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The City's regulations prohibit smoking in a variety of common areas in multi-unit residential facilities, including stairs, breezeways and carports and in all unenclosed balconies and patios. Patio and balconies are considered unenclosed if they have windows and doors that are open while the smoking is occurring. The City Council does NOT prohibit smoking inside a residence itself even if doors and windows are open. Individuals may also smoke outside if they are 20 feet away from any opening into a building. Building owners and homeowner associations may have more stringent regulations. 
Click here for a copy of the City's smoking regulations.

The May 22, 2013 meeting of the Community Services Committee has been canceled due to a lack of agenda items.

Click here for a copy of the May 1, 2013 power point presentation about the Fiscal Year 2012-13 budget status and the proposed work plan for Fiscal Year 2013-14.

SCE has rebates if you purchase energy efficient equipment - air conditioners included. And, there are several program you can enroll in that will save you money if your reduce your electric usage when there is a shortage of available electricity on the grid. For more information, go to:  http://www.sce.com/residential/rebates-savings/rebates-savings.htm

Accountability and financial transparency are hallmarks of a well run government. For the convenience of our readers, current financial and staffing reports included in other sections of the website and in various agenda packets, will also be located in this section. Current reports are listed below; for other reports click on the section title.

Click here for a copy of the Laguna Woods' FY 2011-12 CAFR.

Click here for a copy of the payments approved by the City Council at its April 17, 2013 meeting.

In accordance with California Fair Political Practises Commission (FPPC) Regulation 18944.1, the City has adopted a ticket distribution policy. Click on this story for a copy of the policy and reports of ticket distribution.  

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Click on this story for a report on actual 2012 compensation for Laguna Woods councilmembers and employees

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Councilmemebrs are appointed by the City and other agencies to a variety of regional boards, commissions and committes.

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The purpose of the Laguna Woods Green Homes program is to encourage and reward residents who incorporate sustainable practices in their homes, thereby improving the environmental health of the City. There are three levels of certification.
Click here for information about the program, a certification application packet and a checklist of improvements you can make.

Neighborhoods are the environment in which we live. Blight and nuisances can devalue, detract and degrade the quality of the city and your neighborhood. The City depends on the eyes and ears of its residents to assure that it rules and regulations are followed. Be a part of that process by reporting City Code violations to city hall.

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Work on the last phase of the Moulton Parkway Smart Street project began on February 25, 2013. The County is adding bike lanes and sidewalks, dedicated right turn lanes and a recessed bus turnout. Work will occur between El Toro Road and Santa Maria Avenue on both sides of the street between 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (unless canceled due to inclement weather). The contractor may continue working in areas blocked off from traffic until 5:00 p.m. or later. Work on this improvement is expected to be complete in June 30, 2014. Please contact Doug Reilly, Assistant City Manager, at (949) 639-0561 regarding this project.

The City is seeking bids from qualified contractors for the City Hall storm drain project, which consists of installation of two catch basin inlets on the south side of the City Hall main driveway, trenching in the driveway and City Hall parking lot to install 300 feet of stormdrain pipe to connect to an existing catch basin on the north side of City Hall, and repaving and striping the driveway and parking lot area that was trenched. Potential bidders are invited to attend a mandatory pre-bid meeting at the Laguna Woods City Hall at 3 p.m. on May 13th.  Bids are due no later than 3 p.m. on May 20, 2013.  Click here for a copy of the notice and bid specifications. Click here for a copy of the project plans. Plans, Specifications and Proposal Bid forms for this project may also be obtained from City Hall.

Click here for a copy of Addendum #1 to the Bid Packet.