Laguna Beach City Council Public Hearing - February 25, 2020

February 25, 2020

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach City Council met on February 25, 2020, with a closed session at 4:00 PM and public meeting at 5:00 PM - Council awarded a $1.23 million contract for Downtown Laguna Canyon Channel Improvements - A police employees' union agreement was ratified during the meeting - Council established a Tourism Marketing District covering all hotels and motels in the city - A proposed 10% sewer rate increase was discussed to address wastewater infrastructure issues - Council considered launching a Senior Home Repair Program for low-income seniors with $100,000 in funding - Consent calendar approvals included warrant listings totaling nearly $9.8 million and various investment reports - Council approved continuation of the Fete de la Musique event through 2021 - A hazard mitigation grant was accepted for an emergency generator at the Irvine Cove Lift Station - Regular business items included North Coast Interceptor pipeline assessment, digester building updates, and mid-year budget adjustments

Key Decisions

- Awarded $1,230,300 contract to Beador Construction Company for Downtown Laguna Canyon Channel Improvements with authorization for up to $200,000 in change orders - Awarded $97,141 contract to Vincor Construction for Marine Safety Lobby Improvements with up to $9,700 in change orders - Awarded $152,744 contract to McMurray Stern for Police Locker Room Improvements with up to $25,000 in change orders - Ratified Memorandum of Understanding with Laguna Beach Police Employees' Association - Approved establishment of Laguna Beach Tourism Marketing District for all hotels/motels from July 1, 2020 t