Laguna Beach City Council Public Hearing - May 14, 2024

May 14, 2024

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach City Council held a regular meeting on May 14, 2024, including a budget workshop, closed session, and regular business session - City Manager presented the Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25 for City Council review and feedback - Council approved acceptance of two 2023 Rivian R1S electric vehicles from Rivian, LLC for demonstration purposes through July 1, 2027, and appropriated $40,000 from the Vehicle Replacement Fund for charging infrastructure and emergency equipment - Council conducted a public hearing for the Annual Weed Abatement Program, directing the Fire Chief to abate nuisances on hundreds of properties by May 24, 2024 - Council introduced a first reading of an ordinance updating the City's campaign contribution regulations - Council authorized letters of intent for Local Housing Trust Fund proposals to West Development Ventures/Fullerton Development Partners (up to $3,000,000) and Related California (amount unknown) - Council approved ground lease reassignment for Alice Court (450 Glenneyre) affordable housing project and extension of affordability term - Council introduced an ordinance for Aliso Beach wood-burning fire pits (up to seven designat

Key Decisions

- Approved budget workshop presentation for Fiscal Year 2024-25 Proposed Budget - Approved bailment agreement with Rivian, LLC to accept two 2023 R1S electric vehicles for demonstration through July 1, 2027 - Appropriated $40,000 from Vehicle Replacement Fund for charging infrastructure, radios, AV equipment, emergency light bars, medical and aquatic response apparatus for Rivian vehicles - Approved extension of engagement term with Rutan & Tucker, LLP to provide special counsel legal services for two pending litigation cases - Approved acceptance of artwork titled "Smooth Roll Blues" for new