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AGENDA
LAKE FOREST CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting of the City Council
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
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://www.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 de
scriptions 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: 6:30 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
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 Rabbi Dennis Linson, Temple Judea of Laguna Hills.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of our Country to be led by Council Member Tettemer.
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#.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Item Nos. 1 – 12)
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.
1. MOTION TO WAIVE READING OF 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.
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2. 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 recommend measures that promote social distancing.
3. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL HELD ON AUGUST 16, 2022
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve as submitted.
4. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL HELD ON SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve as submitted.
5. AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO RESPOND TO ORANGE COUNTY
GRAND JURY REPORTS RELATED TO MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS
RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. Authorize the City Manager to submit responses on behalf of the City of Lake Forest to Orange County Grand Jury Reports that involve the municipal operations of Lake Forest.
2. Authorize the City Manager to submit information to the Orange County Grand Jury as-needed to facilitate the investigative function of the Orange County Grand Jury on behalf of the City of Lake Forest.
6. ACQUISITION OF A PORTION OF A PARCEL ON THE NORTHWEST
CORNER OF EL TORO ROAD AND PORTOLA/SANTA MARGARITA
PARKWAY (PORTION OF APN 837-462-01) FROM THE COUNTY OF
ORANGE
RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. Approve the acquisition of property from the County of Orange as provided in the Quitclaim Deed attached hereto as Attachment 5.
2. Direct City staff to issue a check in the amount of $13,500 to the County of Orange.
3. Concur with the determination made by the Planning Commission on September 8, 2022, that the foregoing is consistent with the City’s adopted General Plan.
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7. AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR EL TORO ROAD &
PORTOLA PARKWAY/SANTA MARGARITA INTERSECTION
IMPROVEMENTS (PW2019-03)
RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. Approve contract documents for
construction El Toro Road & Portola Parkway/Santa Margarita Parkway Intersection Improvements.
2. Award a contract in the amount of $1,874,629.28 to MMG Engineering, Inc.
3. Reject all other bids received and authorize return of the bid bonds upon receipt of the executed contract documents from MMG Engineering, Inc.
4. Authorize the Mayor to sign, and the City Clerk to attest the contract with MMG Engineering, Inc.
8. SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH CHARLES
ABBOTT ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR STREET MAINTENANCE SERVICES
RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. Approve the Second Amendment to the contract for Street Maintenance Services with Charles Abbott Associates, Inc.
2. Authorize the Mayor to sign, and the City Clerk to attest, the Second Amendment substantially in the form attached.
9. APPROVE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH
STANTEC CONSULTING SERVICES FOR ON-CALL TRAFFIC
MODELING SUPPORT
RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. Approve the Second Amendment to the agreement for On-Call Traffic Modeling Support with Stantec Consulting Services.
2. Authorize the Mayor to sign, and the City Clerk to attest, the Second Amendment with Stantec Consulting Services, substantially in the form attached.
3. Adopt a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE 2021- 2023 OPERATING BUDGET, AMENDING APPROPRIATIONS FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2022-23
10. RECREATION VENDOR CONTRACT INSTRUCTOR PAYMENTS
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize a $16,860.20 payment to
Skyhawks, a $483.00 payment to Super Soccer Stars, and a $3,907.40 payment to Ever After Productions for the remaining enrollment revenues owed for summer 2022 season contract classes.
11. AGREEMENT FOR GRAPHIC DESIGN SERVICES
RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. Approve the Agreement with Geographics with a total compensation amount of $70,087.50 for graphic design services of The Leaflet and Recreation Guide, In Business, and a small number of pamphlets and brochures.
2. Authorize the Mayor to sign, and the City Clerk to attest, the Agreement with Geographics, substantially in the form attached.
12. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 357, AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST, CALIFORNIA,
REPEALING CHAPTER 9.224 AND ADDING CHAPTER 1.18 TO THE
LAKE FOREST MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING REASONABLE
ACCOMMODATIONS
RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. Conduct Second Reading of Ordinance No. 357, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING CHAPTER 9.224 AND ADDING CHAPTER 1.18 TO THE
LAKE FOREST MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING REASONABLE
ACCOMMODATIONS AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE EXEMPT
FROM CEQA.
2. Adopt Ordinance No. 357.
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PUBLIC HEARING(S) (Item Nos. 13 – 14)
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.
13. ANNUAL REVIEW OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. Conduct the annual review of development agreements between the City and the following parties:
a. USA Portola Properties, LLC (Baldwin);
b. Landsea Holdings ("Landsea");
c. KB Homes ("KB");
d. Lennar Homes ("Lennar");
e. Shea Homes ("Shea")
f. Toll Brothers West, Inc. (“Toll Brothers”)
2. Find that Baldwin, Landsea, KB, Lennar, Shea, and Toll Brothers are each in good faith compliance with their respective Development Agreements.
14. PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF TAX-EXEMPT BONDS BY
THE CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE COMMUNITIES DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY FOR USE BY MEADOWS SENIORS LP, FOR ITS
PROPOSED SENIOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT AT THE
MEADOWS
RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. Conduct a Tax Equity and Fiscal
Responsibility Act Hearing in consideration of the issuance of tax-exempt bond financing by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority for the benefit of Meadows Seniors LP, to provide financing for the acquisition, construction, improvement, and equipping of a 65-unit multifamily rental housing project generally known as The Meadows Senior Apartments.
2. Subject to comments and testimony received during the public hearing, adopt a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST APPROVING THE ISSUANCE BY THE
CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE COMMUNITIES DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY OF EXEMPT FACILITY BONDS FOR THE MEADOWS
SENIOR APARTMENTS.
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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 ma 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 September 15, 2022.
Lisa Berglund
City Clerk