Laguna Beach City Council Workshop - May 24, 2022

May 24, 2022

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach City Council held a regular meeting on May 24, 2022, with a budget workshop (3:00-5:00 PM), closed session (5:00-6:30 PM), and regular meeting (6:30 PM) - The meeting addressed FY 2022-23 budget matters, infrastructure financing, wastewater improvements, employee compensation, and environmental initiatives - Council approved a $7.5 million low-interest loan for wastewater improvements - A $3.2 million fuel modification contract for wildfire mitigation was approved - Council authorized an $8.5 million loan for the North Coast Interceptor replacement - Fee schedule updates for multiple city departments were considered - A new Memorandum of Understanding with the Municipal Employees' Association was reviewed - A climate change resolution was addressed - Multiple appeals and development-related items were processed through the consent calendar

Key Decisions

- Adopted resolution amending the master fee schedule for Community Development, Public Works, Water Quality, and Fire Departments - Authorized new positions in Community Development Department for FY 22-23 budget - Approved 7-Year Capital Improvement Program for transit-related expenditures - Confirmed Pavement Management Plan for Measure M funding eligibility - Authorized City Manager to sign $7.5 million low-interest loan agreement with California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank for wastewater improvements - Approved withdrawal of appeal for art gallery at 572 South Coast Highw