Laguna Beach City Council Closed Session - November 21, 2023

November 21, 2023

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach City Council held its regular meeting on November 21, 2023, at 5:00 PM in Council Chambers - The council approved Mills Act contracts for ten historic properties - Changes were made to the underground utility assessment deferment loan program to increase resident accessibility - The agenda included debate over a controversial tree removal decision - The council explored the possibility of joining an environmental coalition - Discussion was held regarding establishing term limits for city leadership positions - Multiple public participation options were available including in-person attendance, Zoom access, and written comments to the City Clerk

Key Decisions

- Proclamation declaring November as Family Court Awareness Month in Laguna Beach adopted - Minutes from November 7, 2023 regular meeting approved - Warrants and payroll totaling $4,701,985.20 approved - Four-year fuel delivery agreement with Mansfield Oil Company awarded for up to 147,000 gallons annually - 2024 Cultural Arts live performance schedule approved with amplified sound authorization - Mills Act Preservation Agreements approved for ten properties (11 La Senda Place, 400 Los Robles, 389 Oak Street, 638 Seaview Street, 141 Crescent Bay Drive, 21 North La Senda Drive, 489 Graceland Dr