Minutes – June 27, 2007

CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS, CALIFORNIA

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING

June 27, 2007

2:00 P.M.

I. CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Robbins 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 Bouer led the flag salute.

III. ROLL CALL

COUNCILMEMBERS: PRESENT: Bouer, Ring, Ross, Hack, Robbins

ABSENT: None

STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Keane; City Attorney McEwen; City Clerk Condon

IV. PRESENTATIONS

None.

V. CITY PROCLAMATIONS

Moved by Councilmember Ring, seconded by Councilmember Ross and carried unanimously to approve City Proclamation 5.1.

5.1 Commendation – Estelle M. Kidson – 102nd Birthday

Michelle Lindquist, representative from Assemblyman Chuck DeVore’s office, presented the City with a Certificate of Recognition in honor of winning the 2007 TRANNY Award for Bicycle/Pedestrian Project of the year from the California Transportation Foundation.

VI. CONSENT CALENDAR

Moved by Councilmember Ross, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hack, and carried unanimously to approve Consent Calendar items 6.1 through 6.7.

6.1 Approved City Council minutes from the adjourned regular meetings of May 2, 2007 and June 13, 2007 and the regular meeting of May 16, 2007.

6.2 Approved the reading by title of all ordinances and resolutions. Said ordinances and resolutions that appeared on the public agenda were determined to have been read by title only and further reading waived.

6.3 Received and filed May 2007 monthly Treasurer’s Report.

6.4 Approved the June 27, 2007 Warrant Register in the amount of $446,139.60.

6.5 Cable Television Franchise Regulations

Adopted Ordinance No. 07-03 establishing cable television franchise regulations, entitled:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 6.42 TO THE LAGUNA WOODS MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING FRANCHISE AND PEG FEES AND CUSTOMER SERVICE PENALTIES FOR STATE VIDEO FRANCHISE HOLDERS PROVIDING VIDEO SERVICE WITHIN THE CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS

6.6 Community Development Block Grant – Energy Efficiency Grant

A. Authorized the City Manager to negotiate an agreement 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 Project: Phase V Energy Efficient Improvements for approximately 50 Residential Units Occupied by Low and Moderate Income Seniors.

6.7 Community Development Block Grant – Handicapped Access to City Hall

B. Designated the City Manager and the Community Services Manager as staff responsible for the City’s CDBG Project: Removal of Architectural Barriers and Construction of ADA Pathway from adjacent bus stop to City Hall entryway.

VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS

None.

VIII. CITY COUNCIL

None.

IX. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT

9.1 Building Permit and Miscellaneous Service Revisions

City Manager Keane provided an overview of the building permit and miscellaneous service revisions based on the direction provided by Council at their last meeting. She advised there is no change to the current water heater replacement policy proposed at this time, but staff would review the procedures and come back at a later date with revisions to procedures. The new fees would be effective on September 1, 2007. Councilmember Ring requested a correction to Attachment A under “Total with Plan Check” to $70.83 instead of $70.87.

Moved by Councilmember Ring, seconded by Councilmember Ross and carried unanimously to approve Resolution No. 07-10 which established minimum and flat building permit fees and revised certain miscellaneous fees, entitled:

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUILDING AND SAFETY RATE TABLE TO INCREASE THE MINIMUM BUILDING INSPECTION FEE FOR PLUMBING, MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL IMPROVEMENTS, ESTABLISHING CERTAIN FLAT FEES FOR COMMON IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND ADOPTING CERTAIN MISCELLANEOUS FEES NECESSARY TO CONDUCT CITY BUSINESS.

9.2 Fiscal Year 2007-08 Annual Budget

City Manager Keane provided an overview of the budget process and answered questions.

Moved by Councilmember Ring, seconded by Councilmember Ross and carried unanimously to approve the four resolutions related to the implementation of the Fiscal Year 2007-08 budget and approval of a salary increase, entitled:

Resolution No. 07-11: 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, 2007 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2008

And

Resolution No. 07-12: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2007-08

And

Resolution No. 07-13: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A SEVEN-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM IN CONFORMANCE WITH MEASURE M REQUIREMENTS

And

Resolution No. 07-14: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 06-20 AND 07-07, AND ESTABLISHING A COMPENSATION SCHEDULE FOR CITY EMPLOYEES

And

Approved a 4% salary increase for all full-time employees in consideration of the increase in transportation costs during the last eighteen months.

9.3 Fiscal Year 2007-08 Law Enforcement Services

City Manager Keane advised there were minor changes and a four percent increase to the prior year contract. She advised there were representatives from the Sheriff’s Department in attendance. City Manager Keane discussed the SCE power outage that occurred on Thursday, June 20 at around 3:00 a.m. The SCE power outage caused the traffic signals at Moulton and El Toro, Gate 12 and Campo Verde to lose power. Stop signs were placed at the intersections. Staff was not notified of the traffic signal outage until approximately 8:30 a.m. Due to the extended traffic backup, staff contacted the OCSD and requested that officers be dispatched to direct traffic. Staff was informed that the OCSD policy would not allow sheriff officers to direct traffic.

Lt. Rick Paddock, Supervisor at the OCSD Aliso Viejo substation and Aliso Viejo Chief of Police, introduced Captain Ron White, Division Commander, Tricia Bellow, OCSD Contract Manager, Sgt. Bob Osborn, Sgt. Kathy Irons and Sgt. DJ Halidan, Administrative Sgt., who were in attendance at the meeting. Lt. Paddock discussed the traffic signal outage and advised that the

OCSD policy is to not control intersections, but to monitor them only, unless there is a traffic accident. Lt. Paddock advised that OCSD based this policy on a 1995 Second Appellate court decision and he provided details of that court decision.

City Manager Keane stated she had been advised by cities serviced by OCSD that intersections in some cities are controlled when traffic signals are out. Lt. Paddock stated the OCSD would be meeting with each City Manager and City Attorney to discuss the policy, but that no change is anticipated.

Councilmembers expressed concern that the OCSD would not control intersections except in the case of traffic accidents. City Manager Keane noted that she would pursue this matter further with OCSD.

Moved by Councilmember Bouer, seconded by Councilmember Ross and carried unanimously to approve an agreement, in the amount of $1,105,639, with the County of Orange for Fiscal Year 2007-08 law enforcement services in the City of Laguna Woods, and authorized the Mayor to execute the agreement subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.

X. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT

No report.

XI. COMMITTEE REPORTS

11.1 Transportation Corridor Agencies (Mayor Pro Tem Hack)

Mayor Pro Tem Hack advised they were discussing the merger of the Transportation Corridor Agencies.

11.2 Southern California Water Committee (Mayor Pro Tem Hack)

Mayor Pro Tem Hack discussed the low snow pack this past winter and the lack of rain and urged residents to conserve water.

11.3 Vector Control District (Councilmember Bouer)

Councilmember Bouer reported that West Nile Virus seems to be under control. The Vector of the Month is rattlesnakes, which are mostly found in the Santa Ana Mountains and Cleveland National Forest.

11.4 Library Board (Mayor Robbins)

Mayor Robbins advised that there had not been a meeting.

11.5 Orange County Fire Authority (Councilmember Ross)

Councilmember Ross advised that there had not been a meeting.

11.6 Laguna Canyon Foundation (Councilmember Ring)

Councilmember Ring reported that there was a meeting on June 14 at Irvine City Hall and they celebrated with The Great Park as Phase 1 had been funded.

11.6 Coastal Greenbelt Authority (Councilmember Ring)

Councilmember Ring advised that there had not been a meeting.

XII. PUBLIC COMMENTS

Ms. Lechter, resident, advised that she was very impressed with the knowledge and the job the City is doing. She requested that the City install walking trails, not using cement, and par courses.

City Manager Keane advised that staff is completing plans for the Ridge Route Linear Park which will use crushed granite and that there will be a discussion with the Council about par courses.

XIII. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Councilmember Bouer stated that he felt there should be a committee established to recommend proclamations for groups who have done things for the community.

City Manager Keane advised that staff would provide a proclamation policy at a later date.

Councilmember Ross advised that the recent City newsletter had an article on senior falls and ways to prevent them.

Mayor Robbins announced that the City is one of the few cities in the state to have a drug disposal program. He advised residents to dispose of pills in sealed baggies and bring them to City Hall.

Mayor Robbins advised that starting July 9, City TV programs will be switched to Channel 31 from Channel 6.

City Manager Keane advised there will be a CERT Academy July 14, 21 and 28 from 10:00 am to 4:30 p.m. (lunch provided). She advised that there was room for 30 individuals and residents should call in to book a spot since the class was filling up fast.

XIV. CLOSED SESSION

None.

XV. ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at 2:58 p.m. The next meeting will be at 2:00 p.m. on July 18, 2007 at the Laguna Woods City Hall, 24264 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, CA

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SUSAN M. CONDON, City Clerk

Adopted: July 18, 2007

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MILTON ROBBINS, Mayor