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, July 2, 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 Pequeño
Benjamin Yu
Mayor Pro Tem: Scott Voigts
Mayor: Mark Tettemer
City Manager: Debra Rose
City Attorney: Matthew E. Richardson
City Clerk: Lisa Berglund
INVOCATION: The Invocation was provided by Philip Porter, 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 #8621.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Janet Choi expressed interest in communicating with the Code Enforcement Division regarding an open case for her residence.
Andrew O'Connor expressed concerns with communicating with Mayor Tettemer regarding the Kidder Mathews contract, repair of Performing Arts Center doors, and travel reimbursement for Council Member Yu's trip to Sacramento.
Marcel Louis XIV expressed concerns with the annual contract between the Orange County Sheriff's Department and the City and the discussion at the June 18, 2024 City Council Meeting regarding the unsuccessful proposer for the new solid waste and recycling services franchise.
Steve Arnett expressed concerns with construction by Baldwin and Sons and the preservation of views for homes along Malabar Road in Portola Hills.
CONSENT CALENDAR: (Item Nos. 1 - 5)
Item Nos. 2 and 5 were pulled for discussion.
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Voigts, seconded by Council Member Yu, to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1, and 3 - 4. The motion was carried by a vote of
1. 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.
PROCLAMATION SUPPORTING WILDFIRE AWARENESS AND
PREVENTION SEASON
ACTION: A proclamation supporting designating mid-summer through early Autumn as Wildfire Awareness and Prevention Season was approved.
4. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 12 •OF THE LAKE FOREST MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE ENACTMENT
OF A SEPARATE SCHEDULE OF FINES FOR PARKING VIOLATIONS
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 THE ENACTMENT OF A
SEPARATE SCHEDULE OF FINES FOR PARKING VIOLATIONS was adopted.
ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION: (Item Nos. 2 and 5)
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Pequeño, seconded by Council Member Yu, to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 2 and 5. The motion was carried by a vote of 5/0.
2. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL HELD ON JUNE 18, 2024
Andrew O'Connor offered public comment and expressed concerns with City Manager Rose.
ACTION: Approved as submitted.
AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR STATE
LOBBYING SERVICES
Andrew O'Connor offered public comment and expressed concerns with the costs of the agreement.
ACTION: 1. A Professional Consultant Service Agreement was awarded to Joe A. Gonsalves & Son for State Lobbying Services. 2. The Mayor was authorized to sign and the City Clerk to attest to the Agreement with Joe A. Gonsalves & Son, substantially in the form attached.
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DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS: (Item Nos. 6 - 9)
PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT(S) WITH SOUTH COUNTY OUTREACH REGARDING REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 20702 EL TORO ROAD #35
AND DECLARATION OF EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND REGARDING THE SAME PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54221
City Manager Rose introduced this item and invited Economic 'Connor offered public comment and expressed concerns with the agreement. Development Housing Manager Grijalva to provide a presentation. Andrew Marcel Louis XIV offered public comment and expressed concerns with the agreement. Council questions were asked and answered.
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Pequeño, seconded by Council Member Yu, to: 1. Adopt a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST APPROVING A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH SOUTH COUNTY OUTREACH REGARDING 20702 EL TORO ROAD #35 (APN 938-741-79) AND FINDING THAT THE ACTION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT; and
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign the letter agreement in substantially similar form to the version attached, which acknowledges conformance with the terms of the Community Development Block Grant loan agreement between the City and South County Outreach; and 3. Adopt a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54221
DECLARING THAT CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 20702 EL TORO ROAD #35 (APN 938-741-79) IS EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND, AND
FINDING THAT SUCH DECLARATION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT; and 4. Adopt a Resolution entitled: A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST
APPROVING A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH SOUTH COUNTY OUTREACH REGARDING 20702 EL TORO ROAD #35 (APN 938-741-79) AND
FINDING THAT THE ACTION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT; and 5. Authorize the City Manager or her designee to perform any additional acts necessary to complete the above transactions. The motion was carried by a vote of 5/0.
ORDINANCE REGARDING AMENDMENTS TO LAKE FOREST MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 5.17 CONCERNING SIDEWALK VENDING REGULATIONS City Manager Rose introduced this item and invited Assistant Director of Community Development Stonich to provide a presentation. Bob Holtzclaw offered public comment and expressed concerns with the City's ability to address private property maintenance. Council questions were asked and answered.
July 2, 2024 LAKE FOREST CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Page 3 of 5 MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Pequeño, seconded by Council Member Yu, to introduce the first reading of an Ordinance entitled: AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 5.17 OF THE LAKE FOREST
MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO SIDEWALK VENDING AND FINDING THE
ACTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT. The motion was carried by a vote of 5/0.
8. CITY COUNCIL WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS POLICY
City Manager Rose introduced this item and invited City Clerk Berglund to provide a presentation. Marcel Louis XIV offered public comment and expressed concerns with including a photo on individual council letterhead. Council questions were asked and answered.
Council Member Pequeño made a motion to reduce the number of mass mailers from 199 to 50, and not include photos on individual council letterhead. Mayor Pro Tem Voigts made a friendly amendment to reduce the number of mass mailers to 49. Mayor Tettemer made a friendly amendment to further reduce the number of mass mailers to 29.
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Tettemer, seconded by Council Member Pequeño, to adopt revisions recommended by staff but remove Section 1.7, and allow staff to revise Section 3 in accordance with Council's recommendations.
The motion was carried by a vote of 5/0.
9. POTENTIAL PERFORMANCE OF THE PACIFIC SYMPHONY
City Manager Rose introduced this item and invited Recreation Manager Hunter to provide a presentation. John Forsyte offered public comment in favor of the Pacific Symphony. Council questions were asked and answered.
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Voigts, seconded by Council Member Yu, to: 1. Direct staff to produce the Pacific Symphony event on August 17, 2024, authorizing the City Manager to execute any contract documents with the Pacific Symphony related to the event. 2. Adopt a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTIÓN OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE 2023-2025 OPERATING BUDGET;
AMENDING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25. The motion was carried by a vote of 5/0.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: City Manager Rose informed the Council that volunteers for the Taste of Lake Forest event will be recognized at the next City Council meeting.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Council Member Cirbo: Council Member Cirbo reported on his attendance at July 2, 2024 LAKE FOREST CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Page 4 of 5 the Taste of Lake Forest event and the Concert in the
Park. He reminded everyone of the 25th Anniversary of
the Marine Corp Base Closing event scheduled for
July 10 at the Performing Arts Center.
Council Member Pequeño: Council Member Pequeño thanked staff for their hard work. He reported on his attendance at the Taste of
Lake Forest event, Orange County Fire Authority
graduation ceremony, a public satety meeting, a tour
of the Orange County Sheriff's Department's Real
Time Operations Center, the Concert in the Park, the
Party of 5 Mixer, the grand opening for rauna
Veterinary Collective. He reminded everyone of the
25th Anniversary of the Marine Corp Base Closing
event scheduled for July 10 at the Performing Arts
Center and of the 4t of July parade event.
Council Member Yu: Council Member Yu reported on his attendance at the Happy 4th of July.
Mayor Pro Tem Voigts: Mayor Pro Tem Voigts reported on his attendance at the Concert in the Park and the Taste of Lake Forest
event and added that Heritage Hill Park was a gem in
the City. He thanked staff and volunteers for their hard work at the Taste of Lake Forest event.
Mayor Tettemer: Mayor Tettemer reported on his attendance at the Taste of Lake Forest event. He expressed interest in
writing a letter of thanks to county agencies that
partnered with the City on the Taste of Lake Forest
event.
ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting of the City Council was adjourned at 8:18 p.m.
Respectfully submitted: APPROVED:
LO
LISA BERGLUNC MARK TETTEMER
CITY CLERK MAYOR
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