Laguna Beach City Council Closed Session - June 21, 2022

June 21, 2022

Executive Summary

- Laguna Beach City Council held regular meeting on June 21, 2022, at 5:00 PM with comprehensive agenda - Council adopted Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget including resolutions for employee compensation, appropriations limits, and community grants - Council called November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election and established procedures for three voter-initiated ballot measures - Council considered councilmember-initiated proposal to ban certain types of balloons within city limits - Consent calendar addressed routine business including contract approvals, easement transfers, and policy adoptions - Public participation offered through multiple channels: in-person, Zoom, telephone, and written submissions

Key Decisions

- Adopted the Fiscal Year 2022-23 City Budget through resolution - Set pay ranges for City employees for FY 2022-23 - Ratified the Memorandum of Understanding with the Marine Safety Association - Modified rates for City Attorney services provided by Rutan & Tucker - Adopted the appropriations limit for FY 2022-23 in accordance with California Constitution Article XIIIB - Approved Community Assistance Grants and Cultural Arts Grants for FY 2022-23 - Approved budget changes for FY 2021-22 - Awarded contract to Rhode and Associates for $173,000 for fuel modification zone oversight and maintenance