Laguna Beach City Council - January 21, 2020

January 21, 2020

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach City Council held a regular meeting on January 21, 2020, with a closed session beginning at 5:00 p.m. and the regular session at an unspecified time thereafter. - The Council addressed 18 consent calendar items and three regular order items covering topics including budget matters, contracts, infrastructure projects, legislative platforms, and campaign finance regulations. - A public hearing on a wireless communications facility appeal at 711 Bluebird Canyon Drive was continued to May 12, 2020. - The Council approved contracts totaling over $175,000 for environmental consulting, geotechnical services, and downtown planning work. - The 2020 State and Federal Legislative Platform was adopted to guide the city's advocacy efforts on state and federal legislation. - The Council rejected all bids for the Downtown Laguna Canyon Channel Improvements project and directed staff to re-advertise. - The Council approved extending a ten-year lease with the Laguna Beach County Water District for the Bluebird tennis court and authorized a $15,000 contract for artist bench restoration. - The Council confirmed its 2020 priorities and considered adjustments to campaign contribution

Key Decisions

- Approved general warrants and payroll disbursements totaling $6,123,261.00 (including purchasing cards $4,785,630.91 and payroll #14 $1,337,630.69). - Rejected Claim #19-36 filed by Gary Cheek. - Adopted the City of Laguna Beach 2020 State and Federal Legislative Platform and authorized the Mayor and City Manager to submit advocacy letters on behalf of the city for legislation falling within the adopted platform. - Authorized the City Manager to enter into a ten-year lease extension with the Laguna Beach County Water District for the right to maintain a public tennis court on top of the Blue