MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Lake Forest held Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at the Lake Forest City Council Chamber, 100 Civic Center Drive, Lake Forest, California, was called to order at 6:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Councilmembers: 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
PUBLIC SESSION:
INVOCATION: The Invocation was provided by Pastor Kathleen Bratun of The Connection Church.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of our Country was led by Council Member Voigts.
PRESENTATIONS: (Item Nos. 1 - 2)
It was moved by Council Member Voigts and seconded by Council Member Tettemer to receive the presentations. The motion passed 4/0 with no audible vote heard from Council Member Moatazedi via teleconference.
ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT PRESENTATION ON PUBLIC SAFETY
ACTON: The presentation was received and filed from the Orange County Sheriff's Department regarding Public Safety in Lake Forest.
PUBLIC HEARING: (Item No. 15) This item was heard at 6:45 p.m. as required by law.
15. REDISTRICTING PUBLIC HEARING NO. 3
Mayor Pequeño opened the public hearing.
City Manager Rose introduced the item. City Clerk Berglund summarized the item. A presentation from Andrew Westall of Bear Demographics, LLC was received.
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Public comments were received Jim Richert. Mr. Richert recommended the Council adopt map 1. Susan Moore submitted a speaker card to the City Clerk however when Ms. Moore's name was called, she waived her request to speak.
Mayor Pequeño closed the public hearing.
MOTION:
Council Member Voigts made a motion to adopt Map B. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pequeño.
Council Member Tettemer made a substitute motion to adopt Map 1. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Cirbo.
The City Council voted on the substitute motion. The motion failed with three no votes by Mayor Pequeño and Council Members Moatazedi and Voigts and two aye votes by Mayor Pro Tem Cirbo and Council Member Tettemer. The motion failed 2/3.
The City Council voted on the main motion. The motion passed three aye votes by Mayor Pequeño and Council Members Moatazedi and Voigts and two no votes by Mayor Pro Tem Cirbo and Council Member Tettemer. The motion passed 3/2.
Staff will return to the City Council on March 15, 2022, with an ordinance adopting the new district boundaries as outlined in the previously adopted redistricting schedule.
PRESENTATIONS: (Item Nos. 1 - 2 continued)
2. ORANGE COUNTY MOSQUITO AND VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT
PRESENTATION ON THE STERIKLIZED INSECT TECHNIQUE
ACTION: The presentation was received and filed from the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
No public comments were offered by members of the public.
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CONSENT CALENDAR: (Item Nos. 3 - 14)
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Voigts and seconded by Council Member Tettemer to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 3-14. The motion was carried by a vote of 5/0.
3. MOTION TO WAIVE RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
ACTION: Said Ordinances and Resolutions which appear on the public agenda were determined to have been read by title and further reading was waived.
4. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL HELD ON JANUARY 18, 2022
ACTION: The minutes were approved as submitted.
5. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL HELD ON FEBRUARY 1, 2022
ACTION: The minutes were approved as submitted.
6. MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL HELD ON FEBRUARY 1, 2022
ACTION: The minutes were approved as submitted.
7. NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR NEIGHBORHOOD PARK RENOVATIONS:
DARRIN PARK, MONTBURY PARK, AND PEBBLE CREEK PARK (PW 2017- 17B)
ACTION:
1. It was determined that Horizons Construction Company International, Inc. has completed construction of the Neighborhood Park Renovations: Darrin Park, Montbury Park, and Pebble Creek Park (PW 2017-17B).
2. The Notice of Completion was approved and the Mayor was authorized to execute the document on behalf of the City.
3. The City Clerk was authorized to submit Notice of Completion for recordation to the Office of the County Recorder of Orange County within fifteen days of the City Council approval, as required by Section 9204 of the California Civil Code.
4. Staff was authorized to release any unencumbered retention in accordance with California law.
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8. NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR ARBOR MINI PARKS (PW 2019-17) ACTION: 1. It was determined that Elegant Construction, Inc. has completed construction of the Arbor Mini Parks (PW 2019 - 17)
2. The Notice of Completion was approved and the Mayor was authorized to execute the document on behalf of the City.
3. The City Clerk was authorized to submit Notice of Completion for recordation to the Office of the County Recorder of Orange County within fifteen days of the City Council approval, as required by Section 9204 of the California Civil Code.
4. Staff was authorized to release any unencumbered retention I accordance with California law.
9. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATION TO
CALRECYCLE FOR SB 1383 LOCAL ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM AND
RESOLUTION ADJUSTING THE CITY BUDGET
ACTION: 1. A Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER, OR THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AS DESIGNEE, TO FILE AND
SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
RESOURCES RECYCLING AND RECOVER (CALRECYCLE) FOR ALL
CALRECYCLE GRANTS FOR WHICH THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST IS
ELIGIBLE was adopted.
2. A Resolution entitled, , "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR 2021 - 2023; AMENDING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2021 - 2022" was adopted.
10. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO SUBMIT
HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT APPLICATION
ACTION: A Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIAING THE CITY
MANAGER, OR HIS/HER DESIGNEE, TO FILE AND SUBMT HAZARD
MITIGATION GRANT APPLICAITNS TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT
OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION (CAL FIRE) FOR THE LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION WILDFIRE PREVENTION PROJECT" was adopted.
11. Second Reading of an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST, CALIFORNIA ADDING SECTION
11.24.040 TO CHAPTER 11.24 OF DIVISION III OF TITLE 11 OF THE LAKE
FOREST MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS PROHIBITING LAKE FOREST CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 15, 2022
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THE UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF CATALYTIC CONVERTERS IN THE
ACTION:
1. The second reading of Ordinance No. 349 entitled, "AN ORDIANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 11.24.040 TO CHAPTER 11.24 OF DIVISION III OF TITLE 11 OF
THE LAKE FOREST MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS
PROHIBITING THE UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF CATALYTIC
CONVERTER IN THE CITY" was conducted.
2. Ordinance No. 349 was adopted.
12. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS - SUPPORT FOR VETERANS CEMETERY AB 1595 AND RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE ELIMINATION OF FENTANYL
USE IN LAKE FOREST
ACTION:
1. The City Council supported California Assembly Bill 1595.
2. A resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LAKE FOREST, CALIFORNIA DESCRIBING THE CITY'S
COMMITMENT TO ELIMINATING THE PRESENCE OF FENTANYL IN THE COMMUNITY" was adopted.
13. CONTRACT AWARD TO RJM DESIGN GROUP FOR CONSTRUCTION
SUPPORT FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD PARK IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
ACTION: 1. The Agreement with RJM Design Group, Inc. for construction support service for the Neighborhood Park Improvement Project with a compensation amount of $30,000 was approved.
2. The Mayor was authorized to sign, and the City Clerk to attest, the Agreement with RJM Design Group, Inc. substantially in the form attached.
14. AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT GRANT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION UPDATE ACTION: 1. The update related to the City's progress in implementing the American Rescue Act Grant Plan was received and filed.
2. The Spending Categories and Budgets Established by the American Rescue Act Grant Plan were affirmed.
3. The City's Intent to Accept the $10 Million Standard Allowance Provided by the American Rescue Plan Act Final Rule were affirmed.
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DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS: (Item No. 16)
16. 1ST AIR NAVAL GUNFIRE LIAISON COMPANY, UNITED STATES MARINE
CORPS, CAMP PENDETON, ADOPTION DISCUSSION
City Manager Rose introduced the item. Deputy City Manager Channing summarized the item using a power point presentation. Council Member Voigts made voiced his support for the adoption of 1st ANGLICO. Mayor Pro Tem Cirbo complimented Dianne Rosenberg for her loyal, volunteerism with the organization.
Public comment was received by Community Services Commissioner Victor Scherr and Dianne Rosenberg.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Cirbo made a motion to adopt the 15t Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company ("ANGLICO") of the United States Marine Corps based at Camp Pendleton and for staff to plan a formal ceremony in the future. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pequeño. The motion passed 5/0.
CITY MANAGERS REPORT:
City Manager Rose had no further comments.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Council Member Moatazedi: Council Member Moatazedi had no further comments.
Council Member Tettemer: Council Member Tettemer had no further comments.
Council Member Voigts: Council Member Voigts had no further comments.
Mayor Pro Tem Cirbo: Mayor Pro Tem Cirbo had no further comments.
Mayor Pequeño: Mayor Pequeño thanked staff for all their hard work.
He welcomed new employee Weil Jamal to the City of
Lake Forest and wished employee Patricia Robinson
farewell as she transitions to her new position outside of the city.
ADJOURNMENT: The regular meeting of the City Council was adjourned at 7:47 p.m.
Respectfully submitted: APPROVED:
visaBerena
LISA BERGLUND, MPA ROBERT PEQUEÑO
CITY CLERK MAYOR
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