Laguna Beach City Council - March 17, 2020

March 17, 2020

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach City Council met on March 17, 2020, during the early COVID-19 pandemic to address emergency public health measures. - The council ratified a proclamation of local emergency and authorized emergency orders in response to the pandemic. - Future meetings and high-interest agenda items were postponed to minimize large public gatherings for health safety. - The council continued routine business including Design Review Board appointments and contract approvals. - Infrastructure projects discussed included parking structure studies, road improvements, and water quality management. - The council addressed transportation funding resolutions and property management matters. - Environmental reviews for property acquisitions were conducted during the meeting. - Streamlined permitting processes for electric vehicle charging stations were approved. - The meeting demonstrated the council's effort to balance emergency pandemic response with ongoing city operations.

Key Decisions

- Ratified proclamation of local emergency and authorized emergency orders, rules and regulations - Appointed one resident to the Design Review Board for a two-year term (April 1, 2020 - March 31, 2022) - Approved proclamations recognizing Elisabeth M. Brown, PhD for Laguna Greenbelt work and April as DMV/Donate Life Month - Awarded contract to Walker Consultants for Downtown Parking Structure Study ($107,945 plus $15,000 contingency) - Set public hearing date of April 21, 2020 for annual Weed Abatement Program - Set public hearing date of April 21, 2020 for Sidewalk and Intersection Visibilit