Laguna Beach City Council - August 22, 2023

August 22, 2023

Executive Summary

- The City Council recognized Philip D. Kohn for 41 years of service as City Attorney and honored Eagle Scout Mason Bruderer for his achievements. - The Council adopted an ordinance amending regulations for single-family residential developments and urban lot splits pursuant to California Senate Bill 9. - The Council approved a five-year cooperative agreement with Orange County Transportation Authority to receive $4,443,160 in public transit funding. - The Council awarded a contract for $185,000 with Indacochea Sheep Ranch, Inc. for goat grazing fuel modification services from January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024. - The Council appropriated $500,000 from the Open Space Fund toward the purchase of the South Laguna Community Garden Park. - The Council awarded a contract with DLR Group for $708,251 for professional conceptual and design services for the Village Entrance Parking Structure. - The Council directed staff to convert one tennis court at Alta Laguna Park into three dedicated pickleball courts and appropriated $25,000 from the General Fund for conversion costs. - The Council adopted a resolution in support of solutions for the permanent relocation of spent nuclear fuel

Key Decisions

- Adopted Proclamation recognizing Eagle Scout Mason Bruderer for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. - Adopted Proclamation recognizing City Attorney Philip D. Kohn for 41 years of service. - Adopted Ordinance amending Laguna Beach Municipal Code Chapter 25.95 regarding regulation of single-family residential one- and two-unit developments and urban lot splits pursuant to California Senate Bill 9. - Adopted Resolution approving Local Coastal Program Amendment 22-1630 to amend Chapter 25.95 for Senate Bill 9 compliance. - Authorized City Manager to execute Cooperative Agreement No. C-3-2477 wit