CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
June 19, 2002
2:00 P.M.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor McLaughlin called the Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Laguna Woods to order at 2:00 p.m.
II. FLAG SALUTE
Councilmember Ring led the Flag salute.
III. ROLL CALL
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Bouer, Ring, Ross, Hack, McLaughlin
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Keane; City Attorney Biggs; City Clerk Condon; Community Development Director Gomez, City Engineer Nelson; Lauren Barr, Manager, Planning Services
IV. PRESENTATIONS
City Manager Keane presented certificates and buttons to the winners of the Year 2002 Citizen Water Quality Expert Quiz.
V. CITY PROCLAMATIONS
Moved by Councilmember Ring, seconded by Councilmember Bouer and carried unanimously to adopt Proclamations 5.1 – 5.2
5.1 Proclamation – Race for the Cure – September 22, 2002
5.2 Proclamation – Fire Ant Awareness 2002
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Hack, seconded by Councilmember Ross, and carried unanimously to approve Consent Calendar items 6.1 through 6.6.
6.1 Approved City Council Minutes from the adjourned regular meeting of May 14, 2002 and special meeting of May 30, 2002.
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 May 2002 monthly Treasurer’s Report.
6.4 Approved the June 19, 2002 Warrant Register in the amount of $1,024,248.67.
6.5 Approved and authorized the Mayor to execute the Urban County Cooperation Agreement for FY 2003-2004 through 2005-2006.
6.6 Approved and authorized the Mayor to execute the Second Amendment to Agreement between the City of Laguna Woods and the County of Orange for law enforcement services.
VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1 New Cellular Antenna Site for AT&T Wireless (CUP 23)
City Manager Keane introduced Lauren Barr, Manager, Planning Services. He presented the staff report and answered questions relating to the proposed cellular antenna site at the Rossmoor Towers.
Saundra Jacobs, Applicant, thanked staff for their assistance.
Mayor McLaughlin opened the Public Hearing.
There were no requests to speak.
The Public Hearing was closed.
City Clerk Condon advised Mayor McLaughlin that a letter had been received from the President of the Board of Directors of Rossmoor Towers, supporting the application.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Hack, seconded by Councilmember Ring and unanimously carried, 5 – 0 to adopt Resolution 02-18 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CUP 23 FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A “MINOR” WIRELESS FACILITY ON THE ROSSMOOR TOWERS LOCATED AT 24055 PASEO DEL LAGO WEST.
7.2 Reconsideration of SUP 22 (GRF Community Center)
City Manager Keane noted that the development under consideration should be referred to as the Leisure World Community Center even though the development application identifies it as the GRF administration building. She presented the staff report and explained the options to reaffirm/ratify the denial of the special permit; grant a special permit with conditions; or discuss the new proposal from GRF. The GRF proposal requires offsite parking for 33 Community Center employees.
Further discussion was held on the GRF proposal. City Attorney Biggs advised that if a Memorandum of Understanding was signed, a temporary occupancy permit could be issued while staff drafted a Development Agreement incorporating the GRF proposal. Development agreements must be adopted by ordinance and require two council meetings.
Mayor McLaughlin opened the Public Hearing.
Kevin Canning, representing GRF, discussed the applicant’s position. He advised that GRF did not feel a Development Agreement was necessary and that a deed restriction would accomplish what the City required.
City Manager Keane advised that staff felt a Development Agreement was required to allow the City to enforce City conditions; without this agreement, the City would no way to assure that the offsite parking lot is actually used.
Mr. Canning noted that GRF was prepared to agree to a Development Agreement if required.
Don Kornreich expressed his support on coming to a quick solution on a Development Agreement.
The Public Hearing was closed.
City Clerk Condon advised Mayor McLaughlin that letters had been received from a resident opposing the move of the fitness center to the new building and noting parking problems at Town Centre, and from High Point Communities, a center building owner, requesting the City retain the ability to revoke occupancy should the Leisure World building cause parking problems.
Councilmember Bouer made a motion for adoption of proposed resolution. The motion died for lack of a second.
Further discussion was held.
Moved by Councilmember Bouer, seconded by Councilmember Ring and carried unanimously to authorize the City Manager to sign a Memorandum of Understanding allowing temporary certificate of occupancy valid for 120 days until a Development Agreement is in full force and effect.
VII. COUNCIL BUSINESS
8.1 November 2002 Election
City Clerk Condon presented the staff report on the two proposed election resolutions and provided costs for producing and distributing a separate City Sample Ballot.
After discussion, the Council consensus was not to produce and distribute a separate City Sample Ballot.
Moved by Councilmember Ring, seconded by Councilmember Bouer and carried unanimously to adopt the following two resolutions entitled:
Resolution No. 02-19: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2002 FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISION OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES
and
Resolution No. 02-20: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2002, WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE DATE PURSUANT TO § 10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE
IX. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
9.1 Fiscal Year 2002-03 Annual Budget
City Manager Keane presented the proposed Fiscal Year 2002-03 Budget. She advised that the proposed budget discussed on June 12, 20002 totaled $7.4 million. The proposed budget resolution totals $7.6 million. City Manager Keane provided explanations for the increases and answered questions. City Manager Keane discussed the proposed resolutions on employee compensation and the 2002-03 appropriations limit. The capital improvement program for the years 2002-03 through 2008-09 was also discussed.
Moved by Councilmember Ring, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hack and carried unanimously to adopt the staff recommendation as follows:
Resolution No. 02-21 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE BUDGET AND APPROVING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2002 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2003
and
Resolution No. 02-22 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 01-27 AND ESTABLISHING A COMPENSATION SCHEDULE FOR CITY EMPLOYEES
and
Resolution No. 02-23 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2002-03
and
Approved a capital improvement program for the years 2002-03 through 2008-09.
9.2 Measure M. Transportation Funding
The Council welcomed Assistant City Manager Reilly back to work. Assistant City Manager Reilly presented the staff report on Measure M certification requirements and answered questions.
Moved by Councilmember Bouer, seconded by Councilmember Ring and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 02-24 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS CONCERNING THE STATUS OF THE CIRCULATION ELEMENT FOR THE CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS
9.3 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
City Manager Keane presented the staff report and discussed the two County agreements that are recommended to meet NPDES permit requirements.
Moved by Councilmember Bouer, seconded by Councilmember Ross and carried unanimously to approve the following:
A. Approved and authorized the Mayor to execute Amendment and Restatement of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Stormwater Permit Implementation Agreement.
B. Approved and authorize the Mayor to execute a water quality ordinance implementation agreement with the Orange County Flood Control District.
X. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
City Attorney Biggs reported that a class action suit against Toshiba, which included the city, was settled and the City would be receiving a check in the amount of $43.61 related to its purchase of a laptop computer.
XI. COMMITTEE REPORTS
11.1 Laguna Canyon Foundation (Councilmember Ring)
Councilmember Ring reported the Foundation had passed a resolution in support of the City’s purchase of the Rossmoor property.
11.2 El Toro Reuse Planning Authority (ETRPA) (Mayor Pro Tem Hack)
Mayor Pro Tem Hack provided an update on various lawsuits involving ETRPA.
11.3 San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Authority (SJHTCA) (Mayor Pro Tem Hack)
Mayor Pro Tem Hack reported on discussions regarding the possible merger of the San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor and Foothill Eastern.
11.4 Vector Control District (Councilmember Bouer)
Mayor Bouer thanked the Council for the fire ant proclamation and reported he would present the proclamation to the District at their meeting tomorrow.
11.5 Orange County Library Board (Councilmember Ross)
Councilmember Ross advised the Board meeting was being delayed until the governor’s budget was determined.
11.6 Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA)(Councilmember Ross)
Councilmember Ross reported that OCFA presented awards on June 13.
XII. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Ray Barrett asked questions on the lawsuit against the City which impacts the Leisure World Gate 12 area. City Manager Keane provided a brief update.
Don Kornreich discussed a November 5 straw vote on various issues.
Margo Hannon thanked the City for allowing temporary occupancy of the third floor of the Leisure World Community Center.
XIII. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmember Ross discussed proposed state budget cuts, which would eliminate money provided to cities and counties to run state mandated projects.
XIV. CLOSED SESSION
Council recessed to Closed Session to confer with its property negotiator, Leslie Keane, with regard to the terms of a possible acquisition of property located in the general vicinity of El Toro Road and Aliso Creek Road, pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 54956.8
There was no reportable action.
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 5:05 p.m. City Manager Keane reported there would not be a meeting on Friday, June 28, 2002 as indicated on the agenda and the next Regular Meeting of the City Council would be at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 17, 2002 at Laguna Woods City Hall, 24264 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, California
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SUSAN M. CONDON, City Clerk
Adopted July 17, 2002
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JAN MC LAUGHLIN, Mayor
