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, March 18, 2025, 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:
Mayor Pro Tem:
Mayor:
City Manager:
City Attorney:
City Clerk:
CLOSED SESSION
Doug Cirbo
Mark Tettemer
Benjamin Yu
Robert Pequeno
Scott Voigts
Debra Rose
Matthew E. Richardson
Lisa Berglund
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION
EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(1)
NUMBER OF CASES: 1
Case Name: Brian McMillan v. City of Lake Forest, et al.
USDC Central District Case No.: 8:25-cv-00245-SRM ( JDEx) ACTION: Closed session was conducted.
INVOCATION: The Invocation was provided by Bruce Hoggan from 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 Brownie and Junior Troop # 3620.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT: City Attorney Richardson reported that the City Council directed him to defend the City on the three claims made by Mr. McMillan.
PRESENTATIONS: ( Item No. 2)
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Pequeno, seconded by Council Member Yu, to approve Presentation Item No. 2. The motion was carried by a vote of 5-0.
2. RECOGNITION OF 2024 COMMISSION CHAIRS
ACTION: The 2024 Chairs of the Community Services, Traffic and Parking, and Planning Commissions were recognized.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Jacqueline Napoli expressed concerns with e - bike riders harassing residents and recounted her personal encounter with them.
Girish Rao expressed concerns with e - bike riders harassing residents and recounted his personal encounter with them.
Joseph Poteet expressed concerns with permitted parking and parking enforcement.
Mark Tamar expressed concerns with e - bike riders harassing residents and recounted his personal encounter with them.
Andrew O'Connor expressed concerns with the City's response to e - bike complaints and concerns with various Council Members and the City Manager.
Kelly Lee, representative from Southern California Edison, provided resources for residents should they experience a power outage. Also informed the City Council that Southern California Edison will not be selling its assets.
Sean Lavery expressed concerns with e - bike riders harassing residents and recounted his personal encounter with them.
Cheryl Ghindia expressed concerns with e - bike riders harassing residents and recounted her personal encounter with them.
Council Member Yu provided clarification on the City's response to e - bike violations.
Mayor Pro Tem Pequeno provided clarification on the Orange County Sheriffs Department's policy on pursuits. Mayor Voigts received consensus to create an ad hoc committee consisting of himself and Mayor Pro Tem Pequeno to discuss residents' concerns with e - bike riders.
CONSENT CALENDAR: ( Item Nos. 3 — 9)
Consent Calendar Item Nos. 4 — 5 were pulled for discussion.
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Tettemer, seconded by Mayor Voigts, to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 3, and 6 — 9. The motion was carried by a vote of 5-0.
3. 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.
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6. FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH 360 GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES
FOR WEBSITE HOSTING SERVICES
ACTION: The proposed First Amendment to the Second Letter Agreement with 360 Global Technology LLC was approved.
7. 2024 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT
ACTION: Staff was authorized to submit the 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report to the Governor's Office of Planning and Research and the State's Housing and Community Development Department.
8. 2024 ANNUAL HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
ACTION: Staff was authorized to submit the 2024 Annual Housing Element Progress Report to the State Department of Housing and Community Development and the Governor's Office of Planning and Research.
9. NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR TRABUCO ROAD REHABILITATION PROJECT FROM BAKE PARKWAY TO PEACHWOOD ( 24S01B), ASCENSION MEDIAN IMPROVEMENTS ( 24S03), AND LAKE FOREST DRIVE
REHABILITATION FROM BAKE PARKWAY TO PORTOLA PARKWAY
24S01 C)
ACTION: 1. All American Asphalt, Inc. was found to have completed construction of the Trabuco Road Rehabilitation Project from Bake Parkway to Peachwood ( 24S01B), Ascension Median Improvements ( 24S03), and Lake Forest Drive Rehabilitation from Bake Parkway to Portola Parkway ( 24S01 C). 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.
ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION: ( Item Nos. 4 — 5)
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Voigts, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Pequeno, to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 4 — 5. The motion was carried by a vote of 5-0.
4. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL HELD ON MARCH 4, 2025
Andrew O'Connor offered public comment and expressed concerns with comments made by Mayor Pro Tem Pequeno.
March 18, 2025 LAKE FOREST CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Page 3 of 6 ACTION: The minutes were approved as submitted.
5. CERTIFICATION OF WARRANT REGISTER
Andrew O'Connor offered public comment and expressed concerns with various expenditures.
ACTION: The warrant register in the amount of $ 4,940,888.58 was approved.
DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS: ( Item Nos. 10 - 11)
10. APPROVAL OF AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING LOAN AGREEMENT WITH
NATIONAL COMMUNITY RENAISSANCE FOR THE ASPAN COURT
AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT
City Manager Rose introduced this item and invited Economic Development/Housing Manager Grijalva to provide a presentation. Chief Development Officer for National Core Alexa Washburn also provided information. City Council questions were asked and answered.
Rona Henry offered public comment and expressed support for the agreement.
Andrew O'Connor offered public comment and expressed concerns with the logistics of the project.
Rudy Barbosa offered public comment and expressed support for the agreement.
Erin Schwarz offered public comment and expressed support for the agreement.
Todd Cottle offered public comment and expressed support for the agreement.
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Pequefio, seconded by Council Member Tettemer, to: Approve a Resolution titled: " A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAKE
FOREST, THE LAKE FOREST HOUSING AUTHORITY AND NATIONAL
COMMUNITY RENAISSANCE." The motion was carried by a vote of 5-0.
11. FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 MID - YEAR BUDGET REVIEW
City Manager Rose introduced this item and invited Finance Director Shirah to provide a presentation. Andrew O'Connor offered public comment and March 18 2025 LAKE FOREST CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Page 4 of 6 expressed concerns with expenditures. Council questions were asked and answered.
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Yu, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem- Pequeno, to: 1. Receive and file the 2023-2025 Operating Budget Mid - Year Review Report. 2. Adopt a Resolution titled: 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. 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 Tettemer:
Council Member Yu:
Mayor Pro Tem Pequeno:
Mayor Voigts:
Council Member Cirbo provided remarks on public
comments made during City Council meetings. He
reported on compliments he has received from
residents and credited the competence of staff. He
reported on his attendance at Scouting events and the
Saddleback District Volunteer Appreciation Dinner. He
requested consensus to recognize the local Scouting
leadership with a certificate. Mayor Voigts and Council Member Yu provided consensus.
Council Member Tettemer had nothing further to
report.
Council Member Yu provided remarks echoing
Council Member Cirbo's comments.
Mayor Pro Tem Pequeno thanked staff for their hard
work and echoed Council Member's comments and
reiterated that the City is well run.
Mayor Voigts provided remarks on how the City is a
welcoming and safe place and thanked staff for their
hard work. He requested consensus to create an ad
hoc committee consisting of himself and Mayor Pro
Tem Pequeno to discuss residents' concerns with e -
bike riders.
ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting of the City Council was adjourned at 8:04 p.m.
March 18, 2025 LAKE FOREST CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Page 5 of 6 Respectfully submitted:
LISA BERGLU
CITY CLERK
March 18, 2025
APPROVED:
SCOTT VOIGTS
MAYOR
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