Council will consider an additional safety measure at busy intersection, other business May 13

The City Council on Tuesday, May 13 will consider awarding a contract for an additional safety measure at a busy intersection as well as discuss a plan for the next budget cycle.

The business portion of the meeting starts at 6 pm in the Council Chamber at 200 Civic Center. 

Council Members will consider a High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk (HAWK) Traffic Signal Installation and Intersection Improvements project to create a pedestrian crosswalk across Olympiad and connect Youth Athletic Park and Lake Mission Viejo. A HAWK is a traffic control device that helps pedestrians cross busy streets safely, particularly at mid-block locations where traditional traffic signals might not be justified. HAWK signals are activated by pedestrians, and they use a unique sequence of lights to alert drivers about the presence of pedestrians. 

Part of the City’s process for developing the FY 2025-27 City budget, the Council will consider the establishment of General Fund target and minimum reserve levels for the next budget cycle. A General Fund target refers to the desired level of unrestricted fund balance in a government's General Fund, typically expressed as a percentage of operating revenues or expenditures. A minimum reserve level is a threshold below which the fund balance should not fall, providing a cushion against unexpected events or temporary revenue shortfalls.

The Council will also recognize the City’s Community of Character Committee for receiving a 2024 Promising Practices Award, the only California organization to receive such an honor.

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