CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
October 16, 2002
2:00 P.M.
Mayor McLaughlin called the Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Laguna Woods to order at 2:05 p.m.
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; Assistant City Manager Reilly; Community Director Barr
Trina Jones, representing the American Cancer Society, thanked the City of Laguna Woods for their participation in the Relay for Life. She reported Laguna Woods raised $2,000.
Moved by Councilmember Ring, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hack and carried unanimously to adopt Proclamations 5.1 through 5.5.
5.1 Certificate of Commendation – Frederick Granville
5.2 Certificate of Commendation – Chip Prather –Fire Chief of the Year
5.3 Certificate of Commendation – Zen Garden – Beautification Project
5.4 Certificate of Commendation – Virgil Gardner – 100th Birthday
5.5 Proclamation – Influenza Awareness Month – October 2002
Moved by Councilmember Ring, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hack, and carried unanimously to approve Consent Calendar items 6.1 through 6.6.
6.1 Approved City Council Minutes from the regular meeting of September 18, 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 September 2002 monthly Treasurer’s Report.
6.4 Approved the October 16, 2002 Warrant Register in the amount of $581,648.88.
6.5 Resolution No. 02-33 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 99-58 AND DESIGNATING LOCATIONS FOR POSTING OF AGENDAS, ORDINANCES AND/OR RESOLUTIONS REQUIRED BY LAW TO BE PUBLISHED OR POSTED adopted.
6.6 Employee Compensation
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1 FY 2003-04 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Project
City Manager Keane discussed CDBG funding program and the two proposed projects – wheelchair lifts for multistory buildings and weatherization.
Mayor McLaughlin opened the Public Hearing.
George Ratner, President of Third Laguna Hills Mutual, indicated he is in favor of the proposed projects.
The Public Hearing was closed.
City Clerk Condon advised no written comments were received.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Hack, seconded by Councilmember Ross and unanimously carried to authorize staff to submit two projects for funding consideration under the Orange County Fiscal Year 2003-04 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program.
Moved by Councilmember Ring, seconded by Councilmember Bouer and carried 3 to 2 to authorize staff to submit two projects for funding consideration in the order listed:
ROLL CALL
AYES: Ring, Bouer, McLaughlin
NOES: Hack, Ross
ABSENT: None
7.2 Storm Water Ordinance
Mayor McLaughlin advised there was no ordinance to review at this time and the public hearing was being continued until December 18. She recommended that if anyone would like to provide testimony they attend the December 18 meeting. However, if someone is not able to attend the December 18 meeting and would like to speak now, they should fill out a speaker request form and submit to the city clerk.
Mayor McLaughlin opened the Public Hearing.
There were no requests to speak.
The Public Hearing was continued until December 18, 2002.
VIII. COUNCIL BUSINESS
8.1 Water Quality Advisory Committee
City Manager Keane presented the staff report and answered questions. Staff recommends that the City policy on advisory committees be revised to:
Moved by Councilmember Bouer, seconded by Councilmember Ross and unanimously carried to approve miscellaneous clarifications and an amendment to Laguna Woods Administrative Policy 2.1: Advisory Committees and form a Water Quality Advisory Committee.
8.2 Councilmember Liaisons for Special Projects
Moved by Councilmember Bouer, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hack and unanimously carried to:
City Manager Keane presented an explanation of Measures O & P, which are on the November 5, 2002 ballot, at the request of Mayor McLaughlin.
City Manager Keane read the titles to three resolutions and advised Council will be requested to adopt the three resolutions. She listed several minor clarifications/typos that are recommended.
Paul Ireland, Hogle Ireland, thanked the General Planning Advisory Committee for all their assistance in preparing and reviewing the proposed General Plan. He noted that the current draft document contains the revisions discussed by the Council at its prior meeting.
Kevin Canning, representing the Golden Rain Foundation, commented on the language identifying all Leisure World clubhouses in residential areas as residential and stated GRF preferred the language allow them to reduce the amount of recreational land if proposed facilities are equivalent land area or recreational amenities. He advised that the Conservation Element identified 23 acres as sensitive habitats, but it should be 10 and they will be providing the necessary information requested by Staff. He also advised that GRF would be against any in-lieu fee park fee applicable to new commercial development mentioned in the Open Space Element. He thanked staff and Hogle Ireland for their assistance and responsiveness.
City Manager Keane advised that once adopted, the General Plan would be subject to challenges for 30 days before it would become effective.
Moved by Councilmember Ring, seconded by Councilmember Bouer and carried unanimously to adopt the following three resolutions entitled:
Resolution No. 02-36: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS, CALIFORNIA, certifying the final environmental impact report for the general plan dated OCTOBER 2002
and
Resolution No. 02-37: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS, CALIFORNIA, OVERRIDING THE ORANGE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION’S DETERMINATION OF INCONSISTENCY WITH THE AIRPORT ENVIRONS LAND USE PLAN REGARDING THE PROPOSED LAGUNA WOODS GENERAL PLAN
and
Resolution No. 02-38: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS GENERAL PLAN
City Manager Keane provided a brief statement and advised that Assistant City Manager Reilly would present the staff report.
Assistant City Manager Reilly discussed the following proposed El Toro Road Right of Way Improvements:
El Toro Road West (southerly city limit to Calle Sonora)
· A small, flowering tree species (Crape Myrtle) and a tall, open tree species (California Sycamore) to complement the olive trees and reduce reliance on one tree species; and
El Toro Road East (Moulton Parkway to Paseo de Valencia)
He advised that meetings would be scheduled with the public for input on the portion between Moulton Parkway and Paseo de Valencia.
Kevin Canning, representing GRF, advised GRF was supportive of improving the view on El Toro east, but expressed concerns relating to vehicle capacity on El Toro. He reported GRF would like to be involved in the process.
City Manager Keane advised that Leisure World Boards and PCM staff has been represented on the El Toro Work Group and Landscape Advisory Workgroup which both voted unanimously for the proposed plan. She advised that if Council approved staff recommendations, staff would bring the plan back to Council for the Moulton Parkway to Paseo de Valencia portion for final design approval and authorization to bid in December or January. Staff and the consultants answered questions from Councilmembers and the audience. City Manager Keane advised some funding was Measure M money, which needed to be used or would be lost.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Hack, seconded by Councilmember Ring and carried unanimously to approve street and sidewalk landscaping plans for El Toro Road between the southwest City limit and Calle Sonora and authorize staff to prepare construction plans and specifications and go out to bid for the project.
Moved by Councilmember Ring, seconded by Councilmember Ross and carried 4 to 1 to: approve conceptual plans for sidewalk modification, street reconfiguration, and street and sidewalk landscaping on El Toro Road between Moulton Parkway and Paseo de Valencia, and authorize staff to prepare construction plans and specifications and schedule public meetings for citizen input and return to Council for final design approval and authorization to bid.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Ring, Ross, Bouer, McLaughlin
NOES: Hack
ABSENT: None
9.3 Golf Cart Crossings
City Manager Keane reported the City previously dedicated three intersections as golf cart crossings: Calle Sonora and El Toro Road, Moulton Parkway and Gate 12, and Avenida Sevilla and El Toro Road. Staff is proposing to add a fourth location at El Toro Road and Home Depot/Town Centre Drive.
Moved by Councilmember Bouer, seconded by Councilmember Ross and carried unanimously to approve formal designation of the four golf cart crossings with appropriate signage.
X. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
City Attorney Biggs reported several items would be discussed in closed session.
11.1 Laguna Canyon Foundation (Councilmember Ring)
Councilmember Ring reported the Laguna Canyon Foundation recommended support of Propositions 50 and 51 on the November 5, 2002 ballot.
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 further regarding the possible merger of the San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor and Foothill Eastern.
11.4 Vector Control District (Councilmember Bouer)
Mayor Bouer reported they would be meeting tomorrow.
11.5 Orange County Library Board (Councilmember Ross)
Councilmember Ross advised the Board meeting was delayed until the governor’s budget was approved and their next meeting would be after the Finance Committee meets.
11.6 Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA)(Councilmember Ross)
Councilmember Ross discussed Fire Chief Chip Prather being named Fire Chief of the Year.
XII. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Don Kornreich provided an update on Golden Rain Foundation activities.
XIII. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmember Bouer announced Councilmember Ross was declared Volunteer of the Year by the Orange County Board of Supervisors.
Councilmember Ring advised the Woods End Dedications would be Monday, October 28, 2002 at 2:00. Councilmember Ring also discussed the installation of a stop sign in Town Center. Staff advised one condition of the Home Town Buffet permit was the installation of a stop sign.
Councilmember Ross discussed the November 14, 2002 Conference on Aging being presented by the Orange County Board of Supervisors.
It was also reported the Laguna Woods Human Relations Committee Tour of Understanding was next Tuesday, October 22, 2002.
Mayor Pro Tem Hack discussed the decision upholding the City on the avigation easement lawsuit filed by the County.
Mayor McLaughlin thanked staff for the cookies given to Council for Bosses Day.
City Manager Keane read the items scheduled for closed session
XIV. CLOSED SESSION
There was no reportable action.
The meeting was adjourned at 3:53 p.m. A Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 20, 2002 at Laguna Woods City Hall, 24264 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, California
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SUSAN M. CONDON, City Clerk
Adopted: November 20, 2002
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JAN MC LAUGHLIN, Mayor
