Laguna Beach City Council - April 20, 2010

April 20, 2010

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach City Council held its regular meeting on April 20, 2010, addressing a substantial agenda including consent calendar items, regular business, and public hearings. - Key approvals included a $947,715 contract award to Excel Paving Company for the North Laguna Alley Rehabilitation Project after relieving the original low bidder Elite Bobcat Services, Inc. from its bid. - The Council adopted an ordinance amending the CalPERS contract for employees other than local safety members and an ordinance prohibiting smoking at 20652 Laguna Canyon Road except in designated areas. - Environmental awards were presented to Cheryl Procaccini and the South Laguna Community Garden for their environmental contributions. - The Council initiated a long-range sewer improvement program planning for approximately $24 million in capital improvements over the next two decades, directing staff to prepare for 3.5% sewer fee increases in three consecutive fiscal years (2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15). - A resolution was adopted proclaiming November 1-7, 2010 as National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week in Laguna Beach with a $500 city contribution for printing costs. - Multiple public hearing

Key Decisions

- Relieved Elite Bobcat Services, Inc. from its low bid for the North Laguna Alley Rehabilitation Project and awarded a $947,715 contract to Excel Paving Company. - Adopted an ordinance amending the City's CalPERS contract for employees other than local safety members (second reading). - Adopted an ordinance prohibiting smoking at 20652 Laguna Canyon Road except in areas designated by the City Manager (second reading). - Adopted a resolution proclaiming November 1-7, 2010 as National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week in Laguna Beach. - Directed the City Manager to prepare for 3.5% sewer f