Laguna Beach City Council Regular Meeting - April 1, 2014

April 1, 2014

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach City Council met on April 1, 2014, with Mayor Pearson presiding and all five council members present (Mayor Pearson, Councilmember Boyd, Councilmember Dichter, Councilmember Eisman, and Mayor Pro Tem Whalen). - The Council honored Bruce Hopping with a medallion recognizing his decades of service as a guiding light to the youth of Laguna Beach through his foundation since 1953, presented by Richard Connor and artist Kurt Mallette. - The Council approved all 17 consent calendar items unanimously, including various city contracts and resolutions. - The Council approved a $24,420 contract with Griffin Structures to serve as project manager for the village entrance project design team selection and community outreach process. - The Council continued a heritage tree application for 16 eucalyptus trees at 1600 Sunset Ridge Drive to April 22, 2014, requiring removal of trees #6 and #9 for public safety reasons based on arborist recommendations. - The Council denied an appeal of a Design Review Board approval for a major remodel at 32052 Sunset Avenue, upholding the board's decision on a 4-0 vote. - The Council conducted extensive public hearing on an appeal of Planning C

Key Decisions

- Approved a contract with Griffin Structures for $24,420 to serve as project manager for the village entrance project (unanimous). - Approved a minor amendment to the KDM Meridian agreement to include the recently acquired property at 725 Laguna Canyon Road in the village entrance project survey work (unanimous). - Continued the heritage tree application for 1600 Sunset Ridge Drive to April 22, 2014, requiring removal of trees #6 and #9, with direction for the city arborist to consult with the applicant's arborist and revisit the site (unanimous). - Denied the appeal of the Design Review Boar