Laguna Beach City Council - April 17, 2012

April 17, 2012

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach City Council held its regular meeting on April 17, 2012, addressing a range of administrative, planning, and public safety matters. - The Council considered modifications to the Mills Act application process as recommended by the Heritage Committee. - Two construction contracts were awarded for new parks: the Park Avenue View Park and the Laguna Canyon Frontage Road Passive Park, with a total project budget of $140,000. - The Council introduced an ordinance to regulate the unpermitted removal of native vegetation and establish habitat restoration requirements. - An ordinance prohibiting retail sale of puppies, dogs, kittens, and cats by commercial animal establishments was introduced. - The Council considered dissolving the TechComm Committee and potentially banning the retail sale of helium-filled balloons. - Three public hearing items addressed abatement programs for street sweeping obstructions, intersection visibility obstructions, and weed/rubbish nuisances. - An appeal of an administrative decision regarding a hedge height claim at 1724 Ocean Way was heard.

Key Decisions

- Approved minutes from the April 3, 2012 adjourned and regular City Council meeting. - Approved general warrants totaling $1,160,785.36 and payroll #20 totaling $955,874.65. - Received and filed the City Treasurer's monthly report for February 2012. - Approved installation of "Streamline Bench" at 237 Ocean Avenue with relocation of existing City-owned bench and trash receptacle. - Adopted a resolution approving Lot Line Adjustment 11-03 and Coastal Development Permit 11-36 for property at 22542 Allview Terrace. - Adopted a resolution indicating the City Council's intention to extend the Busi