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, July 5, 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: Mark Tettemer
Scott Voigts
Neeki Moatazedi (teleconference)
Mayor Pro Tem Doug Cirbo i
Mayor: Robert Pequeño
City Manager: Debra Rose
City Attorney: HongDao Nguyen
City Clerk: Lisa Berglund
PUBLIC SESSION:
INVOCATION: The Invocation was provided by Sheikh Tarik Ata, Orange County Islamic Foundation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of our Country was led by Council Member Voigts.
1. RECOGNITION OF THE 2021-2022 VOLUNTEERS IN PARKS PROGRAM
PARTICIPANTS
MOTION: Council Member Voigts made a motion to approve the presentation.
The motion was seconded by Council Member Tettemer. The motion passed unanimously, 5/0.
ACTION: The City Council presented recognitions to the individuals that volunteer as part of the Volunteers in Parks program.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Public comments were received from Nikita Ganatra, Jie Zhao Zhoo, Bob Holtzclaw, Colton Wood, Margie Matsil and Heiko Peschel.
CONSENT CALENDAR: (Item Nos. 2-5)
STATEMENTS READ INTO THE RECORD:
Council Member Voigts: "There are warrants on the register to the County of Orange. I am an employee of the County of Orange, but I do not work for the department that generated the warrants. Because the County of Orange is a public agency and LAKE FOREST CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 5, 2022
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because I do not work for the department in question, I have determined that I have a non-interest in these warrants and will vote on this item." Council Member Moatazedi: "There is a warrant on the register to The Gas Company. I am an employee of the Gas Company and have determined that I have a remote interest in this warrant and will abstain from voting on that warrant." Mayor Pro Tem Cirbo: "There are warrants on the register to All City Management Services. My wife is an employee of the ACMS and I have determined that I have a remote interest in these warrants and will abstain from voting on the warrants." Council Member Tettemer: There is a warrant on the register to the Irvine Ranch Water District. I am an employee of the Irvine Ranch Water District, but / do not work for the department that generated this warrant. Because the Irvine Ranch Water District is a public agency and because I do not work for the department in question, I have determined that I have a non-interest in this warrant and will vote on this warrant.
MOTION:
Council Member Tettemer made a motion to approve the consent calendar as presented. The motion was seconded by Council Member Voigts. The motion passed unanimously, 5/0 with Council Member Moatazedi abstaining from The Gas Company warrant, Mayor Pro Tem Cirbo abstaining from the ACMS warrant and Council Member Tettemer opposing Item No. 3.
2. 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 waived.
3. CONTINUING TO HOLD VIRTUAL MEETINGS PURSUANT TO AB 361 ACTION: Renewed findings were made that a state of emergency remains in effect and that state and local officials continue to recommend measures that promote social distancing.
Council Member Tettemer stated his opposition to this item.
4. CERTIFICATION OF WARRANT REGISTER
ACTION: The warrant register was approved in the amount of $2,322,647.26.
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS PERTAINING TO THE GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 8, 2022
ACTION: The following resolutions were adopted.
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1. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
FOREST, CALIFORNIA, CALLING FOR THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2022,
FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY THE
PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING
TO GENERAL LAW CITIES
2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
FOREST, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF
THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2022, WITH THE
STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE DATE PURSUANT TO § 10403 OF THE CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS CODE
3. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
FOREST, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR
ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATE STATEMENTS
SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT AN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2022
DISCUSSION: (Item No. 6-7)
6. CONSIDERATION OF A CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
THE LAKE FOREST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
City Manager Rose introduced this item and invited Senior Management Analyst Adrian Grijalva to give a presentation to the City Council. The presentation was received by the Mayor and Council. No questions were received and there were no public comments on this item.
MOTION: Council Member Tettemer made a motion to approve the contract with the Lake Forest Chamber of Commerce for Business Development and Attraction services in the amount of $20,000 for Fiscal Year 2022-23. The Mayor was authorized to sign, and the City Clerk to attest, the contractual services agreement between the City and the Lake Forest Chamber of Commerce. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pequeño. The motion passed unanimously, 5/0.
7. CONSIDERATION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
WITH THE PET ADOPTION CENTER OF ORANGE COUNTY
City Manager Rose introduced this item and provided a presentation to the City Council. The presentation was received by the Mayor and Council. Questions were asked and answered. Public comment was received from Fran Tardiff and April Josephson.
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MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Cirbo made a motion to approve the contract with the Agreement with the Pet Adoption Center of Orange County for Animal Adoption Center Services. The motion was seconded by Council Member Voigts. The motion passed unanimously, 5/0.
CITY MANAGERS REPORT:
City Manager Rose thanked volunteers and staff that assisted with this year's 4th of July parade. The parade was a great event. The City Manager reported that the City had more spectators than previous years.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Council Member Moatazedi: Council Member Moatazedi thanked the volunteers for coordinating the 4th of July parade.
Council Member Tettemer: Council Member Tettemer enjoyed the 4'h of July 5K and thanked staff for coordinating an exceptional
parade.
Council Member Voigts: Council Member Voigts participated in the 4th of July parade. He thanked the volunteers and OCSD for
keeping everyone safe.
Council Member Voigts attended a ribbon cutting for
Seven Falls Spa. He encouraged residents to visit this
new business.
Mayor Pro Tem Cirbo: Mayor Pro Tem Cirbo participated in the 4th of July parade. He recognized the hard work and coordination
that it takes to be a successful event.
Mayor Pequeño: Mayor Pequeño toured Helena Majeska house in Santiago Canyon. Community Services Commission
Victor Scherr was the tour guide. Clean Lake Forest
was held on June 25, 2022. It was successful event.
Mayor Pequeño encouraged all to attend or donate to
the Uvalde, Texas fundraiser aiding those survivors of
the mass shooting that occurred at Robb Elementary
School on May 24, 2022.
Mayor Pequeño participated in the 4'h of July parade.
The parade was great. Staff and volunteers did a
phenomenal job.
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ADJOURNMENT: The regular meeting of the City Council was adjourned at 7:38 p.m.
Respectfully submitted: APPROVED:
LISA BERGLUND, MPA ROBERT PEQUENO
CITY CLERK MAYOR
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