Laguna Beach City Council Regular Meeting - August 7, 2018

August 7, 2018

Executive Summary

- Mayor Boyd presided over the August 7th City Council meeting, which included presentations from the Laguna Art Museum celebrating its centennial, a detailed discussion on Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) regulations, and approval of facade improvements for the Laguna Playhouse. - The Council gave first reading to a comprehensive ADU ordinance that attempts to balance state mandates with local control, including new public transit definitions, parking exemptions based on street width, and owner-occupancy requirements for existing structures. - A downtown and Coast Highway tree replanting plan was approved for all 27 proposed locations following consensus among the Planning Commission and community stakeholders, despite earlier Planning Commission recommendations to defer planting until completion of an urban design plan. - The Village Entrance project contract was awarded with modifications to the scope of work and budget adjustments totaling approximately $2.5 million above the original December 2017 budget, primarily due to construction cost increases and addition of a marine safety building. - The Council recognized staff member Wade Brown for 30 years of service to the City, high

Key Decisions

- Approved consent calendar items 1 through 7 unanimously - Approved Conditional Use Permit 18-006, Planning Commission Design Review 18-1007, and Planning Commission Sign Permit 18-1008 for Laguna Playhouse facade improvements at 606 Laguna Canyon Road - Gave first reading to Zoning Ordinance Amendment 17-932 and Local Coastal Program Amendment 17-1933 regarding ADUs and junior ADUs, with modifications including: removal of JADUs from the ordinance; requirement for 20-foot, 28-foot, or 36-foot unobstructed street width depending on parking configuration to qualify for state parking exemptions