Minutes – July 16, 2008
Minutes – July 16, 2008
CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
July 16, 2008
2:00 P.M.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Hack called the Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Laguna Woods to order at 2:00 p.m.
II. FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Pro Tem Ring led the flag salute.
III. ROLL CALL
COUNCILMEMBERS: PRESENT: Bouer, Robbins, Ross, Ring, Hack
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Keane; City Attorney McEwen; Assistant City Manager Reilly; City Clerk Condon
IV. PRESENTATIONS
None.
V. CITY PROCLAMATIONS
None.
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by Councilmember Robbins, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ring, and carried unanimously to approve Consent Calendar Items 6.1 – 6.7.
6.1 Approved City Council minutes from the regular meeting of June 18, 2008 and the adjourned regular meeting of June 25, 2008.
6.2 Approved the reading by title of all ordinances and resolutions. Said ordinances and resolutions that appear on the public agenda shall be determined to have been read by title only and further reading waived.
6.3 Received and Filed June 2008 monthly Treasurer’s Report.
6.4 Approved the July 16, 2008 Warrant Register in the amount of $539,717.32.
6.5 Community Development Block Grants
A. Approved two agreements with the County of Orange for the receipt of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds and authorized the Mayor and City Manager to execute the agreement, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
B. Designated the City Manager and the Community Services Manager as staff responsible for the City’s CDBG Projects.
6.6 Amendment to Cooperative Agreement D99-128 to fund (TMDL) Studies in the Newport Bay Watershed.
Approved an amendment to the existing Newport Bay Watershed Studies agreement to extend the term of the agreement for two years; and authorized the Mayor to execute the agreement subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
6.7 Final Map of Tract 16835 – 23522 Paseo de Valencia
Approved Resolution No. 08-16 approving a final map entitled;
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 16835
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
VIII. CITY COUNCIL
None
IX. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
9.1 Ridge Route Linear Park
Assistant City Manager Reilly provided an overview of the proposed Ridge Route Linear Park which will be located in public right of way on the south side of Ridge Route Drive just east of Moulton Parkway to 1,000 feet west of Avenida de la Carlota. He advised that nine bids were received and reviewed. Park-in-Lieu fees were received from the San Sebastian project which is to be used for park development in the City. The funds were allocated preliminarily to the future City Centre Park project, which is still underfunded. Staff recommended the transfer of $216,000 of Park-in-Lieu fees from the City Centre Park project to the Ridge Route Linear Park project.
Margo Bouer, resident, requested information on the proposed path length and design. Staff advised it would be decomposed granite that was American with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant and would connect to existing concrete sidewalks at either ends of the park.
Councilmember Ross expressed her appreciation that exercise equipment areas would be installed.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ring, seconded by Councilmember Robbins and carried unanimously to:
A. Award a contract to Marina Landscape, Inc., in the amount of $652,808.75, plus authorized change orders not to exceed 5% of the base amount; and authorized the City Manager to execute a contract and approve change orders, subject to approval of the contract as to form by the City Attorney.
B. Transferred $216,000 of Park-in-Lieu fees from the City Centre Park project to the Ridge Route Linear Park project.
X. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
City Attorney McEwen advised there was no report.
XI. COMMITTEE REPORTS
11.1 Transportation Corridor Agencies (Mayor Hack)
Mayor Hack advised the public hearing on the 241 extension was cancelled and will need to be rescheduled.
11.2 Southern California Water Committee (Mayor Hack)
Mayor Hack advised that Governor Schwarzenegger has proclaimed we are in a draught and options are being discussed to deliver water to the southern part of the state.
11.3 Vector Control District (Councilmember Bouer)
Councilmember Bouer reported there have been 100 dead birds collected in Orange County that tested positive for West Nile virus and advised a dead raven was found in Laguna Woods. It was recommended that people make sure that repairs were done to damaged window screens, eliminate standing water, use mosquito repellent and wear long pants and sleeves when you are outdoors when mosquitoes are present.
11.4 Library Advisory Board (Councilmember Robbins)
Councilmember Robbins advised that there had not been a meeting. The new ad hoc committee on allocation services met and discussed a course of action and what would be expected from a consultant to determine if the allocation formula was correct or needed to be revised.
11.5 Orange County Fire Authority (Councilmember Ross)
Councilmember Ross advised that there was an emergency meeting the last week of June to appropriate money to pay for the fire support in the northern part of the state. There will be a regular meeting next week. She introduced OCFA Division Chief Ed Fleming who discussed the three-minute video regarding senior fall prevention and stated it was a pleasure to work with Councilmember Ross on the project.
Mayor Hack questioned if there were things for residents to be aware of during the fire season. Division Chief Fleming recommended people be vigilant for smoke and fires and discussed the OCFA’s procedures for dispatching teams into areas when conditions are favorable for fires. City Manager Keane discussed the City program which utilizes CERT members who are dispatched in the City as two member teams when the temperature reaches certain levels and humidity drops.
11.6 Laguna Canyon Foundation (Mayor Pro Tem Ring)
Mayor Pro Tem Ring advised they received the annual education report on what 3rd and 4th graders from Santa Ana were taught and amendments to the articles of incorporation were approved.
11.7 Coastal Greenbelt Authority (Mayor Pro Tem Ring)
Mayor Pro Tem Ring advised that the meeting scheduled for Thursday had been cancelled due to a lack of a quorum.
XII. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Iris Gorin, resident, announced that the SOS group were hosting a candidate forum on Sunday, July 27th at Clubhouse 1 at 3:00 p.m. and invited candidates and residents to attend.
Barbara Copley, resident, expressed concern for the appearance of the Aliso Creek area in the Village and questioned who had responsibility for the Creek and if grants could be obtained for repairs.
City Manager Keane reported that the creek area is owned by either GRF or United within the Village and the water is water of the United States. She advised that it is difficult to obtain permits to clean up creek areas and recommended Ms. Copley check with the Village management company. She advised that grants could be obtained for public property, but it was difficult to obtain them for private property.
Mayor Hack advised that the City is under two separate water entities and that the creek was in the San Diego Watershed.
City Manager Keane reported that staff had received a call on the height of brush in areas and reported that the areas had been checked and brush cleared.
XIII. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmember Ross reminded everyone that falls happen and to remove clutter from their house.
XIV. CLOSED SESSION
None.
XV. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 2:44 p.m. The next meeting will be at 2:00 p.m. on August 20, 2008 at the Laguna Woods City Hall, 24264 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, CA
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SUSAN M. CONDON, City Clerk
Adopted: August 20, 2008
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BERT HACK, Mayor
