Meeting

AGENDA
LAKE FOREST CITY COUNCIL

Regular Meeting of the City Council
Tuesday, December 6, 2022

Closed Session 5:30 p.m.
Public Session 6:30 p.m.

City Council Chambers, 100 Civic Center Drive, Lake Forest, California

NOTICE: Pursuant to Lake Forest Municipal Code Section 2.04.010, Regular Meetings of the City Council are held the First and Third Tuesday of each month at the hour of 5:30 p.m. for Closed Session matters, if required. The Public Session of the meeting shall commence at 6:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible. Special Meeting times may be held at a different time and date as listed on the Agenda.

AGENDA DOCUMENT REVIEW: The Agenda and staff reports are available on the Internet at https://www.lakeforestca.gov/129/Agendas and at the City Clerk’s Office, 100 Civic Center Drive, Lake Forest, California, on the Friday before the meeting on Tuesday.

AGENDA DESCRIPTION: The Agenda descriptions are intended to give notice to members of the public of a general summary of items of business to be transacted or discussed. The listed Recommended Action represents staff’s recommendation. The City Council may take any action which it deems to be appropriate on the agenda item and is not limited in any way by the recommended action.

AGENDA ON SOCIAL MEDIA: This meeting will be streamed through Facebook Live. Comments will not be taken via Facebook Live. To ensure that the City Council receives your comments, you may submit written comments or voicemail messages to the City Clerk prior to the meeting. The City provides the Facebook Live stream as an additional service to the public. However, the City cannot guarantee that its network and/or the site will be uninterrupted. The City is not responsible for any interrupted service.

SPECIAL NOTICE REGARDING PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE MEETING AND PUBLIC COMMENT:

ASSEMBLY BILL 361: This meeting will occur in accordance with Government Code section 54953(e) et seq. (“AB 361”) wherein the City of Lake Forest City Council may continue to participate in meetings via teleconference.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: In addition to attending in person, pursuant to AB 361 members of the public may access the meeting live on our website at https://www.lakeforestca.gov/129/Agendas.

PUBLIC COMMENT PRIOR TO THE MEETING: Members of the public may submit email comments to [email protected]. Email comments will be uploaded to the agenda packet and made part of the official public record of the meeting and will not be read at the meeting. To ensure staff reviews all comments prior to the City Council meeting, please submit email comments no later than 5:00 p.m. the day of the meeting.

PUBLIC COMMENT: Members of the public may provide comments in-person at the meeting or remotely. Those wishing to provide comments in-person at the meeting will be asked to submit a request to speak to the City Clerk. Those wishing to provide comments remotely may join the meeting online at https://call.lifesizecloud.com/5038350 and enter Passcode 1004# or by phone at (312) 584-2401 and enter meeting number 5038350# followed by Passcode 1004#.

CALL TO ORDER:

5:30 p.m.

Council Members:	Neeki Moatazedi Mark Tettemer Scott Voigts
Mayor Pro Tem:	Doug Cirbo
Mayor:	Robert Pequeño

City Manager:	Debra Rose
City Attorney:	Matthew E. Richardson
City Clerk:	Lisa Berglund

CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT:

CLOSED SESSION: At this time, the City Council may recess to Closed Session for conference with Legal Counsel to discuss the items listed below pursuant to Government Code requirements. Any items not concluded by 6:30 p.m. may be continued to the end of the Public Session. At this time, members of the public may address the City Council regarding any items listed on the Closed Session agenda. No action may be taken on items not listed on the agenda unless authorized by law. Comments shall be limited to three minutes per item. Any person wishing to address the City Council on a Closed Session matter is requested to complete a "Request to Speak" form available at agenda public review table near the entrance. The completed form is to be submitted to the City Clerk prior to an individual being heard by the City Council. Whenever possible, lengthy testimony should be presented to the City Council in writing (8 copies) and only pertinent points presented orally.

Public Comment – Speaker Card

CLOSED SESSION

1.	CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION INITIATION OF LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(4) NUMBER OF POTENTIAL CASES: 1 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct Closed Session.

RECESS: City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.

RECONVENE: City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.

PUBLIC SESSION:

6:30 p.m.

PUBLIC SESSION: At this time, the City Council will convene to consider public matters. Those wishing to address the City Council must submit a completed “Request to Speak” form to the City Clerk prior to City Council action.

INVOCATION: The Invocation will be provided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Lake Forest Ward.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of our Country to be led by Council Member Tettemer.

CLOSED SESSION REPORT: City Attorney will report on Closed Session.

REPORT FROM STUDENT LIAISON: Report from Sam Quiambao, Student Liaison from El Toro High School.

CEREMONIAL: (Item Nos. 2 – 6)

RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THE NOVEMBER 8, 2022 ELECTION

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Upon receipt of final election results, adopt a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACTS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 8, 2022, DECLARING THE RESULT, AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW

INSTALLATION AND OATH OF OFFICE CEREMONY

RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Clerk or designee to administer the Oath of Office and present Certificate of Election to newly elected City Council Members.

COMMENTS BY INCOMING COUNCIL MEMBER-ELECT MARK TETTEMER, DISTRICT 4

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive comments from Council Member-Elect Tettemer.

COMMENTS BY INCOMING COUNCIL MEMBER-ELECT SCOTT VOIGTS, DISTRICT 3

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive comments from Council Member-Elect Scott Voigts.

COMMENTS BY INCOMING COUNCIL MEMBER-ELECT BENJAMIN YU, DISTRICT 2

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive comments from Council Member-Elect Benjamin Yu.

PRESENTATIONS: (Item Nos. 7 – 8)

CONSIDERATION OF A PRESENTATION FROM THE TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR AGENCIES

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive presentation from the Transportation Corridor Agencies.

RECOGNITION OF THE 2022 CHAMPION SPONSOR, EAGLE COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION AND PRESENTATION OF THE 2023 SPECIAL EVENTS SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES PACKET

RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. Recognize the 2022 Champion Sponsor, Eagle Community Credit Union.

2. Receive Presentation of the 2023 Special Events Sponsorship Opportunities Packet.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Members of the public can submit an e-comment to [email protected]. E-comments will not be read at the meeting. Members of the public may also provide comments in-person at the meeting or remotely. Those wishing to provide comments in-person at the meeting will be asked to submit a request to speak to the City Clerk. Those wishing to provide comments remotely may join the meeting online at https://call.lifesizecloud.com/5038350 and enter Passcode 1004# or by phone at (312) 584-2401 and enter meeting number 5038350# followed by Passcode 1004#.

Public Comment – Speaker Cards

CONSENT CALENDAR (Item Nos. 9 – 18)

All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted by one vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless Members of the City Council, the public, or staff request specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action.

MOTION TO WAIVE READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Said Ordinances and Resolutions which appear on the public agenda shall be determined to have been read by title and further reading waived.

10.

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL HELD ON NOVEMBER 1, 2022

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve as submitted.

11.

MONTHLY TREASURER'S REPORT - OCTOBER 2022

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file.

12.

CERTIFICATION OF WARRANT REGISTER

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the warrant register in the amount of $4,581,649.96 as submitted.

13.

APPROVAL OF MEASURE M2 EXPENDITURE REPORT

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST, CALIFORNIA, CONCERNING THE MEASURE M2 EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST

14.

CONSIDERATION OF THE 2023 CITY MEETING CALENDAR

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt the 2023 City Meeting Calendar.

15.

AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR STREET MAINTENANCE AND ENGINEERING SUPPORT SERVICES

RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. Award an Agreement for Maintenance Services in the amount of $4,850,529.46 to Charles Abbott & Associates, Inc., of Mission Viejo, California, for Street Maintenance and Engineering Support Services.

2. Authorize the Mayor to sign, and the City Clerk to attest, the award of contract to Charles Abbott & Associates, Inc., of Mission Viejo, California, substantially in the form attached.

16.

AGREEMENTS WITH VONAGE BUSINESS, INC. FOR TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES

RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. Approve the Second Amendment to the 2019 Agreement with Vonage Business, Inc. for additional Telephone Equipment and Services at the Lake Forest Civic Center.

2. Approve the Agreement with Vonage Business, Inc. for Telephone Equipment and Services at the Lake Forest Civic Center, Sports Park, and the Etnies Skate Park of Lake Forest.

17.

SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH FLOCK GROUP, INC.

RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. Approve the Additional Services Agreement with Flock Group, Inc. for automatic license plate reader cameras.

2. Authorize the City Manager to sign, and the City Clerk to attest, the Additional Services Agreement, substantially in the form attached.

18.

CITY COMMISSIONER TERMS EXPIRING IN DECEMBER 2022, AND THE PROCESS FOR APPOINTING INDIVIDUALS TO THOSE SEATS

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and File.

DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS (Item Nos. 19 – 21)

The following matters are for City Council consideration/discussion/action. Members of the public may have the opportunity to address these items if they wish to do so. Please complete the Request to Speak form and give to the City Clerk.

19.

STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY AND INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES DISCUSSION

RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. Provide policy direction to revise the City’s Investment Policy to allow all investment opportunities authorized in the Government Code.

2. Provide policy direction to revise the City’s Investment Policy to allow for the use of an investment advisory firm to actively manage the City’s Investment Portfolio.

20.

CITYWIDE STREET NAME SIGN PROJECT UPDATE

RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. Approve the design of neighborhood street name signs and direct staff to proceed with the solicitation of bids for the Citywide Street Name Sign Project.

2. Provide direction regarding adding the replacement of Traffic Signal Street Name Signs to the Citywide Street Name Sign Project.

21.

ADOPTION OF 2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODES WITH LOCAL AMENDMENTS.

RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. Introduce for first reading an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTERS 8.02, 8.04, 8.06, 8.12, 8.14, 8.16, 8.18, 8.20, 8.22, 8.24, AND 8.26 OF TITLE 8 OF THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2022 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE (CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24), TOGETHER WITH CERTAIN ADDITIONS, AMENDMENTS, AND DELETIONS; and

2. Direct staff to schedule a January 3, 2023, public hearing to adopt the Ordinance identified in Recommended Action 1, including provision of the appropriate public hearing notices.

CITY MANAGER'S REPORT

At this time, the City Manager may comment on agenda and non-agenda items; and report on items of interest to the City Council and community.

CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS

At this time, City Council Members may comment on agenda or non-agenda matters. No discussion may take place on any item not appearing on the posted agenda. Council Members may ask a question for clarification, respond to statements made or questions posed by the public, make a brief announcement, or make a brief report on his or her own activities. In addition, the City Council may refer to staff or other resources for factual information, request staff to report back at a subsequent meeting or direct staff to place a matter of business on a future agenda. No action may be taken on non-agenda matters unless authorized by law (Government Code Section 54954.2).

Council Member Moatazedi:

Council Member Tettemer:

Council Member Voigts:

Mayor Pro Tem Cirbo:

Mayor Pequeño:

ADJOURNMENT:

In compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, you should contact the Office of the City Clerk at (949) 461-3400. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and agenda back-up materials can be obtained from the Office of the City Clerk on the Friday prior to the City Council meeting. Copies of all Agendas, Staff Reports and Supporting Materials can also be found on the City’s website – https://www.lakeforestca.gov/129/Agendas. Agenda and agenda packets, if requested, will be made available in an appropriate alternative format to persons with a disability as required by the Americans With Disabilities Act. Copies of the agenda are provided at no cost and agenda back-up materials are available at the per page copy cost.

The City of Lake Forest mailing address is City Council Chambers, 100 Civic Center Drive, Lake Forest, California.
Phone: (949) 461-3400. FAX (949) 461-3511

CERTIFICATION: I, Lisa Berglund, City Clerk of the City of Lake Forest, California, hereby certify that the foregoing agenda was posted for public review at City Hall on December 1, 2022.

Lisa Berglund
City Clerk

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