MINUTES OF A 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, November 21, 2023, at the Lake Forest City Council Chambers, 100 Civic Center Drive, Lake Forest, California, was called to order at 5:30 p.m. with all members present.
Council Members: Robert Pequeño
ROLL CALL:
Scott Voigts
Beniamin Yu
Mayor Pro Tem: Mark Tettemer
Mayor: Doug Cirbo
City Manager: Debra Rose
City Attorney: Scott Smith
City Clerk: Lisa Berglund
CLOSED 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
ACTION: Conduct closed session.
RECESS: City Council recessed to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.
At 6:30 p.m. Mayor Cirbo reconvened Open Session with all members present.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT: City Attorney Smith had no action to report.
PUBLIC COMMENT: No public comment was offered.
INVOCATION: The Invocation was provided by Chaplain Charles Williams, Orange County Sheriff's Department.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of our Country was led by Boy Scout Troop #628.
PRESENTATIONS: (Item Nos. 2 - 3)
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Voigts, seconded by Council Member Yu, to approve Presentation Item Nos. 2 - 3. The motion was carried by a vote of 5/0.
2. RECOGNITION OF THE 2023 HALLOWEEN LIGHTS CONTEST WINNER City Manager Rose introduced this item and invited Senior Communication and Marketing Analyst Gates to provide a presentation. No public comment was offered.
ACTION: The winner of the 2023 Halloween Lights Contest, Tom Johnson was recognized.
2023 Veterans Day Tribute Video
City Manager Rose introduced this item and invited Communication and Marketing Manager Voltzke to provide a presentation. No public comment was offered.
ACTION: The video was received and filed.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Rita Bradley spoke on her concerns over safety issues posed by the use of E-Bikes by children.
Walter Nobrega spoke on the Regency Fire and requested results from the Orange County Fire Authority's investigation into the cause of the fire as well as efforts to prevent future fires. He also spoke on his concerns over the proposed use of electric trucks for solid waste services.
Bob Holtzclaw spoke on his concerns over Council Member Yu's comments on diversity, conditions at Heroes Park, broken windows at Smart and Final, day laborers at Home Depot, and E-bike usage by children.
CONSENT CALENDAR: (Item Nos. 4 - 9)
STATEMENT READ INTO THE RECORD:
Council Member Voigts: There is a warrant on the register to the County of Orange. I am an employee of the County of Orange, but / do not work for the department that generated the warrant. Because the County of Orange 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 item.
Mayor Pro Tem Tettemer: There are warrants 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 November 21, 2023 LAKE FOREST CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Page 2 of 5 department that generated these warrants. Because the Irvine Ranch Water District is a public agency and because / do not work for the department in question, I have determined that I have a non-interest in these warrants and will vote on these warrants.
Mayor Cirbo: There is a warrant 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 this warrant and will abstain from voting on that warrant.
Council Member Yu pulled Item No. 9 for discussion.
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Voigts, seconded by Council Yu, to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 4 - 8. The motion was carried by a vote of 5/0, with Mayor Cirbo abstaining from the ACMS warrant.
4. MOTION TO WAIVE READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES ACTION: Said Ordinances and Resolutions which appeared on the public agenda were determined to have been read by title and further reading was waived.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL HELD ON NOVEMBER 7, 2023
ACTION: The minutes were approved as submitted.
6. CERTIFICATION OF WARRANT REGISTER
ACTION: The warrant register in the amount of $4,908,467.18 was approved.
7. AMENDMENT TO CLASSIFICATION PLAN AND COMPENSATION
SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24
ACTION: A Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A REVISED CLASSIFICATION PLAN AND COMPENSATION SCHEDULE was adopted.
8. MASTER REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH IRVINE RANCH WATER
DISTRICT FOR CITY STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
ACTION: 1. The Master Reimbursement Agreement with the Irvine Ranch Water District ("IRWD") for work conducted on IRWD facilities as part of future City Street Improvement Projects was approved. 2. The Mayor was authorized to sign, and the City Clerk to attest, the Master Reimbursement Agreement, substantially in the form attached.
November 21, 2023 LAKE FOREST CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Page 3 of 5 ITEM PULLED FOR DISCUSSION: (Item No. 9)
9. CONSIDERATION OF FIFTH FUNDING PHASE FOR THE CITY'S SHOP & DINE COMMUNITY GIFT CARD PROGRAM WITH YIFTEE, INC.
Council Member Yu asked clarifying questions on the program and City Manager Rose and Economic Development Manager Grijalva answered. No public comment was offered.
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Yu, seconded by Council Member Voigts, to: 1. Authorize the City Manager to enter into the attached BOGO Campaign Quickstart Agreement with Yiftee, Inc. and solely include the $50 and $100 gift card options in the Shop & Dine Community Gift Card Program, and 2.
Adopt a Resolution Entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE 2023-2025 OPERATING BUDGET; AMENDING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24. The motion was carried by a vote of 5/0.
DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS: (Item Nos. 10 - 11)
10. PARKING ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM UPDATE
City Manager Rose introduced this item and invited Deputy City Manager McGovern to provide a presentation. No public comment was offered. Council member questions were asked and answered.
ACTION: This update was received and filed.
11. BIKE LANE TREATMENTS FOR TRABUCO ROAD BETWEEN BAKE
PARKWAY AND PEACHWOOD AND FOR LAKE FOREST DRIVE BETWEEN
BAKE PARKWAY AND PORTOLA PARKWAY
City Manager Rose introduced this item and invited Public Works Director Wheeler to provide a presentation. No public comment was offered. Council member questions were asked and answered.
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Tettemer, seconded by Council Member Pequeño, to approve the implementation of enhanced bike lane treatments to upcoming and future pavement rehabilitation and slurry seal projects. The motion was carried by a vote of 5/0.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: City Manager Rose reported on the Lake Forest Chamber of Commerce's Elf Yourself 5k held on November 18, 2023.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Council Member Pequeño: Council Member Pequeño reported on his attendance November 21, 2023 LAKE FOREST CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Page 4 of 5 at the Elf Yourself 5k, a United Way round table on
homelessness, and the Legislative Luncheon hostec
by the Chamber of Commerce.
Council Member Voigts: Council Member Voigts reported on his attendance at the Legislative Luncheon hosted by the Chamber ot
Commerce. He praised the Chamber of Commerce
and wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
Council Member Yu: Council Member Yu reported on his attendance at an Orange County Sheriff's town hall event on public
safety. He appealed to the community to educate thei
children on e-bike safety.
Mayor Pro Tem Tettemer: Mayor Pro Tem Tettemer reported on his attendance at the Elf Yourself 5k, the Legislative Luncheon hosted by the Chamber of Commerce, an Orange County
Sheriffs town hall event on public safety, and the
Veteran's Day event at El Toro Memorial Park. He
wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
Mayor Cirbo: Mayor Cirbo reported on his attendance at the Elf Yourself 5k, Legislative Luncheon hosted by the
Chamber of Commerce, the grand opening of the
Portola Senior Apartments, and the Veteran's Day
event at El Toro Memorial Park. He encouraged
everyone to practice gratefulness. He thanked city
staff and residents, and wished everyone a Happy
Thanksgiving.
ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting of the City Council was adjourned at 7:46 p.m.
Respectfully submitted: APPROVED:
Daludo
LISA BERGLUND OUG CIRB
CITY CLERK MAYOR
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