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Laguna Niguel
January 13, 2015
U
CITY HALL E
E--NEWS
SS MCCLUSKY, FFG-41
SECURES HATCHES FOR
THE LAST TIME
After 31 years of honorable service with the
United States
Navy, the USS
McClusky
secured its
hatches for the
very last time on
Friday, January
9th, when the
ship was
USS McClusky FFG-41
decommissioned
at the Naval base in San Diego. The
Decommissioning Ceremony signified the ship’s
retirement from active service and entry into the
reserve fleet.
Mayor Jerry
McCloskey, Council
Member Elaine
Gennawey and
members of the
Laguna Niguel
Military Support
Committee attended
the ceremony. “It is a sad day for us in Laguna
Niguel as we say goodbye to the very first ship
adopted by our City,” said Mayor Jerry McCloskey.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Jan.
26
Advance Care
Planning Lecture
Feb.
3
City Council
Meeting
Jan.
26
Military Support
Committee Mtg.
Feb.
8
iTRYathlon & Run
Crown Valley Park
Jan.
27
Planning
Commission Mtg.
Feb.
9
Parks & Recreation
Commission Mtg.
“For over 10 years, we have enjoyed an
excellent relationship with the crew and their
families, and we will miss that interaction,” he
said.
The USS McClusky was commissioned
on December 10, 1983, under the Command of
CDR Robert B. Lynch. The ship was named in
honor of Rear Admiral Clarence Wade
McClusky, USN, an aviation hero of World War
II and Chief of Staff for the Seventh Fleet
operations during the Korean War.
In 2003, the City adopted the USS
McClusky as part of the America Supporting
Americans Program. As a result of the ship’s
decommissioning, the City moved forward with
the adoption of the USS Stockdale DDG-106 in
April 2014 and, as with the USS McClusky,
looks forward to establishing a long-lasting
relationship.
F
REE COMMUNITY SHREDDING
EVENT - SHRED IDENITY
THEFT
Do you want to
reduce your chance of
becoming a victim of
identity theft? If so, then
join Laguna Niguel
Police Services on
Saturday, February 7th,
from 7:00am until 12:00
Noon (or until trucks reach capacity,) at City Hall
for a FREE document shredding event.
Identity theft and fraud remain the fastest
growing crimes in America. Taking simple pro-active
crime prevention steps can greatly reduce your
chances of becoming a victim. Properly discarding
documents that contain vital personal, residential, or
financial information is one of the most effective
ways to safeguard yourself against identity theft and
fraud.
This event
provides the public the
opportunity to destroy
confidential documents
on site. Safely discard
unwanted vital
paperwork, including:
personal documents,
old tax records, cancelled checks, credit card offers
& statements, billing statements, medical paperwork,
paycheck stubs, legal documents, and more.
Please remove notebooks, folders, binding
clips, or any type of heavy metal clasp before
bringing your items to be shredded. There is no need
to remove staples or standard paper clips. Due to the
capacity of the shredding trucks, there will be a daily
limit of 10 banker boxes, plastic bags, or paper
bags, per car load.
T
IPS FOR RESIDENTIAL POOL,
LANDSCAPE AND
HARDSCAPE DRAINS (ARTICLE
COURTESY OF ORANGE COUNTY STORMWATER PROGRAM)
Clean beaches and healthy creeks, rivers,
bays and ocean are important to Orange County.
However, many common activities can lead to
water pollution if you’re not careful. Fertilizers,
pesticides and other chemicals that are left on
yards or driveways can be blown or washed into
storm drains that flow to the ocean. Overwatering
lawns can also send materials into storm drains.
Unlike water in sanitary sewers (from sinks and
toilets), water in storm drains is not treated before
entering our waterways.
Pool Maintenance:
All pool water discharged to the curb, gutter
or permitted pool drain from your property must
meet the following water quality criteria:

The residual
chlorine does not
exceed 0.1mg/L
(parts per million).

The pH is between
6.5 and 8.5.

The water is free of
any unusual coloration.

There is no discharge of filter media or acid
cleaning wastes.
Landscape and Hardscape Drains: The
following recommendations will help reduce or
prevent pollutants from your landscape and
hardscape drains from entering the street, gutter or
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substances at a service station, a waste
collection center or used oil recycling center. For
locations, contact the Used Oil Program at 1-800
-CLEANUP or visit cleanup.org.
storm drain:
Household Activities



Do not rinse spills of materials or chemicals to
any drain.
Use dry cleanup methods such as applying cat
litter or another absorbent material, then sweep
it up and dispose of it in the trash. If the
material is hazardous, dispose of it at a
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center
(HHWCC). For locations, call (714) 834-6752 or
visit oclandfills.com.
Do not hose down your driveways, sidewalks or
patios to your landscape or hardscape drain.
Sweep up debris and dispose of it in the trash.

Always pick up after your pet. Flush waste
down the toilet or dispose of it in the trash.

Do not store items such as cleaners, batteries,
automotive fluids, paint products, TVs, or
computer monitors uncovered outdoors. Take
them to a HHWCC for disposal.
Yard Maintenance

Do not overwater. Water
by hand or set
automated irrigation
systems to reflect
seasonal water needs.

Follow directions on
pesticides and fertilizers
(measure, do not
estimate amounts) and do not use if rain is
predicted within 48 hours.

Cultivate your garden often to control weeds
and reduce the need to use chemicals.
Vehicle Maintenance

Never pour oil or antifreeze down your
landscape or hardscape drain. Recycle these

Whenever possible,
take your vehicle to a
commercial car wash.

If you do wash your
vehicle at home, do
not allow the washwater to go down your
landscape or hardscape drain. Instead, dispose
of it in the sanitary sewer (a sink or toilet) or into
an absorbent surface such as your lawn.

Use a spray nozzle that will shut off the water
when not in use.
C
SEEKING PUBLIC INPUT ON
CDBG NEEDS ASSESSMENT
ITY
The City is undertaking an
assessment of housing and community
development needs that affect the use of CDBG
funds for the next five years. The process calls for
public input to help identify the greatest needs and
priorities to be addressed in the City’s Five-Year
Strategic Plan, and determine how the CDBG funds
will be expended over the next five years.
In addition, the City is also seeking public
input to evaluate fair housing conditions within the
City to ensure compliance with Fair Housing laws
and identify any potential conditions that may
prevent equal access to housing.
We invite those interested in providing input
to complete the online surveys listed below.
CDBG Needs Assessment Survey
Fair Housing Conditions Survey
Y
OU ARE NOT
PROGRAM
ALONE (YANA)
YANA is a program designed for Laguna
Niguel residents to
provide a measure
of security and
well-being for
those who are
primarily alone.
This FREE
program consists
of checking on the welfare of those residents who
have requested it. Participants in the program can
choose from having the Police Auxiliary Citizens
Team (PACT) either come to the residence or
make a phone call to the resident. If no one
answers, PACT will call a deputy to further
investigate the resident’s welfare.
If you are a senior living alone in Laguna
Niguel or you have
parents or friends who
live alone, you need to
know about the YANA
program. Staying
connected helps to keep
you safe!
For additional
information, please contact Laguna Niguel Police
Services at (949) 362-4306.
O
RANGE COUNTY GRAND
JURY SEEKS APPLICANTS
(Article Courtesy of Superior Court of Orange
County)
The Orange County Superior Court is
actively seeking residents from throughout
Orange County who want to make a difference
in their community to apply for service on the
next Grand Jury. The one-year term begins
July 1, 2015.
As mandated by the California
Constitution, the Grand Jury has three basic
functions: weighing criminal charges and
determining whether indictments should be
returned; weighing any allegations of
misconduct against public officials to determine
whether to present formal accusations
requesting their removal from office; and acting
as the public’s “watchdog” by investigating and
reporting on the affairs of local government.
Most of the Grand Jury panel’s time is spent
performing civil oversight of local government
by reviewing and evaluating county and city
agencies, schools, and special districts
within the county.
Grand jurors attend tours and briefings
to increase their knowledge of the workings of
county agencies to help them assess potential
problems and then conduct investigations and
write reports summarizing their concerns and
recommendations. Grand Jury reports from
past civil investigations are posted online at
www.ocgrandjury.org/reports.asp.
Superior Court judges interview
qualified applicants and Orange County
Sheriff’s Department officers conduct
background investigations on these
candidates. Selection of the 19-member Grand
Jury is achieved by a random drawing of the
top 25 to 30 candidates nominated for service,
to equally represent each of the five Orange
County Supervisorial Districts, as required by
law.
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Requirements to Serve:
 At least 18 years old
 United States citizen
 Orange County resident for at least one year
 Sufficiently fluent in written and spoken English
 In possession of sound judgment, good character,
and a sense of fairness.
Applications and more information are available
online at www.ocgrandjury.org. Completed applications
must be received by January 23, 2015.
T
OLL ROADS EXTENDS ONLINE
PAYMENT WINDOW TO FIVE
DAYS (Article Courtesy of the Transportation
Corridor Agency)
The One-Time Toll payment period that allows
drivers to pay their toll after their trip on the 73, 133,
241 and 261 Toll Roads in Orange County, has been
extended from 48 hours to five days.
Nearly 100 roadway signs were recently
updated to inform drivers about the change. Customers
who drive The Toll Roads without a pre-established
FasTrak or ExpressAccount can pay tolls online using
One-Time Toll within five days after their trip at
www.thetollroads.com or using The Toll Roads mobile
app.
Visitors who travel the 73, 133 and 241 toll
roads infrequently, can tune into The Toll Roads Radio
to learn about how to pay their toll after their trip. Signs
directing drivers to tune in to 1680 AM on the 73 Toll
Road and 1690 AM on the 133 and 241 toll roads have
also been installed along the routes.
The Toll Roads Radio repeats a 34-second
message informing drivers they are in Orange County,
what road they are traveling on and information on
how to pay online once they have reached their
destination.
C
ARFIT
- HELPING MATURE
DRIVERS FIND THEIR PERFECT
FIT!
Laguna Niguel
Police Services
recently introduced a
new program to assist
mature drivers in
identifying measures
they can take to
ensure driver safety. CarFit is designed to provide
a quick but comprehensive check of how well you
and your vehicle work together. A certified
technician will review a 12-step process to ensure
driver safety including seat belt placement,
positioning of gas and brake pedals, adjustment of
steering wheel tilt/head, mirror placement, wedge
cushions and aids, and
much more.
The appointment takes
about 30 minutes and
you will leave with a
greater peace of mind
and a list of
recommended car
adjustments and adaptations. Best of all - IT’S
FREE!
A proper fit in one’s car can greatly increase
not only the driver’s safety but also the safety of
others.
To schedule your appointment, please
contact our Police Services Department at (949)
362-4306.
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City of Laguna Niguel
30111 Crown Valley Parkway
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Tel: (949) 362-4300
Fax: (949) 362-4340
Email: info-ln@cityoflagunaniguel.org
Website: cityoflagunaniguel.org