Laguna Beach City Council Workshop - June 15, 2021

June 15, 2021

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach City Council held a regular meeting on June 15, 2021, in a hybrid virtual/in-person format due to COVID-19 precautions - The meeting included a closed session from 5:00-6:00 PM followed by a regular session at 6:00 PM - The agenda contained 20 items total, with 15 on the consent calendar and 5 on the regular order of business - The council adopted the Fiscal Year 2021-22 budget - Key contracts were approved for street striping, ambulance service, and parking technology - Employee telecommuting policies were addressed - Ordinances related to environmental protection and street performances were considered - Infrastructure investments included sewer lift station improvements and underground utility districts - The council discussed potential acquisition of property in South Laguna for future civic uses

Key Decisions

- Approved FY 2021-22 City Budget with modifications (Item 16) - Adopted Neighborhood and Environmental Protection Plan ordinance covering disposable food service ware, wildlife feeding prohibition, beach regulations, bicycle placement, and public property regulations (Item 8) - Approved Pilot Telecommuting Program for employees from June 17, 2021 through December 31, 2021 (Item 9) - Designated Lot 12 as City employee parking lot for summer festival period (June 28-September 3, 2021) (Item 11) - Approved Option 2 for future City Council meeting format (Item 12) - Awarded construction contract