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, September 17, 2024, at the Lake Forest City Council Chambers, 100 Civic Center Drive, Lake Forest, California, was called to order at 6:33 p.m. with Mayor Pro Tem Voigts absent and Council Member Cirbo teleconferencing.
ROLL CALL: Council Members:
Mayor Pro Tem:
Mayor:
City Manager:
City Attorney:
City Clerk:
Doug Cirbo ( teleconference)
Robert Pequeno
Benjamin Yu
Scott Voigts ( absent)
Mark Tettemer
Debra Rose
Matthew E. Richardson
Lisa Berglund
INVOCATION: The Invocation was provided by Chaplain Serena Cummins.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of our Country was led by Girl Scout Troop # 8621.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
John Karpierz provided information on the Kiwanis Club of Lake Forest.
CONSENT CALENDAR: ( Item Nos. 1 — 5)
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Pequeno, seconded by Council Member Yu, to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 — 5. The motion was carried by a vote of 4-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Voigts absent.
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.
2. MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL HELD ON SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
ACTION: The minutes were approved as submitted.
3. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL HELD ON SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
ACTION: The minutes were approved as submitted.
4. CERTIFICATION OF WARRANT REGISTER
ACTION: The warrant register in the amount of $ 7,154,990.21 was approved.
5. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE STREET SIDEWALK REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT PROJECT OPS-2023-01
ACTION: 1. The contract documents for Street Sidewalk Repair and Replacement Project OPS-2023-01 were approved. 2. The apparent low bidder, We R Builders, Inc., was found to be nonresponsive and their request for a bid withdrawal was accepted. 3. 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 2024-25" was adopted. 4. A contract in the amount of 206,587.50 was awarded to the second lowest bidder, Cheloletty Engineering, Inc. 5. All other bids received were rejected and return of the bid bonds upon receipt of the executed contract documents from Cheloletty Engineering, Inc. was authorized. 6. The Mayor was authorized to sign, and the City Clerk to attest the contract with Cheloletty Engineering, Inc.
PUBLIC HEARING(S): ( Item Nos. 6 — 8)
6. FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION REPORT
The Mayor opened the public hearing. City Manager Rose introduced this item and invited Economic Development/Housing Manager Grijalva to provide a presentation. No public comment was offered. The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Pequeno, seconded by Council Member Yu, to: Adopt a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE FY 2023-2024 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
REPORT FOR THE CITY'S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM. The motion was carried by a vote of 4-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Voigts absent.
7. ANNUAL REVIEW OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
The Mayor opened the public hearing. City Manager Rose introduced this item and invited Economic Development/Housing Manager Grijalva to provide a September 17, 2024 LAKE FOREST CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Page 2 of 5 presentation. Council questions were asked and answered. No public comment was offered. The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Yu, seconded by Council Member Pequeno, to: 1. Conduct the annual review of Development Agreements between the City and the following parties: a. USA Portola Properties, LLC Baldwin"); b. Lennar Homes (" Lennar"); c. Shea Homes (" Shea"); d. Toll Brothers West, Inc. (" Toll Brothers"). 2. Find that Baldwin, Lennar, Shea, and Toll Brothers are each in good faith compliance with its respective Development Agreements. The motion was carried by a vote of 4-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Voigts absent.
8. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY FOR THE
JERONIMO ROAD WIDENING IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
The Mayor opened the public hearing. City Manager Rose introduced this item and invited Mr. Guillermo Frias from Best, Best and Krieger to provide statements. Assistant City Engineer Erdman also provided a presentation. No public comment was offered. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Council Member questions were asked and answered. City Clerk Berglund confirmed that the City is in receipt of an objection letter from the property owner.
MOTION: A motion was made by Council Member Pequeiio and seconded by Council Member Yu, to adopt a Resolution of Necessity entitled: RESOLUTION
OF NECESSITY FOR THE ACQUISITION, BY EMINENT DOMAIN, OF A FEE
INTEREST IN A PORTION OF THAT CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY
COMMONLY KNOWN AS 25052 FARTHING STREET, CITY OF LAKE
FOREST, CALIFORNIA, AND A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT FOR THE JERONIMO ROAD WIDENING IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. It was determined that the public interest and necessity require the acquisition of a certain real property interest from Assessor's Parcel No. 614-021-34 by eminent domain for the Jeronimo Road Widening Improvements Project. The City Attorney or the City Attorney's designee was authorized to commence an eminent domain proceeding. The motion was carried by a vote of 4-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Voigts absent.
DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS: ( Item No. 9)
9. LAGUNA HILLS DMV OFFICE CLOSURE
The Mayor turned the floor over to Council Member Yu to provide comments on this item. Council members provided direction to the City Manager to craft a letter from the Mayor to the State of California regarding support for the opening of a Department of Motor Vehicles branch in the Lake Forest area.
ACTION: City Council exercised discretion.
September 17, 2024 LAKE FOREST CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Page 3 of 5 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: City Manager Rose had nothing further to report.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Council Member Cirbo: Council Member Cirbo sent greetings to all from the state of Indiana.
Council Member Pequeno:
Council Member Yu:
Mayor Tettemer:
Council Member Pequeno thanked staff for all their
hard work. He reported on his attendance at the
Leading Ladies event, the grand opening of Sanaa'a,
and a ride along with Orange County Fire Authority to
tour the operations of the Airport Fire.
Council Member Yu thanked first responders for their
hard work in responding to the Airport Fire. He
requested the Council consider a certificate of
recognition for the 30th Anniversary of the Kiwanis
Club of Lake Forest. He reminded everyone that the
City passed an ordinance regarding street vendors.
Mayor Tettemer reported on his attendance at the
Leading Ladies event, a ride along with Orange
County Fire Authority to tour the operations of the
Airport Fire, the Orange County Business Council's
First Responder's Dinner, and a 9/11 Remembrance
event.
ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting of the City Council was adjourned at 7:22 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
LISA BERGLU
CITY CLERK
APPROVED:
MARK TETTEM
MAYOR
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