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, May 17, 2022, at the Lake Forest City Council Chamber, 100 Civic Center Drive, Lake Forest, California, was called to order at 5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Councilmembers: Scott Voigts
Mark Tettemer
Neeki Moatazedi (teleconference)
Mayor Pro Tem Doug Cirbo
Mayor: Robert Pequeño
Assistant City Manager: Keith Neves
City Attorney: Matthew Richardson
City Clerk: Lisa Berglund
CLOSED SESSION: (Item No: 1)
1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Manager
RECESS: City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.
RECONVENE: City Council reconvened at 6:30 p.m. to continue regular City business.
PUBLIC SESSION:
INVOCATION: The Invocation was provided by Chris Graham, Member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Lake Forest Ward.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of our Country was led by Members of the 1st ANGLICO, United States Marine Corps, Camp Pendleton.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT: City Attorney Richardson had no action to report.
Public comment on closed session was received from Andrew O'Connor.
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PRESENTATIONS: (Item No. 2)
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Voigts and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Cirbo to approve the presentation for this evening. The motion was carried by a vote of 5/0.
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Voigts and seconded by Council Member Tettemer to move approval of the Resolution as prepared by staff in Item No. 6. The motion was carried by a vote of 5/0.
2. RECOGNITION OF THE LAKE FOREST UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
SUPPORT COMMITTEE
ACTION: A certificate of recognition was presented and received.
6. ADOPTION OF THE 1ST ANGLICO, UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS,
CAMP PENDLETON
ACTION: A resolution entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE 1ST ANGLICO, UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS, CAMP PENDLETON" was adopted.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Public comments were received from Andrew O'Connor, Bob Holtzclaw and Loujan Matin.
CONSENT CALENDAR: (Item Nos. 3-12)
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Voigts and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Cirbo to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 3-5 and 7-12. The motion was carried by a vote of 5/0.
3. MOTION TO WAIVE READING OF 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 waived.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL HELD ON MAY 3, 2022
ACTION: The minutes of May 3, 2022, were approved as submitted
5. MONTHLY TREASURER'S REPORT - APRIL 2022
ACTION: The Treasurer's Report was received and filed.
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7. SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ("U.S. BANK") FOR BANKING SERVICES
ACTION: 1. The Second Amendment to the Agreement with U.S. Bank National Association for Banking Services was approved.
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SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH BEAR ELECTRICAL
SOLUTIONS FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES
ACTION: 1. The Second Amendment to the Agreement for Maintenance Services with Bear Electrical Solutions, Inc. was approved.
2. The Mayor was authorized to sign, and the City Clerk to attest, the Second Amendment with Bear Electrical Solutions, Inc., substantially in the form attached.
Public comment was received from Andrew O'Connor.
9. FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEEMN WITH JAMEY CLARK, INC. FOR
ON-CALL PARK AND FACILITY MAINTENANCE SERVICES
ACTION: 1. The First Amendment to the Agreement for On-Call Facility and Park Maintenance Services with Jamey Clark, Inc. was approved.
2. The Mayor was authorized to sign, and the City Clerk to attest, the First Amendment substantially in the form attached.
10. FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH CROWN FACILITY
SOLUTIONS TO PROVIDE CUTODIAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES AT THE
LAKE FOREST SPORTS PARK AND COMMUNITY POLICING CENTER
ACTION: 1. The First Amendment to the Agreement for Maintenance Services with Crown Facility Solutions to provide custodial maintenance services at the Lake Forest Sports Park and Community Policing Center.
2. The Mayor was authorized to sign, and the City Clerk to attest, the First Amendment to the Agreement with Crown Facility Solutions, substantially in the form attached.
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11. THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH BRIGHTVIEW
LANDSCAPE SERVICE, INC., FOR LAKE FOREST CITY WIDE SPORTS
PARKS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
ACTION: 1. The Third Amendment to the Agreement with Brightview Landscape Services, Inc., for City Wide Sports Park Landscape Maintenance Services.
2. The Mayor was authorized to sign, and the City Clerk to attest, the Third Amendment with Brightview Landscape, Inc., substantially in the form attached.
Public comment was received from Andrew O'Connor.
12. NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR PROTECTIVE-PERMISSIVE LEFT TURN (PPLT) SIGNAL, SIGNING, AND STRIPING IMPROVEMENTS (PW 2019-03) ACTION: 1. It was found that International Line Builders, Inc. has completed construction of the Protective Permissive Left Turn Signal, Signing, and Striping Improvements (PW 2019-09).
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 a Notice of Completion for recordation to the Office of the County Recorder of Orange County within 15 days of the City Council Approval.
4. Staff was authorized to release of the five percent payment to the contractor in the amount of $16,314.40, thirty days after the recording of the Notice of Completion, provided no Stop Notices are on file with the city preventing the release of the retention payment.
DISCUSSION: (Item No. 13-15)
13. 2021-2023 OPERATING BUDGET MID-CYCLE REVIEW FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23
Assistant City Manager Neves introduced Finance Director Kevin Shirah.
Finance Director Shirah guided the discussion of this item with a power point presentation. City Council questions were asked and answered.
Public comment was received by Andrew O'Connor.
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ACTION: The presentation of the Mid-Cycle Budget Review was received and filed. No revisions to the Mid-Cycle Budget were requested by the City Council.
14. AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF ORANGE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
SERVICES
Assistant City Manager Neves introduced Assistant to the City Manager Sean McGovern. Mr. McGovern summarized this item with a power point presentation.
City Council questions were asked and answered.
Public comment was received by Andrew O'Connor.
STATEMENT READ INTO THE RECORD:
Council Member Voigts- I am an employee of the County of Orange, but I do not work for the Orange County Sheriff Department. Because the County of Orange is a public agency and because / do not work for the department in question, / have determined that I have a non-interest in the contract and will vote on this item.
MOTION: A motion was made by Council Member Tettemer and seconded by Mayor Pequeno to approve the agreement with the County of Orange for Law Enforcement Services for Fiscal Year 2022-23 and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement. The motion was carried by a vote of 5/0.
15. LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY MATTERS
Assistant City Manager Neves introduced Assistant to the City Manager Sean McGovern. Mr. McGovern summarized this item with a power point presentation.
City Council questions were asked and answered.
ACTIONS:
Initiative 21-0042A1
A motion was made by Council Member Tettemer to oppose Initiative 21-0042A1 and adopt a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST, CALIFORNIA TO OPPOSE CALIFORNIA INITIATIVE 21-0042A2" The motion was seconded by Council Member Voigts.
The motion passed 4/0 with Council Member Moatazedi's vote inaudible.
AB 1944
A motion was made by Council Member Tettemer to oppose AB 1944. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Cirbo. The motion passed 4/1 with Council Member Moatazedi dissenting.
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AB 1953
A motion was made by Council Member Voigts to oppose AB 1953. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pequeño. The motion passed 5/0.
AB 1985
A motion was made by Council Member Tettemer to support AB 1985. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Cirbo. The motion passed 5/0.
SB 897
A motion was made by Council Member Voigts to oppose SB 897. The motion was seconded by Council Member Tettemer. The motion passed 5/0.
SB 932
A motion was made by Council Member Tettemer to oppose SB 932. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Cirbo. The motion passed 5/0.
CITY MANAGERS REPORT:
Assistant City Manager Neves had no further comments.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Council Member Moatazedi: Council Member Moatazedi reported that she attended the groundbreaking ceremony for senior housing
hosted by Community Housing Works in Portola Hills.
Council Member Moatazedi extended her thoughts and
prayers for all of the victims involved in the shooting that occurred in Laguna Woods last week.
Council Member Tettemer: Council Member Tettemer received consensus to bring a report back to the City Council related to the Capital Improvement Program project schedule.
Council Member Voigts: Council Member Voigts reported that he attended the groundbreaking ceremony for senior housing hosted by
Community Housing Works in Portola Hills and the
Lake Forest Chamber of Commerce Business Expo.
He also attended the Southern California Association
of Governments Annual General Assembly in Palm
Desert, CA.
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Mayor Pro Tem Cirbo: Mayor Pro Tem Cirbo attended the AYSO annual tournament at the Sports Park this past weekend. It
was a great weekend for kids and families.
Mayor Pro Tem Cirbo acknowledged City staff
especially the City's finance team for all of their hard work and expertise.
Mayor Pequeño: Mayor Pequeño thanked City Attorney Mal Richardson and City staff for all their hard work and expertise.
Mayor Pequeño reported that he attended the Pet
Expo and had a great time. He also attended the
groundbreaking ceremony for senior housing hosted by
Community Housing Works in Portola Hills.
Mayor Pequeño announced that the City received the
point in time count. The number of individuals
experiencing homelessness in the city has gone down.
Mayor Pequeño attended the Southern California
Association of Governments Annual General Assembly
in Palm Desert, CA.
Mayor Pequeño announced that a Town Hall Meeting
on Homelessness will be held on Wednesday, May 18,
2022, in the City Council Chambers.
Council Member Voigts requested and received consensus to adjourn the City Council meeting in the memory of Dr. John Cheng. On May 15, 2022, Dr. Cheng was the lone person killed in the mass shooting at the Geneva Presbyterian Church, where a Taiwanese church held services, in Laguna Woods, California. No objections were heard from the members of the City Council.
ADJOURNMENT: The regular meeting of the City Council was adjourned in the memory of Dr. John Cheng at 8:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted: APPROVED:
LisaBerend
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LISA BERGLUND, MPA ROBERT Pequeño
CITY CLERK MAYOR
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