AGENDA of
THE LAGUNA WOODS CITY COUNCIL
March 15, 2002
2:00 P.M.
Leisure World Administration Building Board Room
23522 Paseo de Valencia
Laguna Woods, CA 92653
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 or a particular Committee’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. Any person wishing to address the City Council on any matter, whether or not it appears on this agenda, is requested to complete a “Request to Speak” form available at the door. 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. Requests to speak to items on the agenda shall be heard at the appropriate point on the agenda; requests to speak about subjects not on the agenda will be heard during the Public Comment section of the meeting.
III. ROLL CALL
COUNCILMEMBERS: _Hack _Ross _Ring _ McLaughlin, Mayor Pro Tem _Bouer, Mayor
IV.PRESENTATIONS
NONE
All proclamations listed under this section will be enacted by one vote, unless Members of the City Council request specific items be removed for separate action. Proclamations will then be read and presented.
NONE
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.
6.1 Approve 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.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Waive reading of ordinances and resolutions.
6.2 City Manager’s Contract Extension
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve a restated contract of employment for the City Manager that extends the contract period through December 31, 2007.
6.3 Administrative Policies
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Laguna Woods Administrative Policy 3.5: Environmental Purchasing Policy.
6.4 2000-2001 Community Services Grants
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the extension of five fiscal year 2001-02 community service grant contracts (Lutheran Social Services of Southern California, Crisis Assistance Program, Rebuilding Together/Christmas in April, Jewish Family Services of Orange County and American Lung Association of Orange County) through December June 31, 2002, to allow for the expenditure of existing contract balances.
6.5 City Hall Tenant Improvements
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the transfer of $55,000 from the Reserve for Economic Uncertainties (account 01.6800.268.990) to Building Improvements (account 01.6800.609) to fund improvements for the new City Council chambers, including an upgrade of video capabilities.
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Hearings are scheduled for a time certain of 2:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible. City Council, when considering the matter scheduled for hearing, will take the following actions: A. Receive staff report; B. Open the Public Hearing; C. Receive Public Comment; D. Close Public Hearing. Council comment and questions; 8. Take appropriate actions. Those wishing to address the City Council during the Public Hearing must complete a Request to Speak Form and provide it to the City Clerk prior to the Public Hearing.
NONE
VIII. COUNCIL BUSINESS
8.1 General Plan
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discuss the General Plan process and current status of the land use, housing and circulation elements. Give staff direction with respect to the remainder of the process including timeframe extensions and the allocation of additional funding.
9.1 Public Road/Parking Area – Leisure World Gate 12 Property
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discuss the proposal for a public road and parking area that would commence on Moulton Parkway, traverse the Leisure World Gate 12 area and end adjacent to Laguna Woods Town Centre. Give staff direction to proceed with negotiations for this project.
At this time members of the public may address the City Council regarding any items within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. NO action may be taken on items not listed on the agenda unless authorized by law.
XII. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
XIII. CLOSED SESSION
The City Council will meet in closed session to:
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting is adjourned to 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at the Leisure World Administration Building, Board Room, 23522 Paseo de Valencia, Laguna Woods, CA 92653.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: In compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at (949) 452-0600 (Voice) or the California Relay Service at (800) 735-2929 if you have a TDD or (800) 735-2922 if you do not have a TDD. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting should enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to the meeting.
AGENDA: The City Council agenda and agenda back-up materials are available from the Office of the City Clerk, after 3:00 p.m., on the Friday prior to the City Council meeting. Copies of the agenda are provided at no cost. Agenda back-up materials are available at City Hall for inspection and copies are available at a per page copy cost. If you wish to be added to the e-mail or regular mail list to receive a copy of the agenda, a request must be made to the City Clerk in writing. Copies of the agenda are mailed only if stamped, self-addressed envelopes are provided. The City of Laguna Woods mailing address is 24310 Moulton Parkway, Suite K, and Laguna Woods, CA 92853. Phone: (949) 452-0600, FAX (949) 457-8160.
