May 1, 2002
2:00 P.M.
Laguna Woods City Hall
24264 El Toro Road
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.
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. FLAG SALUTE
III. ROLL CALL
COUNCILMEMBERS: _ Bouer, _Ross _Ring
_ Hack, Mayor Pro Tem _ McLaughlin, Mayor
IV. PRESENTATIONS
NONE
V. CITY PROCLAMATIONS
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.
5.1 Proclamation – National Arthritis Awareness Month – May
5.2 Proclamation – Rededication of Leisure World Globe
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR
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 Claim against the City by Robert Koeblitz
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Deny the claim against the City of Laguna Woods by Robert Koeblitz in the amount of $18.95.
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
NONE
IX. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
9.1 Taxi Cab Voucher Contract
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
A. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Fiesta Taxi, Inc. and Administrative Services Co-op, Inc. to provide transportation services under the City’s pilot Taxi Voucher program.
B. Approve use of Senior Mobility Program funds to buy-down the cost of taxi vouchers by 50% off the face value for residents who either:
· Qualify for OCTA ACCESS service, or
· Qualify for Leisure World Lift Bus service, or
· Are a member of a household that does not own an automobile, or
· Are aged 81 years or more.
9.2 General Plan
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discuss the General Plan process and give staff direction regarding an approach for completion of the land use element.
9.3 Fiscal Year 2002-03 Budget
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Review budget projections and discuss various proposals for current service levels and new programs.
X. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
XI. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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
NONE
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting is adjourned to 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15, 2002 at the Laguna Woods City Hall, 24264 El Toro Road, 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) 639-0500 (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 24264 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, CA 92853. Phone: (949) 639-0500, FAX (949) 639-0591.
