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, August 20, 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 Pequerio
Benjamin Yu
Mayor Pro Tem: Scott Voigts
Mayor: Mark Tettemer
City Manager:
City Attorney:
City Clerk:
Debra Rose
Matthew E. Richardson
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.
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representatives: Mayor and City Manager Unrepresented Employee(s): All Employees
ACTION: Closed session was conducted.
3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code section 54957
Title: City Attorney
ACTION: Closed session was conducted.
INVOCATION: The Invocation was provided by Chaplain Jim Davis, Orange County Sheriffs Department.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of our Country was led by Boy Scout Troop # 628.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT: City Attorney Richardson had no action to report.
PRESENTATIONS: ( Item No. 4)
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Voigts, seconded by Council Member Yu, to approve Presentation Item No. 4. The motion was carried by a vote of 5-0.
4. RECOGNITION OF 2024 FOURTH OF JULY PARADE VOLUNTEERS,
SPECIAL GROUPS, SPONSORS, AND AWARD WINNERS
City Manager Rose introduced this item and invited Senior Recreation Supervisor Wysocki to provide a presentation. No public comment was offered.
ACTION: 1. The volunteers who helped plan and produce the 2024 Lake Forest 4th of July Parade were recognized. 2. The special groups that provided police services, street closures and neighborhood cleanups, and ambulatory services were recognized. 3. The parade sponsors were recognized. 4. Awards to winning parade entries were presented.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Gary Tennison expressed concerns with left turn signals at Muirlands and Ridge Route, landscape maintenance at townhomes, and construction projects throughout the city.
Anthony Sanclair thanked the Building Department and the Code Enforcement Division for their responsiveness and professionalism.
Andrew O'Connor expressed concems with Council Member Yu.
Kim Silber Riley requested that a monument be installed at Veteran's Park memorializing the Space Force.
CONSENT CALENDAR: ( Item Nos. 5 — 14)
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Voigts, seconded by Council Member Yu, to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 5 — 6, 8 — 9, and 12 — 13. The motion was carried by a vote of 5-0.
5. 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.
6. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL HELD ON JULY 16, 2024
ACTION: The minutes were approved as submitted.
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8. CERTIFICATION OF WARRANT REGISTER
ACTION: The warrant register in the amount of $ 8,029,878.17 was approved.
9. CERTIFICATION OF WARRANT REGISTER
ACTION: The warrant register in the amount of $ 8,074,744.11 was approved.
12. NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR STRUCTURAL STEEL PATIO COVER AT LAKE FOREST CIVIC CENTER SENIOR CENTER ( PW 2022-13)
ACTION: 1. Zuma Construction Group, Inc. was found to have completed construction of Lake Forest Civic Center Senior Center Structural Steel Patio Cover ( PW 2022-13). 2. The Notice of Completion was approved and the Mayor was authorized to execute the document on behalf of the City. 3. The City Clerk was authorized to submit Notice of Completion for recordation to the Office of the County Recorder of Orange County within fifteen days of the City Council approval, as required by Section 9204 of the California Civil Code. 4. Staff was authorized to release any unencumbered retention in accordance with California law.
13. RESPONSE TO THE ORANGE COUNTY GRAND JURY REGARDING
RECYCLABLES AND ORGANIC WASTE, AND E - BIKES
ACTION: The City Council approved and authorized the City Manager to submit the City's responses to the Orange County Grand Jury Reports regarding recyclables and organic waste, and E -bikes.
ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION ( Item Nos. 7, 10 — 11, and 14)
7. QUARTERLY TREASURER'S REPORT - QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2024 Council Member Cirbo asked for clarification on the City's investment strategies.
Finance Director Shirah provided clarification. No public comment was offered.
ACTION: The report was received and filed.
10 AWARD CONTRACT FOR VIDEO CONFERENCE SYSTEM UPGRADE
PROJECT
Andrew O'Connor offered public comment and expressed concerns with the cost of the contract.
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Yu, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Voigts, to: 1. Approve the contract documents for Video Conference System August 20, 2024 LAKE FOREST CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Page 3 of 7 Upgrade Project. 2. Award a contract in the amount of $ 283,215.15 to Golden Star Technology, Inc. 3. Authorize the Mayor to sign, and the City Clerk to attest, the contract with Golden Star Technology, Inc, substantially in the form attached. The motion was carried by a vote of 5-0.
11. AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR RANCHO PARKWAY & LAKE FOREST DRIVE STREET IMPROVEMENTS ( 24T05), JERONIMO ROAD & LAKE FOREST DRIVE ( 24T06), AND LOS ALISOS BOULEVARD &
ROCKFIELD BOULEVARD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS ( 24T07)
Andrew O'Connor offered public comment and expressed concerns with the cost of the contract.
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Voigts, seconded by Council Member Yu, to: 1. Approve contract documents for construction of Rancho Parkway & Lake Forest Drive Street Improvements ( 24T05), Jeronimo Road & Lake Forest Drive ( 24T06), and Los Alisos Boulevard & Rockfield Boulevard Intersection Improvements ( 24T07). 2. Disqualify the apparent low bidder, Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc., for having interests as both a prime contractor and subcontractor on another bid for this project. 3. Adopt 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. 4. Award a contract in the amount of $ 1,889,257.30 to the second lowest bidder, All American Asphalt. 5. Reject all other bids received and authorize return of the bid bonds upon receipt of the executed contract documents from All American Asphalt. 6. Authorize the Mayor to sign, and the City Clerk to attest the contract with All American Asphalt. The motion was carried by a vote of 5-0.
14. THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH KAYUGA SOLUTION, INC., FOR ASSET MANAGEMENT PROGRAM AND SERVICES
Andrew O'Connor offered public comment and expressed concerns with the cost of the agreement. Mayor Tettemer expressed opposition to the agreement.
Council questions were asked and answered.
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Voigts, seconded by Council Member Yu, to: 1. Approve the Third Amendment to the Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Kayuga Solution, Inc. (" Kayuga") for Asset Management Program Project and Services. 2. Authorize the Mayor to sign, and the City Clerk to attest to the Third Amendment, substantially in the form attached. The motion was carried by a vote of 4-1, with Mayor Tettemer voting no.
PUBLIC HEARING(S): ( Item No. 15)
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15. PUBLIC HEARING TO SET THE APPEAL AND IMPOUNDMENT FEES
RELATING TO UNPERMITTED SIDEWALK VENDORS
Mayor Tettemer opened the public hearing. City Manager Rose introduced this item and invited Senior Code Enforcement Officer Karuga to provide a presentation. Andrew O'Connor offered public comment and expressed concerns with enforcement of the municipal code related to sidewalk vendors.
Council questions were asked and answered. Mayor Tettemer 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, SETTING THE AMOUNT OF APPEAL AND
IMPOUNDMENT FEES RELATING TO SIDEWALK VENDORS PURSUANT TO LAKE FOREST MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 5.17.110. The motion was carried by a vote of 5-0.
DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS: ( Item Nos. 16 — 18)
16. UPDATE ON THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST'S STRATEGIC ECONOMIC
INVESTMENT PROGRAM
City Manager Rose introduced this item and invited Economic Development/Housing Manager Grijalva to provide a presentation. Andrew O'Connor offered public comment expressing concerns with the way funds are being spent. Council questions were asked and answered.
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Yu, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Voigts, to: 1. Direct staff to close out the Catalytic Converter Theft Mitigation Programs. 2. Direct staff to present a final SEIP spending plan to the Audit Committee. The motion was carried by a vote of 5-0.
17. KICK-OFF MEETING WITH KOSMONT COMPANIES FOR SHOPPING
CENTER ANALYSIS CONSULTING SERVICES
City Manager Rose introduced this item and invited Economic Development/Housing Manager Grijalva to introduce President of Kosmont Companies Ken Hira. Mr. Hira provided a presentation. Andrew O'Connor offered public comment and expressed concerns with the cost of the project.
Council questions were asked and answered.
ACTION: The presentation was received and filed.
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18. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM UPDATE
City Manager Rose introduced this item and invited Principal Civil Engineer Mokarram to provide a presentation. Andrew O'Connor offered public comment and expressed concerns with the logistics of several projects. Council questions were asked and answered.
MOTION: The update was received and filed.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: No report was provided.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Council Member Cirbo: Council Member Cirbo reported on his attendance at the ACC-OC Mayors and Council Members
Roundtable Discussion, Summer Concert in the Park,
National Night Out, and the Pacific Symphony
Orchestra concert.
Council Member Pequeno:
Council Member Yu:
Mayor Pro Tem Voigts:
Mayor Tettemer:
Council Member Pequeno thanked staff for all their
hard work. He reported on his attendance at National
Night, Summer Concert in the Park, the Pacific
Symphony Orchestra concert, and homeless
networking forum.
Council Member Yu reported on his attendance at
National Night Out, Summer Concert in the Park, and
ribbon cutting ceremonies for Mathnasium and a
restaurant. He reminded everyone to not purchase
tacos from street vendors.
Mayor Pro Tem Voigts reported on his attendance at
Summer Concert in the Park, National Night Out, and
the Pacific Symphony Orchestra concert. He thanked
staff for their efforts at National Night Out.
Mayor Tettemer presented a photo of the Pacific
Symphony Orchestra concert with the orchestra's
conductor and Council members. He commended
staff for their efforts in organizing the event. He also reported on his attendance at the ribbon cutting
ceremony for Mathnasium, a tour of the Success
Center at the Orange County Rescue Mission, an
informational meeting at Second Harvest Food bank,
and an Orange County Fire Authority press event for a
display of new helicopters.
August 20, 2024 LAKE FOREST CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Page 6 of 7 ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting of the City Council was adjourned at 9:12 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
LISA BERGLUND
CITY CLERK
APPROVED:
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