CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
June 21, 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.
Boy Scout Wesley Cooper led the flag salute.
Wesley Cooper, from a Mission Viejo Boy Scout Troup attended the meeting. He advised that he was in the process of earning a Communications Merit Badge.
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.
None.
Moved by Councilmember Ross, seconded by Councilmember Hack, and carried unanimously to approve Consent Calendar items 6.1 – 6.10.
6.1 Approved City Council minutes from the adjourned regular meeting of May 10, 2006 and regular meeting of May 17, 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 May 2006 monthly Treasurer’s Report.
6.4 Warrant Register
Approved the June 21, 2006 Warrant Register in the amount of $927,753.84.
6.5 Construction and Demolition Waste Regulations
Adopted Ordinance No. 06-04 establishing regulations for the disposal of construction and demolition waste, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE LAGUNA WOODS MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 4.24, CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION MATERIALS MANAGEMENT, TO TITLE 4 OF THE LAGUNA WOODS MUNICIPAL CODE
6.6 Fiscal Year 2006-07 Law Enforcement Agreement
Approved an agreement with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office for Fiscal Year 2006-07 law enforcement services, and authorized the mayor to execute the agreement subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
6.7 Notice of Completion – Shamrock Windows & Doors – 2005-06 Energy Efficiency Improvement Project: Installation of Windows and Doors
6.8 Community Notification Services
Authorized the City Manager to execute an agreement with The NTI Group, Inc. for community notification services for up to three and one-half years at a cost not to exceed $40,000 per year, subject to approval of the agreement as to form by the City Attorney.
6.9 Taxi Cab Voucher Program – Contract for Services
Authorized the City Manager to execute an agreement with California Yellow Cab, Inc. for taxi cab services from July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2008, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
6.10 November 2006 Election
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 7, 2006 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
B Adopted Resolution No. 06-12 allowing the County or Orange to conduct a general municipal election on behalf of the City of Laguna Woods, entitled:
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 7, 2006, WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE DATE PURSUANT TO § 10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1 Cingular Wireless Facility – Expansion of the Rossmoor Towers Cellular Site (CUP 302)
Community Development Director Barr reported that Cingular Wireless has filed an application for a conditional use permit to expand their existing cellular site located on the Rossmoor Towers building. At its June 1, 2006 meeting, the Planning Advisory Committee voted unanimously to recommend approval to the Council
Community Development Director Barr advised that he had received phone calls regarding the lease with the property owner and referred them to the property owner, Laguna Hills Mutual No. Fifty since the lease is not within the City’s purview. There was also a call regarding the structural impact to the building and he advised the structure analysis would be reviewed prior to approval.
The Public Hearing was opened.
There were no requests to speak.
The Public Hearing was closed.
Moved by Councilmember Ross, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Robbins and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 06-13, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CUP 302 FOR THE EXPANSION OF AN EXISTING “MINOR” WIRELESS FACILITY LOCATED ON THE ROSSMOOR TOWERS BUILDINGS 24055 PASEO DEL LAGO
VIII. CITY COUNCIL
8.1 Advisory Committee Appointment
City Manager Keane advised that Councilmember Hack nominated Peter Liu to the Human Relations Committee.
Moved by Councilmember Hack, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Robbins and carried unanimously to appoint Peter Liu to the Human Relations Committee.
8.2 Senate Bill 1328 – Healthy Food Choices (agendized by Councilmember Ross)
Councilmember Ross advised that the League Committee on Community Services would be voting on SB 1329 and requested Council’s recommendation. She advised the bill would establish a grant and loan program for the development of retail markets that will offer healthy, high quality and affordable food in underserved communities.
Councilmembers did not have a recommendation and advised Councilmember Ross to use her own judgment.
9.1 Fiscal Year 2006-07 Annual Budget
City Manager Keane provided an overview of the budget process and answered questions.
Moved by Councilmember Hack, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Robbins and carried unanimously to approve the four resolutions related to the implementation of the Fiscal Year 2006-07 budget, entitled:
Resolution No. 06-14: 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, 2006 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2007
And
Resolution No. 06-15: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2006-07
And
Resolution No. 06-16: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS, CALIFORNIA CONCERNING THE STATUS OF THE CIRCULATION ELEMENT OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS
And
Resolution No. 06-17: 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
City Attorney McEwen advised he had no report.
11.1 San Joaquin Corridor Authority (Councilmember Hack)
Councilmember Hack reported that SJCA was financially in good shape.
11.2 Vector Control District (Mayor Bouer)
Mayor Bouer provided an update on the West Nile Virus.
11.3 Library Board (Mayor Pro Tem Robbins)
Mayor Pro Tem Robbins advised there had not been a meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Robbins also provided a report on the Grown Management Area #10 for Roadways.
11.4 Orange County Fire Authority (Councilmember Ross)
Councilmember Ross advised the City has a new division chief Mark Kramer and he will be stationed at Station 57 in Aliso Viejo.
11.5 Laguna Canyon Foundation (Councilmember Ring)
Councilmember Ring reported they met on June 8th and discussed the Nix Nature Center which should be completed the end of October.
11.6 Coastal Greenbelt Authority (Councilmember Ring)
Councilmember Ring reported there was a meeting in Irvine and a report on strategic planning was received from harbors, beaches and parks.
XII. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
XIII. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmember Hack expressed his personal concerns regarding the recent Orange County Sheriff election.
XIV. CLOSED SESSION
None.
The meeting was adjourned at 2:45 p.m. A meeting will be at 2:00 p.m. on July 19, 2006 at the LagunaWoodsCity Hall, 24264 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, CA
__________________________________
SUSAN M. CONDON, City Clerk
Adopted: July 19, 2006
__________________________________
ROBERT BOUER, Mayor
