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AGENDA
LAKE FOREST CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting of the City Council
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Closed Session 5:30 p.m.
Public Session 6:30 p.m.
City Council Chambers, 100 Civic Center Drive, Lake Forest, California
NOTICE: Pursuant to Lake Forest Municipal Code Section 2.04.010, Regular Meetings of the City Council are held the First and Third Tuesday of each month at the hour of 5:30 p.m. for Closed Session matters, if required. The Public Session of the meeting shall commence at 6:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible. Special Meeting times may be held at a different time and date as listed on the Agenda.
AGENDA DOCUMENT REVIEW: The Agenda and staff reports are available on the Internet at https://lakeforestca.gov/129/Agendas and at the City Clerk’s Office, 100 Civic Center Drive, Lake Forest, California, on the Friday before the meeting on Tuesday.
AGENDA DESCRIPTION: The Agenda descriptions are intended to give notice to members of the public of a general summary of items of business to be transacted or discussed. The listed Recommended Action represents staff’s recommendation. The City Council may take any action which it deems to be appropriate on the agenda item and is not limited in any way by the recommended action.
AGENDA ON SOCIAL MEDIA: This meeting will be streamed through Facebook Live. Comments will not be taken via Facebook Live. To ensure that the City Council receives your comments, you may submit written comments or voicemail messages to the City Clerk prior to the meeting. The City provides the Facebook Live stream as an additional service to the public. However, the City cannot guarantee that its network and/or the site will be uninterrupted. The City is not responsible for any interrupted service.
SPECIAL NOTICE REGARDING PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE MEETING AND PUBLIC COMMENT:
ASSEMBLY BILL 361: This meeting will occur in accordance with Government Code section 54953(e) et seq. (“AB 361”) wherein the City of Lake Forest City Council may continue to participate in meetings via teleconference.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: In addition to attending in person, pursuant to AB 361 members of the public may access the meeting live on our website at
https://www.lakeforestca.gov/129/Agendas.
PUBLIC COMMENT PRIOR TO THE MEETING: Members of the public may submit email comments to [email protected]. Email comments will be uploaded to the agenda packet and made part of the official public record of the meeting and will not be read at the meeting. To ensure staff reviews all comments prior to the City Council meeting, please submit email comments no later than 5:00 p.m. the day of the meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Members of the public may provide comments in-person at the meeting or remotely. Those wishing to provide comments in-person at the meeting will be asked to submit a request to speak to the City Clerk. Those wishing to provide comments remotely may join the meeting online at https://call.lifesizecloud.com/5038350 and enter Passcode 1004# or by phone at (312) 584-2401 and enter meeting number 5038350# followed by Passcode 1004#.
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CALL TO ORDER: 5:30 p.m.
Council Members: Neeki Moatazedi (teleconference)
Mark Tettemer
Scott Voigts
Mayor Pro Tem: Doug Cirbo
Mayor: Robert Pequeño
City Manager: Debra Rose
City Attorney: Matthew E. Richardson
City Clerk: Lisa Berglund
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT:
CLOSED SESSION: At this time, the City Council may recess to Closed Session for conference with Legal Counsel to discuss the items listed below pursuant to Government Code requirements. Any items not concluded by 6:30 p.m. may be continued to the end of the Public Session. At this time, members of the public may address the City Council regarding any items listed on the Closed Session agenda. No action may be taken on items not listed on the agenda unless authorized by law. Comments shall be limited to three minutes per item. Any person wishing to address the City Council on a Closed Session matter is requested to complete a "Request to Speak" form available at the door. The completed form is to be submitted to the City Clerk prior to an individual being heard by the City Council. Whenever possible, lengthy testimony should be presented to the City Council in writing (8 copies) and only pertinent points presented orally.
CLOSED SESSION: (Item No. 1)
CLOSED SESSION: At this time, the City Council may recess to Closed Session for conference with Legal Counsel to discuss the items listed below pursuant to Government Code requirements. Any items not concluded by 6:30 p.m. may be continued to the end of the Public Session.
1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
PROPERTY: 23742 EL TORO ROAD, LAKE FOREST, 92630
APN: 617-064-27
AGENCY DESIGNATED NEGOTIATOR(S): CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY
MANAGER
NEGOTIATING PARTIES: CITY OF LAKE FOREST AND MATT &
MICHELLE PANNEK, DBA BRÜ GRILL & MARKET, LLC AND THEIR
AUTHORIZED AGENTS OR REPRESENTATIVES
UNDER NEGOTIATION: PRICE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT FOR
LEASE
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct Closed Session.
RECESS: City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.
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RECONVENE: City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
PUBLIC SESSION: 6:30 p.m.
PUBLIC SESSION: At this time, the City Council will convene to consider public matters. Those wishing to address the City Council must submit a completed "Request to Speak" form to the City Clerk prior to City Council action.
INVOCATION: The Invocation will be provided by Chaplain Jim Davis, Orange County Sheriff’s Department.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of our Country to be led by Mayor Pro Tem Cirbo.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT: City Attorney will report on Closed Session.
REPORT FROM STUDENT LIAISON: Report from Natasha Quinn, Student Liaison from El Toro High School.
PRESENTATIONS: (Item Nos. 2 – 4)
2. RECOGNITION OF ALONDRA DIAZ AS CALIFORNIA TEACHER OF
THE YEAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Present Certificate of Recognition.
3. RECOGNITION OF THE EL TORO HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS VOLLEYBALL TEAM
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Present Certificates of Recognition.
4. RECOGNITION OF THE EL TORO HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS CROSS
COUNTRY TEAM
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Present Certificates of Recognition.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Members of the public can submit an e-comment to [email protected]. E-comments will not be read at the meeting. Members of the public may also provide comments in -person at the meeting or remotely. Those wishing to provide comments in-person at the meeting will be asked to submit a request to speak to the City Clerk. Those wishing to provide comments remotely may join the meeting online at https://call.lifesizecloud.com/5038350 and enter Passcode 1004# or by phone at (312) 584 -2401 and enter meeting number 5038350# followed by Passcode 10 04#.
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CONSENT CALENDAR: (Item Nos. 5 – 10)
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted by one vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless Members of the City Council, the public, or staff request specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action.
5. MOTION TO WAIVE RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Said Ordinances and Resolutions which appear on the public agenda shall be determined to have been read by title and further reading waived.
6. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL HELD ON JANUARY 4, 2022
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve as submitted.
7. LEASE AGREEMENT WITH BRÜ GRILL & MARKET
RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. Find that the proposed Lease Agreement with Brü Grill & Market is not subject to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) for the following reason:
The proposed Lease Agreement with Brü Grill & Market is exempt from CEQA under the commonsense exemption, which provides that an activity is not subject to CEQA where, as here, it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have significant effect on the environment (State CEQA Guidelines, § 15061, subd. (b)(3)).
2. Approve the proposed Lease Agreement with Brü Grill & Market and authorize the City Manager to execute, and the City Clerk to attest, the document.
8. 2022 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt the proposed 2022 Legislative Platform in substantially the form attached.
9. LOCAL APPOINTMENT LIST "MADDY ACT"
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Affirm the City of Lake Forest Local Appointments List, as submitted.
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10. MONTHLY TREASURER'S REPORT - DECEMBER 2021
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file.
DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS: (Item Nos. 11 -12)
The following matters are for City Council consideration/discussion/action. Members of the public may have the opportunity to address these items if they wish to do so. Please complete the "Request to Speak" form and give to the City Clerk.
11. STRATEGIC PLAN QUARTERLY UPDATE
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file.
12. ANNUAL REVIEW OF CITY COUNCIL POLICIES
RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. Exercise City Council discretion in reviewing or reaffirming any of the following City Council Policies:
a) Recognitions-Proclamations, Certificates, Resolutions and/or City Paraphernalia
b) Appointment of Commissioners Policy
c) Censure Policy
d) Consensus for Placing Items on the Agenda
e) Ethics Policy
f) Mayor’s Award Policy
g) Mayor’s Minute Video Segment Policy
h) Order of the Agenda Policy
i) Public Comment Policy
j) Requests for City Attorney use Policy
k) Travel and Expense Reimbursement Policy
l) Written Communication Policy
m) Annual Joint City Council/Commission Workshop Policy n) Financial Management and Budgetary Policy
o) Audit Committee Policy
2. Adopt the revised versions of the following City Council policies:
a) Recognitions-Proclamations, Certificates, Resolutions and/or City Paraphernalia
b) Consensus for Placing Items on the Agenda
c) Travel and Expense Reimbursement Policy
d) Financial Management and Budgetary Policy
e) Audit Committee Policy
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CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
At this time, the City Manager may comment on agenda and non-agenda items; and report on items of interest to the City Council and community.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS:
At this time, City Council Members may comment on agenda or non-agenda matters. No discussion may take place on any item not appearing on the posted agenda. Council Members may ask a question for clarification, respond to statements made or questions posed by the public, make a brief announcement, or make a brief report on his or her own activities. In addition, the City Council may refer to staff or other resources for factual information, request staff to report back at a subsequent meeting or direct staff to place a matter of business on a future agenda. No action may be taken on non-agenda matters unless authorized by law (Government Code Section 54954.2).
Council Member Moatazedi:
Council Member Tettemer:
Council Member Voigts:
Mayor Pro Tem Cirbo:
Mayor Pequeño:
ADJOURNMENT:
In compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, you should contact the Office of the City Clerk at (949) 461-3400. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and agenda back-up materials can be obtained from the Office of the City Clerk on the Friday prior to the City Council meeting. Copies of all Agendas, Staff Reports and Supporting Materials can also be found on the City’s website – https://www.lakeforestca.gov/129/Agendas. Agenda and agenda packets, if requested, will be made available in an appropriate alternative format to persons with a disability as required by the Americans With Disabilities Act. Copies of the agenda are provided at no cost and agenda back-up materials are available at the per page copy cost.
The City of Lake Forest mailing address is City Council Chambers, 100 Civic Center Drive, Lake Forest, California.
Phone: (949) 461-3400. FAX (949) 461-3511
CERTIFICATION: I, Lisa Berglund, City Clerk of the City of Lake Forest, California, hereby certify that the foregoing agenda was posted for public review at City Hall on January 13, 2022.
Lisa Berglund
City Clerk