Laguna Beach City Council - June 1, 2021

June 1, 2021

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach City Council held a regular meeting on June 1, 2021, conducting interviews and appointments for six city committees and boards, representing a significant annual process for filling volunteer positions. - The Council interviewed and appointed residents to two-year terms beginning July 1, 2021, for the Parking, Traffic & Circulation Committee (1 position), Arts Commission (4 positions), Emergency/Disaster Preparedness Committee (5 residents plus 1 alternate), Planning Commission (2 positions), Personnel Board (4 positions), and Housing and Human Services Committee (5 positions). - A total of 36 applicants were interviewed across all committees, demonstrating strong community interest in civic participation. - The meeting was conducted as a hybrid virtual/in-person format, with residents able to participate via Zoom, phone, or in-person with face coverings required. - The agenda included a closed session from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. prior to the regular meeting at 5:00 p.m. - Public comment periods were designated with time limits of three minutes per speaker and 30 minutes total unless extended for good cause. - The meeting was broadcast live on Cox cable channel 8

Key Decisions

- Appointed Gianfranco Pagliara to the Parking, Traffic & Circulation Committee for a two-year term beginning July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2023. - Appointed four residents from five applicants to the Arts Commission for two-year terms beginning July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2023. - Appointed five residents and one alternate from 10 applicants to the Emergency/Disaster Preparedness Committee for two-year terms beginning July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2023. - Appointed two residents from four applicants to the Planning Commission for a two-year term beginning July 1, 2021, through June 30, 20