E-Newsletter Final General eNewsletter January 19 2018 | Page 3

of the smaller signs, the City Council recently voted unanimously to confirm that the entry
monument signs will be 8' tall by 6' wide. The accompanying decorative street signs
located along Crown Valley Parkway at major intersections will be 8' tall by 3' wide. Read
the full staff report.
C ity Accepting Applications to Fill One Vacancy on the Parks and Recreation
C ommission
The City of Laguna Niguel is accepting applications to fill one vacancy on the Parks and
Recreation Commission for former Commissioner Mike Churchill's unexpired term through
December 31, 2018. Eligibility is limited to Laguna Niguel residents who are registered to
vote. The application deadline is Thursday, January 25 by 5 p.m. Qualified applicants will
be scheduled for an interview on the evening of Wednesday, January 31 in the City Hall
Council Chambers. For more information or to apply, visit the City's website.
Street C losure Notice for Laguna Niguel Triathlon &
5K Run/Walk
The Laguna Niguel Triathlon & 5K Run/Walk events take place
on Sunday, January 28 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Traffic control
begins at 6 a.m., leading up to road closures from 7:30 am to
10:30 a.m. Please see the Street Closure Notice for details.
The City encourages residents to plan accordingly this day.
Pickleball C ourts Dedicated at Laguna Niguel Regional
Pickleball is a paddle sport for all ages and is growing in
popularity. Now pickleball enthusiasts have additional
courts to play this family-friendly sport! On January 10, the
City hosted a Pickleball Courts Dedication to celebrate the
completion of four brand new courts at the Laguna Niguel
Regional Park (28241 La Paz Road). With the permission of
the County of Orange, the City constructed the new courts,
next to the tennis courts. The pickleball courts will be
officially open to the public upon final approval by the
County. Visit the County Parks' website for more information,
including park hours and entrance fees.
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Living with C oyotes in Laguna Niguel
Many residents have expressed concerns about recent coyote sightings in and around
Laguna Niguel. Coyotes in urban areas are accustomed to human activity and often have
little fear of humans. While not normally a danger to adults, coyotes will display defensive
behavior if they feel threatened. Further, coyotes pose a threat to cats, small dogs, and
small children. The City's "Coyotes Among Us" brochure provides valuable information on
the steps you can take to reduce your interaction with coyotes and to protect yourself, your
family, and your pets. In addition, please save the date for a "Living with Coyotes"
workshop on Thursday, May 3 featuring Animal Services Manager Gail DeYoung.