Laguna Beach City Council Regular Meeting - March 25, 2025

March 25, 2025

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach City Council held its regular meeting on March 25, 2025, addressing a wide range of matters including homeless services policy, e-bike regulations, Forest Avenue street closure, and City Attorney appointment. - The Council considered whether to continue operating the Alternative Sleeping Location (ASL) beyond June 30, 2025, with four options ranging from locally verified shelter to closing the facility entirely. - The Council introduced a first-reading ordinance establishing a Slow Streets Program and considered a resolution closing the lower portion of Forest Avenue to vehicular traffic (the Promenade on Forest project). - The Council introduced a first-reading ordinance regulating e-bikes and other electric transportation devices throughout the city. - The Council approved a Resolution appointing Megan Garibaldi as City Attorney and approved her employment agreement. - The Finance Department presented an organizational assessment prepared by Raftelis with 20 recommendations for improving operations, including creating two distinct divisions and developing a 10-year financial forecast. - The Council adopted an ordinance updating Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) reg

Key Decisions

- Adopted an ordinance amending Chapter 25.17 of the Municipal Code regarding Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units to comply with recent state law changes (Item 14). - Approved acceptance of $334,102.50 in FEMA/Cal OES grant funding for hazard mitigation in Fuel Modification Zones 16 and 19 (Item 9). - Approved acceptance of a $50,000 grant from the California Department of Resources, Recycling, and Recovery for household hazardous waste education (Item 10). - Adopted a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to file an application with the Orange County Transportation