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 16, 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
Assistant City Manager:
City Attorney:
City Clerk:
Keith Neves
Matthew E. Richardson
Lisa Berglund
INVOCATION: The Invocation was provided by Community Outreach Pastor Laura Lepire, Saddleback Church.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of our Country was led by Girl Scout Troops # 8621 and # 2519.
PRESENTATIONS: ( Item Nos. 1 — 3)
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. NEW EMPLOYEE INTRODUCTIONS
Assistant City Manager Neves introduced this item and invited Assistant to the City Manager Ruelas to provide a presentation. No public comment was offered.
ACTION: The presentation was received and filed.
2. RECOGNITION OF VOLUNTEERS IN PARKS PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS Assistant City Manager Neves introduced this item and invited Management Assistant Samantha to provide a presentation. No public comment was offered.
ACTION: The volunteers who performed quarterly park inspections for the Volunteer in Parks (" VIP") Program for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 were recognized.
3. TASTE OF LAKE FOREST RETURNED
Assistant City Manager Neves introduced this item and invited Management Assistant Hairrell to, provide a presentation. No public comment was offered.
ACTION: 1. The 2024 Taste of Lake Forest presentation was received and filed.
2. The sponsors and volunteers were recognized with certificates.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Andrew O'Connor expressed concems with Council Member Yu.
Sean Fletcher expressed concerns with placement of election signs in undesignated areas throughout the City.
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. 4 — 10)
Item Nos. 7 and 9 were pulled for discussion.
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Yu, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Voigts, to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 4 — 6, 8, and 10. 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.
5. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL HELD ON JULY 2, 2024
ACTION: The minutes were approved as submitted.
6. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE REGARDING AMENDMENTS TO LAKE FOREST MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 5.17 CONCERNING SIDEWALK
VENDING REGULATIONS
ACTION: The second reading was conducted and an Ordinance entitled: AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 5.17 OF TITLE 5 OF THE LAKE
FOREST MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO SIDEWALK VENDING AND
FINDING THE ACTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT was adopted.
8. AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR ROCKFIELD BOULEVARD
MEDIAN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ( 24S09)
July 16, 2024 LAKE FOREST CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Page 2 of 6 ACTION: 1. Contract documents for construction of the Rockfield Boulevard Median Improvement Project ( 24S09) 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 2024-25" was adopted. 3.
A contract in the amount of $ 244,426 was awarded to IE General Engineering, Inc. 4. The Mayor was authorized to sign, and the City Clerk to attest the contract with IE General Engineering, Inc. 5. All other bids received were rejected and return of the bid bonds upon receipt of the executed contract documents from IE General Engineering, Inc. was authorized.
10. CONSIDER OPTING INTO A NATIONAL OPIOID SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
WITH KROGER
ACTION: 1. The settlement agreement with Kroger was opted into and the City's portion of the settlement funds was allocated to the County of Orange, and the City Manager was directed to execute any documents necessary to implement the action. 2. The City Manager was granted authority to execute and enter into future agreements related to the nation-wide opioid settlements.
ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION: ( Item Nos. 7 and 9)
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Voigts, seconded by Council Member Yu, to approve Item Nos. 7 and 9. The motion was carried by a vote of 5/0.
7. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN UPDATE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Andrew O'Connor offered public comment and expressed concerns with the costs of the agreement.
ACTION: 1. A Professional Consultant Services Agreement with a compensation amount of $ 249,000 was awarded to Nichols Consulting Engineers for Pavement Management Plan Update Services. 2. The Mayor was authorized to sign, and the City Clerk to attest, the award of contract to Nichols Consulting Engineers.
9. AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR SLURRY SEAL PROJECT FOR ARTERIAL STREETS: MUIRLANDS BLVD. FROM BAKE PARKWAY TO LOS ALISOS BLVD. AND JERONIMO ROAD FROM BAKE PARKWAY TO LOS ALISOS BLVD. ( PW 2021-05B)
Andrew O'Connor offered public comment and expressed concerns with the costs of the contract.
ACTION: 1. Contract documents for construction of Slurry Seal Project for July 16, 2024 LAKE FOREST CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Page 3 of 6 Arterial Streets: Muirlands Boulevard from Bake Parkway to Los Alisos Boulevard and Jeronimo Road from Bake Parkway to Los Alisos Boulevard PW 2021-05B were approved. 2. A Construction Contract in the amount of 1,758,120 was awarded to VSS International, Inc. 3. The Mayor was authorized to sign, and the City Clerk to attest the contract with VSS International, Inc. 4. All other bids received were rejected and return of the bid bonds upon receipt of the executed contract documents from VSS International, Inc. was authorized.
DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS: ( Item Nos. 11 — 14)
11. OPTIONS FOR EXPANSION OF HOLIDAY LIGHTING DISPLAY
Assistant City Manager Neves introduced this item and invited Recreation Manager Blethen to provide a presentation. No public comment was offered.
Council questions were asked and answered.
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Pequeno, seconded by Council Member Yu, to: 1. Receive and file a presentation from staff giving an update on expanded holiday lighting options. 2. Direct staff to investigate the costs considering alternative medians to illuminate and to provide an update to the City Council prior to the second and final one-year term extension of the Brightlife Designs, Inc. contract. The motion was carried by a vote of 5/0.
12. HOMELESSNESS, DRUG ADDICTION, AND THEFT REDUCTION ACT Assistant City Manager Neves introduced this item and turned it over to Council Member Pequeno to comment on this item. No public comment was offered.
Council questions were asked and answered.
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Yu, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Voigts, to adopt a Resolution Entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST, CALIFORNIA TO SUPPORT CALIFORNIA INITIATIVE # 23-0017A1. The motion was carried by a vote of 5/0.
13. LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY MATTERS
Assistant City Manager Neves introduced this item and invited Assistant to the City Manager Ruelas to provide a presentation. No public comment was offered.
Council questions were asked and answered.
Mayor Tettemer made a friendly amendment to the motion to include a change to the status of SB1218 from watch to support and form an ad hoc committee to gather further information on various legislation.
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Tettemer, seconded by Council Member Pequeno, to: 1. Receive and file a report summarizing legislative and regulatory July 16, 2024 LAKE FOREST CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Page 4 of 6 matters with the potential to impact the City of Lake Forest. 2. Adopt the policy positions recommended by staff on various legislation with the potential to impact the City of Lake Forest, change the status of SB1218 from watch to support, and form an ad hoc committee to gather further information on various legislation. The motion was carried by a vote of 5/0.
14. STRATEGIC PLAN QUARTERLY UPDATE
Assistant City Manager Neves introduced this item and_invited Assistant to the City Manager Ruelas to provide a presentation. No public comment was offered.
Council questions were asked and answered.
ACTION: The update was received and filed.
ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: Assistant City Manager Neves had nothing further to report.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Council Member Cirbo:
Council Member Pequeno:
Council Member Yu:
Council Member Cirbo reported on his attendance at
the 4th of July parade, the 25th Anniversary of the
Marine Corp Base Closing event, and the Orange
County Fire Authority Best and Bravest Awards
Dinner.
Council Member Pequeno reported on his attendance
at the 4th of July parade, the 25th Anniversary of the
Marine Corp Base Closing event, and a
Neighborhood Watch event.
Council Member Yu reported on his attendance at the
4th of July parade, the 25th Anniversary of the Marine
CorpBase Closing event, and the Orange County
Fire Authority Best and Bravest Awards Dinner. He
called for unity in light of the assassination attempt on Former President Trump.
Mayor Pro Tem Voigts: Mayor Pro Tem Voigts thanked staff for their efforts on the 4th of July parade, thanked volunteers for their service, and encouraged everyone to participate in
the City's volunteer programs.
Mayor Tettemer: Mayor Tettemer provided a statement in memoriam of Ryan Dunek.
July 16, 2024 LAKE FOREST CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Page 5 of 6 ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting of the City Council was adjourned in memory of Ryan Dunek at 8:08 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
LISA BERGLUN
CITY CLERK
APPROVED:
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