Laguna Beach City Council Closed Session - January 9, 2024

January 9, 2024

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach City Council held its regular meeting on January 9, 2024, addressing approximately 16 agenda items - Meeting included employee recognitions for green businesses, service milestones, photo contest winners, and a public works award - Council reviewed fuel modification treatment protocols to determine continued use of herbicides in fire prevention efforts - Laguna Canyon Road project update covered potential funding opportunities and next steps for acquiring the road from Caltrans - Council authorized consultant agreements for biological surveying, building and planning services, and facilities master planning - Parking and traffic modifications were approved - Decisions made regarding commercial property leasing and grant applications for transit services

Key Decisions

- Approved Treatment Option 3 (Mechanical Treatment, No Herbicide) for fuel modification program in 2024, with continuation in 2025-2026 if objectives are met - Continued authorization of synthetic herbicide use within required habitat mitigation sites - Approved $146,000 transfer from South Laguna Fuel Modification Program savings to general fuel modification budget - Approved $100,000 appropriation from Fuel Modification Continuation Fund - Approved Public Engagement Implementation Plan for Laguna Canyon Road project - Authorized RAISE Grant Match Commitment Letter for up to $1,280,000 for L