Laguna Beach City Council Public Hearing - October 10, 2023

October 10, 2023

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach City Council held a regular meeting on October 10, 2023, with a presentation on Mission Hospital and approval of routine administrative matters including warrant listings of $3,975,835.17 - Council approved a $40,000 contribution to Friends of the Hortense Miller Garden for facility repairs - A $500,000 appropriation for Community Development services was approved - Agreements were made for trolley services during the Sawdust Festival's Winter Fantasy show and Festival of Arts Pageant of the Monsters event - Council considered a five-year agreement providing $30,000 annually to support the Laguna Day Worker's Center - A $128,500 grant from the Department of Homeland Security's Operation Stonegarden program for coastline patrols was accepted - Item 9 regarding Laguna Beach Little League's request for additional Riddle Field lights usage was removed from the agenda - Council members were appointed to a joint community pool subcommittee - Public hearings were held on a tree removal request and an appeal of a design review approval for 111 Sunset Terrace

Key Decisions

- Approved meeting minutes from September 26, 2023 - Approved general warrants and payroll disbursements totaling $3,975,835.17 - Received and filed the City Treasurer's Monthly Investment Report for August 2023 - Authorized $40,000 contribution to Friends of the Hortense Miller Garden for facility repairs - Appropriated $500,000 for contractual services in Community Development Department with matching permit fee revenue increase - Directed staff to operate trolley services for Sawdust Festival's Winter Fantasy (November 17-December 17, 2023) and Festival of Arts Pageant of the Monsters (Octo