Laguna Beach City Council Public Hearing - October 8, 2024

October 8, 2024

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach City Council held a regular meeting on October 8, 2024, with a closed session at 4:00 p.m. and the regular session at 5:00 p.m. - The council approved multiple consent calendar items including construction contracts, professional services agreements, and budget appropriations totaling over $5.9 million in warrants and payroll. - A major agenda item was the approval of a $321,449 professional services agreement with De Novo Planning Group to assist with a comprehensive Zoning Code Update. - The council awarded a construction contract to Data Specialties, Inc. for $390,515 for City Hall Server Room Upgrades with an additional $40,000 contingency. - Two public hearing appeals regarding residential development projects at 1536 Morningside Drive and 8 Rockledge Road were considered, with one continued and one approved for withdrawal. - The council approved a resolution supporting Proposition 4 (Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Bond Act) for the November 5, 2024 ballot. - Staff presented years of service recognitions and a proclamation for National Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week. - The council received reports on

Key Decisions

- Approved minutes of the September 24, 2024 Regular Meeting. - Approved general warrants totaling $4,104,832.10 dated 09/13/2024 and Payroll #6 totaling $1,815,470.85 dated 09/20/2024 for a total of $5,920,302.95. - Awarded construction contract to Data Specialties, Inc. for $390,515 for City Hall Server Room Upgrades with authorization for up to $40,000 in contingency expenses. - Authorized professional services agreement with De Novo Planning Group for Comprehensive Zoning Code Update and appropriated an additional $21,449 from anticipated mid-year savings beyond the budgeted $300,000. - Re