Laguna Beach City Council Regular Meeting - September 8, 2015

September 8, 2015

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach City Council conducted a regular meeting on September 8, 2015, with Councilmember Kelly Boyd absent and all other members present. - The Marine Safety Department executed over 1,700 rescues during a three-day period (August 21-24, 2015) in response to heavy surf, warm water temperatures, and large crowds estimated at over 100,000 visitors. Lifeguard Andrew Hoff was specifically recognized for rescuing an 18-month-old baby from dangerous surf conditions. - Deputy City Manager Ben Siegel presented comprehensive El Niño storm preparation plans, including extensive outreach to residents and businesses, storm preparedness workshops, terrace drain inspections, floodgate installations, sandbag distribution, and activation of the Emergency Operations Center for a training exercise in October. - The City Council approved a $2,681,230 construction contract with Mike Perlich and Sons for the Loma Terrace sewer relocation project, a critical infrastructure improvement eliminating approximately 3,800 linear feet of deteriorated sewer lines and reducing odor and noise impacts in the downtown area. - The Council introduced an ordinance creating streamlined permitting procedures

Key Decisions

- Approved consent calendar items 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, and 19 (unanimous). - Eliminated item 11 from the agenda with no action necessary. - Approved minutes from the MIG meeting as amended by Councilmember Tony Eisman (unanimous). - Approved acceptance of a $218,000 bequest from Kathleen Clody to the Laguna Beach Animal Shelter, with direction to staff to develop appropriate recognition for the donor at a future date (unanimous). - Continued Mozambique conditional use permit (item 24) to October 6, 2015, with expanded noticing to the entire quiet zone and the applicant