AGENDA
of
THE LAGUNA WOODS CITY COUNCIL
May 21, 2003
2:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
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.
III. ROLL CALL
COUNCILMEMBERS: _ McLaughlin _ Bouer _ Ross
_ Ring, Mayor Pro Tem, _ Hack, Mayor
4.1 Exercise Challenge Awards
4.2 Orange County/ Riverside TriTunnel Express
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE TRITUNNEL EXPRESS ORANGE COUNTY/RIVERSIDE TRANSIT AND UTILITY CORRIDOR CONCEPT
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 – Older American Month
5.2 Proclamation – National Nursing Home Week – May 12-18, 2003
5.3 Proclamation – Mental Health Month
5.4 Proclamation – National Arthritis Awareness Month
5.5 Proclamation – National Military Appreciation Month
5.6 Proclamation – Water Awareness Month
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 City Council Minutes from the regular meeting of April 16, 2003 and the adjourned regular meeting of April 30, 2003.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve minutes as submitted.
6.2 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.
6.3 Treasurer’s Report
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and File April 2003 monthly Treasurer’s Report and 2002-03 Third Quarter Treasurer’s Report.
6.4 Warrant Register
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the May 21, 2003 Warrant Register in the amount of $ 342,857.22.
6.5 Grading Code
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve second reading and adoption, of an ordinance establishing City of Laguna Woods’ grading regulations, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING SITE GRADING, EXCAVATION, EARTH WORK REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES
6.6 Laguna Hills-Laguna Woods Joint Share Agreement for Ridge Route/Peralta Drive Traffic Signal
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute an Agreement for the Joint Share of Traffic Signals – Ridge Route Drive and Peralta Drive.
6.7 Used Oil Block Grant
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATIONS TO THE CALIFORNIA INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003/04 THROUGH 2007/08 FOR USED OIL RECYCLING BLOCK GRANTS
6.8 Cox Communications – Franchise Extension
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING A NINETY (90) DAY TEMPORARY EXTENSION TO THE CABLE FRANCHISE HELD BY COX COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
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.
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VIII. COUNCIL BUSINESS
8.1 Advisory Committee Appointments
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve proposed nominations to City advisory committees.
9.1 Legislative Update
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Provide staff with direction.
11.1 Laguna Canyon Foundation (Mayor Pro Tem Ring)
11.2 Coastal Greenbelt Authority (Mayor Pro Tem Ring)
11.3 El Toro Reuse Planning Authority (Mayor Hack)
11.4 Orange County Corridor Authorities (Mayor Hack)
11.5 Vector Control District (Councilmember Bouer)
11.6 Library Board (Councilmember McLaughlin)
11.7 Orange County Fire Authority (Councilmember Ross)
XII. 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.
XIII. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
XIV. CLOSED SESSION
The meeting is adjourned to a Regular Meeting at 2:00 p.m. on June 18, 2003 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) 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.
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