Laguna Beach City Council Public Hearing - May 26, 2020

May 26, 2020

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach City Council held a remote meeting via Zoom on May 26, 2020, due to COVID-19 restrictions - The Council focused on economic recovery measures to support local businesses during the pandemic - Authority was delegated to expedite temporary use permits for outdoor dining and merchandise display through September 2020, with all fees waived - Development appeals were considered for projects at 165 Milligan Drive and 260 Diamond Street - The Council discussed postponing the Ocean Avenue one-way conversion until fall 2020 - An anticoagulant rodenticide policy was adopted for municipal facilities with encouragement for community-wide avoidance - The meeting allowed public participation through phone, computer, and email to accommodate pandemic conditions

Key Decisions

- Approved proclamation recognizing June 11, 2020 as Laguna Beach High School Senior Class of 2020 day - Approved meeting minutes from May 12, 2020 - Approved warrants and payroll totaling $3,591,748.88 - Awarded professional services contract to Engineering Partners Inc for $38,950 for Laguna SOCWA Lift Station Generator Replacement Project design - Adopted resolution approving Lot Line Adjustment 18-0913 and Coastal Development Permit 18-0914 at 925 and 935 Baja Street - Directed staff to return June 16, 2020 with modifications to business and parking regulations from Downtown Specific Plan