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AGENDA
LAKE FOREST CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting of the City Council
Tuesday, March 1, 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 www.lakeforestca.gov 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 pu blic 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:
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 54956.9
PROPERTY: 100 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE, LAKE FOREST, CA
AGENCY NEGOTIATORS: CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY
NEGOTIATING PARTIES: CITY OF LAKE FOREST AND SIFI
NETWORKS AMERICA, LLC AND/OR THEIR AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVES
UNDER NEGOTIATION: PRICE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct Closed Session.
RECESS: City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.
RECONVENE: City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
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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 Calvary Chapel.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of our Country to be led by Council Member Tettemer.
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 No. 2)
2. ORANGE COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE TRUST UPDATE
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive the presentation.
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 1004#.
CONSENT CALENDAR: (Item Nos. 3 – 8)
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.
3. 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.
4. CONTINUING TO HOLD VIRTUAL MEETINGS PURSUANT TO AB 361
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Make renewed findings that a state of emergency remains in effect and that state and local officials continue to
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recommend measures that promote social distancing.
5. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL HELD ON FEBRUARY 15, 2022
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve as submitted.
6. MONTHLY TREASURER'S REPORT - JANUARY 2022
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file.
7. CERTIFICATION OF WARRANT REGISTER
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the warrant register in the amount of $4,098,974.96 as submitted.
8. PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACT WITH ROBERTSON INDUSTRIES FOR
CITYWIDE PLAYGROUND RESURFACING/REPLACING PROJECT
RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. Approve contract documents for Citywide Playground Resurfacing/ Replacement Project (PW 2021-08).
2. Award a contract to Robertson Industries, Inc. with a contract price of $207,230.
3. Reject all other bids received and authorize return of the bid bonds upon receipt of the executed contract documents from Robertson Industries, Inc.
4. Adopt a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE 2021- 2028 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN; AMENDING APPROPRIATIONS
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-22.
5. Authorize the Mayor to sign, and the City Clerk to attest the contract with Robertson Industries Inc., as submitted to form.
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PUBLIC HEARING(S): (Item Nos. 9 – 10)
Public Hearings are scheduled for a time certain of 6:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible. City Council, when considering the matter scheduled for hearing, will take the following actions: 1. Open the Public Hearing. 2. Receive staff report. 3. Accept public testimony. 4. City Council comments and questions. 5. Take appropriate action. Those wishing to address the City Council during the Public Hearing must complete a "Request to Speak" form and provide it to the City Clerk prior to the hearing.
9. AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTERS 7.50 AND 9.52 TO THE LAKE
FOREST MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH OBJECTIVE DESIGN,
DEVELOPMENT AND SUBDIVISION STANDARDS REGULATING
URBAN LOT SPLITS AND TWO-UNIT HOUSING PROJECTS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA SENATE BILL 9 AND
DETERMINING THE ACTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM CEQA
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Introduce for first reading an Ordinance Entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST ADDING CHAPTERS 7.50 AND 9.52 TO THE LAKE
FOREST MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH OBJECTIVE DESIGN,
DEVELOPMENT AND SUBDIVISION STANDARDS REGULATING
URBAN LOT SPLITS AND TWO-UNIT HOUSING PROJECTS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA SENATE BILL 9 AND
DETERMINING THE ACTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM CEQA.
10. ZONING CODE AMENDMENT 12-21-5483, A CITY-INITIATED ZONING CODE AMENDMENT TO ADD CHAPTER 9.60 OF THE LAKE FOREST
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS
FOR NEW MULTIFAMILY PROJECTS IN THE CITY
RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Find that Zoning Code Amendment 12-21- 5483 is exempt from the provisions of the Califor
nia Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines; and
2) Introduce First Reading of an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING LAKE FOREST MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD CHAPTER 9.60
TO ESTABLISH OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS FOR NEW
MULTIFAMILY PROJECTS IN THE CITY AND DETERMINING THE
ACTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM CEQA (ZC 12-21-5483).
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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. PORTOLA PARK LIGHTING
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Provide direction to staff regarding potential new lighting at Portola Park.
12. VETERANS PARK MEMORIAL FLAGPOLE DISCUSSION
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Provide direction to staff regarding the installation of a flagpole at Veterans Park.
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:
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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 on February 24, 2022.
Lisa Berglund
City Clerk