Laguna Beach City Council Regular Meeting - May 20, 2014

May 20, 2014

Executive Summary

- The City Council approved a proclamation designating National Beach Safety Week (June 1-8, 2014) to promote ocean safety awareness among the 4.5 million annual beach visitors. - The Council approved a Business Improvement District extension through June 30, 2015, generating $1,840,000 in revenue ($920,000 to Visit Laguna Beach, $184,000 each to LCAD, Playhouse, Art Museum, and Arts Commission). - The Council awarded a $1,430,000 construction contract to STL Landscaping Inc. for Moulton Meadows Park and Lang Park renovations, rejecting two lower bidders due to clerical errors and contract violations. - The Council approved an off-season trolley service (42 weekends, March-June 2015) with OCTA grant funding of $360,000, operating Fridays 4-11pm, Saturdays 11am-11pm, and Sundays 11am-8pm, with routes from Cliff/Cajon to Aliso Beach parking lot. - The Council passed on first reading an ordinance regulating commercial stand-up paddleboard operations, requiring permits, liability insurance ($1 million per incident/$2 million aggregate), instructor certifications (CPR/first aid), and mandatory Marine Safety orientations, but removed proposed hours restrictions after Planning Commission

Key Decisions

- Approved proclamation designating June 1-8, 2014 as National Beach Safety Week. - Approved Business Improvement District extension through June 30, 2015 with projected revenue of $1,840,000. - Awarded $1,430,000 construction contract to STL Landscaping Inc. for Moulton Meadows Park and Lang Park renovations after rejecting first and second low bidders. - Approved cooperative agreement with Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) for Project V grant funding ($472,500 for three new trolleys, $360,000 for off-season service). - Approved off-season trolley schedule (42 weekends) operating