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, February 6, 2024, 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.
ROLL CALL: Council Members: Doug Cirbo
Robert Pequeno
Benjamin Yu
Mayor Pro Tem: Scott Voigts
Mayor: Mark Tettemer
City Manager: Debra Rose
City Attorney: Matthew E. Richardson
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: Closed session was conducted.
RECESS: City Council recessed to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.
At 6:30 p.m. Mayor Tettemer reconvened Open Session with all members present.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT: City Attorney Richardson had no action to report.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Andrew O'Connor expressed his concerns with Best, Best, and Krieger.
INVOCATION: The Invocation was provided by Elder Steve Warner, Calvary Chapel Foothill Ranch.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of our Country was led by Boy Scout Troop # 918.
REPORT FROM STUDENT LIAISON: Aarav Rajpara, Student Liaison from El Toro High School, delivered his report.
PRESENTATIONS: ( Item Nos. 2 — 3)
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Yu, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Voigts, to approve Presentation Item Nos. 2 — 3. The motion was carried by a vote of 5/0.
2. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING LUNAR NEW YEAR
Council Member Yu introduced this item. No public comment was offered.
ACTION: A proclamation recognizing Lunar New Year was presented.
3. 2023 HOLIDAY LIGHTS CONTEST WINNER
City Manager Rose introduced this item and invited Communications and Marketing Specialist Jobe to provide a presentation. No public comment was offered.
ACTION: The 2023 Holiday Lights Contest Winner was recognized.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Marcel Louis XIV thanked staff for their responsiveness to his inquiries. He provided a handout to the City Council on electrical meter pedestals.
Walter Nobrega expressed concerns with Assembly Bill 205.
Katie Arizmendi provided information on Alzheimer's Orange County and the Walk for Alzheimer's event in March.
Patty Mouton provided information on Alzheimer's Orange County and the Walk for Alzheimer's event in March.
Andrew O'Connor expressed concerns with crime activity, Council Member Yu, delays in a pickleball court opening, and Dump Day.
Margie Lancaster provided information on Mr. John Irish's memorial service.
CONSENT CALENDAR: ( Item Nos. 4 — 13)
Item Nos. 7, and 9 — 11 were pulled for discussion.
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Voigts, seconded by Council Member Yu, to approve Consent Item Nos. 4 — 6, 8, and 12 — 13. The motion was carried by a vote of 5/0.
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.
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5. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL HELD ON JANUARY 16, 2024
ACTION: The minutes were approved as submitted.
6. QUARTERLY TREASURER'S REPORT - QUARTER ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023
ACTION: The report was received and filed.
8. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE MAKING VARIOUS
UPDATES TO THE LAKE FOREST MUNICIPAL CODE
ACTION: Second reading was conducted, and an Ordinance entitled: AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE LAKE FOREST
MUNICIPAL CODE TO MAKE MINOR AMENDMENTS, CORRECTIONS, AND
CLEAN-UP REFINEMENTS AND DETERMINING THE ORDINANCE TO BE EXEMPT FROM CEQA was adopted.
12. ACCEPTANCE OF PORTOLA CENTER IMPROVEMENTS AND RELEASE OF BONDS FOR TRACT 18096
ACTION: 1. The tract improvements and monumentation constructed by Portola Senior Housing Associates, LP for Tract 18096 were accepted as complete. 2.
The City Clerk was authorized to release the Subdivision Faithful Performance and Subdivision Labor and Materials Bonds, both in the amount $ 576,068 and the Subdivision Improvement Monumentation Bond in the amount of $ 750. 3.
The City Clerk was authorized to release the Subdivision Improvement Warranty Bond in the amount of $ 57,606.90 one year after acceptance of the public improvements for Tract 18096 with concurrence of the Director of Public Works/City Engineer.
13. AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR TRABUCO ROAD & LAKE
FOREST DRIVE REHABILITATION, ASCENSION MEDIAN IMPROVEMENTS, TRABUCO TRAIL REHABILITATION ( PW 24S03, PW 23S05A and PW 24P16) ACTION: 1. Contract documents for construction of Trabuco Road and Lake Forest Drive Rehabilitation ( PW 23S05A), Ascension Median Improvements PW 24S03) and Trabuco Trail Rehabilitation ( PW24P16) were approved. 2. A Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE 2023-2030 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN; AMENDING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 was adopted. 3. A contract in the amount of $ 4,668,668 was awarded to All American Asphalt, Inc. 4. All Other bids received were rejected and return February 6, 2024 LAKE FOREST CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Page 3 of 7 of the bid bonds upon receipt of the executed contract documents from All American Asphalt, Inc. was authorized. 5. The Mayor was authorized to sign, and the City Clerk to attest the contract with All American Asphalt, Inc.
ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION: ( Item Nos. 7, and 9 — 11) MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Voigts, seconded by Council Member Pequeno, to approve Item Nos. 7, and 9 — 11. The motion was carried by a vote of 5/0.
7. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 12
OF THE LAKE FOREST MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ENFORCEMENT
OF STREET SWEEPING AND PERMIT PARKING RESTRICTIONS
Andrew O'Connor offered public comment and expressed concerns with parking enforcement.
ACTION: Second reading was conducted, and an Ordinance entitled: AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 12.16 OF TITLE 12 OF THE LAKE
FOREST MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO ENFORCEMENT OF STREET SWEEPING AND PERMIT PARKING RESTRICTIONS was adopted.
9. FIRST AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH THERESA DOBBS ( DBA HOUSING REHABILITATION
CONSULTING SERVICES) FOR HOUSING REHABILITATION CONSULTING
SERVICES
Andrew O'Connor offered public comment and expressed concerns with the cost of the agreement.
ACTION: 1. The proposed First Amendment to the Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Theresa Dobbs dba Housing Rehabilitation Consulting Services was approved. 2. The Mayor was authorized to execute, and the City Clerk to attest, the First Amendment to the Agreement with Theresa Dobbs dba Housing Rehabilitation Consulting Services, substantially in the form attached.
10. PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES CONTRACT AWARD FOR
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES RELATED TO
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORTS ( EIRs)
Andrew O'Connor offered public comment and expressed concerns with the cost of the agreement.
ACTION: 1. A Professional Consulting Services Agreement in the amount of 873,540.88 was awarded to LSA Associates, Inc. (" LSA"), of Irvine, California, to provide Environmental Consulting Services related to Environmental Impact February 6, 2024 LAKE FOREST CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Page 4 of 7 Reports (EIRs). The EIRs are for three projects ( Site Development Permits 08- 23-5653, 09-23-5658, and 06-21-5437) located at 26110, 26140, 26160, 26250, and 26200 Enterprise Way. 2. The Mayor was authorized to sign and the City Clerk to attest to the Professional Consulting Services Agreement with LSA, substantially in the form attached. 3. A Resolution entitled: 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 was adopted.
11. SECOND AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH INTERWEST CONSULTING GROUP, INC. FOR BUILDING AND SAFETY SERVICES
Andrew O'Connor provided public comment and expressed concerns with the cost of the agreement.
ACTION: 1. The Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Interwest Consulting Group, Inc. (" Interwest") contract for Building and Safety Services to extend the term an additional year, update hourly billing rates and service processes under the agreement, and increase total compensation in the amount of $ 500,000 for a total not - to - exceed compensation amount of 6,340,000 was approved. 2. The Mayor was authorized to sign, and the City Clerk to attest, the Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Interwest, substantially in the form attached.
PUBLIC HEARING: ( Item No. 14)
14. UPDATE FINES FOR PARKING VIOLATIONS
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing. City Manager Rose introduced this item and invited Senior Management Analyst De La Paz to provide a presentation.
Andrew O'Connor offered public comment and expressed concerns with parking enforcement. Council member questions were asked and answered. The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Voigts, seconded by Council Member Yu, to: 1. Conduct the noticed public hearing. 2. Adopt a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST, CALIFORNIA, UPDATING FINES FOR PARKING VIOLATIONS. The motion was carried by a vote of 5/0.
DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS: ( Item Nos. 15 — 16)
15. MEMBERSHIP IN ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA CITIES, ORANGE COUNTY ( CONTINUED FROM THE JANUARY 16, 2024, CITY COUNCIL
MEETING)
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ACTION: The presentations were received and filed.
16. FUTURE PROGRAMMING FOR THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST'S STRATEGIC
ECONOMIC INVESTMENT PROGRAM
City Manager Rose introduced this item and invited Management Assistant Hairrell to provide a presentation. Marcel Louis XIV offered public comment and expressed concerns with the quality of restaurants. Council member questions were asked and answered.
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Cirbo, seconded by Council Member Yu, to: 1. Direct staff to prepare an allocation of $ 50,000 to fund Small Business Development Center programs. 2. Direct staff to combine the budgets for Restaurant Industry Assistance and Other Impacted Industry Assistance. 3.
Direct staff to develop program guidelines for a bulk gift card purchasing program for local employers for future consideration. The motion was carried by a vote of 5/0.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: City Manager Rose had nothing further to report.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Council Member Cirbo:
Council Member Pequeno:
Council Member Yu:
Mayor Pro Tem Voigts:
February 6, 2024
Council Member Cirbo encouraged everyone to use
their BOGO cards for Valentine's Day and reminded
everyone of Dump Day scheduled for February 10. He
thanked staff for their hard work through the storms.
Council Member Pequeno reported on his attendance
at Snowfest, and his participation in the Point - in - Time count. He thanked staff for their hard work.
Council Member Yu reported on his attendance at the
Library Advisory Board meeting, the New Business
Reception, and congratulated Ramon Jiang on his
appointment to West Point.
Mayor Pro Tem Voigts reported on his attendance at
Snowfest, the ACC-OC policy dinner, and the New
Business Reception. He wished everyone a Happy
Valentine's Day.
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Mayor Tettemer: Mayor Tettemer reported on his attendance at the New Business Reception, Snowfest, the Volunteers in
Parks meeting, and a meet and greet with Scouts. He
provided information on John Irish's years of service
to the City.
ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting of the City Council was adjourned in memory of John Bullard Irish at 8:12 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
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LISA BERGLUNTD
APPROVED:
MARK TETTEMEFk
CITY CLERK MAYOR
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