080( c) for an agreement with Tripepi, Smith & Associates, Inc. for video recording and production services; and
2. Approved an agreement with Tripepi, Smith & Associates, Inc. for video recording and production services and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
7.8 Water Quality (Stormwater) Services
Approved an extension and amendment of the agreement with John L. Hunter and Associates, Inc. for water quality (stormwater) services and authorized the City Manager to execute the extension and amendment, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
7.9 Pedestrian Accessibility Improvement Project: Phase 10
1. Approved two grants of easement (temporary construction easements) with Raintree Realty LLC for certain real property located in the city of Laguna Woods, more particularly described as Assessor's Parcel Number (APN) 621-121-26, to enable the City to complete the Pedestrian Accessibility Improvement Project: Phase 10, and authorized the Mayor to execute the grants of easement and accept the grants of easement on behalf of the City, subject to approval of the grants of easement as to form by the City Attorney; and
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2. Adopted 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 "PEDESTRIAN ACCESSIBILITY
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT: PHASE 10"
7.10 Rejection of Claim Against the City
Rejected the following claim against the City:
Claimant: Shiva Pourazima
Date of Loss: 11/30/2025
Claim Filing Date: 04/27/2026
City File Number: CJP-3056571-ASG
7.11 Collection of Special Taxes, Fees, Charges, and Assessments Approved an agreement for collection of special taxes, fees, charges, and assessments with the County of Orange providing for the County of Orange to collect special taxes, charges and assessments for the City at the same time and in the same manner as County of Orange taxes are collected and authorized the Mayor or City Manager to execute the agreement, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.1 Sign Program SP-2026-0001, a request by Donco & Sons, Inc. for approval of a sign program to allow for various signage at 24362 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, CA 92637 City Manager Macon made a presentation.
Mayor McCary opened the public hearing.
Vicki Johnson, resident, asked about the status of the gas station.
A representative of the applicant briefly responded to Ms. Johnson's comments.
With no other requests to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Councilmembers made comments.
Moved by Councilmember Conners, seconded by Councilmember Home, and carried on a 4-0 vote with Mayor Pro Tern absent, to adopt a resolution titled:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA
WOODS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SIGN PROGRAM SP-2026-0001
TO ALLOW FOR VARIOUS SIGNAGE AT 24362 EL TORO ROAD,
LAGUNA WOODS, CA 92637, AND DETERMINING AND
CERTIFYING THAT THE RESOLUTION IS EXEMPT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
8.2 Collection of Costs Incurred by the City in the Abatement of Public Nuisance Conditions at 24351 Moulton Parkway, Laguna Woods, CA 92637
City Manager Macon made a presentation and noted a correction of a typographical error in the title of the proposed resolution ("92263 7" should be "9263 7").
Mayor McCary opened the public hearing.
City Manager Macon noted that the property owner was not in attendance at the meeting.
With no requests to speak, the public hearing was closed.
A member of the public asked for clarification regarding the location.
City Manager Macon briefly responded to the public comments.
Moved by Councilmember Moore, seconded by Councilmember Conners, and carried on a 4-0 vote with Mayor Pro Tern Lee absent, to adopt a resolution titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA
WOODS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE COLLECTION OF COSTS
INCURRED BY THE CITY IN THE ABATEMENT OF PUBLIC
NUISANCE CONDITIONS AT 24351 MOULTON PARKWAY,
LAGUNA WOODS, CA 92637 ("PROPERTY") BY MAKING THE
AMOUNT OF THE UNPAID COSTS A LIEN ON THE PROPERTY
AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO CAUSE A NOTICE OF
THE LIEN TO BE RECORDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH
CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54988 ET SEQ. AND
EXECUTE ANY ADDITIONAL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO CAUSE
THE COLLECTION OF THE LIEN PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 38773.1 AND 38773.5, AND
DETERMINING AND CERTIFYING THAT THE LIEN AND THE
COLLECTION OF THE LIEN ARE EXEMPT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
as amended with the correct zip code.
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City Manager Macon made a presentation.
Mayor McCary opened the public hearing.
With no requests to speak, the public hearing was closed.
The City Council was presented with the status of vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts, as required by California Government Code Section 3502.3. Staff also identified potential obstacles in the hiring process.
IX. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
9 .1 Accessory Dwelling Units Ordinance
City Manager Macon made a presentation.
Moved by Councilmember Conners, seconded by Councilmember Home, and carried on a 4-0 vote with Mayor Pro Tern Lee absent, to approve the 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 SECTIONS 13.06.010
AND 13.26.230 OF THE LAGUNA WOODS MUNICIPAL CODE
PERTAINING TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS; AND DETERMINING AND
CERTIFYING THAT THE ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
9.2 City Hall Refurbishment and Safety Project: Phase 5 City Manager Macon made a presentation and recommended that recommendations #3 and # 5 be revised to read:
"3. Award a contract agreement to MLC Constructors, Inc. for the construction of the City Hall Refurbishment and Safety Project: Phase 5, in the amount of $1,433,931.00, plus authorized change orders not to exceed 10% ($143,393.10) 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;" "5. Approve an agreement with Safe and Sound Security, Inc. for the purchase and installation of access control devices, surveillance cameras, and related equipment, supplies, and licensing for the City Hall Refurbishment and Safety Project: Phase 5, in the amount not to exceed $171,736.15, including authorized amendments; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and approve amendments, subject to approval of the agreement as to form by the City Attorney."
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Following comments from Councilmember Moore, the City Manager withdrew the recommended revisions to recommendation #3.
Kathryn Freshley, resident, asked if the City has worked with the proposed contractor before.
Vicki Johnson, resident, asked about the total costs of all five phases of the City Hall Refurbishment and Safety Project and about the likelihood of future phases.
City Manager Macon briefly responded to public comments.
Councilmembers discussed the item and staff responded to questions.
Moved by Councilmember Conners, seconded by Councilmember Home, and carried on a 4-0 vote with Mayor Pro Tern Lee absent, to:
1. Approve the City Hall Refurbishment and Safety Project: Phase 5 plans and specifications as prepared by the project architect and other licensed and technical professionals;
2. Approve a notice of exemption for the City Hall Refurbishment and Safety Project:
Phase 5 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;
3. Award a contract agreement to MLC Constructors, Inc. for the construction of the City Hall Refurbishment and Safety Project: Phase 5, in the amount of$1,433,931.00, plus authorized change orders not to exceed 15% ($215,089.65) 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;
4. As permitted by Laguna Woods Municipal Code Section 3.06.lO0(b)-and noting that the purchase of security and safety alarms and monitors, and the procurement of related services, are exempt from the competitive bidding requirements set forth in Laguna Woods Municipal Code Section 3.06.100(d)(4) - waive the competitive bidding requirements set forth in Laguna Woods Municipal Code Section 3.06.040 for an agreement with Safe and Sound Security, Inc. for the purchase and installation of access control devices, surveillance cameras, and related equipment, supplies, and licensing for the City Hall Refurbishment and Safety Project: Phase 5; and
5. Approve an agreement with Safe and Sound Security, Inc. for the purchase and installation of access control devices, surveillance cameras, and related equipment, supplies, and licensing for the City Hall Refurbishment and Safety Project: Phase 5, in an amount not to exceed $171,736.15, including authorized amendments; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and approve amendments, subject to approval of the agreement as to form by the City Attorney.
Councilmember Moore made comments.
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Improvement Program
City Manager Macon made a presentation.
Vicki Johnson, resident, suggested the City consider funding an Assistant City Manager position.
Sue Quam, resident, spoke in support of the proposed Animal Outreach Officer position and funding the Assistant to the City Manager position. Ms. Quam also expressed concerns with the agreement with the City of Laguna Beach for animal control and shelter services.
Councilmembers discussed the item and staff responded to questions.
Moved by Councilmember Conners, seconded by Councilmember Home, and carried on a 4-0 vote with Mayor Pro Tern Lee absent, to:
1. Adopt an updated Chapter 2.0 (City Organization) of the Fiscal Years 2025-27 Budget & Work Plan reflecting changes in authorized City employee positions and reporting relationships;
2. Adopt a resolution titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA
WOODS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE AUTHORIZED CITY
EMPLOYEE POSITIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 COMMENCING
JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026, AND FISCAL YEAR2026- 27 COMMENCING JULY 1, 2026 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2027
AND
3. 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
APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND
CYBER SECURITY ACCOUNT AND TO MEET THE MINIMUM
LEVEL OF EXPENDITURES REQUIRED BY THE MEASURE M2
MAINTENANCE OF EFFORT REQUIREMENT
AND
4. Receive and file an updated General Fund Expenditures Detail table reflecting changes June 17, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
to individual budget line items for Fiscal Year 2026-27 commencing July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027;
5. Adopt a resolution titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA
WOODS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL
APPROPRJATIONS LIMIT (GANN LIMIT) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026- 27 COMMENCING JULY 1, 2026 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2027, IN
ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE XIIIB OF THE CALIFORNIA STATE
CONSTITUTION
AND
6. Determine and certify that the aforementioned actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
9 .4 Employee Positions, Compensation, and Benefits
City Manager Macon made a presentation.
A member of the public noted that the proposed enhanced coyote hazing stipend seems low.
City Manager Macon briefly responded to public comments.
Moved by Councilmember Conners, seconded by Councilmember Home, and carried on a 4-0 vote with Mayor Pro Tern Lee absent, to:
1. Approve a job classification for the following City employee position: Animal Outreach Officer; and
2. Adopt a resolution titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA
WOODS, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 26-09, 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
9.5 Constituent Services Platform
City Manager Macon made a presentation.
Mickie, resident, asked if this item is related to Item 9.3.
City Manager Macon briefly responded to public comments.
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Councilmembers made comments.
Moved by Councilmember Conners, seconded by Councilmember Home, and carried on a 4-0 vote with Mayor Pro Tern Lee absent, to:
1. As permitted by Laguna Woods Municipal Code Section 3.06.l00(b), waive the competitive bidding requirements set forth in Laguna Woods Municipal Code Section
3.06.080(c) for a statement of work (agreement) with General Networks Corporation for the development and implementation of a constituent services platform using various Microsoft software and services; and
2. Approve a statement of work (agreement) with General Networks Corporation for the development and implementation of a constituent services platform using various Microsoft software and services and authorize the City Manager to execute the statement of work (agreement), subject to approval as to f01m by the City Attorney.
X. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS
10.1 Coastal Greenbelt Authority
No report
10.3 Orange County Library Advisory Board
Councilmember Moore provided a report.
Councilmember Conners made comments.
10.4 Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District No report
10.5 San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency
Councilmember Conners stated that there was no meeting in June.
10.6 South Orange County Watershed Management Area
No report
10. 7 Other Comments and Reports
• League of California Cities (Cal Cities) Orange County Division Quarterly Division Meeting, June 11, 2026 - Mayor McCary
Mayor McCary provided a report.
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• League of California Cities (Cal Cities) California Senate Bill 827: Fundamentals of Municipal Finances and Financial Management Training, May 29, 2026 - Mayor Mc Cary, Councilmember Home, and Councilmember Moore Mayor Mc Cary, Councilmember Home, and Councilmember Moore provided a report.
• League of California Cities (Cal Cities) California Senate Bill 827: Fundamentals of Municipal Finances and Financial Management Training, June 9, 2026 - Councilmember Conners
Councilmember Conners provided a report.
XI. CLOSED SESSION - None
XII. CLOSED SESSION REPORT - None
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 5:16 p.m. The next regular meeting will be at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at Laguna Woods City Hall, 24264 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, CA 92637.
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