Laguna Beach City Council Special Meeting - August 13, 2024

August 13, 2024

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach City Council held a regular meeting on August 13, 2024, at 5:00 PM following a closed session from 4:00-5:00 PM - The meeting included a proclamation recognizing the lifetime achievements of Elisabeth Brown - The City Council awarded significant infrastructure contracts including a $581,505 contract for Sleepy Hollow Lane Sewer Main Replacement, a $799,047 contract for development of a Wastewater Master Plan, and a $1,373,861 contract for upgrading the public safety Computer Aided Dispatch system - The Council formed a Laguna Beach Stewardship and Visitor Impact Ad Hoc Committee with Mayor Kempf and Councilmember Orgill appointed as chairs - An economic incentive agreement with Rivian, LLC was authorized contingent on Planning Commission approval of a Conditional Use Permit amendment - The Council approved a significant housing assistance loan of $1,530,000 for City Manager Dave Kiff through a first amendment to his employment agreement - Multiple appeals of Design Review Board decisions were continued to future dates, including projects at 1536 Morningside Drive and 8 Rockledge Road - The Council authorized additional use of Riddle Field lights for Laguna Beach

Key Decisions

- Adopted an ordinance amending maintenance of property and nuisance abatement authority sections of the Laguna Beach Municipal Code - Adopted a resolution amending the penalty schedule for parking violations - Rejected all proposals for Community Land Trust Consultant Services and directed staff to issue a new request for proposals - Authorized a loan of $1,530,000 to City Manager Dave Kiff for housing assistance, secured by the purchased property with a first priority deed of trust - Authorized the City Manager to execute an economic incentive agreement with Rivian, LLC, contingent upon City