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, June 4, 2024, at the Lake Forest City Council Chambers, 100 Civic Center Drive, Lake Forest, California, was called to order at 6:30 p.m. with all members present.
ROLL CALL: Council Members: Doug Cirbo
Robert Pequeno
Benjamin Yu
Mayor Pro Tem: Scott Voigts
Mayor: Mark Tettemer
uv Manade Debra Rose
City Attorney: Matthew E. Richardson
City Clerk: Lisa Berglund
INVOCATION: The Invocation was provided by Glen Baun, Lake Forest Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of our Country was led by Girl Scout Troop #8629.
PRESENTATIONS: (Item Nos. 1 - 3)
Council Member Yu welcomed Captain Pultz and thanked him for his assistance with the first Neighborhood Watch Community meeting held May 22, 2024, in the Meadows community.
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Yu, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Voigts, to approve Presentation Item Nos. 1 - 3. The motion was carried by a vote of 5/0.
1. INTRODUCTION OF CHIEF OF LAKE FOREST POLICE SERVICES OCSD
CAPTAIN DAVID PULTZ
City Manager Rose provided an introduction and Captain Pultz provided brief remarks. Andrew O'Connor provided public comment and expressed concerns with public safety issues and requested a public safety report.
ACTION: The presentation was received and filed.
2. LAKE FOREST MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL
City Manager Rose introduced this item and invited Management Analyst Houston to provide a presentation. No public comment was offered.
ACTION: The presentation introducing the City's upcoming Multicultural Festival to be held on June 8, 2024 was received and filed.
3. TASTE OF LAKE FOREST RETURNS
City Manager Rose introduced this item and invited Management Assistant Hairrell to provide a presentation. No public comment was offered.
ACTION: The 2024 Taste of Lake Forest presentation was received and filed.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Andrew O'Connor expressed concerns about the City Manager evaluation process, the costs of sinkhole repairs and facility maintenance, and safety for students.
James Hong urged the Council to consider events celebrating the United States as a Christian nation.
Marcel Louis XIV expressed his continued interest in speaking with City staff on the annexation of Foothill Ranch.
Edward Cheng expressed his interest in communicating with the Code Enforcement Division about alcohol beverage sales and outdoor dining.
CONSENT CALENDAR: (Item Nos. 4 - 12)
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Voigts, seconded by Council Member Yu, to approve Consent Calendar Items Nos. 4 - 12. 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 waived.
5. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL HELD ON MAY 21, 2024
Andrew O'Connor provided public comment on public comments made by Sean Fletcher and Council Member Pequeño.
ACTION: The minutes were approved as submitted.
6. INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE ROAD CLOSURES AND RELATED
ACTIVITIES ON JULY 4, 2024
ACTION: 1. Road closures of race and parade route from 5:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. on July 4, 2024 were approved. 2. Public Works was directed to provide required June 4, 2024 LAKE FOREST CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Page 2 of 6 traffic control devices and crews for road closures. 3. The Orange County Sheriff's Department was directed to staff road closures and patrol events. 4.
Additional street sweeping of the route was approved.
7. FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENTS WITH ARDURRA GROUP, INC. AND
ANNEALTA GROUP FOR MUNICIPAL ENGINEERING/ STAFF
AUGMENTATION SERVICES
ACTION: 1. The First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Ardurra Group, Inc. for Municipal Engineering/ Staff Augmentation Services was approved. 2. The First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Annealta Group for Municipal Engineering/ Staff Augmentation Services was approved. 3. The Mayor was authorized to execute, and the City Clerk to attest, the First Amendment to the Agreement with Ardurra Group, Inc., substantially in the form attached. 4. The Mayor was authorized to execute, and the City Clerk to attest, the First Amendment to the Agreement with Annealta Group, substantially in the form attached.
8. AWARD OF AGREEMENT FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES AT THE SPORTS
PARK AND RECREATION CENTER
ACTION: 1. The Agreement for Maintenance Services with a compensation amount of $300,000 to Crown Facility Solutions for janitorial maintenance services at the Sports Park and Recreation Center was approved. 2. The Mayor was authorized to sign, and the City Clerk attest, the Agreement for Maintenance Services with Crown Facility Solutions, substantially in the form attached.
9. AWARD OF AGREEMENT FOR BUS SHELTER MAINTENANCE SERVICES Andrew O'Connor offered public comment and expressed concerns with the light fixtures within bus shelters.
ACTION: 1. The Agreement for Maintenance Services in the amount of $211,145.70 was awarded to ShelterClean Services, Inc., for Bus Shelter Maintenance Services. 2. The Mayor was authorized to sign, and the City Clerk to attest, the award of contract to ShelterClean Services, Inc., substantially in the form attached.
10. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR LAKE FOREST CITYWIDE ELECTRICAL
MAINTENANCE SERVICES
ACTION: 1. An Agreement for Maintenance Services in the amount of $397,200 was awarded to Access Electrical Services, Inc., for Lake Forest Citywide Electrical Maintenance Services. 2. The Mayor was authorized to sign, and the June 4, 2024 LAKE FOREST CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Page 3 of 6 City Clerk to attest, the award of an Agreement for Maintenance Services to Access Electrical Services, Inc., substantially in the form attached.
11. FIRST AMENDEMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH CONVERGINT
TECHNOLOGIES, LLC FOR CCTV MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
ACTION: 1. The First Amendment to the Agreement with Convergint Technologies, LLC for CCTV Maintenance for Fiscal Year 2024-25 was approved. 2. The Mayor was authorized to sign, and the City Clerk to attest, the -irst Amendment to the Agreement, substantially in the form attached.
12. CONSIDERATION OF THE SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER ("SBDC") MAIN ST. DIGITAL PROGRAM
ACTION: 1. The City Council authorized the City Manager to negotiate and enter into an Agreement with the Cal State University Fullerton Auxiliary Services Corp for the provision of Main St. Digital Services. 2. 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 was adopted.
Council Member Pequeño announced that he would no longer be reading a statement following public comment like he has in the previous two City Council meetings.
Council Member Voigts offered an explanation to the public that the public comment portion of the meeting is not meant for dialog between the public and the City Council.
DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS: (Item Nos. 13 - 15)
13. AWARD AGREEMENT FOR RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL SOLID
WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES
City Manager Rose introduced this item and invited Administrative Services Manager Groves and President of EcoNomics William O'Toole to provide a presentation. Andrew O'Connor offered public comment and expressed concerns with Mayor Pro Tem Voigts and the costs of the agreement. President of Valley Vista Services David Perez offered public comment and thanked staff and Council members for the opportunity to participate in a professional procurement process. Council member questions were asked and answered.
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Yu, seconded by Council Member Pequeño, to: 1. Approve Agreement for the Collection, Transportation, Processing, and Diversion of Recyclable Materials, Food Scraps, Yard Trimmings, Construction and Demolition Debris and Other Materials, and for the Collection, Transportation, and Disposal of Municipal Solid Waste to CR&R, June 4, 2024 LAKE FOREST CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Page 4 of 6 Incorporated. 2. Authorize the Mayor to sign, and the City Clerk to attest, the Solid Waste and Recycling Agreement substantially in the form attached. 3.
Direct staff to set a public hearing to adopt proposed rates in accordance with Proposition 218. The motion was carried by a vote of 5/0.
14. FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET APPROPRIATION
City Manager Rose introduced this item and invited Finance Director Shirah to provide a presentation. No public comment was offered. Council questions were asked and answered.
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Voigts, seconded by Council Member Yu, to: 1. 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. 2. Adopt a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST, CALIFORNIA, APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 ONLY AND
AUTHORIZING CERTAIN ACTIONS WITH APPROPRIATIONS. The motion was carried by a vote of 5/0.
15. CALIFORNIA CONSITUTION ARTICLE XIIIB APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT City Manager Rose introduced this item and invited Finance Director Shirah to provide a brief summary. No public comment was offered.
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Pequeño, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Voigts, to adopt a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 IN THE AMOUNT OF $166,646,632. 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 Cirbo reported on his attendance at the Family Assistance Ministries' Annual Fundraising
Gala.
Council Member Pequeño: Council Member Pequeño thanked staff for their hard work and welcomed Captain Pultz. He reported on his
attendance at the Memorial Day ceremony at El Toro
Memorial Cemetery and a legislative luncheon with
Assemblymember Diane Dixon.
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Pultz and thanked him for the Neighborhood Watch
Community meeting held at the Meadows community.
He recognized Sean Fletcher for his work with Clean
Lake Forest and requested consensus to bring an
item to discuss adding Council member photos to
individual Council letterhead. Consensus was
received.
Mayor Pro Tem Voigts: Mayor Pro Tem Voigts reported on his attendance at the Memorial Day ceremony at El Toro Memorial
Cemetery and a legislative luncheon with
Assemblymember Diane Dixon.
Mayor Tettemer: Mayor Tettemer reported on his attendance at the Memorial Day ceremony at El Toro Memorial
Cemetery and a legislative luncheon with
Assemblymember Diane Dixon. He thanked staff for
the Lost Landmarks of Orange County book release
event and reminded everyone that the Sports Park
was turning 10 years old.
ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting of the City Council was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. in memory of Donald Lee Blankenship.
Respectfully submitted: APPROVED:
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LISA BERGLUND MARK TETTENER
CITY CLERK MAYOR
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