Laguna Beach City Council Regular Meeting - May 5, 2015

May 5, 2015

Executive Summary

- Laguna Beach City Council reconvened from a closed session with no action taken and proceeded with the regular meeting on May 5, 2015, presided over by Mayor Bob Whalen. - Village Laguna announced the 43rd annual Charm House Tour scheduled for May 17, 2015 in Laguna Canyon. - The Council approved a $648,000 bond issuance for Assessment District 13-1 (Ruby Catalina undergrounding district) at a 3.2% interest rate through City National Bank. - The Heritage Committee reported on 2014 activities (25 applications, 4 Mills Act approvals) and announced Heritage Month events in May 2015. - The Council approved pilot demonstration projects for downtown Laguna Beach, including Forest Avenue closure for August-September 2015, parklets on Forest Avenue, and relocation of the farmers market to Ocean Avenue beginning September 2015. - The Council approved an ordinance for notification of hazardous waste discharge and adopted Laguna Canyon Road Utility Undergrounding District 2010-01 to remove poles and wires from the Big Bend area. - The Council approved a Conditional Use Permit appeal for retail apparel store operations at 373 Forest Avenue.

Key Decisions

- Approved Resolution authorizing issuance of $648,000 in bonds for Assessment District 13-1 (Ruby Catalina undergrounding district) through City National Bank at 3.2% interest rate (4-0 with Council Member Eisman recused). - Approved consent calendar items 1 through 9 and 11-12 (unanimously). - Set June 16, 2015 for interviews and appointments to the Emergency Disaster Preparedness Committee, with committee size reduced to 11 members (unanimously). - Approved pilot demonstration projects for downtown: Forest Avenue closure for August-September 2015, parklets on Forest Avenue, relocation of fa