Laguna Beach City Council - March 31, 2020

March 31, 2020

Executive Summary

- Laguna Beach City Council held a regular meeting on March 31, 2020, conducted remotely due to COVID-19 - The meeting utilized new telephonic and online participation methods through Zoom and phone conferencing for public comment - Council addressed routine business including appointments, financial matters, and seasonal parking plans - Council urged landlords to defer rent and forgo evictions through May 31, 2020 - City Manager was granted authority to modify the summer parking management plan based on pandemic impacts - Several scheduled development appeals were postponed through the end of April due to emergency conditions

Key Decisions

- Rejected claims #19-35 filed on behalf of Robin Chei and #19-40 filed on behalf of Michael Clifton - Rejected all bids for the Victoria 1 Lift Station Rehabilitation Project and directed staff to re-bid - Approved second reading of ordinance establishing streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations - Approved comprehensive Summer 2020 Parking Management Plan with authorization for City Manager to modify based on COVID-19 impacts - Authorized construction contract change order for Bluebird SOCWA Lift Station project in amount of $16,634 - Continued appeal hearing for