Laguna Beach City Council Study Session - March 12, 2024

March 12, 2024

Executive Summary

- Laguna Beach City Council held its regular meeting on March 12, 2024, at 5:00 PM with a closed session beforehand - Council considered ordinances related to state housing requirements (Senate Bill 9) and local tenant eviction protections - Major discussion focused on community pool facility options, including a potential 50-meter pool partnership with the school district or a city-owned 25-meter pool at an alternate location - Agenda included vehicle purchases, development appeals, and multiple public hearings - Council addressed routine administrative matters such as budget modifications, fund balance updates, and salary schedule adjustments - Public hearing scheduled for appeal of large single-family dwelling at Coast Highway - Meeting reflected Council priorities of housing policy compliance, infrastructure investment, and balancing development with community character

Key Decisions

- Waived second reading and adopted Ordinance adding Chapter 25.95 to regulate single-family residential developments and urban lot splits pursuant to Senate Bill 9, as modified by the California Coastal Commission - Adopted Resolution accepting California Coastal Commission's certification and modifications for Local Coastal Program Amendment 22-1630 - Adopted Ordinance adding Municipal Code Chapter 7.90 establishing notice and reporting requirements for tenant evictions - Authorized purchase of three 2024 Police Ford Interceptor vehicles for total expenditure of $193,026 ($52,342 per vehicle