Laguna Beach City Council Public Hearing - June 23, 2020

June 23, 2020

Executive Summary

- Regular City Council meeting held June 23, 2020, conducted remotely via Zoom due to COVID-19 restrictions - Meeting included budget workshop (3:00-5:00 PM), closed session (5:00 PM), and regular session (5:30 PM) - Agenda covered FY 2020-21 budget review, November 2020 election preparations, and multiple development appeals - Council considered resolution to prohibit anticoagulant rodenticides on city properties - Remote participation enabled through Zoom, phone, email, and written public comment submissions - Consent calendar included warrant approvals totaling over $2.9 million and multiple grant applications - Notable items included extending senior transportation services and arts programs - Council accepted $100,000 donation for artist grants as part of cultural arts support - Development appeals addressed historic Coast Inn restoration and residential landscape modifications

Key Decisions

- Budget Workshop scheduled to review proposed FY 2020-21 budget and provide feedback to City Manager - Resolutions adopted to call General Municipal Election for November 3, 2020, to elect two City Council members, City Clerk, and City Treasurer - Resolution adopted to consolidate municipal election with statewide general election - Resolution adopted prohibiting use of anticoagulant rodenticides in city maintenance operations - Approved extension of agreement with Sally's Fund for senior transportation services at $6,500/month for two years - Appointed Assistant City Manager Shohreh Dupuis a