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**REVISED** AGENDA
LAKE FOREST CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting of the City Council
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
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 https://www.lakeforestca.gov/en/government/meeting-agendas-and-minutes/meeting-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 descriptions 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:
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: In addition to attending in person, members of the public may access the meeting live on our website at https://www.lakeforestca.gov/en/government/meeting-agendas-and-minutes/meeting-agendas.
PUBLIC COMMENT PRIOR TO THE MEETING: Members of the public may submit email comments to [email protected] 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. Public comments will no longer be accepted remotely. Those wishing to provide comments in-person at the meeting will be asked to submit a request to speak to the City Clerk.
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CALL TO ORDER: 5:30 p.m.
Council Members: Robert Pequeño
Scott Voigts
Benjamin Yu
Mayor Pro Tem: Mark Tettemer
Mayor: Doug Cirbo
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 agenda public review table near the entrance. 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 (Item No. 1)
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 LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(2)
NUMBER OF POTENTIAL CASES: 1
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 Peace Center Pastor Vanessa Burdick, Saddleback Church.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of our Country to be led by Mayor Cirbo.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT: City Attorney will report on Closed Session.
PRESENTATIONS: (Item No. 2 - 4)
2. INSTALLATION OF MAYOR FOR 2023
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Hold the ceremonial oath of office.
3. COMMENTS BY INCOMING MAYOR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Extend the opportunity to Mayor Cirbo to present comments.
4. INTRODUCTION OF ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY DIVISION
CHIEF BARYIC HUNTER
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Welcome Division Chief Hunter to the City of Lake Forest.
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.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Item Nos. 5 – 9)
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.
5. 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.
6. CERTIFICATION OF WARRANT REGISTER
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the warrant register in the amount of $4,880,078.26 as submitted.
7. 2023-2025 BUDGET TIMELINE
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and File.
8. APPROVE AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH SADDLEBACK
VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE KIDS FACTORY
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23
RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. Approve the Third Amendment to the Agreement with Saddleback Valley Unified School District ("SVUSD") to increase compensation for the Kids Factory After School Program for the Fiscal Year 2022-23.
2. Authorize the Mayor to sign, and the City Clerk to attest, the Third Amendment to the Agreement with Saddleback Valley Unified School District, 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.
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9. THIRD AMENDMENT TO LEIGHTON & ASSOCIATES FOR ON-CALL GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES – TASK ORDER #5 PORTOLA OAKS
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW OF ORGANIC SOIL ISSUE
RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. Approve the Third Amendment to the contract for On-Call Geotechnical Services with Leighton & Associates, Inc. – Task Order #5 Portola Oaks Environmental Review of Organic Soil Issue.
2. Authorize the Mayor to sign, and the City Clerk to attest, the Third Amendment substantially in the form attached.
PUBLIC HEARING(S) (Item Nos. 10 – 11)
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. Close the Public Hearing and take appropriate action.
10. PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE
ADOPTING THE 2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
WITH LOCAL AMENDMENTS
RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. Conduct public hearing and second reading of Ordinance No. 360 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTERS 8.02, 8.04, 8.06, 8.12, 8.14, 8.
16, 8.18, 8.20, 8.22, 8.24, AND
8.26 OF TITLE 8 OF THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2022 EDITION OF THE
CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE (CALIFORNIA CODE OF
REGULATIONS, TITLE 24), , TOGETHER WITH CERTAIN ADDITIONS, AMENDMENTS AND DELETIONS; and
2. Find that adoption of Ordinance No. 360 is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly.
3. Adopt Ordinance No. 360
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11. THIRD REVISED “2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT” OF THE GENERAL PLAN
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE THIRD REVISED “2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT” OF THE GENERAL PLAN
DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS (Item Nos. 12 – 15)
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.
12. RESOLUTION DECLARING SUPPORT FOR IRANIAN-AMERICAN
COMMUNITY AND CONDEMNING THE VIOLENCE PERPETRATED BY
THE GOVERNMENT OF IRAN AGAINST THE IRANIAN PEOPLE
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Exercise City Council discretion regarding adoption of a Resolution entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING ITS
IRANIAN-AMERICAN COMMUNITY AND CONDEMNING THE
VIOLENCE PERPETRATED BY THE GOVERNMENT OF IRAN
AGAINST ITS PEOPLE.
13. CREATION OF “SAFE LAKE FOREST” PROGRAM
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Exercise City Council discretion in creating a “Safe Lake Forest” program centered on facilitating homeowners associations’ use of automated license plate reader cameras.
14. ANNUAL REVIEW OF CITY COUNCIL POLICIES
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Exercise City Council discretion in reviewing or reaffirming any of the City Council Policies.
15. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO REGIONAL BOARDS
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1. Appoint Members of the City Council to the
seats to Regional Boards.
2. Appoint two members of the City Council to the Audit Committee: one member with a one-year term and one member with a two-year term.
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3. Exercise discretion in considering a Resolution entitled: A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
FORES
T, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING AND APPOINTING ITS
REPRE
SENTATIVE TO THE ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY’S
BOARD
OF DIRECTORS.
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 Pequeño:
Council Member Voigts:
Council Member Yu:
Mayor Pro Tem Tettemer:
Mayor Cirbo:
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 December 29, 2022.
Lisa Berglund
City Clerk