October 8, 2010
City Reduces Temporary Use Permit Fees and Expands Promotional Opportunity Outreach to Business Community
In an effort to assist the business community with promotional and marketing efforts, the City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday night to cut fees in half for a Temporary Use Permit for sidewalk sales, center-wide events and grand opening celebrations. Effectively immediately, the fee will be reduced from $190 to $95 for six months.
The Council also gave the go ahead for staff to move forward with stronger outreach efforts to encourage businesses to take advantage of existing promotional opportunities. Staff will begin work on the development of a brochure and additional materials identifying existing promotional opportunities for businesses.
Test Message Alert Phone Call!
On October 21, 2010, at 10:21 am, residents of Laguna Niguel will receive a test message from the Laguna Niguel AlertOC mass notification system. This is ONLY A TEST, but it is an important action to ensure that this vital emergency communication system is working properly. The recorded message you will receive is about 1 minute in length and will explain the reasons for this test. For more information visit www.alertoc.com
Great California Shakeout!
October 21st is also the day of the Great California Shakeout. The Shakeout has become an annual preparedness campaign to encourage all Californians to ready themselves for the next damaging earthquake. On that Thursday, take a moment to practice the “duck-cover-hold on” maneuver and then at 10:21am – Would you answer that phone – Please! For more information visit www.shakeout.org
Laguna Niguel Relay For Life – Form A Team and Fight Back Against Cancer
Relay For Life is the American Cancer Society’s signature activity. It offers everyone in a community an opportunity to participate in the fight against cancer. If you would like to get involved or find out more about this event, you are invited to attend an informational meeting on Thursday, October 14th at 6:30 pm.
The meeting will take place at:
Alicante Apartments (In the Clubhouse)
27662 Aliso Creek Road
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Tel: Vicki Jobe (949) 567-0625
Support Laguna Niguel’s Adopted Sailors at Oct. 16th Car Wash
The public is invited to a car wash fundraiser benefitting the sailors and families of the USS McClusky, FFG 41 on Saturday, October 16th. Learn more.
Serve Your Community As An Orange County Grand Juror
The 2011/2012 Orange County Grand Jury recruitment drive is currently underway. The Grand Jury provides oversight of County government, schools, and special districts. For more information, or to obtain an application, visit their website at: www.ocgrandjury.org
Upcoming Events
October 11
Labyrinth Dedication Ceremony
October 15
Family Fun Night-Renewable Energy Man
October 16
Meet Your Sailors Car Wash
