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City Council Agenda – March 19, 2008

City Council Agenda – March 19, 2008

AGENDA
of
THE LAGUNA WOODS CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
March 19, 2008
2:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
Laguna Woods City Hall
24264 El Toro Road
Laguna Woods, CA 92637
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.
I.   CALL TO ORDER
II. FLAG SALUTE
III. ROLL CALL
COUNCILMEMBERS: _ Bouer _ Robbins _ Ross
                _ Ring, Mayor Pro Tem, _ Hack, Mayor
IV. PRESENTATIONS
4.1 Award of Excellence 2007 Orange County Food Facility Award
* Jack in the Box, 23562 Moulton Parkway, Laguna Woods
* Jolanda’s Café, 23615 El Toro Road, Laguna Hills
* Starbucks, 24338 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods
* Starbucks, 24100 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods
* Subway, 23582 Moulton Parkway, Laguna Woods
V.   CITY PROCLAMATIONS
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 Commendation – Mission Viejo – 20th Anniversary
5.2 Proclamation – National Clutter Awareness Week – March 17-21, 2008
5.3 Proclamation – National Donate Life Month – April 2008
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR
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 February 20, 2008.
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 February 2008 monthly Treasurer’s Report.
6.4 Warrant Register
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the March 19, 2008 Warrant Register in the amount of $694,206.46.
6.5 Fiscal Year 2007-08 Mid-Year Budget Review
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve a resolution modifying the Fiscal Year 2007-08 budget, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION 07-11 AND THE FISCAL YEAR 2007-2008 BUDGET
6.6 Employee Compensation Schedule
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve a resolution modifying the City’s compensation schedule to correct a typographical error, entitled
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS, CALIFORNIA, MODIFYING RESOLUTION NO. 07-14, AND ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION FOR THE PART TIME POSITON OF GENERAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
6.7 Water Quality Ordinance Implementation Agreement
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve an agreement between the Orange County Flood Control District and the City of Laguna Woods for as needed after-hours urban runoff inspection services, and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement subject to approval by the City Attorney as to form.
6.8 Liability Claim
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Deny the claim against the City of Laguna Woods by Valentino R. Birardi
6.9 Orange County Transportation Authority Combined Transportation Funding Program
RECOMMENDED ACTION:  Approve a resolution applying for grant funding from the Orange County Transportation Authority, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF TWO IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR FUNDING UNDER THE COMBINED TRANSPORTATION FUNDING PROGRAM
6.10 Emergency Ambulance Contract Extension
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve an agreement extending the agreement between the City of Laguna Woods and Doctors Ambulance for the provision of emergency ambulance services within the City of Laguna Woods for five years; and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement subject to approval by the City Attorney as to form.
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; E. Council comment and questions and 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.
None.
VIII. CITY COUNCIL
8.1 Citizen Advisory Committee Appointments
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve proposed nominations to City advisory committees.
8.2 City Council 2008 Meeting Schedule
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Consider and approve modifications to the City Council 2008 meeting schedule.
IX. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
9.1 Dishwasher Replacement Permits
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve a one year pilot permit inspection and fee calculation program for existing dishwashers that are replaced under certain conditions.
9.2 Pre-Incorporation Building Permits
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize City staff to accept PCM permit      records that identify County building permit numbers as evidence that a County permit was issued, inspected and approved.
X.   CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
XI. COMMITTEE REPORTS
11.1 Transportation Corridor Agencies (Mayor Hack)
11.2 Southern California Water Committee (Mayor Hack)
11.3 Vector Control District (Councilmember Bouer)
11.4 Orange County Library Board (Councilmember Robbins)
11.5 Orange County Fire Authority (Councilmember Ross)
11.6 Laguna Canyon Foundation (Mayor Pro Tem Ring)
11.7 Coastal Greenbelt Authority (Mayor Pro Tem Ring)
XII. PUBLIC COMMENTS
XIII. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
XIV. CLOSED SESSION
XV. ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting will be at 2:00 p.m. on April 2, 2008 at the Laguna Woods City Hall, 24264 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, CA 92637.
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) 639-0500 (Voice) or, TDD (949) 639-0535 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.
AGENDA: The City Council agenda and agenda back-up materials are available from the Office of the City Clerk, after 4:30 p.m., on the Friday prior to the City Council meeting. The office of the City Clerk is located at Laguna Woods City Hall, 24264 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, CA 92637. Copies of the agenda are provided at no cost. Agenda back-up materials are available at City Hall for inspection and copies are available at no charge prior to the meeting. A per page copy cost does apply after the meeting. If you wish to be added to the e-mail or regular mail list to receive a copy of the agenda, a request must be made to the City Clerk in writing. Copies of the agenda are mailed only if stamped, self-addressed envelopes are provided. The City of Laguna Woods mailing address is 24264 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, CA 92637. Phone: (949) 639-0500, FAX (949) 639-0591.