CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
February 15, 2006
2:00 P.M.
Mayor Bouer called the Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Laguna Woods to order at 2:00 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Robbins led the flag salute.
III. ROLL CALL
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Hack, Ring, Ross, Robbins, Bouer
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Keane; City Attorney McEwen; City Clerk Condon; Assistant City Manager Reilly; Community Development Director Barr
None
Moved by Councilmember Ring, seconded by Councilmember Ross, and carried unanimously to approve the City Proclamations 5.1 – 5.4.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Robbins, seconded by Councilmember Ross, and carried unanimously to approve Consent Calendar items 6.1 – 6.10.
6.1 Approved City Council Minutes from the special and regular meetings of January 18, 2006.
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 Treasurer’s Report
Received and filed January 2006 monthly Treasurer’s Report and Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2005-06 Treasurer’s Report.
Approved the February 15, 2006 Warrant Register in the amount of $506,731.09.
Approved Resolution No. 06-01 modifying the Fiscal Year 2005-06 budget, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION 05-11 AND THE FISCAL YEAR 2005-2006 BUDGET
Adopted Ordinance No. 06-01 establishing household battery disposal regulations, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS, CALIFORNIA ESTABLISHING RECYCLING REQUIREMENTS FOR RETAIL BUSINESSES THAT SELL BATTERIES WITHIN THE CITY
Accepted donation from Boise Cascade/Office Max of three rolling duffle bags, valued at approximately $120.
6.8 Notice of Completion ¯ Elite Bobcat Service, Inc.
Approved Resolution No. 06-02 authorizing the application for grant funding, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR FUNDS FOR THE TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT ACTIVITY (TEA) PROGRAM UNDER THE 2005 SAFE, ACCOUNTABLE, FLEXIBLE, EFFICIENT, TRANSPORTATION EQUITY ACT – LEGACY FOR USERS FOR the moulton parkway landscaping enhancement project
6.10 Public Golf Cart Crossings
Approved Resolution 06-03 designating additional golf cart crossings on El Toro Road and Moulton Parkway, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING PORTIONS OF PUBLIC HIGHWAYS AS GOLF CART CROSSINGS IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Community Development Director Barr reported that Cingular Wireless filed a conditional use permit application to expand the existing cellular site located adjacent to the El Toro Water District storage tank. The power point presentation showed the existing cellular site and proposed addition. Community Development Director Barr advised that the Planning Advisory Committee, at their February 2, 2006 meeting, voted unanimously to recommended approval by the City Council.
The Public Hearing was opened.
There were no requests to speak.
The Public Hearing was closed.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Robbins, seconded by Councilmember Ross and carried unanimously to approve Resolution No. 06-04 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CUP 286 FOR THE EXPANSION OF AN EXISTING “MINOR” WIRELESS FACILITY ON THE MONO-PINE ANTENNA STRUCTURE LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE EL TORO WATER DISTRICT TANK, 24141 MOULTON PARKWAY.
VIII. CITY COUNCIL
City Manager Keane advised that the City entered into a lease agreement with the California Assembly Rules Committee in March 2005 to provide office space at City Hall for Assemblyman Chuck DeVore. The current lease will expire on March 16, 2006.
Moved by Councilmember Ring, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Robbins, and carried unanimously to authorize the City Manager to extend the current agreement with the California Assembly Rules Committee providing City Hall office space for Assemblyman Chuck DeVore through March 16, 2007.
City Manager Keane advised that the City has no city-owned vehicles and employees are required to use their personal vehicles to conduct City business. The California Joint Powers Insurance Authority has recommended that the City adopt a written policy.
Moved by Councilmember Ring, seconded by Councilmember Hack and carried unanimously to approve Administrative Policy 4.5, establishing formal policies and procedures for the use of personal employee vehicles on City business.
City Attorney McEwen advised that the dispensing of medical marijuana is currently under discussion across the state and requested direction from Council. City Manager Keane reported south county Mayors would be discussing the issue at their next meeting. Medical marijuana dispensaries are allowed under certain conditions by state law, but are illegal under federal law. Some cities have adopted moratoriums on dispensaries. He reported there are three options: take no action, amend current zoning codes or adopt a moratorium.
Councilmembers discussed the medical needs of the community. City Manager Keane and City Attorney McEwen stated that while no applications for a dispensary has been submitted to the City yet, once an application comes forward, Council would not be able to enact any new regulations relating to medical marijuana dispensing.
After further discussion, Council consensus was to take no action.
11.1 El Toro Reuse Planning Authority (Councilmember Hack)
Councilmember Hack reported ETRPA would wind down with a meeting and celebration that evening.
11.2 San Joaquin Corridor Authority (Councilmember Hack)
Councilmember Hack reported consolidation of agencies would be discussed in the future along with other alternatives.
11.3 Vector Control District (Mayor Bouer)
Mayor Bouer provided a brief update on the various Vector programs.
11.4 Library Board (Mayor Pro Tem Robbins)
Mayor Pro Tem Robbins advised library patrons will be able to download audio books to computers and discs. A drop off box for books has been installed outside city hall and library hours were extended from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
11.5 Orange County Fire Authority (Councilmember Ross)
Councilmember Ross reported the Fire Authority would be meeting with groups to discuss disaster preparedness. She recommended residents stockpile food, water, medication, etc. so as to maintain themselves for a minimum of 72 hours after a disaster.
11.6 Laguna Canyon Foundation (Councilmember Ring)
Councilmember Ring reported he was out of town for the last meeting. He noted the Laguna Canyon paintings were once again displayed in the City Council Chambers.
11.7 Coastal Greenbelt Authority (Councilmember Ring)
Councilmember Ring reported the bylaws were reviewed and sent to members and Board of Supervisors.
Councilmember Ross provided an update on the Measure M meeting and reported there would be several public meetings about Measure M.
Margo Bouer, resident, thanked Councilmember Hack and other Councilmembers for their work on the defeat of the El Toro airport.
Libby Marks, resident, thanked the City for the extension of the Library hours.
XIII. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmembers Hack and Ross commented on the recent passing of former Councilman Victor Kay who was an original member of the Council.
XIV. CLOSED SESSION
There was no closed session.
The meeting was adjourned in honor of former Councilman Vector Kay, who passed away on January 27, 2006.
The meeting was adjourned at 2:45 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held at 2:00 p.m. on March 15, 2006 at Laguna Woods City Hall, 24264 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, CA
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SUSAN M. CONDON, City Clerk
Adopted: March 15, 2006
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ROBERT BOUER, Mayor
