Laguna Beach City Council Study Session - March 26, 2024

March 26, 2024

Executive Summary

- Laguna Beach City Council held its regular meeting on March 26, 2024, starting with a 3:00 PM study session - Study session focused on a comprehensive Zoning Code Update, including review of draft scope of services and potential Request for Proposal approval - Council considered appointing two members to an ad hoc committee to work with consultants on the Zoning Code Update project - Regular meeting at 5:00 PM addressed routine administrative matters including warrant approvals totaling over $3.3 million - Environmental and sustainability initiatives discussed included microgrid resiliency system assessment and fleet electrification planning - Council considered climate action plan updates and artist work/live housing recommendations - Additional items included campaign contribution limits and two development appeals - Meeting highlighted city's focus on environmental sustainability, artist housing affordability, and development management through design review

Key Decisions

- Council to decide whether to approve the draft scope of services for comprehensive Zoning Code Update and authorize issuing Request for Proposal - Potential appointment of two Council members to Zoning Code Update ad hoc committee - Consideration of continuing Commercial District Property Maintenance Program to future meeting - Direction to staff on microgrid resiliency system implementation (site selection and battery storage capacity: 24, 48, or 72-hour reservoir) - Authorization of $130,000 consultant agreement with ICF Incorporated for Fleet Electrification and EV Charging Implementation