Laguna Beach City Council Regular Meeting - May 9, 2017

May 9, 2017

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach City Council adopted a proclamation declaring June as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Heritage and Culture Month, recognizing the significant contributions of the LGBT community to the city's identity. - The council approved installation of two speed humps on Shalon Way near Top of the World Elementary School to address speeding during school drop-off and pickup hours. - The council introduced an ordinance prohibiting smoking and vaping in all public places (sidewalks, streets, parks, beaches) and common areas of multi-unit housing, with only private residential property and vehicles exempt. - Approval was granted for an alternative design for the Laguna Canyon Channel flood mitigation project, focusing on renovating the existing channel rather than installing a larger diversion system down Ocean Avenue. - The council approved guidelines for a Senior Mobility Pilot Program offering subsidized Uber rides to seniors 55+ and disabled residents, with the first two months free and 50% cost reduction thereafter. - City Manager Mark Orgill removed item 12 (resolution regarding 31987 Coast Highway) from the agenda, tentatively re-scheduling it for May 23rd. - The cou

Key Decisions

- Adopted Proclamation declaring June as LGBT Heritage and Culture Month in Laguna Beach (passed unanimously on motion by Mayor Sue Kempf). - Approved installation of two speed humps on Shalon Way with $25,000 appropriation from Capital Improvement Program fund balance (passed unanimously on motion by Council Member Steve Dicterow). - Introduced ordinance prohibiting smoking and vaping in public places and multi-unit housing common areas (passed to second reading). - Approved recommended alternative for Laguna Canyon Channel project focusing on renovation of existing channel rather than new di